Family Itineraries Brochure PDF

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Lehigh & Susquehanna
Paddles & Bikes
Day One:
Day One:
The Black Diamond Trail is the newest addition to the Luzerne
County’s Rails to Trails. Bring your own bikes or rent or borrow
them and head up to Mountain Top just seven miles outside
Downtown Wilkes-Barre. At the top of the mountain just off
Route 309 you will see Route 437. Turn left and continue until
you see the new trailhead for the Black Diamond Trail on your
left. Ten miles on this trail leads you to White Haven where you
will be able to stop for something to eat, snacks and a view of
the Lehigh River. If you are ambitious enough continue a few
more blocks to the White Haven Shopping Center and hop on
the Lehigh Gorge Trail for another 26 miles to Jim Thorpe.
Families with children of all ages will enjoy a day on the
Lehigh River, a classic class II, III River that gives everyone a
thrill. Choose a dam release date and do some whitewater
rafting with one of two outfitters: Whitewater Challengers
or Pocono Whitewater. A full day of getting wet, riding the
rapids and sometimes swimming guarantees to keep everyone
entertained and exhausted by the end of the day. River trips are
typically seven to nine miles long with a stop for lunch and action
photographs of your trip.
Day Two:
Explore the Susquehanna River and Downtown Wilkes-Barre on
road friendly bicycles provided free of charge by the BikeShare
program. Pick up bikes at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and
ride along the River Common, across the Market Street Bridge
to Kirby Park and Nesbitt Park. Or ride the Wilkes-Barre walking
tour on bikes and explore the architecture of the downtown
buildings. Stop in at such places as the Luzerne County
Historical Society, various restaurants and shops on Main Street.
www.wilkesbarrebikeshare.com
Waves, Water & Boats...
Day One:
The Susquehanna River is a great place to paddle and take in
beautiful scenery, fishing, bird watching and even photography.
Bald eagles have been spotted. Rent a kayak or canoe from
Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe located in Falls, Pennsylvania
and head out. The Susquehanna River, predominately flat water
paddling with some occasional ripples, doesn’t require a lot
of experience and it’s great for younger children. Shuttles are
provided to get you back to your car.
www.kayaktheriver.com
Day Two:
Spend the day at the Montage Mountain Wavepool, Alpine Run
Waterslide Complex, Cross-Country Canal, Iceberg Alley Luge or
take little ones to Polar Bear Pond. Get there early, claim your
spot and enjoy the day in the sun while having fun on the many
water rides. Don’t forget to try the Zip Rider as you soar over
tree tops, ski trails and amazed onlookers at 50 mph.
www.montagemountainresorts.com
You’ll find it all right here in Northeast PA!!
LUZERNE
COUNT
Y
COUNTY
Wilkes-Barre / Hazleton, PA
Family Fun
Itineraries
At the end of your day, try the zipline at Whitewater Challengers.
Climb 30 feet up the tower, strap in and zip yourself to the other
end. Your kids will love to see mom and dad “high flying”.
www.whitewaterchallengers.com
www.poconowhitewater.com
Day Two:
For another day in the outdoors, head back to White Haven and
ride your bikes 26 miles to Jim Thorpe on the Lehigh Gorge. Don’t
worry if you didn’t bring your bikes, either one of our outfitters can
accommodate you. For a shorter trip try one of these other access
points: Tannery, Rockport or Glen Onoko. Pack a picnic lunch and
stop anywhere along the trail; bring a fishing pole, take in the views
or watch the kayakers and rafters paddle down river. Ride into
downtown Jim Thorpe for shopping, lunch or take in the sites.
The Wildcat
Off-Road Excursion
You are the driver and commander
on this ultimate off-roading outdoor
adventure. Climb into your Wildcat,
tighten up your seat belt and get ready for an
extreme adventure through the 2,000 acre Lost Trails Mountain
Adventure Park. Your adventure offers a wide variety of fun and
challenging obstacles including rugged meandering trails, steep
switchback climbs, scenic ridges, rock beds, boulder crawls, mud
runs, and creek crossings. We Ride All Year!
