River Rail Cottage Guest Guide

Rob And Kim
Rob And Kim
River Rail Cottage Guest Guide

Food scene

The Grill is located less than 5 miles from the cottage and is perfect for comfortable, casual dining. The food is very good and they offer different specials: Monday: Margarita / Mexican Night or Grillers & Guzzlers (they alternate), Tuesday: Taco / Wing Night, Wednesday: Italian Night and our favorite, Thursday: Prime Rib Night). Their claim to fame is their tasty wings in a large variety of flavors. There is a digital jukebox and televisions to enjoy sports. The Grill's menu can be found in the cottage's Guest Getaway Guide and our guests will enjoy a 10% discount on their meal. Just text us and we will let them know you are coming.
8 locals recommend
The Grill
1012 Pennsylvania Ave
8 locals recommend
The Grill is located less than 5 miles from the cottage and is perfect for comfortable, casual dining. The food is very good and they offer different specials: Monday: Margarita / Mexican Night or Grillers & Guzzlers (they alternate), Tuesday: Taco / Wing Night, Wednesday: Italian Night and our favorite, Thursday: Prime Rib Night). Their claim to fame is their tasty wings in a large variety of flavors. There is a digital jukebox and televisions to enjoy sports. The Grill's menu can be found in the cottage's Guest Getaway Guide and our guests will enjoy a 10% discount on their meal. Just text us and we will let them know you are coming.
The Two Rivers Grille is a local favorite winning the Reader's Choice Award for best restaurant in Pike County on several different occasions. Their menu was created by Executive Chef Daniel Weber and it caters to all; offering steak, seafood, burgers, soups, salads, and pasta dishes. They can even accommodate gluten free diets as everything is prepared fresh! Customers are always pleasantly surprised by their daily specials. The Two Rivers Grille menu can be found in the cottage's Guest Getaway Guide and our guests will enjoy a 10% discount on their meal. Just text us and we will let them know you are coming.
18 locals recommend
Two Rivers Grille
611 Pennsylvania Ave
18 locals recommend
The Two Rivers Grille is a local favorite winning the Reader's Choice Award for best restaurant in Pike County on several different occasions. Their menu was created by Executive Chef Daniel Weber and it caters to all; offering steak, seafood, burgers, soups, salads, and pasta dishes. They can even accommodate gluten free diets as everything is prepared fresh! Customers are always pleasantly surprised by their daily specials. The Two Rivers Grille menu can be found in the cottage's Guest Getaway Guide and our guests will enjoy a 10% discount on their meal. Just text us and we will let them know you are coming.
Located less than 5 miles away, the Erie Hotel and Tiki Bar is a local favorite on the New York side. With a large menu and daily specials, they will definitely have something for everyone. The Tiki Bar is the "go to" spot to watch sports or to enjoy live entertainment. Their menu can be found in the cottage's Guest Getaway Guide and our guests will enjoy a 10% discount off their meal. Just text us and we will let them know you are coming.
20 locals recommend
The Erie Hotel & Restaurant
9 Jersey Ave
20 locals recommend
Located less than 5 miles away, the Erie Hotel and Tiki Bar is a local favorite on the New York side. With a large menu and daily specials, they will definitely have something for everyone. The Tiki Bar is the "go to" spot to watch sports or to enjoy live entertainment. Their menu can be found in the cottage's Guest Getaway Guide and our guests will enjoy a 10% discount off their meal. Just text us and we will let them know you are coming.
Dimmick is the go to restaurant and bar when visiting Historic Milford, PA. It's located in the middle of town and offers indoor dining or dining on the front porch. They often have live entertainment and have tv's at the bar to catch the games. Their menu is in the cottage's guest getaway guide and you will enjoy a 10% discount. Just text us so we can let them know you are coming.
49 locals recommend
Dimmick Inn & Steakhouse
101 E Harford St
49 locals recommend
Dimmick is the go to restaurant and bar when visiting Historic Milford, PA. It's located in the middle of town and offers indoor dining or dining on the front porch. They often have live entertainment and have tv's at the bar to catch the games. Their menu is in the cottage's guest getaway guide and you will enjoy a 10% discount. Just text us so we can let them know you are coming.
Located 35 minutes from the cottage and situated on beautiful Kittatinny Lake in NJ, you will love Mountain House's menu selections, drink specials, delectable desserts, relaxing atmosphere, plus their tavern has a great selection of beers and entertainment. During the warm season, relax and have drinks by the lake. Their menu is in the cottage's guest getaway guide and they offer our guests a 10% discount. Just text us so we can let them know you are coming.
7 locals recommend
Mountain House Tavern and Grill
19 US-206
7 locals recommend
Located 35 minutes from the cottage and situated on beautiful Kittatinny Lake in NJ, you will love Mountain House's menu selections, drink specials, delectable desserts, relaxing atmosphere, plus their tavern has a great selection of beers and entertainment. During the warm season, relax and have drinks by the lake. Their menu is in the cottage's guest getaway guide and they offer our guests a 10% discount. Just text us so we can let them know you are coming.
Located right over the border in downtown Port Jervis, NY, Fox N Hare is a small town brewery and restaurant meant to celebrate great beer, savory food and wonderful people. It offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
46 locals recommend
Fox N Hare Brewing Co.
46 Front St
46 locals recommend
Located right over the border in downtown Port Jervis, NY, Fox N Hare is a small town brewery and restaurant meant to celebrate great beer, savory food and wonderful people. It offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
El Patron is known to all in the area for it's excellent Mexican food and tasty unique drinks. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining and are conveniently located in Port Jervis, NY.
15 locals recommend
El Patron Mexican Restaurant
104 Menlo Park Street
15 locals recommend
El Patron is known to all in the area for it's excellent Mexican food and tasty unique drinks. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining and are conveniently located in Port Jervis, NY.
Stewie's is known for their excellent breakfast menu. So if you don't feel like preparing your own in the cottage, start your day here.
6 locals recommend
Stewie's Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Ave
6 locals recommend
Stewie's is known for their excellent breakfast menu. So if you don't feel like preparing your own in the cottage, start your day here.
If desserts are your thing, than the Riverside Creamery is a must visit. It's award winning ice cream and desserts are enjoyed by people from all over. It even has a tasty food menu. It is a seasonal business and closes in the fall and opens in the spring (dates vary).
24 locals recommend
Riverside Creamery
5 Water St
24 locals recommend
If desserts are your thing, than the Riverside Creamery is a must visit. It's award winning ice cream and desserts are enjoyed by people from all over. It even has a tasty food menu. It is a seasonal business and closes in the fall and opens in the spring (dates vary).
38 locals recommend
Foundry42
42 Front St
38 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Grey Towers was the home of Gifford Pinchot, first Chief of the US Forest Service and Pennsylvania Governor. The property is magnificent and a must see. Visit their website to see when they offer seasonal tours of the grounds and/or the mansion or to view their event schedule. https://www.greytowers.org
54 locals recommend
Grey Towers National Historic Site
151 Grey Towers Dr
54 locals recommend
Grey Towers was the home of Gifford Pinchot, first Chief of the US Forest Service and Pennsylvania Governor. The property is magnificent and a must see. Visit their website to see when they offer seasonal tours of the grounds and/or the mansion or to view their event schedule. https://www.greytowers.org
A 2+ mile hike will lead you to our little hidden treasure...Stairway Lake. A beautiful lake with views of the Delaware and fishing. The parking area to begin your hike is approximately 2 miles from the cottage.
Stairway Lake
