New York State Route 97 Driving Tour

Traveling Rt. 97 just above Port Jervis, New York goes over the spectacular Hawk's Nest overlook of the Delaware River. Then descends and follows its course west to the Barryville Bridge entrance into Shohola, a small village with much history and the most interesting active saloon-bar almost anywhere. After a visit, continue on Rt. 434 west, then right on Rt. 590 to the town of Lackawaxen, historic home of Zane Grey (our country's greatest writer of westerns) and the Roebling Aqueduct. Heading west on Route 590, follow the Lackawaxen River (which traces the 175-year old path of the D&H Canal) to Rowland, then eventually out to Route 6W. Follow US Route 6W to Route 507. As you approach this intersection, you will see Tafton