www.ridelosttrails.com
www.tournepa.com • 888.905.2872
Lehigh & Susquehanna
Paddles & Bikes
Day One:
Day One:
The Black Diamond Trail is the newest addition to the Luzerne
County’s Rails to Trails. Bring your own bikes or rent or borrow
them and head up to Mountain Top just seven miles outside
Downtown Wilkes-Barre. At the top of the mountain just off
Route 309 you will see Route 437. Turn left and continue until
you see the new trailhead for the Black Diamond Trail on your
left. Ten miles on this trail leads you to White Haven where you
will be able to stop for something to eat, snacks and a view of
the Lehigh River. If you are ambitious enough continue a few
more blocks to the White Haven Shopping Center and hop on
the Lehigh Gorge Trail for another 26 miles to Jim Thorpe.
Families with children of all ages will enjoy a day on the
Lehigh River, a classic class II, III River that gives everyone a
thrill. Choose a dam release date and do some whitewater
rafting with one of two outfitters: Whitewater Challengers
or Pocono Whitewater. A full day of getting wet, riding the
rapids and sometimes swimming guarantees to keep everyone
entertained and exhausted by the end of the day. River trips are
typically seven to nine miles long with a stop for lunch and action
photographs of your trip.
Day Two:
Explore the Susquehanna River and Downtown Wilkes-Barre on
road friendly bicycles provided free of charge by the BikeShare
program. Pick up bikes at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and
ride along the River Common, across the Market Street Bridge
to Kirby Park and Nesbitt Park. Or ride the Wilkes-Barre walking
tour on bikes and explore the architecture of the downtown
buildings. Stop in at such places as the Luzerne County
Historical Society, various restaurants and shops on Main Street.
www.wilkesbarrebikeshare.com
Waves, Water & Boats...
Day One:
The Susquehanna River is a great place to paddle and take in
beautiful scenery, fishing, bird watching and even photography.
Bald eagles have been spotted. Rent a kayak or canoe from
Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe located in Falls, Pennsylvania
and head out. The Susquehanna River, predominately flat water
paddling with some occasional ripples, doesn’t require a lot
of experience and it’s great for younger children. Shuttles are
provided to get you back to your car.
www.kayaktheriver.com
Day Two:
Spend the day at the Montage Mountain Wavepool, Alpine Run
Waterslide Complex, Cross-Country Canal, Iceberg Alley Luge or
take little ones to Polar Bear Pond. Get there early, claim your
spot and enjoy the day in the sun while having fun on the many
water rides. Don’t forget to try the Zip Rider as you soar over
tree tops, ski trails and amazed onlookers at 50 mph.
www.montagemountainresorts.com
LUZERNE
COUNT
Y
COUNTY
Wilkes-Barre / Hazleton, PA
Family Fun
Itineraries
At the end of your day, try the zipline at Whitewater Challengers.
Climb 30 feet up the tower, strap in and zip yourself to the other
end. Your kids will love to see mom and dad “high flying”.
Day Two:
For another day in the outdoors, head back to White Haven and
ride your bikes 26 miles to Jim Thorpe on the Lehigh Gorge. Don’t
worry if you didn’t bring your bikes, either one of our outfitters can
accommodate you. For a shorter trip try one of these other access
points: Tannery, Rockport or Glen Onoko. Pack a picnic lunch and
stop anywhere along the trail; bring a fishing pole, take in the views
or watch the kayakers and rafters paddle down river. Ride into
downtown Jim Thorpe for shopping, lunch or take in the sites.
The Wildcat
Off-Road Excursion
You are the driver and commander
on this ultimate off-roading outdoor
adventure. Climb into your Wildcat,
tighten up your seat belt and get ready for an
extreme adventure through the 2,000 acre Lost Trails Mountain
Adventure Park. Your adventure offers a wide variety of fun and
challenging obstacles including rugged meandering trails, steep
switchback climbs, scenic ridges, rock beds, boulder crawls, mud
runs, and creek crossings. We Ride All Year!
www.ridelosttrails.com
Miners, Trains & Coal
Trails, Farms & Ice Cream
Amusement & Water Parks
Animals, Trees & Ice
Day One:
Day One:
Day One:
Day One:
Eckley Miners’ Village, a living history site, is dedicated to the
lives of the immigrants who labored in the coal fields. Tour
the museum, company store and a miner’s home. Special
events are scheduled through-out the year including Civil War
Encampment, living history demonstrations, Halloween lantern
tours and holiday programs. Get more details at
www.eckleyminersvillage.com.
