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  1. Wilkes-Barre (/ ˈ w ɪ l k s b ɛər / WILKS-bair or /-b ɛər i /-⁠bair-ee) is a city in and the county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had a population of 44,328 in the 2020 census.

  2. Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 23,223 traveler reviews and photos of Wilkes-Barre tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wilkes-Barre. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  3. Nov 12, 2023 · Wilkes-Barre lies at Luzerne County and exists as one of the largest cities in Pennsylvania. It is named after two British Members of Parliament who were pro-American colonial activists. Bordering the northern part of the city is the notable Susquehanna River, which runs through the valley’s center.

  4. Dec 19, 2018 · 17 Fantastic Things to do in Wilkes-Barre, PA. January 3, 2023 by Jim Cheney. 10.9K shares. Despite being one of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre often gets overlooked by people traveling through northeastern PA or those travel to nearby Scranton.

  5. Wilkes-Barre is a city in and the county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had a population of 44,328 in the 2020 census.

  6. Wilkes-Barre, PA is a progressive city with industrial roots. Its current revitalization is driven by emerging businesses, flourishing institutes for higher education, & non-profit organizations committed to serving the community.

  7. Wilkes-Barre. Founded in 1770, this former coal town along the scenic Susquehanna River is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting and hiking an extensive system of hiking/biking trails. Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination.

  8. Buy. Eat. Drink. Sleep. Go next. Wilkes-Barre (the last part is variously pronounced "Berry", "Bury", "Bare", or "Berrah" by locals, and "Barry" or "Barr" by others) is a city of 41,000 people (2018) in northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles southwest of Scranton.

  9. Wilkes-Barre, city, seat (1786) of Luzerne county, northeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. It lies in the Wyoming Valley and along the Susquehanna River, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Scranton. Wilkes-Barre is the hub of a metropolitan district embracing more than 30 contiguous municipalities.

  10. Located along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre is the seat of Luzerne County and is a keystone of Northeastern PA. The city’s current population estimate is 40,569. Conveniently situated in the tristate area, Wilkes-Barre offers easy access to highways (Interstates 81, 80, and 476) and airports.

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