Overview
Port Jervis is a village with about 8,800 inhabitants in Orange County, New York.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Port Jervis
Fort Decker Museum
This stone house built in 1793 was part of a much larger fort at the site. It now functions as a museum, run by the Minisink Valley Historic Society.
Tri-States Monument
Granite monument that marks the tripoint of the state boundaries of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable
The largest functioning rail turntable, originally a part of the Erie railroad.
Port Jervis Free Library
A historic Carnegie library built in 1903.
Deerpark Reformed Church
Organized in 1737, this is one oldest congregation in the area. The current building dates from 1838.
John Kucher Memorial Promenade
A promenade with many amenities such as a fountain, benches, and bike racks. It is named after John Kucher, a local business owner who was killed in a robbery in 2014.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Mar. (climate data from nearby Briarcliff Manor)
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.
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 31 mi away. Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 49 mi away. Directions
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
Highway I-84 passes by just south of the city.
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 Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis Free Library, Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable
- Lunch Texas Lunch
- Afternoon John Kucher Memorial Promenade, Tri-States Monument
- Dinner Gio's Bakery
- Evening Fox N Hare Brewing Co
Day 2
- Morning Fort Decker Museum
- Lunch Fogwood + Fig
- Evening Foundry42
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
From late spring to early fall, many thousands of travelers and tourists pass through Port Jervis on their way to enjoying rafting, kayaking, canoeing and other activities in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and the surrounding area.
Get in
By car
Highway I-84 passes by just south of the city.
By rail
Metro-North operates a commuter rail service from Hoboken, on the eponymous Port Jervis Line.
Go Port Jervis railway station
See
See Fort Decker Museum
This stone house built in 1793 was part of a much larger fort at the site. It now functions as a museum, run by the Minisink Valley Historic Society.
See Deerpark Reformed Church
Organized in 1737, this is one oldest congregation in the area. The current building dates from 1838.
See Tri-States Monument
Granite monument that marks the tripoint of the state boundaries of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
See Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable
The largest functioning rail turntable, originally a part of the Erie railroad.
Do
Do John Kucher Memorial Promenade
A promenade with many amenities such as a fountain, benches, and bike racks. It is named after John Kucher, a local business owner who was killed in a robbery in 2014.
Eat
Eat Gio's Bakery (Gio's)
A historic bakery and cafe that has been in Port Jervis for decades.
Eat Fogwood + Fig
A vegan restaurant that serves veggie burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
Eat Texas Lunch
An American-style restaurant known for their hot dogs.
Drink
Drink Fox N Hare Brewing Co
A local brewery and bar opened on Front St. in 2017, known for their drinks and bar food.
Drink Foundry42
Cafe and bakery, known for their hot drinks, pastries, and assortment of gifts available for purchase.
Sleep
Nearby
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City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
Middletown
City / town · 15 mi away
Vernon
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Warwick
City / town · 20 listings · 19 mi away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Park · 3 listings · 19 mi away
Newton
City / town · 3 listings · 23 mi away
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