Head out to Frances Slocum State Park located in Wyoming, PA.
Plan a day filled with activities available at the park such as boat
rentals and fishing on the Frances Slocum Lake. Hike the 13 miles
of trails or the four miles of mountain biking trails. In season, an
outdoor pool is open daily and there are plenty of picnic tables and
pavilions available.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/francesslocum/
Not to far away is the Lattimer Massacre Memorial. In 1897 the
deaths of 19 men resulted from those who protested the unfair
practices of the mining owners and operators. They protested
the unsafe working conditions, low wages and ethnic rivalry that
contributed to the uneasy state of affairs in the region.
Take a scenic drive with the kids on I-84 towards Hamlin, PA
the home of Claws and Paws Wild Animal Park. Spend the day
visiting and interacting with 120 different kinds of animals.
Children can hand feed the giraffes just over the fence or walk
into the Lory Parrots area and have the birds eat apple chunks
out of their hands. Walk through the petting zoo and dig for
fossils in their large Dino Dig area; don’t forget to catch one of
the several animal shows throughout the day.
www.clawsnpaws.com
Enjoy lunch at one of Hazleton’s many ethnic restaurants and
browse the Downtown shops.
Stop at The Lands at Hillside Farms before or after your day at
Frances Slocum for a special treat. Hillside Farms is 412-acre,
nonprofit educational dairy farm where children and adults can
learn where their food comes from and appreciate the farm to table
concept. Sample some of Hillside’s premium homemade ice cream
produced from the milk of hormone free cows who roam free on
the farm. Hillside offers many other diary and organic products.
www.thelandsathillsidefarms.org
For some food, fun and fantasy head out to Knoebels Amusement
Park, a free admission park, only pay for the rides you ride. Impulse
new for 2015 is a steel tower coaster that consists of over 2,000 feet
of track throughout and the ride will reach speeds of over 55 miles
per hour. To begin the ride, the cars will be pulled via a chain lift
up a 98-foot vertical hill, creating anticipation for what’s to come.
Take your bathing suit for some swimming in their Crystal Pool and
water slides. Dry off on one of the several roller coasters, kiddie
rides or their famous Haunted Mansion known far and wide as one
of the best traditional haunted rides anywhere.
www.knoebels.com
Day Two:
Day Two:
The Lackawanna Coal Mine takes you on a journey 300 feet
below ground. Start your adventure by riding a coal car down
into the tunnel and listen to a miner tell the tales of the winding
underground gangways and rock as you travel past three
different veins of hard coal, the mule boy and the nipper and
the monkey vein and the dead chute. Listen as he explains the
fascinating methods used, and the heroic efforts involved, in
deep mining’s history. For more details visit
www.lackawannacounty.org/index.php/attractions/coal-mine.
Spend the day at Ricketts Glen State Park. Located in Benton, PA.
The Falls Trail in the Park has been voted as Backpacker Magazine’s
Peoples Choice Best Hiking Trail. Travel along waterfalls and stop
for several photo opportunities. This park also boasts 12.5 miles of
horseback riding trails. Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen offers swimming,
boating and fishing.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/index.htm
After lunch head out to Steamtown National Historic Site and
relive the era of steam as the engines come back to life. Feel the
heat from the firebox and the ground vibrate under your feet.
Hear the bell and whistle. Smell the hot steam and oil. See the
one ton drive rods turn the wheels. Hear the chuff-chuff-chuff
of the smokestack. The cinders, grease, oil, steam, people and
stories of railroading have returned.
