Area Attractions

Arts & Entertainment

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F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - A Rich and Colorful History

A historical theater located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is a popular venue for concerts and theatrical performances.

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Home of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and host to some of the biggest names in entertainment!

The arena has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Elton John, Cher, Neil Diamond, Janet Jackson, The Eagles, AC/DC and Simon & Garfunkel. The Arena is the home of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Montage Mountain

Montage Mountain offers seasonal skiing and water tubing as well as year-round performances by big-name acts.

24 ski and snowboard trails, including White Lightning, the 2nd steepest trail in the Eastern United States.

Mount Airy Casino Resort

Set on 1,056 wooded acres, this casino hotel is 5 miles from I-80 and The Crossings Premium Outlets.

Laugh out loud with comedy legends or swoon with Broadway’s Best, Mount Airy has a wide variety of big-name talent ready to perform just for you.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic

Live symphonic performances and music education at the highest level of artistic excellence, enriching and engaging the people of our region.

The NEPA Philharmonic's concert series include classical and pop-themed performance programs, Independence Day concerts offered free of charge to the community, and holiday performances incorporating local choral and dance groups.

Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple

A historical building that has become a regional center for the arts, education and community activities.

Housed in one of the most glorious pieces of architecture to be found in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the Scranton Cultural Center has theatrical and concert performances.

The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

A premier music venue in Pennsylvania offering some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

A favorite place to sit for a mix of great views and awesome live music!

History & Science

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Eckley Miners' Village

Eckley is one of the hundreds of company mining towns or "patches" built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.

This 19th Century coal mine town with walking tours is located within an hour of the airport off of Interstate 80. For more information visit http://eckleyminers.org

Electric City Trolley Museum

Follow the path of the famed Laurel Line electric interurban railroad.

The Electric City Trolley Museum is a premier electric railway museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The museum collection provides a highly representative picture of the electric railway history of eastern Pennsylvania, from the Philadelphia region to Northeast Pennsylvania.

Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art

Located in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, PA., the Everhart Museum, founded in 1908, is one of the oldest museums in Pennsylvania!

Serving the entire NEPA region, visitors to the Everhart Museum can view objects from the Museum's natural history and art collections as well as ever changing temporary exhibitions. For more information visit http://everhart-museum.org

Lackawanna Coal Mine

The Lackawanna Coal Mine is a museum and retired coal mine located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Visitors board a mine car and descend the #190 slope into the Clark Vein of coal.

Take a guided tour and explore 300 feet beneath the earth in an anthracite coal mine originally opened in 1860. Learn about and experience the areas rich mining history.

Steamtown National Historic Site

Learn the history of steam railroad transportation and the people who built, repaired and rode the Lackawanna Railroad!

Take guided tours and even ride a historic diesel locomotive to experience this special era in America's industrial history!

Sports & Recreation

DiscoverNEPA

Welcome to Northeastern Pennsylvania's first regional quality of life website - DiscoverNEPA.com!

Welcome to Northeastern Pennsylvania's first regional quality of life website! Visit DiscoverNEPA.com.

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Home of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and host to some of the biggest names in entertainment!

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Stay and Play! Entertainment, fine dining, live harness racing and a variety of gaming options.

One of the biggest gaming destinations in the region featuring a hotel and spa, a variety of entertainment, fine dining and shopping.

Montage Mountain

Montage Mountain offers seasonal skiing and water tubing as well as year-round performances by big-name acts.

24 ski and snowboard trails, including White Lightning, the 2nd steepest trail in the Eastern United States.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA Baseball)

Professional minor league baseball team based in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

One of the biggest gaming destinations in the region featuring a hotel and spa, a variety of entertainment, fine dining and shopping.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AAA Hockey)

The American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins.