- TripBuzz found 41 things to do with kids in or near Hazleton, Pennsylvania, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jim Thorpe, Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre and Lake Harmony.
- From Laurel Drive-In to Regal Hazleton Cinemas, the Hazleton area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, History Museums and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
- Located in Pennsylvania's Luzerne County is the city of Hazleton. The city is popular for its scenic location at the foot of the Pocono Mountains as well as it's many parks and outdoor festivals and music events including Funfest, the annual street fest held every September. Outdoor recreation such as hiking, cycling and hunting are also popular pastimes.
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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.
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41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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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.
14.0 Miles
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.
14.0 Miles
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.
14.1 Miles
Memorial Hall Skating Rink is a family owned year-round skating center that caters to both traditional roller skaters as well as inline skaters. The rink offers regular specials, a snack bar, and also runs scheduled classes to learn to skate.
14.7 Miles
The Jim Thorpe Memorial is a red marble memorial to Jim Thorpe sitting on soil from Thorpe's home Indian reservation, New York's Polo Ground, and the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, and features a quote by Sweden's King Gustav V, and several images of Thorpe participating in various sports.
16.5 Miles
Skirmish is a large public paintball complex featuring over 50 courses located on over 500-acres. Amenities at the complex include equipment rentals, birthday parties and group outings, and a pro shop.
16.8 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.
17.2 Miles
Located in Hickory Run State Park, Hawks Falls is a scenic waterfall and secluded natural area. Hiking trails lead to and around this spot, and allow for a variety of impressive vistas.
18.7 Miles
Home to over 100 vintage motorcycles, Bill's Old Bike Barn also houses a large antiques collection, including riding clothing, posters and memorabilia, with a special focus on the 1939 World's Fair in New York.