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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Stroudsburg
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Stroudsburg as a base for Pocono hikes or a quick stop before heading to the Delaware Water Gap.
Stroudsburg is a small Pennsylvania city of about 5,600 people, serving as a gateway to the Pocono Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap. Its downtown offers bars, eateries and a mall, while outdoor activities are nearby. One day covers the main sights and a hike; a second day adds skiing or water‑sport options.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited outdoor options)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 $50–70 excl. bed · Mid $80–120 excl. bed · High $150+ 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.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–4 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $4–6 |
| Meal at a casual restaurant | $12–20 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.30–3.70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ABE · Lehigh Valley International Airport
- about 30 km (20 mi) east of Stroudsburg, shuttle or rental car recommendedabout 20 mi (30 km) east of Stroudsburg, shuttle or rental car recommended
Typical fares
- Martz Trailways to New York
- about $30–40, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Car rental (compact, daily)
- $45–60 (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
Limited local bus (MCTA weekdays, some Saturday service). Most visitors rent a car or use rideshares; I‑80 provides easy road access.
See and do
Known for
- Pocono gateway
- Main Street shops
- Nearby hiking and skiing
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Water Gap | Drive east on PA‑611 about 15 km (9.3 mi); park at the Gap entrance.Drive east on PA‑611 about 9.3 mi (15 km); park at the Gap entrance. | ≈30 min each way |
| Tannersville | Drive west on I‑80 and PA‑611, about 12 km (7.5 mi).Drive west on I‑80 and PA‑611, about 7.5 mi (12 km). | ≈20 min each way |
| East Stroudsburg | Drive east on I‑80, about 5 km (3.1 mi).Drive east on I‑80, about 3.1 mi (5 km). | ≈10 min each way |
Sleep
- Bridge Views Inn
- Boutique inn downtown, close to Main Street.
- Hampton Inn Stroudsburg/Poconos
- Chain hotel with parking, near I‑80.
- Stroudsmoor Country Inn
- Country inn with restaurant and spa, a short drive out of town.
- The Penn Stroud
- Modern hotel in downtown, opened 2020.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| 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
- Public transport is sparse; plan car rentals if you want flexibility.
- Winter weather can close ski lifts and make mountain roads icy.
Stroudsburg is generally safe; typical small‑town caution applies—keep an eye on belongings in bars and lock car doors.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Stroudsburg yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pocono gateway
- Main Street shops
- Nearby hiking and skiing
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Stroudsburg, revision 5217734 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5217734
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/stroudsburg). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.