Nearby Activities
Sylvania Country Lodging is conveniently located near many area attractions, but far enough from to feel like you are in a world all your own. This page lists several area attractions divided by category, including historical, culinary and arts.
Skiing
Ski Big Bear at Mast Hope Mountain
Ski Big Bear offers 18 trails, 5 lifts including 2 Magic Carpet lifts, and 650' of vertical. The mountain is covered annually with approximately 50 inches of snow. 15% discount off chair lift for Sylvania guests.
Elk Mountain Ski
Elk Mountain is Pennsylvania's premiere ski resort with 100% snowmaking coverage offering great skiing, snowboarding, as well as Oktoberfest, & Craft Fair in beautiful Northeast Pennsylvania and the Endless Mountains.
Hiking & Snowshoeing
National Park Service: Take a Hike!
Join the National Park Service and the Lets Move Campaign to get outdoors, get great exercise, and earn a free Upper Delaware Hikes patch.
Northeast Wilderness Experience
Northeast Wilderness Experience offers kayaking, tubing, rappelling, climbing, hiking, biking, and snowshoeing. They approach each adventure with a hands on personal touch creating a unique and memorable experience.
Canoeing, Rafting and Kayaking
Lander's River Trips
Lander's River Trips has provided canoeing, kayaking and rafting for its clients since 1955. Experience nature at its finest. Eagle watching, hunting, fishing, float trips, all provide a way to reduce stress and have some fun.
Boat Rentals & Rides
Lake Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Ride Tour
Guests of the tour boat can sit back and relax on one of our 28-foot or 32-foot patio boats. Enjoy a breath-taking hour-long cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack as your tour guide describes the area and the history behind this charming lake region.
Fishing Guides
Gone Fishing Guide Service
Gone Fishing Guide Service offering driftboat fishing trips in The Catskills, Poconos and Upper Delaware River region of New York and Pennsylvania out of Narrowsburg, New York.
Sweetwater Guide Service
Sweetwater Guide Service is centrally located just a few miles from the upper Delaware River in the tiny village of Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania. We can help you plan your float fishing fishing trip while in the Catskill/Upper Delaware Region, offering you the choice of a variety of fishing waters.
Hooked Up Guided Fishing Trips
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Lake Wallenpaupack Fishing Guide in Search of Trophy Stripers Walleye and More!
Pike County Outfitters
A sporting good store specializing in products to help the outdoor enthusiast enjoy all seasons of the Pocono Mountains and Delaware Highlands. With local knowledge of the area, we are pleased to help you with your outdoor plans whether it’s fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, hiking, or relaxing.
Horseback Riding
Happy Trails Stables
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Horseback riding in Waymat, PA!
Arts & Entertainment
The Cooperage Project
The mission of The Cooperage Project is to offer a range of instructive and entertaining activities that will engage, challenge and enlighten. Through a variety of programs, we will inspire people of all ages to both embrace diversity and celebrate shared experience in order to create a deeper sense of community.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts located thirty minutes from Sylvania is the site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel NY. The 15,000 seat outdoor peforming arts venue includes top performers in classical, county and rock.
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is located in Narrowsburg New York. View events and shows.
Wayne County Arts Alliance
The Wayne County Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit organization entirely governed by volunteer members, a society composed of artists and people interested in the beneficial effects of the arts.
Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
Since 1980, the nearly 600-acre grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary have preserved the natural beauty and wildlife of northeastern Pennsylvania. Home to the nation's largest collection of Dorflinger glass, come see more than 900 pieces of cut, engraved, etched, gilded and enameled crystal.
Spas
The Lodge at Woodloch
This extraordinary respite for mind, body and spirit is nestled in Pennsylvania's lake region. You will find superb amenities with every conceivable choice for contentment and challenge available to you.
Apple Day Spa and Salon
We believe that each visit to our Salon is an investment in yourself and should be a comfortable and valuable experience where each client receives a quality service performed consistently and conveniently.
Himalayan Institute
Two Floors of New and Expanded Collections of jewelry, books, aromatherapy products hand-woven carpets and art. Classes in yoga, cafe, music.
Historical
Roebling Bridge
Built in 1847 for the Delaware and Hudson Canal, it was designed by and constructed under the supervision of John A. Roebling, future engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Grey Towers National Historic Site
Grey Towers is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, first chief of the US Forest Service and twice Governor of Pennsylvania.
National Parks Service
People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story, marvel at the natural wonders and have fun.
Steamtown National Park
Steam engines excite the senses, Steamtown keeps their stories alive! Feel the heat from the firebox. Hear the bell and whistle. Smell the hot steam and oil. Feel the ground vibrate under your feet.
Golf & Fun Centers
The Country Club at Woodloch Springs
Woodloch's spectacular, 18-hole, championship, par-72 golf course winds its challenging way over 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forests, lush wetlands and broad upland meadows. With four sets of tees on every hole, all levels of play can be accommodated. Advance reservations required.
