Waymart & Honesdale Heritage Loop

Features the PA Heritage Communities of Waymart and Honesdale in the Pocono Mountains Region of the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor.

Waymart: This tiny Pennsylvania Heritage Community in the Pocono Mountains boasts the last remaining Delaware and Hudson Gravity Railroad Depot, once a site where coal was stockpiled during winter months before being weighed and shipped on the canal in Honesdale in the spring. The community, then known as "weight-market," became Waymart. In addition to its rich railroading and Coal Country roots, Waymart proves a great jumping-off point for a multitude of outdoor recreational activities throughout the Pocono Mountains region.

Honesdale: Honesdale’s rich railroad history began in 1829 when the Stourbridge Lion was brought over from England as a result of the town’s early-nineteenth-century involvement in the coal industry. It was the first steam locomotive to run on commercial tracks in the United States. A full-scale replica of the famous Stourbridge Lion—a must-see for the railroad buffs and children of all ages—sits in the Wayne County Historical Society’s Museum and Research Center, located at 810 Main Street.

The greater Honesdale area is rich in architectural treasures, many dating back to the 1800s. It features many fine retail and gift shops; friendly, professional services; cozy restaurants and cafes; and architecturally resplendent homes. Honesdale’s picturesque Central Park overlooks Wayne County’s historic Court House, as well as several other prominent buildings, including the boyhood home of Dick Smith, composer of “Winter Wonderland”, and the Old Stone Jail, which dates back to 1859. The park is also home to the annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival. Whether you’re in the mood to shop, dine, enjoy nature, learn, or simply explore, the greater Honesdale area has something just for you. Come and enjoy this wonderful piece of Americana. We’re waiting to meet you!