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The Big Eddy of the Delaware River in autumn, seen from the Narrowsburg overlook.

Narrowsburg, high above the Delaware

An arts-minded river town with galleries, independent shops and tables overlooking the Delaware.

Photo: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Food

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The Laundrette

Wood-fired pizza and cocktails on a deck above the Delaware, with about the best river view in town.

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La Cigogne

Alsatian cooking, think French and German, in a handsome dining room overlooking the river. Open later than most of the area.

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The Heron

A longtime Main Street favorite for farm-to-table cooking and a well-loved weekend brunch.

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Bridge & Main

A newer spot for thoughtful American food that has quickly become a local favorite.

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Tusten Cup

A Main Street café with plenty of options for coffee, breakfast and lunch.

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Drinks

Big Eddy Brewing Co.

A local brewery named for the deepest stretch of the Delaware, right in town.

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Bar Veloce

A small wine bar on the house guidebook list for an evening drink.

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Narrowsburg Fine Wine & Spirits

A good stop for bottles to bring back to the lake house.

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Culture

Delaware Valley Arts Alliance

The local arts organization runs gallery exhibitions, the annual Riverfest and the historic Tusten Theatre.

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Tusten Mountain Trail

A short hike above the river with views over the valley, close to town.

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Shopping

One Grand Books

A small bookshop where every title is chosen by artists, writers and tastemakers. Full of surprises.

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Narrowsburg Proper

Gourmet cheese, provisions and pantry goods on Main Street.

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Main Street design shops

The Velvet Maple, Moonriver Interiors, Madame Fortuna and River Gallery make the short Main Street a rewarding browse for home goods and art.

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The river, in person

Steps and railings at a Narrowsburg river overlook, with wooded hills reflected in the water.
The river overlook in Narrowsburg.

Questions, answered

The Laundrette for pizza on the river deck, La Cigogne for Alsatian dinner, The Heron for brunch and Tusten Cup for coffee and lunch are all local favorites.

Visit galleries and shops, eat above the Delaware River, see a performance at Tusten Theatre or walk the nearby Tusten Mountain Trail.

Yes. Its compact center makes it easy to combine food, shops, art and river views in one outing before returning to the lake.

Make the lake your base for the weekend

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