East Stroudsburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
About East Stroudsburg
Monroe County was created on April 1, 1836, from parts of Northampton and Pike Counties and named for President James Monroe. At that time there was no county seat. Stroudsburg was finally selected to be the county seat on August 31, 1837. It was named after Jacob Stroud who was an original settler of the area.Today, Monroe County is comprised of 16-second class townships and 4 incorporated boroughs with a population of about 139,000 residents. Three of the boroughs and all of the townships were settled in the 18th century. The oldest of all the municipalities are Smithfield Township and the borough of East Stroudsburg.
Top Attractions in East Stroudsburg
Explore the best things to see and do in East Stroudsburg:
- ★Dansbury Park
- ★Delaware Water Gap National And State Park
- ★Gallery 705
- ★Otter Lake Campground
- ★Pocono Indian Museum
- ★Quiet Valley Farm Museum
- ★Sky's The Limit Skydiving Center
- ★Terra Greens Golf Course
Where to Eat in East Stroudsburg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dansbury Depot
- 🍴Dominic's Tuscan Grill
- 🍴Peppermill Family Restaurant
- 🍴Peppes Ristorante
- 🍴Sarah Street Bar and Grill
Where to Stay in East Stroudsburg
- 🏨Deerfield Spa
- 🏨Rainbow Mountain Resort
East Stroudsburg Travel Guide Sections
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