Attractions in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Casinos
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs 570-831-2100
1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
More than 80 live harness racing days, 2,500 slots, eight electronic blackjack tables, and more can be found at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Luzerne County Courthouse 570-825-1500
200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
This turn-of-the-century structure contains several paintings and architectural designs. more info mapNathan Denison House 570-288-5531 or 570-288-5623
35 Denison Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704
The restored Nathan Denison House is the oldest house in the Wyoming Valley. It is furnished inside and out as it would have been in Denison’s day. more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Swetland Homestead, The 570-693-2740
885 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the historic Swetland Homestead contains the original cabin that was built on this site in 1803. "Period rooms,... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Bishop Memorial Library, The 570-823-6244
49 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Located in Historic Downtown Wilkes-Barre
Found in a circa 1875 former residence, the Bishop Memorial Library houses the Luzerne County Historical Society's genealogical resources and executive offices. The... more info mapOsterhout Free Library 570-823-0156
71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Located in the second church building on the left of South Franklin Street, this Osterhout Free Library branch is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Luzerne County Museum, The 570-822-1727
69 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Located directly behind the Osterhout Free Library in historic downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Luzerne County Museum's permanent exhibits relating to area Native Americans... more info mapSordoni Art Gallery 570-831-4325
150 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
The Stark Learning Center of Wilkes University
Chosen as the "Best Art Gallery in Luzerne County" by the readers of the Diamond City newspaper, the Sordoni Art Gallery's houses an impressive permanent collection of... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Lion Brewery, Inc.
700 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18750
The Brewhouse was built in 1905. At this time, the Delaware and Hudson Company sold the land to The Luzerne County Brewing Company. On March 20, 1905 the land was sold... more info mapLion Brewery, The 570-823-8801
700 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Dedicated to producing true handcrafted beers using state-of-the-art brewing technology, the Lion Brewery's lagers and ales are brewed in small batches using only the... more info
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