A 2+ mile hike will lead you to our little hidden treasure...Stairway Lake. A beautiful lake with views of the Delaware and fishing. The parking area to begin your hike is approximately 2 miles from the cottage.
Less than a 30 minute drive, you will find the three-tiered Raymondskill Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. If you add the drops from each tier together, the waterfall is only a few feet shorter than Niagara Falls.
88 locals recommend
Raymondskill Falls
88 locals recommend
Less than a 30 minute drive, you will find the three-tiered Raymondskill Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. If you add the drops from each tier together, the waterfall is only a few feet shorter than Niagara Falls.
The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the Delaware River divides the verdant ridges of New Jersey from those of Pennsylvania. High Point offers superb trails for hikers and skiers and quiet spots for campers and anglers.
73 locals recommend
High Point State Park Office
1480 NJ-23
73 locals recommend
The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the Delaware River divides the verdant ridges of New Jersey from those of Pennsylvania. High Point offers superb trails for hikers and skiers and quiet spots for campers and anglers.
The Columns is a local history museum housed in a 1904 neo-classical mansion on Broad Street in Milford, Pa. The building also serves as the location of the Pike County Historical Society, official historical society of the county. The museum houses the famed Lincoln Flag, which is the flag placed under President Abraham Lincoln's head the night he was shot at Ford's Theater. The flag is stained with the President's blood. Other items include a 1850's Stagecoach, and articles pertaining to the people, places and events that have made up Pike County's rich history.
15 locals recommend
The Columns Museum of the Pike County Historical Society
608 Broad St
15 locals recommend
The Columns is a local history museum housed in a 1904 neo-classical mansion on Broad Street in Milford, Pa. The building also serves as the location of the Pike County Historical Society, official historical society of the county. The museum houses the famed Lincoln Flag, which is the flag placed under President Abraham Lincoln's head the night he was shot at Ford's Theater. The flag is stained with the President's blood. Other items include a 1850's Stagecoach, and articles pertaining to the people, places and events that have made up Pike County's rich history.
Visit the Tristate monument, stand on it and you will be able to tell your friends that you were standing in three states at one time. This historic landmark is located in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania.
9 locals recommend
Tri States Monument
Interstate 84
9 locals recommend
Visit the Tristate monument, stand on it and you will be able to tell your friends that you were standing in three states at one time. This historic landmark is located in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania.
Whether you go by motorcycle or by car, the Hawk’s Nest is a must see. It's twisting, winding road sits high above the Delaware River on the New York side and is the perfect place for a photo op or just to exhale and take in the view. It has been used to shoot ads for Porsche, BMW, Saab, Cadillac, and Honda.
40 locals recommend
Hawks Nest
40 locals recommend
Whether you go by motorcycle or by car, the Hawk’s Nest is a must see. It's twisting, winding road sits high above the Delaware River on the New York side and is the perfect place for a photo op or just to exhale and take in the view. It has been used to shoot ads for Porsche, BMW, Saab, Cadillac, and Honda.
For the hikers and nature lovers, Milford Knob Trail is a 3.5 mile loop trail located near Milford, PA that features beautiful wild flowers and is considered moderately challenging. Once at the top, you will enjoy views of Milford and the surrounding areas.
10 locals recommend
The Milford Knob
10 locals recommend
For the hikers and nature lovers, Milford Knob Trail is a 3.5 mile loop trail located near Milford, PA that features beautiful wild flowers and is considered moderately challenging. Once at the top, you will enjoy views of Milford and the surrounding areas.

