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Meteor Showers
Look up! You’re a long way away from the bright lights of the city and stars are abundant. Click on the link above and plan your vacation around any of the year’s best meteor shows.
Hilltop’s Enchanted Forest Trail
Two miles of magic! Make your way through our 120 private acres of enchanted forest with picnic areas, breathtaking views, and plenty of wildlife.
Bicycle and Snowshoe Rentals
There are lots of great bike routes nearby for summer adventure, and when the snow falls, Hilltop’s Enchanted Forest is beautiful to snowshoe. Make plans to have your bike or snowshoe rentals delivered right to the house!
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Rafting or Kayaking on the Delaware River
This is a must do experience while staying at any one of the Hilltop properties during the warmer months of the year. Landers River Trips provides everything your group needs for a river adventure and picks you up at the end of your trip.
Town of Narrowsburg
Only three miles from the Hilltop Properties, the charming hamlet of Narrowsburg is situated along the Delaware River in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. You’re only a short drive from Pete’s Market, two liquor stores, a coffee shop, several restaurants and boutique shopping.
Once a thriving logging town, today the outdoor traditions continue though all seasons of the year. Canoers, kayakers and rafters flock to the area as soon as the season opens to float down the pristine waters of the Delaware, while hikers enjoy a network of trails in the area, including the Tusten Mountain Trail, which offer spectacular views of the the Delaware River. Anglers ply the waters for shad, trout, smallmouth bass and walleye and hunters target whitetail deer, black bear, turkey and other game. Motoring enthusiasts enjoy exploring the Route 97 Scenic Byway, for which Narrowsburg serves as the center point, and the many other wonderfully winding roads that characterize the rural western Sullivan Catskills.
Narrowsburg is also widely known for its strong arts and cultural community. It is the home of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, the Delaware Valley Opera, the Tusten Theatre, Fort Delaware and the Tusten-Cochecton Library. The town’s Main Street hosts popular street festivals throughout the summer including the long-running art fair Riverfest and the family-friendly Honey Bee Fest, which both draw thousands of visitors. And while retaining its small town vibe, the greater Narrowsburg area has over 75 businesses of all sizes, two volunteer fire departments, a volunteer ambulance corps, three churches and a weekly newspaper.
Beyond Narrowsburg the beautiful, rural setting continues, attracting many second home owners and vacationers from all over the country. At any time one can chance upon a blue heron, a fawn, a bald eagle, mountain laurel, glittering blue water, green fields and towering oaks and evergreens. This is a haven to be experienced – whether for a day trip, a weekend escape or a place to call home – there’s something for everybody to enjoy in Narrowsburg.
Tusten Mountain Trail
Three mile trail of moderate difficulty. Tusten Mountain Trail begins at the confluence of Ten Mile River and the Delaware River, then continues onward and upward to beautiful mountaintop views of the Delaware River Valley before looping back.
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Woodloch Springs Golf Course
The Country Club at Woodloch Springs is nationally recognized by GOLF Magazine as “one of the finest courses in America” and rated “4.5 Stars” by Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play.
Woodloch’s spectacular, 18-hole, championship, par-72, Poconos golf course winds its challenging way over 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forest, lush wetlands and broad upland meadows. The outstanding signature 14th hole requires a dramatic 220-yard carry over “Hells Gate Gorge” which is carved from the Poconos rugged mountainside by rushing water some 200 feet below. Four sets of tees and alternating pin placements provide a variety of challenges, accommodating all levels of play.
The Lodge at Woodloch (Spa)
The Lodge at Woodloch was ranked the #3 spa in the world according to Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, and it’s only a short and scenic 12 minute drive from our Hilltop Properties.
The Lodge at Woodloch embraces a philosophy of personal awakening. As so many individuals get swept up in the whirlwind of life, this luxury Poconos spa gives you an opportunity to shift from your everyday routine and re-focus on yourself. You are able to reconnect to creative and stress-relieving outlets that will continue to benefit you long after you leave.
