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Voykit pocket guide · United States

Hawley

Spend a half‑day to a night in Hawley for lake recreation and a local meal; drive from Scranton (≈30 mi).

Hawley is a small Pocono town centered on Lake Wallenpaupack, offering boating, fishing, camping and a few restaurants. It’s best reached by car from Scranton and works as a brief stop‑over or a single‑night base.

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Country
United States
Best months
May–Oct
Avoid
Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
Stay
0.5–1 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–$130 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 / Fire / Ambulance 911
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.

Get in

By air

AVP · Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton International Airport
≈30 mi west, shuttle or rental car needed

Typical fares

Scranton → Hawley (rental car)
≈ $30–$45 for a day, 30 mi round‑trip (check rates)
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 only practical mode; US‑6 and scenic routes connect to Scranton and the wider Pocono area. No regular public transit.

See and do

Known for

  • Lake Wallenpaupack
  • Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine
  • The Hotel Belvidere

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Scranton, PAUS‑6 east, about 30 mi, 45 min drive≈1 h

Sleep

The Hotel Belvidere
Historic inn with bar and free Wi‑Fi; central in Hawley
Ledges Hotel
Boutique hotel near the lake
The Settlers Inn
Bed‑and‑breakfast on Main Ave
Woodloch Pines Resort
Large resort a few miles east; pools, spa, golf

Phrase card

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Where is the lake?Where is the lake?where is the lake?

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

  • Limited public transport; plan a rental or shuttle.
  • Lake facilities are seasonal; check opening dates in spring.

Generally safe; traffic on rural roads can be icy in winter, and lake swimming is best in warm months; keep an eye on personal belongings at campgrounds.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Hawley yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Lake Wallenpaupack
  • Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine
  • The Hotel Belvidere

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

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US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest consular services in New York City.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/hawley). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.