Stroudsburg: History, Culture and Experiences

Stroudsburg offers many ways to discover its history and local life: from exhibits about the history of Monroe County to a walking tour of downtown architecture, as well as concerts and events. Parks add outdoor activities to the mix. As you plan your trip, consider whether you would like to focus primarily on culture, historic crafts, market life or getting active.

History and Culture in Different Forms

The Stroud Mansion Museum dedicates its exhibit spaces across four floors to the history of Monroe County. The Stroud Mansion itself is also worth noting for history enthusiasts: it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If you would rather explore downtown architecture at your own pace, you can take the self-guided tour Historic Stroudsburg: A Walking Tour. At a leisurely pace, it takes about 60 minutes. This offers a different way to engage with the town than visiting exhibit spaces.

Another facet of the local culture is the Sherman Theater, a historic nonprofit performing arts venue in Stroudsburg. It hosts concerts, theater performances and community events. If you would like to combine your trip with a cultural event, you can consider this experience alongside the museum and architecture tour.

Local Produce and Historic Crafts

The Monroe Farmers Market at Courthouse Square is a producer-only farmers market. Vendors source or grow their products locally and make goods by hand; the offerings include quality products and fresh produce. The market focuses on the people behind the products and on food and crafts from the region. It is another reason to experience local market life in Stroudsburg.

At Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, history is hands-on. It offers practical history programs for all ages as well as workshops for adults. Seasonal demonstrations of historic crafts include baking in a bake oven and blacksmithing. During summer tours of the historic buildings and grounds, costumed interpreters lead the public around the site. Depending on whether you would rather take part in a program, watch a craft demonstration or be guided through the past on a tour, there are different ways to explore history.

Parks and Outdoor Activities

The parks also offer a range of activities. Glen Park has mountain biking trails. Rotary Park provides access to fishing at McMichael Creek. Stroudsburg Borough Park has a swimming pool, while Ann Street Park offers a scenic view of the waterfalls. These options range from an active bike ride to time by the water, or a visit to a park with a pool or a view. Choose based on the activities you would like to include in your stay; each location offers a different experience.

If you would like to explore more local destination pages, you can also find Skytop, Pocono Summit, Scotrun, Mountainhome, Cresco, Saylorsburg, Bartonsville and Blakeslee here.

For the broader travel overview: Monroe.