Things To Do

Dingmans Shooting Range is one of our past guests' favorite places. It is a safe indoor shooting facility for first time shooters or seasoned veterans. Their amazing staff will set you up with your firearm and teach you how to use it but not before making sure that you watch a safety video and have all your protective gear on. Our guests will enjoy a "one shooter free" discount by bringing the brochure from our guest getaway guide. Check out their website for more information: https://www.dingmansshootingrange.com/
8 locals recommend
Dingmans Shooting Range
1497 PA-739
8 locals recommend
Dingmans Shooting Range is one of our past guests' favorite places. It is a safe indoor shooting facility for first time shooters or seasoned veterans. Their amazing staff will set you up with your firearm and teach you how to use it but not before making sure that you watch a safety video and have all your protective gear on. Our guests will enjoy a "one shooter free" discount by bringing the brochure from our guest getaway guide. Check out their website for more information: https://www.dingmansshootingrange.com/
Serene Horse Ranch offers trail ride clinics on over 300 acres of private trails, and direct trailhead access to over 5,000 acres of wilderness in the NJ State Flat Brook recreation area. Ed Diaz, Master Trail Guide, will provide you with a comprehensive trail riding clinic in the most beautiful countryside in New Jersey. Guests of the cottage will receive a discount that will cover the fee of the required permit needed to ride through the recreation area. Visit their website for more information: http://www.serenehorseranch.com/
Serene Horse Ranch
61 County Road 560
Serene Horse Ranch offers trail ride clinics on over 300 acres of private trails, and direct trailhead access to over 5,000 acres of wilderness in the NJ State Flat Brook recreation area. Ed Diaz, Master Trail Guide, will provide you with a comprehensive trail riding clinic in the most beautiful countryside in New Jersey. Guests of the cottage will receive a discount that will cover the fee of the required permit needed to ride through the recreation area. Visit their website for more information: http://www.serenehorseranch.com/
Located approximately 45 minutes from the cottage, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an amphitheatre, performing arts center and museum located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair in Bethel, New York. It offers excellent concerts, festivals and the museum is a must see if you are a music lover. For a scenic route to Bethel, let us know. We will direct you through the Hawks Nest. Read more about the Hawks Nest in this getaway guide.
495 locals recommend
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd Rd
495 locals recommend
Located approximately 45 minutes from the cottage, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an amphitheatre, performing arts center and museum located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair in Bethel, New York. It offers excellent concerts, festivals and the museum is a must see if you are a music lover. For a scenic route to Bethel, let us know. We will direct you through the Hawks Nest. Read more about the Hawks Nest in this getaway guide.
For all our movie loving guests, Flagship Cinemas is where you will want to enjoy your next movie while relaxing in their new stadium seating. It is conveniently located less than 5 miles away in Matamoras, PA.
13 locals recommend
Flagship Cinemas
111 Hulst Dr
13 locals recommend
For all our movie loving guests, Flagship Cinemas is where you will want to enjoy your next movie while relaxing in their new stadium seating. It is conveniently located less than 5 miles away in Matamoras, PA.
For all you golfers, enjoy 18 holes at The Lynx at River Bend. Designed and constructed in 1915 by one of the greatest American Golf Architects, A.W. Tillinghast, the Lynx at River Bend Golf Club lies on a secluded 125 acre site with the majestic Shawangunk Mountains as a backdrop.
The Lynx at River Bend Golf Club
87 Neversink Dr
For all you golfers, enjoy 18 holes at The Lynx at River Bend. Designed and constructed in 1915 by one of the greatest American Golf Architects, A.W. Tillinghast, the Lynx at River Bend Golf Club lies on a secluded 125 acre site with the majestic Shawangunk Mountains as a backdrop.
Developed by all volunteers, this hot spot for bikers and hikers offer 30 miles of trails and views and is located close to the cottage in nearby Deerpark, NY.
22 locals recommend
Port Jervis Watershed Park and Recreation Area
Reservoir Avenue
22 locals recommend
Developed by all volunteers, this hot spot for bikers and hikers offer 30 miles of trails and views and is located close to the cottage in nearby Deerpark, NY.
For members of Planet Fitness, there is one located less than 10 miles away.
Planet Fitness
111 US-6
For members of Planet Fitness, there is one located less than 10 miles away.
9 locals recommend
Indian Head Canoes
1138 Delaware Dr
9 locals recommend
Enjoy time on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, PA
62 locals recommend
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour
2487 US-6
62 locals recommend
Enjoy time on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, PA
Head to Hawley and enjoy a fun day on the rail trail.
56 locals recommend
Soarin Eagle Rail Tours, LLC
4 Columbus Ave
56 locals recommend
Head to Hawley and enjoy a fun day on the rail trail.

