Overview
East Stroudsburg is a city in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
3 sights · 5 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about East Stroudsburg
Quiet Valley Farm Museum
Pocono Indian Museum
Delaware Water Gap National And State Park
Otter Lake Campground
Terra Greens Golf Course
Twin Pines
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem — 28 mi away. Directions
- AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton — 37 mi away. Directions
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
The easiest way to get to East Stroudsburg by car is from Interstate 80. It is one of the last exits on the interstate before entering into New Jersey.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sky's The Limit Skydiving Center, Quiet Valley Farm Museum
- Lunch Sarah Street Bar and Grill
- Afternoon Delaware Water Gap National And State Park, Terra Greens Golf Course
- Dinner Peppes Ristorante
- Evening Siamsa Irish Pub
Day 2
- Morning Dansbury Park, Pocono Indian Museum
- Afternoon Otter Lake Campground, Twin Pines
- Evening Cinder Inn
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
All over the city are places to eat. There are restaurants that range from small take out and fast food places, to romantic restaurants. No matter what type of cuisine you are in the mood for, it can be found somewhere close by.
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Understand
Monroe County was created on April 1, 1836, from parts of Northampton and Pike Counties and named for President James Monroe. At that time there was no county seat. Stroudsburg was finally selected to be the county seat on August 31, 1837. It was named after Jacob Stroud who was an original settler of the area.Today, Monroe County is comprised of 16-second class townships and 4 incorporated boroughs with a population of about 139,000 residents. Three of the boroughs and all of the townships were settled in the 18th century. The oldest of all the municipalities are Smithfield Township and the borough of East Stroudsburg.
Get in
By car
The easiest way to get to East Stroudsburg by car is from Interstate 80. It is one of the last exits on the interstate before entering into New Jersey.
By bus
Greyhound provides one round-trip per day on a route between Scranton and Philadelphia. The Martz bus station, where the Greyhound buses make their stops, is located only a few miles away from Main Street.
PO Box 1291 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Martz Trailways Rail Road 1 +1 570-421-3040, +1-800-454-2487
By van
Uptown Vans has several carriers operating to/from different stops in Downtown Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg on routes traveling from Paterson and New York City. These stops are centrally located, though advance reservations are needed as the vans often sell out quickly.
Get around
Car- The easiest way to get around town is by car. If you drive into town you can always use your own car, but there is always the option to rent a car as well once you get into town.
Enterprise, 2493 Milford Rd Ste 100.
Bus- Although there is not a big use of buses in East Stroudsburg, there are buses that run through the town at different times making it easy to get around. The bus company that serves this town is Pocono Pony.
See
This town is full of history and many other unique places and things to see. All over the town are different museums, art galleries, and nature resorts and parks.
Do
East Stroudsburg is located between two rivers, providing the town with many different things to do. Tourists can go camping, sky diving, golf, or take a walk in a park. Some of the best places to do these activities are:
Do Dansbury Park
Buy
Main Street (Route 611) offers a lot of shopping opportunities. There are many different specialty, clothing, antique or gift shops all up and down the street. Just off Main Street, Crystal Street has just as many charming shops and boutiques to visit.
Eat
All over the city are places to eat. There are restaurants that range from small take out and fast food places, to romantic restaurants. No matter what type of cuisine you are in the mood for, it can be found somewhere close by.
Drink
East Stroudsburg is not only home to many residents, but also considered to be a college town. East Stroudsburg University has about 8,000 students. Many of those students around campus and other parts of the town, so there are many bars and nightlife areas. Some of the most popular are:
Drink Siamsa Irish Pub
Younger crowd with more expensive drinks. Good food and dancing late
Drink Cinder Inn
More of a dive bar located by the railroad tracks, older crowds and cheap beer
Drink Rudy's Tavern
Smaller bar in a good location, nice place to go
Sleep
Places to stay in East Stroudsburg range from resorts to camping sights and everything in between. There are plenty of chain hotels with names that you would recognize, or smaller family owned and operated places for you to stay to get the most out of your visit. They are located all over the city, so whatever you are looking for, you will be able to find. Some of the most popular places to stay include:
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