Scranton & Wilkes-Barre Trip Planner
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Welcome to Scranton & Wilkes-Barre!
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the Scranton & Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Remnants of a coal mining history abound in this area of Pennsylvania, and whether it is viewing historic rail cars at Steamtown National Historic Park, learning about mining history at one of several museums or touring the veins of an old coal mine, visitors quickly discover that the region's past has cultivated a fascinating bounty of attractions. Scranton was the first city in the state to run a successful electric trolley line, a story that is documented at the Electric City Trolley Museum, where several vintage trolleys are on display. But the Scranton & Wilkes-Barre region is not just an area for history buffs. Modern performing arts centers, cultural venues, live music clubs and recreational facilities satisfy a diverse palette of tastes. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, located in Wilkes-Barre, offers live harness racing and year-round simulcast wagering. Lackawanna, Frances Slocum and Archbald Pothole State Parks supply the recreational facilities for activities that range from swimming and boating to hiking and trail riding.
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Looking for something to do in Scranton & Wilkes-Barre? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Saint Patrick's Parade Scranton
Mar 10 » Scranton, PA