Neighborhoods

Milford, PA is an adorable, quaint town located 8 miles from the cottage that offers so much to see and do. The tree lined streets are filled with beautiful architecture, shops, art galleries, restaurants and a local brewery. Events are a regular thing in Milford. They host many exciting cultural events such as the Milford Music Festival, Black Bear Film Festival, Milford After Dark and more.
120 locals recommend
Milford
120 locals recommend
Milford, PA is an adorable, quaint town located 8 miles from the cottage that offers so much to see and do. The tree lined streets are filled with beautiful architecture, shops, art galleries, restaurants and a local brewery. Events are a regular thing in Milford. They host many exciting cultural events such as the Milford Music Festival, Black Bear Film Festival, Milford After Dark and more.
Port Jervis, NY, our historic railroad city, is in the midst of a neighborhood revitalization bringing new businesses, residents and tourists to the area. Downtown Port Jervis is once again filled with restaurants, shops, an art gallery, brewery, festivals and other community events.
31 locals recommend
Port Jervis
31 locals recommend
Port Jervis, NY, our historic railroad city, is in the midst of a neighborhood revitalization bringing new businesses, residents and tourists to the area. Downtown Port Jervis is once again filled with restaurants, shops, an art gallery, brewery, festivals and other community events.

Shopping

Price Chopper is our local grocery store and is located right in Matamoras, PA. It offers a deli, hot prepared foods, fresh produce, bakery, butcher, seafood, florist and more.
18 locals recommend
Price Chopper
1025 Pennsylvania Ave
18 locals recommend
Price Chopper is our local grocery store and is located right in Matamoras, PA. It offers a deli, hot prepared foods, fresh produce, bakery, butcher, seafood, florist and more.
Like all the others, this Walmart Superstore has it all; except for beer and liquor. PA does not permit it. Please check this shopping section for places where you can make those purchases.
80 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
41 Anawana Lake Rd
80 locals recommend
Like all the others, this Walmart Superstore has it all; except for beer and liquor. PA does not permit it. Please check this shopping section for places where you can make those purchases.
On the Road has a large selection of beer, hard seltzers, cigarettes, lottery, etc. It does not sell liquor. Please check this Shopping section for a recommended liquor store.
On the Road Beer Distributor
111 Pennsylvania Ave
On the Road has a large selection of beer, hard seltzers, cigarettes, lottery, etc. It does not sell liquor. Please check this Shopping section for a recommended liquor store.
Although not the closest one to the cottage, past guests have said that they preferred this liquor store because of its large selection, fair prices and that they enjoyed strolling through the town of Milford, where it is located.
12 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
106 W Harford St
12 locals recommend
Although not the closest one to the cottage, past guests have said that they preferred this liquor store because of its large selection, fair prices and that they enjoyed strolling through the town of Milford, where it is located.
Sacco's Liquor Store has a smaller selection than Good Wine and Spirits but is the closest of the two recommended liquor stores at 4 miles away in Port Jervis, NY.
Sacco's Liquor Store
61 Pike St
Sacco's Liquor Store has a smaller selection than Good Wine and Spirits but is the closest of the two recommended liquor stores at 4 miles away in Port Jervis, NY.
Pike County Outfitters is a sporting good store specializing in products to help the outdoor enthusiast enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, hiking, etc.
Pike County Outfitters
106 US-6
Pike County Outfitters is a sporting good store specializing in products to help the outdoor enthusiast enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, hiking, etc.
Located right over the border in Montague, NJ, TJ Maxx has a quite a selection of clothing, shoes, housewares, cosmetics, luggage and more. You can even save a little bit of money since NJ and PA do not have sales tax on clothing.
T.J. Maxx
111 NJ-23
Located right over the border in Montague, NJ, TJ Maxx has a quite a selection of clothing, shoes, housewares, cosmetics, luggage and more. You can even save a little bit of money since NJ and PA do not have sales tax on clothing.
Walgreens
76 Pike St
7 locals recommend
Action Bikes and Outdoor
27 Front St
7 locals recommend