How to Enjoy Your Visit to Milford, PA

Milford, PA is a quiet town that still holds much of its historic charm. The summers are the busiest season as tourists pass through, visiting some of the landmarks and enjoying the local attractions. I have compiled a small list of shopping trips, historic sites, and family fun activities to experience during your next visit to this quaint and charming little town.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Walking shoes
• Spending cash
• Car

1. 
   Grey Towers

   Visit Grey Towers. This is the former home of Gifford Pinchot, the founder of the USDA Forest Service and twice elected Pennsylvania Governor. Grey Towers is now open as a national historic site with tours of the mansion and the outdoor garden areas.

2. Spend an afternoon at Costa's Family Fun Park. Located just outside of Milford, this little place has a nice mix of activities for the entire family to enjoy. You can choose from go-carts, a water slide, an arcade, batting cages, a driving range, a miniature golf course, bumper boats, laser tag, a play area for younger kids...and delicious food! As a long-time visitor to this attraction, I can recommend it wholeheartedly. The staff is polite and friendly and the food is generously portioned and tasty, too.

3. 
   Apple Valley Restaurant

   Dine and shop at Apple Valley Restaurant and Village. What started as a little pancake house and a few cottages has turned into a cozy restaurant and specialty shops. Aside from offering a delicious variety of food, Apple Valley Restaurant also has a full-service pub with monthly musical entertainment from local artists. The outdoor specialty shops include a candy store and a florist shop and you can also take a few moments to relax by the pond and feed the ducks.

4. 
   Bushkill Falls

   Visit Bushkill Falls. Also known as "The Niagra of Pennsylvania", Bushkill Falls offers a variety of trails (separated by length and difficulty) to view eight different waterfalls and to provide you with a firsthand experience of Pennsylvania's wildlife. This site also includes paddle boats, a fudge shop, a picnic area, a snack bar, wildlife exhibits and a gift shop.

5. 
   Kittatinny Canoes

   Take a trip down the Delaware River. Kittatinny Canoes, located in the heart of Milford, offers the unique experience of canoeing, kayaking, rafting or tubing down the Delaware River. The entire family can enjoy a day of rafting, while the more experienced guests can travel by kayak. Kittatinny's campgrounds cover nearly 250 acres with a trout stream, hiking, waterfront campsites and grills. If river activities are not your thing, you can also schedule a day of paintball on a mountaintop overlooking the river.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are visiting Milford during Columbus Day weekend in October, be on the lookout for the Black Bear Film Festival. You will find painted bears scattered throughout the town and you can purchase tickets to view a high-quality selection of independent films in our local theater.
• If you are visiting in the spring, you might be able to enjoy The Pear Blossom Festival. Activities include a pear bake-off and a variety of music, art and entertainment exhibits.
• Remember to enjoy the wildlife, but don't get too close or try to feed them. Some of the wild animals can carry ticks on them and it becomes especially dangerous when the bears become accustomed to being fed by humans.

Resources

• Milford Magazine
• Grey Towers
• Black Bear Film Festival
• Apple Valley Restaurant
• Bushkill Falls
• Costa's Family Fun Park
• Kittatinny Canoes