About Milford

Milford was an early “planned” community, laid out after the Revolutionary War by Judge John Biddis. Biddis was a riding circuit court judge responsible for much of northeast Pennsylvania. When he purchased the land between the Sawkill and Vandermark creeks, he chose to model the street and alley pattern after Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital.

It is no surprise that Atlantic Magazine once called Milford “the prettiest county seat in America.” The streets were named after Biddis’ children and alleys were named after fruit trees and berry bushes found in the area. The thought and care put into the community’s initial layout is evident today, with several public squares, wide streets lined with shade trees and attractive municipal improvements.

Several of the greatest American architects of the 19th century have examples of their work in Milford. Grey Towers National Historic Landmark was designed by Richard Morris Hunt. Calvert Vaux designed Milford’s old post office, which is now the Forest Hall Gallery, at the corner of Broad and Harford Streets. Hunt & Hunt, the sons of Richard Morris Hunt, designed the balance of what is now, in conjunction with the Vaux Building, known as Forest Hall. Originally built to be the summer school for Yale University’s School of Forestry, today Forest Hall houses several antique shops and galleries. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., designed part of the Milford Cemetery and its similarity to other Olmsted-designed landscapes is evident. Private residences in the area include work by McKim, Mead & White, Chester Aldrich, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Usonian homes and many beautiful examples of 19th century vernacular architecture. Milford’s tradition of exceptional architecture and design continues today, and the Milford Enhancement Committee has led a wide ranging long-term project to improve public spaces in Milford, particularly along the main commercial streets, with bluestone sidewalks, granite curbing, new landscaping and pedestrian lights.

Milford has a great variety of shops, dining, and accommodations offering something for everyone. Use these handy links and thank you for supporting our local businesses!

For apparel and personal items:

JEM Screen Printing & Embroidery, 315 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-3900

Changes by Robin, 101 E. Harford St., Milford

Global Sorceress, 305 Broad St., Milford 

Willow, 317 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-6866

 

For outdoors men and women:

Pike County Outfitters, 106 Route 6, Milford – 570-296-9492

Action Bikes & Outdoor, 611 Broad St., Milford – 570-296-4009

 

For antiques (and more):

Old Lumberyard Shops, 113-115 Seventh St., Milford – 917-576-5721

Country Dawn at 1881 Country Store, 150 Water St., Milford – 570-409-3310

Behind the French Doors, 113 Seventh St., Milford – 646-420-1542

Ann Street Antiques, 109 E. Ann St., Milford – 570-296-3539

 

For fine art:

Forest Hall Studios, 214 Broad St., Milford – 570-300-8020

The Artery Fine Art & Craft Gallery, 212 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-1234

 

For books (coffee & more):

BetterWorld, 320-322 Broad St., Milford – 570-832-8555

 

For specialty gifts (and more):

Bashful Blooms, 105 W. Harford St., Milford – 570-835-7040

Golden Gifts Jewelry, 202 Broad St., Milford – 570-296-5388

Milford Wine & Cheese, 212 Broad St., Milford, PA -0570-832-8998

Celtic Boutique & Greenery, 150 Water St., Suite 1, Milford -570-832-8733

Earthly Treasures, 149 Sawkill Ave., Milford – 973-945-6083

Hadley’s Earth Crystals, 108 E. Ann St., Milford – 570-618-2690

Ghigerri’s Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics, 220 Broad St., #2, Milford – 570-409-4744

Velvet Rabbit Upcycle, 107 West Harford, Milford – 862-377-3724

 

For spa & nail services:

Health House, 110 E. Catharine St., Milford – 570-832-0003

Beauty Works by Liana, 406 Broad St., Suite 2A, Milford – 347-249-8478

TLC Salon & Spa, 594 Rt. 6 & 209, Milford – 570-409-1171

Happy Nails, 113 Seventh St., #8, Milford – 570-409-9898

 

For food and beverage:

Milford Diner & Restaurant, 301 Broad St., Milford – 570-296-8611

The Historic Dimmick Inn, 101 E. Harford St., Milford – 570-296-4021

Delmonico Room (at Hotel Fauchere), 401 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-1212

Bar Louis (at Hotel Fauchere), 401 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-1212

Tom Quick Inn, 411 Broad St., Milford – 570-832-8500

The Waterwheel Cafe, Bakery, Bar,150 Water St., Milford – 570-296-2383

Chang Mao Chinese, 206 W. Harford St., Milford – 570-286-8022

Jive Bar and Lounge Restaurant, 319 Broad St., Milford – 570-296-2500

Naked Bagel Deli, 312 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-0400

Log Tavern Brewing Co., 309 E. Harford St., Bldg 2, Milford –

Tequila Sunrise, 305 E. Harford St., Milford – 570-409-6300

John’s of Arthur Avenue, 115 Seventh St., Milford – 570-409-6996

Felix’s Cantina (at La Posado), 210 2nd St., Milford – 570-295-9940

Apple Valley Restaurant, 104 Rt. 6, Milford – 570-296-6831

The Social, 224a Broad St., Milford – 570-832-8990

Luna Rossa, 102 Milford Landing Dr., #8, Milford – 570-491-5999

Village Diner, 268 Rt. 6 & 209, Milford – 570-491-2819

Balch’s Seafood Restaurant, 586 Rt. 6 & 209, Milford – 570-296-7909

Spoonful Soup & Eats, 311 W. Harford St., Milford – 570-409-4911

Locale Mercato, 223 Broad St., Milford – 570-296-6159

Cafe Wren, 611 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-4200

Milford’s Daily Grind (in Old Lumberyard Shops), 115 Seventh St., Milford – 570-409-3399

403 Broad Cafe, 403 Broad St., Milford – 570-300-8020

Deez Donutz – A Sourdough Bakehouse, 219 Broad St., Milford – 570-776-3990

Chuggy’s Donut Cafe, 203 Sixth St., Milford – 570-286-2554

Backroad Brewing Co., 248 Old Milford Rd., Milford – 570-409-3188

Key Foods (groceries), 501 W. Harford St., Milford – 570-296-7200

 

For overnight accommodations:

John H Wallace House Bed & Breakfast, 120 E. Harford St., Milford –

Hotel Fauchere, 401 Broad St., Milford – 570-409-1212

Tom Quick Inn, 411 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337 – 570-832-8500

La Posada, 210 2nd St., Milford – 570-296-9940

Hampton Inn Matamoras/Milford, 122 Westfall Town Dr., Matamoras – 570-491-5280

Best Western Hunt’s Landing Motel Matamoras/Milford, 120 Rt. 6 & 209, Matamoras – 570-491-2400