We were so happy to attend a community event at the Cooperage Project. This space is absolutely…read morebeautiful inside and out. We met some awesome people that live in Honesdale and I fell in love with the place. On their website their mission is to offer a range of instructive and entertaining activities that will engage, challenge and enlighten. Some upcoming events for November 2021 November 6th- Farmers Market November 7th- RiverVibes Concert: Bob Malone You can check out their website for more upcoming events. I hope to visit the area again or even better move there.

After more than 20 years of successful shows in the Netherlands, Mysteryland hopped across the pond…read moreand done did their first US festival on the iconic Woodstock '69 grounds. Needless to say, we purchased 3-day camping tickets back in December the first three minutes they went on sale, and all had a killer weekend! The inaugural Mysteryland USA festival featured ten combined stages/areas stages with a Sunday School 3-stage mini-fest going on all weekend. A Friday night pre-party hosted by Nicky Romero was available to those with Nomad weekend camping passes, and Saturday/Sunday set times ran from 1pm all the way till 2am both days. Steve Aoki closed out the main stage on Saturday and Kaskade did the honors on Sunday, but from open to close, our day was jam-packed with killer sets both days, and plenty of exploring and dancing all around. A+ on stage design, sound, lighting, and of course, the talent! The healing garden, complete with yoga and other cool stuff added some well-needed relaxation/rejuvenation to an otherwise high-energy weekend, and there were plenty of (albeit REALLY pricey) food options. Best of all, the campgrounds provided solace just a short walk away from the party! I'm grading on a curve since this is their first time here in the states, but there's a short list for improvement: 1 - Birdie Bucks - Yes, the festival was cashless, with all purchases scanned from your wristband, but you could only purchase "Birdie Bucks" at select locations, and at the "exchange rate" of $10 USD for 9 Birdie Bucks. They claim to refund unused bucks after the festival, but then deduct a $5 service charge, so unless you want to lose money, you need to be planning & doing math so as to use all your wristband funds...and who the hell wants to do that at a festival?! Compound that with the fact that the entire system went down for a few hours, paralyzing all purchases, and you've got reason to reconsider the rationale for the system. ...Fortunately, I found a workaround to the leftover Bucks situation - Go to the merch shop (which accepts BOTH cash and Birdie Bucks), make a purchase, deplete your wristband balance first, then pay the balance in cash. 2 - Water refill stations - located dangerously close (read: inside) the outhouse area causing even more congestion, with not nearly enough pressure to fill up those camelbaks. Here's where they could take a page from Electric Zoo or EDC and have dedicated high-pressure water refill stations manned by volunteers to keep the line moving and the crowd spread out. All in all, in my mind, ID&T, the Mysteryland organizers did a terrific job their first year, and I hope that the Bethel Woods organizers feel the same so we can party on again next Memorial Day weekend!

Do I really want to reveal the mystery that is Mysteryland? As much as I want to keep this place a…read moresecret, hidden away for no one else to discover, I have to shout from the rooftops just how amazing this festival is. 1) The Logistics - Getting in, out, and around is EASY! Having been to many other festivals where just parking your car is a nightmare, Mysteryland had it all figured out. The little roads around the fest took a beating with heavy traffic but it was nothing like Woodstock back in the day I'm sure. The bathrooms were kept extremely clean at all times. I never had issues with toilet paper or disgusting porta-potties. 2) The People - Everyone was so nice and respectful. The staff were always wishing for us to have an amazing time. I loved the vibes here! 4) The Music - A nice selection of genres from hip top and trap to dark techno and everything in between. The sound was amazing! 5) The Stages - They were so perfectly placed. It was easy to go from stage to stage in 5 minutes. I saw so many artists in one day, I was so surprised! The design of the stages is so unique and each has their own vibe. With a festival that is not sold out like Mysteryland, getting to the front of each stage is an easy task. Where you would expect people to be sardines rammed up against the rail, it is the complete opposite. I vowed to never go front row at a show again after recieving many bruises after Steve Aoki in Toronto. Well here I was, front row at Claude Von Stroke and I had a good foot around me to dance and enjoy myself. I was never shoved or pushed once the entire weekend. 6) The Camping - Camp sites were huge and spacious. The Plaza Central with shops, food, and activities stayed open 24/7 which was a big plus. The general store had everything from underwear to extra tents and sleeping bags. 7) The History - This is where WOODSTOCK HAPPENED!! That is probably the most amazing thing about all of this. The hill we climb each day to go to the festival is where thousands of people stood to watch some of the greatest acts to ever live. The museum on site is very well done and can bring a tear to your eye. So much emotion in one place. Music really does bring everyone together. I'll be back Mysteryland! As long as you are around, I will be coming to visit!!

