There was boating (canoes were popular) and swimming (bathing). Some places offered archery, croquet, dancing, bowling, lawn tennis, or perhaps a piano for guests to play.
Picnic grounds and sometime a playground for children were available. Arrangements could
be made to visit other points of interest—complete with a picnic lunch.
Shohola Glen was one place to visit. Or maybe a trip to Port Jervis with a stop near the Hawk’s Nest for a view of the Delaware River.
The Bluff which also looked down over the Delaware River and across to the Erie Railroad was another favorite site to visit. There vacationers carved their initials into the shale, took photos, or smooched. If you weren’t from the area, a guide from the resort would help you locate the hard-to-find Bluff.
Hayrides, ice cream socials, church bazaars, dances, plays, and town fairs were other events for the summer guests.