Costa's Family Fun Park
Costa's Family Fun Park offers bumper boats, go karts, miniature golf, water slides, laser tag, a golf driving range, batting cages, video games, dining, Hershey's ice cream and more.
Nature Centers & Zoos
Claws 'N' Paws Animal Park
Animals in large naturalistic enclosures. You will see wild and beautiful creatures including white tigers, wolves, bears and snow leopards.
Lake Wallenpaupack Preserve
The Eagle Institute is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the protection of the bald eagle and other birds of prey. We promote habitat conservation and stewardship ethics.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy
Conserving our natural heritage and quality of life in partnership with landowners and the communities of the Upper Delaware River region. Together we protect working farms and forests, clean waters, wildlife habitat, and sustainable local economies.
Wineries
Three Hammers Winery
We are a small family winery located in Hawley, PA. By blending history, scenic ambiance and beautifully crafted artisanal wines, we hope to create a memorable experience for you to enjoy. Three Hammers Winery is more than a historic farmhouse, tasting room, and 15-acre property. It is an experience – a chance to sip history dating back to 1820. For in that year, three brothers named “Hammer” built this farm and worked it throughout their lives.
Antler Ridge Winery
Antler Ridge has a simple philosophy: Create the best wines and offer them at a fair price while providing our customers with the best experience possible when they visit any one of our stores.
Specialty Shops
Wallflower
A mini-department store boutique with contemporary women's clothing, kids clothing, jewelry, crabtree and evelyn, glassware,art prints, tiffany lamps,fountains,candles,webkinz, furniture, willow tree, and so much more! Located in Honesdale, PA. (570) 253-6080
Old Lumberyard Antiques
Two buildings of 10,000 square feet and over 40 Antique dealers are filled to the rafters with 18th, 19th and early to mid 20th century furniture, paintings, glass, pottery, linens, rugs, jewelry, advertising and so much more.
Alice's Wonderland
Alice's Wonderland is a 3rd generation store that started in 1941. We have been selling footwear, clothing and gear to the good people of north east Pennsylvania and all of the surrounding communities. Every thing we sell is here in our store in Greeley, Pa.
Mount Pleasant Herbary
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Locally grown tea and herbs in Honesdale, Pa!
Restaurants
The Settlers Inn
Discover simple pleasures at the Settlers Inn — a bed and breakfast lodge in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains.
The Heron
The Heron is a new restaurant with a menu based upon modern American cuisine that leverages the tremendous agricultural resources of the region and focuses on seasonal and sustainable provisions.
Water Wheel Cafe and Bakery
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in a restored 19th century water powered mill. Contemporary and Vietnamese cuisine.
The White Owl Steakhouse
The White Owl Steakhouse has the best steaks and seafood in the area. Take your pick of one of our delicious steaks, seafood or pasta dishes. We offer daily specials. Start your meal off with an appetizer and save room for dessert and coffee to end your meal.
Hotel Fauchere
The Delmonico Room at the Hotel features classic cuisine while Bar Louis serves lunch and dinner with innovative dishes in the bar bistro setting.
The Boat House Restaurant
Whether you are looking for lunch, dinner, a late night snack, or just meeting friends after work, we've got something for everyone at the Boat House! (570) 226-5027
The Overlook Restaurant
Only 15 minutes from Tree farm, patrons can enjoy small plates and full entrees that are perfect for sharing and the freshest farm-to-table meals combined with the renowned spirit of hospitality that you’ve come to expect from the Woodloch Family.
The Laundrette
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Wood fired, naturally leavened - aka sourdough - individual pizzas. Inventive salads & vegetable dishes. Organic hot dogs. Homemade desserts. Coffee & Tea. All ingredients local and organic wherever possible. Delicious cocktails, wines and beers. Top flight sound system. A view of the Delaware like no other….
Glass Bistro and Bar
Located at Ledges Hotel with amazing view of waterfall and three tiered deck dining.
Hotel Wayne
Home of Pennsylvania small town hospitality Centrally located in Honesdale, the county seat of Wayne County, serving classic menu open for lunch and dinner.
Peter's Restaurant
Chef owner Peter Jajcay creates and warm dining ambiance where he creates his own unique recipes.
Greshams Chop House
Located On Lake Wallenpaupack and includes deck dining that features steaks, seafood, Italian specialties, sandwiches and salads.
The Alpine Wurst House
Huge selection of meats and homemade sausages- full size deli and Imported products, breads, cheeses and specialty foods.
Tent & RV Rentals
Kim's Cozy Campers
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Full service, stress free camping. Tent and camper delivery and set up services for a stress free experience.
Local Farms & Markets
Local Waterfalls
There are may incredible waterfalls near Sylvania Tree Farm. These pictures, taken by one of our guests, are just some of the falls you will find.
