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Voykit pocket guide · United States
East Stroudsburg
Spend a half‑day in East Stroudsburg: explore downtown, grab a bite, and drive to nearby Delaware Water Gap – no overnight needed.
East Stroudsburg is a small college town in the Pocono Mountains. Most attractions cluster near Main Street and the nearby state park, so a single day (or half‑day if you’re just passing through) covers the highlights.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (cold, limited outdoor activities)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Local Police Dept. +1 570-424-7002
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Burger meal | $8–$12 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Parking (hourly) | $2–$3 |
| Museum entry | $5–$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ABE · Lehigh Valley International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Enterprise car rental (1 day)
- about $45, includes basic insurance (check)
- Pocono Pony bus day pass
- $7 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the easiest: rent locally (Enterprise) or use your own vehicle. Limited local bus (Pocono Pony) runs a few routes; no extensive public transit.
See and do
Known for
- Quiet Valley Farm Museum
- Pocono Indian Museum
- Delaware Water Gap National and State Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | Drive east on I‑80, exit 303, follow signs to the park (≈15 min) | ≈30 min total |
| Quiet Valley Farm Museum | Drive north on PA‑402, 5 min | ≈15 min total |
Sleep
- Deerfield Spa
- Resort with spa, good for a night if you prefer comfort.
- Rainbow Mountain Resort
- Family‑friendly resort near the town.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Greyhound and Martz buses run only once daily; check schedules if relying on them.
- Parking can be tight near Main Street on event days.
Generally safe; typical small‑town caution—watch belongings in bars and keep car locked.
One and two days
No timed day plan for East Stroudsburg yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Quiet Valley Farm Museum
- Pocono Indian Museum
- Delaware Water Gap National and State Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – East Stroudsburg coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: East Stroudsburg, revision 5217735 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5217735
Pocket card
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East Stroudsburg
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- Police911
- Local Police Dept.+1 570-424-7002
US consulates are in New York and Philadelphia; nearest US embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/east-stroudsburg). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.