This is an amazing gallery, not only do they sell art, wood, paintings, photography, jewelry but…read morethey offer classes. There's over 50 artist and a huge selection. The owners Cindy and Jerry are awesome no pressure to purchase anything, so next time your in the Poconos stop in it's an amazing place to see!

Great School with Talented Students Great Talent…read moreGreat Hall of Fame trainers Come here if you want to chase your dreams or even if you want to be entertained by some good ole fashioned wrestling.

We went to the WW II dinner and dance on 16 May and the buffet was great - the swing band + singer…read morewas terrific - great time had by our table of 4. Thank you Post 139!!

As a vet and member, this is FAMILY. Best cook…read more Best Bartenders. you need to support his local community minded business they welcome you folks let you relax food is real good great bar setting

I haven't played the course in a few years due to previous business mismanagement. I was invited…read moreby a friend recently to play a round and immediately booked another round. The new owners are maintaining and upgrading the course to better than before. There is also talks of plans to expand with more food, amenities, and more. Exciting to watch the growth and see what will happen as membership & patrons visits grow.

Only downfall is that the trail/road for holes 6/7 are extremely steep (to the point of almost…read moredangerous to ride a cart up/down). I'm surprised no one has tipped over at the crater to start the climb in hole 7. They need to fix it, someone will get hurt!

This is truly a new gem for young children (and parents!) in Honesdale!…read more As an elementary educator of twenty years, I am so pleased with the quality programming that Owl & Friends offers. The staff were all incredibly accommodating, ensuring my child and I felt welcomed and comfortable as soon as we walked in the door. The learning activities kept my child engaged throughout the entire class time. The instructors design learning opportunities that genuinely enrich the children. The facilities are continuously cleaned and well-maintained. The ability to schedule classes on their website is easy. There are also community resources for new parents like childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Owl & Friends is such a welcome addition to the family-friendly nature of Honesdale!

Sussex, NJ - this is the kind of kitschy, offbeat attraction with old-timey country charm that…read moreappeals to my sensibilities. It took me a year to finally write this review, but at least I didn't hold out for their 100th anniversary next year. Founded in 1927 by the Space family (currently owned by NJ senator Parker Space and still family-run), this privately held wildlife collection encompasses 500+ animals across 100 species, housed on a 100-acre property that also showcases collections of antique cars, motorbikes, vintage firearms, tools & machinery, minerals, Native American arrowheads & artifacts, a doll museum, and other eclectic Americana chronicling the area's rural heritage. It's less "zoo" than your eccentric great-uncle's farmhouse antique emporium, if he also owned lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The great hall makes a striking first impression, as you are greeted by Goliath, a massive Kodiak bear that was once one of the largest bears ever in captivity, and his other taxidermied friends. Although I'm in principle not a fan of zoos and am conflicted about them, I didn't feel the animals here fared much worse than at your average commercial zoo, though the enclosures are more basic, and some of the animals like the baboons and bears could use more room and things to play with. Some of the exhibits are more farm-style so you can get closer to the animals. (Sadly, I saw a dead newborn deer and flagged down a groundskeeper. Don't know if it died at birth or due to the heat or other reasons.) If it gets too hot out, you can duck into one of several barn museums and check out the displays and knick knacks. There are benches scattered around, and a shaded picnic shed by the pig pen. There are a couple of small playgrounds as well, and an ok pizza restaurant on premises. A 3.5% credit card fee applies everywhere including for tickets and gift shop merch, which is the first I've encountered for a non-restaurant. (The branded tiger hoodie sweatshirt I got for my child is hella cute though and great quality.) The backstory of how the founding farmer couple started this zoo - which began as a small general store, repair shop, and wild animal shelter - and kept their livelihood going through the Great Depression is a classic scrappy American bootstrap tale of achieving success through grit, hard work, and resourcefulness. And there's something to be said about an enterprise that has lasted a century in the same family. I think this place is pretty neat so 4 stars for the uniqueness, nostalgia factor, and non-conventional down-homeness in a world of glossy uniformity.

It's mind boggling that places like this still exist. For crying out loud, shut this exotic animal…read moreprison down.