Welcome to the mountains and main streets of Luzerne County, located in scenic Northeast PA. Join us in the spring when the winter blues and whites are replaced with the pastels and greens of the warmer season.
Experience the natural beauty of Ricketts Glen State Park and its 22-named waterfalls. Take a kayak and explore the waterways of the mighty Susquehanna River as it winds its way through the county. Watch the sun set from a paddleboard on the lake at Frances Slocum State Park. Speed through the forests on the scenic D&L Trail, one of the many bike trails across the county.
When the sun sets the stage lights come up at Mohegan Sun Arena, the F.M. Kirby Center, and nearby Penn’s Peak. Other, smaller theatres and venues offer fantastic local music and stage productions. Get a piece of the action at a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game or kick off the baseball season with a RailRiders game at nearby PNC Field.
Let your tastebuds lead the way as you explore the vast and varied culinary delights of Luzerne County. From Polish to Latin to Italian and beyond, the county is home to restaurants with menus both diverse and delicious. This is a good place to be when you’re hungry. Sign up for the free Visit Luzerne County Pizza Trail to earn points for eating pizza and turn those points into prizes.
Let the kids literally jump off the walls at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Then head to The Lands at Hillside Farms to get up close and personal with the farms’ four-legged friends and enjoy some fresh, homemade ice cream. Nearby Knoebels, America’s largest free-admission amusement park, is a must-do. Take a scenic train ride and travel from Pittston to Jim Thorpe and back before heading to D’s Diner for a delicious slice of homemade cake.
Immerse yourself in Luzerne County’s rich local history with a trip to Eckley Miners’ Village, which looks much like patchtowns did more than 100 years ago when miners and their families called them home. Step through history at your own pace on the Wilkes-Barre Walkitecture tour which takes you through beautiful downtown Wilkes-Barre, including the magnificent Luzerne County Courthouse.
Leave your troubles behind with a trip to Eleventh Element Relaxation Spa or Spa Sapphire at Mohegan Arena. Find a new book at the Osterhout Free Library and enjoy it over a cup of coffee at Matterns Floral Café, The Looking Glass Café, Coffee Inclusive, or Abide Coffeehouse. Get bouncing with a trampoline class followed by a delicious smoothie bowl at Bounce Fit & Bowls. Or channel your inner Viking at The Hatchet Factory.
Try your luck at Mohegan Pennsylvania where slot machines, gaming tables, restaurants, beautiful hotel rooms, and exciting harness racing are available all in one place. Book a room at any one of our exceptional hotels and upgrade your staycation with a long weekend here in Luzerne County.
Check out our calendar of events at visitluzernecounty.com, stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook, or give us a call at 888.905.2872 for more information.
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