- TripBuzz found 39 things to do with kids in or near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Scranton, Hazleton, Lake Harmony and Jim Thorpe.
- From Chacko's Family Bowling Center to Academy of Golf Center, the Wilkes-Barre area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Theaters, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
- One of the core cities in Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre is a short drive from both the Poconos and Eastland Mountains. And to enjoy views of these mountains, the city has developed several outdoor spaces including public parks, walking trails, amphitheaters, fishing piers and running paths. The community is also home to a slots casino providing adult entertainment.
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Established in 1948, the J Birney Crum Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility that can seat up to 15,000 people at a time. The stadium is the home football field of William Allen High School.
49.1 Miles
A large and scenic park with a lake and a running path, Cedar Creek Park also features covered picnic shelters with barbecue grills and a wealth of open green space.
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The mill at Haines Mill Museum dates back to 1760. Restored as a working grist mill museum in 1972, visitors can now watch a water turbine and rolling equipment operated by water power supplied from a mill race. Open Saturday and Sunday, May through September.
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345 Illicks Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Owned and managed by the city of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Ice Rink is covered, but otherwise outdoors, and is open seasonally. The rink offers lessons in basic skating, figure skating, and hockey, and offers public skate times.
49.4 Miles
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3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA 18103
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A hurricane simulator, a gyrosphere, a wind turbine, and a seismometer are just some of the things available to explore at the Da Vinci Science Center. This center has many hands-on exhibits.
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Featuring a replica Liberty Bell that guests can actually ring, The Liberty Bell Museum is located inside a historic church. The museum has a variety of exhibits pertaining to the colonial and revolutionary eras.
49.5 Miles
1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Visitors can stroll through the park-like area known as Burns Plantation in the middle of the city. Visitors see a late 1800s farmhouse, summer kitchen, two barns, a garden, and outbuildings.
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As one of the largest historical societies in America, the Lehigh County Heritage Center houses 6 galleries with over 13,000 square feet of exhibits. The museum covers the areas rich history through Colonial America and the Industrial Revolution, with artifacts, vintage photographs and documents.
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3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104
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Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is two theme parks. At Dorney Park, visitors can ride roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, and rides for the little ones, while Wildwater Kingdom offers three dozen waterslides.
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Situated on the edge of Little Lehigh Creek, Fountain Park provides visitors with a park with two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, and a basketball court. Visitors are permitted to fish at the creek.