- 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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With 3-season golfing on a championship 18-hole course, the Mill Race Golf Resort also offers a restaurant, indoor and outdoor patio areas, a pro shop, driving range and putting practice area.
26.6 Miles
Offering whitewater rafting adventures for beginners and advanced thrill-seekers, Jim Thorpe River Adventures also offers inflatable kayak and mountain bike trips in the Lehigh Gorge State Park with their experienced river guides.
26.6 Miles
Guests who want to learn to kayak will find much to like at the Northeast PA Kayak School. The school includes white-water kayak instruction, technique improvement, boat rentals, and more.
26.6 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.
26.9 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.
27.3 Miles
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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.
27.3 Miles
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
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.
27.5 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.
27.9 Miles
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.