Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Seven Tubs Natural Area to Academy of Golf Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilkes-Barre and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Scranton, Hazleton, Jim Thorpe and Benton.
  • The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Seven Tubs Natural Area to Academy of Golf Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilkes-Barre and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Scranton, Hazleton, Jim Thorpe and Benton.
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27.3 Miles
74% 35 votes
History Museums 41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 MoreLess Info
The Mauch Chunk Museum contains items explaining the history of the area, including videos, images, artifacts, and models. Of particular interest is the model of Josiah White's Bear Trap water powered lock.
27.3 Miles
76% 348 votes
History Museums 128 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA MoreLess Info
The Old Jail Museum, built in 1871, was the home of the hanging of the seven Molly Maguires. Right before their hanging deaths, while probably innocent of the charges, one of them placed their hand on the wall, and despite numerous attempts to remove it, the handprint remains today.
27.4 Miles
96% 400 votes
Historic Homes Packer Hill Drive, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 MoreLess Info
People can take a tour of the 1861 Samuel Sloan designed home of railroad magnate and Lehigh University founder Asa Packer. At the Asa Packer Mansion, people can see the only working model of an 1905 Model D Grand Welte Cottage Orchestration known to exist in the United States.
27.4 Miles
88% 16 votes
Restaurants 5 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 MoreLess Info
DeFeo's Manor is a bed and breakfast. Guest can choose between three different rooms; the 1855 Victorian inspired Bella Room, the Victorian inspired Blue Room, or the 1920's and 1950's inspired Art Deco room.
27.5 Miles
78% 493 votes
Scenic Railroads 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18252 MoreLess Info
Visitors can step aboard a 1920s narrow gauge diesel train for a one hour round trip over the Lehigh River Gorge. Passengers can choose between standard coach cars, open air cars, or first class cars aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
27.9 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 625 Lentz Trl, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 MoreLess Info
A lakefront park, Mauch Chunk Lake Park provides access to the lake for fishing, kayaking and swimming. The park features hiking trails and campsites located in wooded areas with picnic tables and a fire ring.
29.9 Miles
67% 15 votes
Horseback Riding Meadowside Road, Scranton, PA MoreLess Info
Beginners and professional riders can be accommodated at Pocono Adventures Riding Stable. The business offers guide services for the nearby trails and outfitting services for those with their own horses.
30.7 Miles
82% 216 votes
Ziplines One Camelback Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the outdoor adventure of a lifetime by bringing your family to CBK Mountain Adventure. With zip lines, tree-top obstacle courses, seated zip flyers and more, your family will never want the day to end.
31.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Paintball 145 Camelback Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 MoreLess Info
The Paintball Asylum is a paintball facility in which players wear protective camouflage clothing and play a paintball version of capture the flag. The outdoor paintball arena is populated with stacked logs, stumps, and tangled thickets.
31.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Family Fun Center 2845 Skatetown Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 MoreLess Info
Roller skating, laser tag, two-story Ball-O-City Interactive Foam Ball Zone, and the inflatable challenge obstacle course are primary attractions at Skatetown Family Fun Center Inc. An arcade and a snack shack are also available, as well as party packages.
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