- Our list of the best things to do in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, features the top 52 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wilkes-Barre, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Wilkes-Barre, PA , followed by 40 popular activities in nearby cities, including Scranton, Lake Harmony, Hazleton, Jim Thorpe, Benton and Albrightsville
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20.4 Miles
Big Boulder is a commercial ski resort with recreational activities for all ages and abilities, including lifts and trails for downhill skiers and snowboarders.
20.4 Miles
Located within the Hazleton Area School District, the Harman-Geist Memorial Field is a multi-sport venue for use of the local high schools. Football, field hockey, and soccer are among the sports played at the field.
20.6 Miles
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55 N Wyoming Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Located in downtown Hazleton, the Hazleton Historical Society Museum showcases anthracite mining exhibits, Pennsylvanian Indian artifacts, and local memorabilia. The museum also contains a research library with its own genealogy branch.
20.6 Miles
Measuring 3000 acres, Humboldt Industrial Park runs five miles and is the largest industrial park in the Greater Hazelton area. It houses nearly 50 industries and is suitable for businesses including retail, manufacturing, warehouse and corporate.
22.4 Miles
Since opening in 1950, the family owned and operated Laurel Drive-In has been providing screenings of both modern and classic movies in a nostalgic drive-in setting. On-site concessions are offered as well as double features in the summertime.
22.6 Miles
Featuring 22 named waterfalls accessible via the Falls Trail, Ricketts Glen State Park is home to 42 miles of hiking trails, along with a beach with designated swimming area, refreshment concession, and boat rental facility.
23.4 Miles
Featuring vintage motorcycle sidecars, Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tourz offers guided sightseeing tours of the historic town and surrounding area. Up to two guests can ride along with the driver on a single rig.
23.8 Miles
Pocono Whitewater offers whitewater rafting trips though Lehigh River Gorge State Park. Some of the trips are on Class II and Class III rivers, others are family trips, and still others are specialty rafting trips, including nighttime trips.
23.9 Miles
A facility made for paintballing, Skirmish USA offers days for discounts, combo adventures with different activities such as white water rafting, and night plays. Open year round with lodging available, making reservations is recommended.
24.0 Miles
The Glen Onoko Falls are the main attraction of the Glen Onoko Falls Trail in the Lehigh Gorge State Park. The hike is approximately 3 hours round trip and requires proper hiking shoes and care while hiking. Parking is available.