Scranton was one of the first cities to have a
successful trolley line in 1887. The history
of how this mode of transportation
changed the dynamics of eastern
Pennsylvania can be experienced at
the Electric City Trolley Museum on
the grounds of Steamtown National
Historic Site.
www.nps.gov/stea
www.ectma.org
Day Two:
H20ooohh!! Indoor Family Waterpark located at Split Rock Resort
is a great place to spend the day when the weather isn’t what you
expected. Equipped with the areas only indoor Flow Rider, the
Komodo Dragon, there is enough here
for all age groups. Other rides
include Viper, Piranha and
Amazon Blast Slides, which
drop 4 stories. Little ones
enjoy Jungle Falls and
Leapin’ Lizards play area.
www.splitrockresort.com
Day Two:
Located in Downtown Wilkes-Barre the Toyota SportsPlex
is the official practice rink of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins. When the Penguins are not practicing the
rink is available for groups and open to families for
open skate. Ice skating, hockey, learn to skate lessons
are available for most of the year. Check their schedule
throughout the year.
www.toyotasportsplex.com
Before heading back to your hotel consider stopping at
Mohegan Sun Pocono, not necessarily for the gambling but
for an array of kid-friendly restaurants including Johnny
Rockets, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream or Wolfgang Puck Express.
You can also choose to eat at the Timbers Buffet at amazingly
reasonable rates. Walk around the outside of the circular
casino and browse through such stores as Marshall Rousso,
Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine and Cheese Shop and
MOGO, Mohegan Sun’s own logo gift store.
www.mohegansunpocono.com
Evening options...
If you have any additional energy or if the
kids haven’t fallen asleep on the way home
add any of these evening activities; Movies
14 Theatre, Chacko’s Bowling Center, live
theatre entertainment at the FM Kirby Center
or a special event at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
For the space explorer in the family, head out to the Penn State
Observatory/Telescope to catch a glimpse of the stars, planets
and moons. The Observatory is open every Friday night with
clear weather conditions. No reservations are required. For
more information contact John Rovnack ([email protected]) or
Dr. Tom Winter ([email protected]).
For some seasonal fun spend the day at Roba’s Family Farm;
a nursery that transforms itself into a Harvest Festival and
Christmas Tree Farm. Their season begins in September
featuring pumpkins ripening under the sun and continues
through crisp fall evenings until the moon rises on Halloween.
Fall attractions, activities and special events keep everyone
busy for the day. Reserve your own campfire spot to stay
warm and use as a gathering place.
www.robafamilyfarms.com
Miners, Trains & Coal
Trails, Farms & Ice Cream
Amusement & Water Parks
Animals, Trees & Ice
Day One:
Day One:
Day One:
Day One:
Eckley Miners’ Village, a living history site, is dedicated to the
lives of the immigrants who labored in the coal fields. Tour
the museum, company store and a miner’s home. Special
events are scheduled through-out the year including Civil War
Encampment, living history demonstrations, Halloween lantern
tours and holiday programs. Get more details at
www.eckleyminersvillage.com.
Head out to Frances Slocum State Park located in Wyoming, PA.
Plan a day filled with activities available at the park such as boat
rentals and fishing on the Frances Slocum Lake. Hike the 13 miles
of trails or the four miles of mountain biking trails. In season, an
outdoor pool is open daily and there are plenty of picnic tables and
pavilions available.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/francesslocum/
Not to far away is the Lattimer Massacre Memorial. In 1897 the
deaths of 19 men resulted from those who protested the unfair
practices of the mining owners and operators. They protested
the unsafe working conditions, low wages and ethnic rivalry that
contributed to the uneasy state of affairs in the region.
Take a scenic drive with the kids on I-84 towards Hamlin, PA
the home of Claws and Paws Wild Animal Park. Spend the day
visiting and interacting with 120 different kinds of animals.
Children can hand feed the giraffes just over the fence or walk
into the Lory Parrots area and have the birds eat apple chunks
out of their hands. Walk through the petting zoo and dig for
fossils in their large Dino Dig area; don’t forget to catch one of
the several animal shows throughout the day.
www.clawsnpaws.com
Enjoy lunch at one of Hazleton’s many ethnic restaurants and
browse the Downtown shops.
Stop at The Lands at Hillside Farms before or after your day at
Frances Slocum for a special treat. Hillside Farms is 412-acre,
nonprofit educational dairy farm where children and adults can
learn where their food comes from and appreciate the farm to table
concept. Sample some of Hillside’s premium homemade ice cream
produced from the milk of hormone free cows who roam free on
the farm. Hillside offers many other diary and organic products.
www.thelandsathillsidefarms.org
For some food, fun and fantasy head out to Knoebels Amusement
Park, a free admission park, only pay for the rides you ride. Impulse
new for 2015 is a steel tower coaster that consists of over 2,000 feet
of track throughout and the ride will reach speeds of over 55 miles
per hour. To begin the ride, the cars will be pulled via a chain lift
up a 98-foot vertical hill, creating anticipation for what’s to come.
