Escape to the Mountains
We've written about vacationing in the Pennsylvania mountains before. Just 2 hours from New York City and a bit more from Philadelphia, the area around Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack is great when you need a break from your regular routine but want to keep travel time to a minimum.
While the area is beginning to trend upscale, there are still plenty of straight-forward, no-nonsense places that provide a nostalgic view of a simpler time and place. The Hawley Diner is one of them. Based on an old-time diner, the front features the original counter and booth configuration (although a recent renovation replaced the old vinyl seating). Like all diners we know, the Hawley Diner is best at breakfast. We recommend the French Toast, Belgium waffle and their "best" vegetable omelet, but everything we've tried is great, and they know how to keep the coffee coming.
Located just a few miles away from Hawley, Costa's Family Fun Park is loaded with traditional games. There is a miniature golf course, go karts, batting cages, a driving range, and an indoor arcade. Hot after your 18 holes of mini-golf? Cool off in the air-conditioned restaurant with a cold drink or an ice cream cone.
And speaking of golf, after your warm-up at Costa's, why not head out for a real round at the Cricket Hill Golf Club? The front 9 winds through rolling meadowlands; the back 9 leads through the woods. There's nothing fancy here, but the course is pleasant and pretty -- and after all, golf is supposed to be fun and relaxing!
While the area is beginning to trend upscale, there are still plenty of straight-forward, no-nonsense places that provide a nostalgic view of a simpler time and place. The Hawley Diner is one of them. Based on an old-time diner, the front features the original counter and booth configuration (although a recent renovation replaced the old vinyl seating). Like all diners we know, the Hawley Diner is best at breakfast. We recommend the French Toast, Belgium waffle and their "best" vegetable omelet, but everything we've tried is great, and they know how to keep the coffee coming.
Located just a few miles away from Hawley, Costa's Family Fun Park is loaded with traditional games. There is a miniature golf course, go karts, batting cages, a driving range, and an indoor arcade. Hot after your 18 holes of mini-golf? Cool off in the air-conditioned restaurant with a cold drink or an ice cream cone.
And speaking of golf, after your warm-up at Costa's, why not head out for a real round at the Cricket Hill Golf Club? The front 9 winds through rolling meadowlands; the back 9 leads through the woods. There's nothing fancy here, but the course is pleasant and pretty -- and after all, golf is supposed to be fun and relaxing!
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