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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaPotter, Peters Valley NJ; Phoenix Antiques, Dingmans Ferry PA
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Books, Gifts, Art & Antiques

Books, etc.
Eastern National is a cooperating association which operates a bookstore at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center and small outlets at various park events. Sales items include not only books, but toys and souvenirs of an eduacational nature. Itrems are also available through mail order and an on line bookstore.

There are bookstores with many titles on natural and cultural history in Milford PA and Stroudsburg PA.

 

Art, craft items, antiques

Peters Valley Craft Center NJ
At the junction of Old Mine Road (mile 10), NPS 615, and Kuhn Road in Layton NJ
(973) 948-5202
Former rural village now a complex of studios (above, left) and residences for craft artists. The Gallery and Store offers hand-crafted gifts and has an free exhibition gallery.

Phoenix Antiques PA
Rt. 209, Dingmans Ferry PA
(570) 828-8870
Southwestern antique and craft items sold in the former stable building (above, right) of a historic property leased from the park. Call for hours.

 

Souvenirs, T-shirts, etc.

Pocono Environmental Education Ctr (PEEC) Shop
Books and souvenirs, especially as relate to nature.

Dingmans Campground Store
Please link to General Stores

 
 

There are many other stores, shopping areas, and antiques districts in the area, especially in Blairstown NJ, Milford PA, and Stroudsburg PA. There are also outlet malls in the general area.

For additional listings, please link to nearby tourist agencies.

A low long steamboat passing  a riverbank with canoes on it  

Did You Know?
... that a century before this recreation area was formed, the Delaware Water Gap was touted as a Wonder of the World, and drew vacationers via rail lines from Philadelphia and New York City. There were trails to stroll, verandas for viewing the gap, and a steamboat for moonlight cruises.
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Last Updated: April 28, 2009 at 19:00 EST