Take your bathing suit for some swimming in their Crystal Pool and
water slides. Dry off on one of the several roller coasters, kiddie
rides or their famous Haunted Mansion known far and wide as one
of the best traditional haunted rides anywhere.
www.knoebels.com
Day Two:
Day Two:
The Lackawanna Coal Mine takes you on a journey 300 feet
below ground. Start your adventure by riding a coal car down
into the tunnel and listen to a miner tell the tales of the winding
underground gangways and rock as you travel past three
different veins of hard coal, the mule boy and the nipper and
the monkey vein and the dead chute. Listen as he explains the
fascinating methods used, and the heroic efforts involved, in
deep mining’s history. For more details visit
www.lackawannacounty.org/index.php/attractions/coal-mine.
Spend the day at Ricketts Glen State Park. Located in Benton, PA.
The Falls Trail in the Park has been voted as Backpacker Magazine’s
Peoples Choice Best Hiking Trail. Travel along waterfalls and stop
for several photo opportunities. This park also boasts 12.5 miles of
horseback riding trails. Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen offers swimming,
boating and fishing.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/index.htm
After lunch head out to Steamtown National Historic Site and
relive the era of steam as the engines come back to life. Feel the
heat from the firebox and the ground vibrate under your feet.
Hear the bell and whistle. Smell the hot steam and oil. See the
one ton drive rods turn the wheels. Hear the chuff-chuff-chuff
of the smokestack. The cinders, grease, oil, steam, people and
stories of railroading have returned.
Scranton was one of the first cities to have a
successful trolley line in 1887. The history
of how this mode of transportation
changed the dynamics of eastern
Pennsylvania can be experienced at
the Electric City Trolley Museum on
the grounds of Steamtown National
Historic Site.
www.nps.gov/stea
www.ectma.org
Day Two:
H20ooohh!! Indoor Family Waterpark located at Split Rock Resort
is a great place to spend the day when the weather isn’t what you
expected. Equipped with the areas only indoor Flow Rider, the
Komodo Dragon, there is enough here
for all age groups. Other rides
include Viper, Piranha and
Amazon Blast Slides, which
drop 4 stories. Little ones
enjoy Jungle Falls and
Leapin’ Lizards play area.
www.splitrockresort.com
Day Two:
Located in Downtown Wilkes-Barre the Toyota SportsPlex
is the official practice rink of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins. When the Penguins are not practicing the
rink is available for groups and open to families for
open skate. Ice skating, hockey, learn to skate lessons
are available for most of the year. Check their schedule
throughout the year.
www.toyotasportsplex.com
Before heading back to your hotel consider stopping at
Mohegan Sun Pocono, not necessarily for the gambling but
for an array of kid-friendly restaurants including Johnny
Rockets, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream or Wolfgang Puck Express.
You can also choose to eat at the Timbers Buffet at amazingly
reasonable rates. Walk around the outside of the circular
casino and browse through such stores as Marshall Rousso,
Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine and Cheese Shop and
MOGO, Mohegan Sun’s own logo gift store.
www.mohegansunpocono.com
Evening options...
If you have any additional energy or if the
kids haven’t fallen asleep on the way home
add any of these evening activities; Movies
14 Theatre, Chacko’s Bowling Center, live
theatre entertainment at the FM Kirby Center
or a special event at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
For the space explorer in the family, head out to the Penn State
Observatory/Telescope to catch a glimpse of the stars, planets
and moons. The Observatory is open every Friday night with
clear weather conditions. No reservations are required. For
more information contact John Rovnack ([email protected]) or
Dr. Tom Winter ([email protected]).
For some seasonal fun spend the day at Roba’s Family Farm;
a nursery that transforms itself into a Harvest Festival and
Christmas Tree Farm. Their season begins in September
featuring pumpkins ripening under the sun and continues
through crisp fall evenings until the moon rises on Halloween.
Fall attractions, activities and special events keep everyone
busy for the day. Reserve your own campfire spot to stay
warm and use as a gathering place.
www.robafamilyfarms.com

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