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  1. www.visitpa.com › region › upstate-paWilkes-Barre | visitPA

    Region: Upstate PA. 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.

  2. Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 23,173 traveler reviews and photos of Wilkes-Barre tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wilkes-Barre. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  3. About. History of Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre was settled in 1769 and reached the height of its prosperity in the 19th century when coal reserves were discovered nearby. This discovery led to the city being nicknamed “The Diamond City”.

  4. 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.

  5. Top Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wilkes-Barre Must-See Attractions. Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre. Tours near Wilkes-Barre. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour. 26. Air Tours. from. £52. per adult. Reserve. Delaware Water Gap Air Tour. 22. Air Tours. from. £115. per adult.

  6. Wilkes-Barre. Plan Your Trip to Wilkes-Barre: Best of Wilkes-Barre Tourism. By Sylvia S. 4,148. PLAN YOUR TRIP. Wilkes-Barre serves as the county seat for Luzerne County, an area containing not one, but four of Pennsylvania's State Parks.

  7. 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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