Historic downtown Milford PA with charming storefronts

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Milford PA
& Surrounding

Historic river town in Pike County, with a quaint downtown, local shops, galleries, dining, and plenty to explore.

[ Overview ]

The Delaware Valley

Milford is a historic borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1796 by Judge John Biddis. The entire downtown is a registered National Historic District with over 400 structures featuring Federal, Victorian, Greek Revival, and Colonial Revival architecture.

Sitting along the Delaware River at the gateway to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Milford combines walkable small-town living with immediate access to some of the region's best outdoor recreation. The surrounding Delaware Valley includes communities like Matamoras, Dingmans Ferry, Shohola, and the broader Pike County region.

The town has a thriving arts community, with galleries, studios, and cultural institutions. Broad Street, the main commercial corridor, is lined with independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. The area is also known for Grey Towers National Historic Site, the former estate of Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service.

REGION

Pike County, Pennsylvania

NEARBY

Matamoras, Dingmans Ferry, Shohola, Montague NJ, Port Jervis NY

HIGHLIGHTS

National Historic District, Delaware Water Gap NRA, Raymondskill Falls, Grey Towers

FROM NYC

About 80 miles northwest, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by car