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Hancock NY on the Upper Delaware River is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise! From world-class fly fishing and kayaking to outdoor concerts and farm markets, Hancock NY is a charming river community that offers a multitude of recreational activities for the entire family.
18 locals recommend
Hancock
Hancock NY on the Upper Delaware River is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise! From world-class fly fishing and kayaking to outdoor concerts and farm markets, Hancock NY is a charming river community that offers a multitude of recreational activities for the entire family.
Food scene
KITCHEN AND GALLERY OPEN ALL SUMMER
MEMORIAL - LABOR DAY
HOURS:
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
6 - 9 PM
250 E FRONT STREET, HANCOCK, NY 13783
20 locals recommend
Unclebrother
250 E Front StKITCHEN AND GALLERY OPEN ALL SUMMER
MEMORIAL - LABOR DAY
HOURS:
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
6 - 9 PM
250 E FRONT STREET, HANCOCK, NY 13783
The Rainbow Lodge
440 Rainbow Lodge RdBeautiful place, great food and the service is excellent
Great spot for snacks and deli eats. They have a country grocery store with unique finds.
Old bat factory restaurant
Great spot for snacks and deli eats. They have a country grocery store with unique finds.
The Circle E is a good ol’ diner in the Village of Hancock. It’s the type of place that serves breakfast all day, homemade pies and offers daily specials.
12 locals recommend
Circle E Diner
369 E Front StThe Circle E is a good ol’ diner in the Village of Hancock. It’s the type of place that serves breakfast all day, homemade pies and offers daily specials.
Pretty standard family run Italian restaurant focusing on NY style pizza.
8 locals recommend
Little Italy II
43 W Main StPretty standard family run Italian restaurant focusing on NY style pizza.
The food here is always good and the family who owns it is really sweet. The one thing I would say is that do not use MSG which is a plus.
New China
110 E Front StThe food here is always good and the family who owns it is really sweet. The one thing I would say is that do not use MSG which is a plus.
At this small shop off a dirt road in the forest, the specialty is eel the owner caught and smoked himself. Ray has other smoked fish as well!
11 locals recommend
Delaware Delicacies Smoke House
420 Rhodes RdAt this small shop off a dirt road in the forest, the specialty is eel the owner caught and smoked himself. Ray has other smoked fish as well!
Fun!
Fox Bowling Center
24723 NY-97Very unique vintage bowling alley.
The Hancock Golf Course is a nine hole course designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones,
designer and architect of over 500 courses including Oak Hill-East, Pebble Beach and Augusta National.
Hancock Golf Course
522 Golf Course RdThe Hancock Golf Course is a nine hole course designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones,
designer and architect of over 500 courses including Oak Hill-East, Pebble Beach and Augusta National.
Jensen Ledges [HIKE] is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hancock, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October.
46 locals recommend
Bouchoux Trailhead (Jensen's Ledges)
Bouchoux Brook RoadJensen Ledges [HIKE] is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hancock, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October.
OARS is your canoe, kayak or river tube rental headquarters. They rent for the East Branch, West Branch or Mainstem of the Delaware river, as well as the Cannonsville Reservoir for exceptional flatwater paddling. They offer group rates, over night trips, and the absolute best rates and services on the Upper Delaware!
7 locals recommend
Outdoor Adventure Recreational Services
41 South Pennsylvania AvenueOARS is your canoe, kayak or river tube rental headquarters. They rent for the East Branch, West Branch or Mainstem of the Delaware river, as well as the Cannonsville Reservoir for exceptional flatwater paddling. They offer group rates, over night trips, and the absolute best rates and services on the Upper Delaware!
A full-service fly shop, Whitetail is home to an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service. Captain Joe Demalderis and his licensed guides offer Guided Drift Boat and Wade Fishing Trips.
Whitetail Country Fly Shop and Outfitter
6048 Hancock HwyA full-service fly shop, Whitetail is home to an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service. Captain Joe Demalderis and his licensed guides offer Guided Drift Boat and Wade Fishing Trips.
The Clubhouse overlooks not only the course, but the entire valley providing panoramic views. The course is literally carved out of the Catskill Mountains. Construction began in 1997 and the Course became a complete 18 hole public course in 2002.
6 locals recommend
French Woods Golf & Country Club
425 NY-97The Clubhouse overlooks not only the course, but the entire valley providing panoramic views. The course is literally carved out of the Catskill Mountains. Construction began in 1997 and the Course became a complete 18 hole public course in 2002.
East Branch Hiking Trail
Short hike along the East Branch Deleware River.
Hancock Cinemas
533 W Front StLocal Movie Theater usual showing 2 flicks per day!
Sightseeing
Hancock Town Square, a picturesque expanse of green space anchored by a large picnic pavilion and traditional hometown bandstand where live music, dance, theatre, and special events are presented all summer long!
The Hancock Town Square
20 E Main StHancock Town Square, a picturesque expanse of green space anchored by a large picnic pavilion and traditional hometown bandstand where live music, dance, theatre, and special events are presented all summer long!
45 min from Hancock, the Farm has the largest selection of fresh produce locally. They have a variety of fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs, greenhouse plants, gardening supplies, cheeses and specialty items that change with the seasons. Go experience their hospitality, sample the fruits, meet the animals, play in the children’s sections, and smell the flowers.
Frog Pond Farms is a special place,
10 locals recommend
Frog Pond Farms
2001 NY-745 min from Hancock, the Farm has the largest selection of fresh produce locally. They have a variety of fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs, greenhouse plants, gardening supplies, cheeses and specialty items that change with the seasons. Go experience their hospitality, sample the fruits, meet the animals, play in the children’s sections, and smell the flowers.
Frog Pond Farms is a special place,
Grocery Store
Tops
16 W Main StTops is the local supermarket!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring Sweaters & Jackets
It can get freezing at night 8 months out of the year!