Three Hammers Winery
Three Hammers is dedicated to the production of premier small-lot wines. They purchase only the best grapes from high-quality vineyards in California and Washington State to ensure that their wines are expressive of their location and reflect the passion of our winemaker. Three Hammers Winery is a small family winery that blends historic, scenic ambiance with beautifully crafted artisanal wines. Located 16 miles from Hilltop Castle, this beautiful 15-acre property provides wine tastings, a walking trail, scenic grounds, a pond, and indoor & outdoor seating.
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Virtual Golf at ‘The Main Fairway’
Hone your golf game in Honesdale PA, only a fifteen minute drive away.
Tommy Gun Shooting Range
Paintball
Kittatinny Paintball features exceptional mountaintop playing fields overlooking the beautiful Delaware River. They’ll provide you with everything you need and take you to the top of the mountain in a military troop transport truck.
Zip Lining
Only 15 minutes away is one of the largest Big Zips in the US. Drop 36 stories from the top of a mountain. Zip through and above the treetops, 150 feet in the air while taking in the magnificent bird’s-eye view of the Delaware River. Reach speeds of up to 40 to 60 miles per hour!
The Cooperage Project
Home to live events, family game nights, live music and farmers’ markets, The Cooperage Project is a community oriented project created to bring people together.
The Stourbridge Line
Experience a relaxing, scenic train excursion in vintage railroad coaches along the Lackawaxen River Valley. The Stourbridge Line offers a variety of scenic excursions and themed train rides from Presidents’ Day through the holiday season including the popular fall foliage season. The Stourbridge Line is great for a family day trip. Grab your ticket and climb aboard to enjoy the history and beauty of the Northern Poconos. All aboard!
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Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort
Staying at the Hilltop Mansion this Winter? Ski Big Bear offers 18 trails, 6 lifts (including 2 Magic Carpet lifts), and 650′ of vertical. The mountain is covered annually with approximately 50 inches of snow. When Mother Nature isn’t sending snow our way, Big Bear’s snow makers make sure the trails are blanketed with as much snow as possible. Their trails offer something for every ability.
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Lake Wallenpaupack (Boating / Jet Skis / Para-sailing / Tours)
Lake Wallenpaupack is the third largest lake in Pennsylvania. It measures 52 miles of shoreline, and has in excess of 5,700 acres of surface water. That’s a lot of water. Looking for things to do in the Pocono Mountains? There’s plenty of fun to be had on the lake and off the lake. Rent Boats and Jet Skis, Para-sail and water ski. Tour the lake on a guided pontoon boat. Eat at any of the many restaurants surrounding the lake. Hike. Bike. Sail. Lake Wallenpaupack is a major local attraction.
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Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts
Located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY, the lush 800-acre campus includes a Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 15,000, an intimate 440-seat indoor Event Gallery, the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods, and a Conservatory for creative learning programs. Each year, the Center presents a diverse selection of culturally-rich performances, popular artists, and community and educational programming. Click on their calendar and schedule your Hilltop vacation around your favorite performance.
Disc Golf
This is an 18-hole Frisbee golf course at Prompton State Park. There are 26 miles of hiking trails amid the park to explore as well.
Horseback Riding and Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides with Happy Trails
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Haunted Hayrides
Checking into Hilltop Mansion over the Autumn Months? Voted America’s best haunted attraction, Reaper’s Revenge isn’t for the timid! Board the Haunted Hayride to begin your journey into the woods, but don’t get too comfortable – you’ll have to leave the safety of the wagon to enter the scariest parts of this 60-acre ‘scream park’.
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Resort World Casino
Located in the heart of New York’s Catskill region, Resorts World Catskills offers guests unmatched experiences in excitement, entertainment, and luxury. The integrated casino resort, which received LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, includes an 18-story all-suite hotel and a casino and entertainment complex featuring 100,000 square feet of gaming action including 150 live Las-Vegas style table games, 1,600 state-of-the art slot machines, a poker room, private gaming salons and our newly opened Sportsbook 360. The casino resort destination also offers more than 10 varied bar and restaurant experiences, which includes Cellaio Steak, an Italian steakhouse created by celebrity chef Scott Conant, and year-round live entertainment at the 2,500-seat RW Epicenter, casino bars and lounges.