You can get a list of the leading attractions of Scranton, IN ORDER from most popular to least popular, on the website called “Trip Advisor.” One that I know of, is the Steamtown train museum.
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Not having a separate high interest savings account
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It was was once a Coal Mining town that Irish Immigrants came to to find work in the mines. It was a true melting pot of Irish, Italians, Polish, Russians, and Jewish Immigrants from Ellias Islland in New York City. The winters were brutally cold with heavy snow, wages were low but “Scrantonians” were hard workers. They did what it took to provide for their wives and children. Some say that there was a tavern and a church on every corner in Scranton, I never thought of it that way. We never really noticed if there was not a lot of money because we were all mostly the same. We always celebrated
It was was once a Coal Mining town that Irish Immigrants came to to find work in the mines. It was a true melting pot of Irish, Italians, Polish, Russians, and Jewish Immigrants from Ellias Islland in New York City. The winters were brutally cold with heavy snow, wages were low but “Scrantonians” were hard workers. They did what it took to provide for their wives and children. Some say that there was a tavern and a church on every corner in Scranton, I never thought of it that way. We never really noticed if there was not a lot of money because we were all mostly the same. We always celebrated Christmas with tress and presents, Easter , Thanksgiving, Bithhdays. It was Traditional. Marriages, Christenings were all very important occasions. High school graduations , church picnics in the summer. I suppose beer drinking was the norm for those of age.
But there was also Country Clubs, and a private Jesuit Prepatory High School, which my sister attended. And, The University of Scranton, which my Father had graduated from. I preferred Public School and graduated from Central High School in Scranton,
Scranton was only a 2 hour car ride from Philadelphia but more importantly a 2 1/2 hour car ride to NYC. Which was very appealing and offered broadway shows, jazz cafes, 5 star dining, shopping and hotels.
Downtown Scranton had built up commercially with department stores, retail stores , furriers and jewelers selling luxury as well as affordable but stylish items.
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Jason Miller, wrote the 1973 Pulitzer Prize Winning Screenplay for Drama : “That Champiomship Season. Jason Miller had attended catholic high school in Scranton and the the University of Scranton. The Screenplay revolves around a Scranton Basketball Coach at his home 20 yrs later to mark a victory with four of the players expected to show.
It was later made into a movie which Jason Miller directed. Jason Miller may be best know for his performance in “The Exorcist” as “The Priest.”
Scranton had it’s share of corruption on all levels.
And, always has . It has always just been away of doing business. It was accepted.
And economics, took a toll on downtown which once contained shops and malls, and now is empty.
Scranton, is a town that you either leave when you graduate high school and don’t come back - or you stay fot the rest of your life. And, there is nothing wrong with that. Those that stay, marry their high school sweetheart and have their family around them.
Those that leave, usually come home for all the holidays to be with their Mom and Dad. I use to love to go “home .” There are really good people in Scranton . But, I’m not sure you would visit there unless you had family there.
Although, no matter where I am across the US, I meet someone from Scranton, and it’s awesome- because we don’t even need to say anything else.
The 2016 US Census Burea listed the population of Scranton, PA, as 77, 291 , but it still has small town values.
From 2005–2013, a television comedy entitled “The Office” depicts the everyday lives of the office employees of Dudndler -Mifflin Paper Products in Scranton, Pa. In its 9 seasons the Series was met with widespread acclaim Winning Four Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series in 2006.
As of this writing , Dec. 22, 2017, “The Office TV Series,” just may be what Scranton, PA is known for.
Cracked brick roads, the homeless encampment under all the bridges (unless it's flood season, in which case just look for their bloated bodies), the prostitution centers, and don't forget the coal baron manors and the coal mines, along with Steam Town, where you can see a real stream train! Welcome to Trash Town baby!
Scranton is not a destination that one visits for no specific reason. If you left after high school to attend college, we go back because it’s home. Our parents, relatives and high school friends are there. We want to re-experience our memories of Church Picnics in the summer, Old Forge pizza, Coney Island Hot Dogs, The Glider Diner. Bars are always a draw. Not clubs, but taverns, corner bars.
Montage mountain has skiing and a beautiful venue for weddings.
I liked the Incline Plane in Westmont, but that's just fifteen minutes. It's also a good place if you like outdoor activities. The people were nice, but always somewhat confused by newcomers. The people that grew up in the area and were still there really loved the place. And it often seemed like most people ended up related to one another.
The big problem with Johnstown and I doubt it's changed in the fifteen years since I lived there, was that it was a place with more past than future. Young people still move away and there still isn't an industry that will replace steel and coal in ter
I liked the Incline Plane in Westmont, but that's just fifteen minutes. It's also a good place if you like outdoor activities. The people were nice, but always somewhat confused by newcomers. The people that grew up in the area and were still there really loved the place. And it often seemed like most people ended up related to one another.
The big problem with Johnstown and I doubt it's changed in the fifteen years since I lived there, was that it was a place with more past than future. Young people still move away and there still isn't an industry that will replace steel and coal in terms of employment and prosperity. If you have young children, it can be a great place because your life isn't going to be exciting in any event. And with the Internet, you're not nearly as isolated as geography would suggest. Be prepared to spend a lot of time driving to Pittsburgh or DC if you want culture or excitement.
And who knows? If enough interesting people move there, it'll become an interesting place to live.
Good question. I imagine that in the eastern part of Pennsylvania ( city of Philadelphia) which may have been the largest city in the colonies at that time. I’m sure they had many socials, pubs which served both food and alcohol. They were also the city hub for political discussions. Located on the river , I’m assuming that had some water activity’s. A sophisticated city for that time and Benjamin Franklin as its most famous citizen , he ran the newspaper , opened up the first colonial postal service , the first public libraries etc. When you traveled west from Philadelphia you hit the frontie
Good question. I imagine that in the eastern part of Pennsylvania ( city of Philadelphia) which may have been the largest city in the colonies at that time. I’m sure they had many socials, pubs which served both food and alcohol. They were also the city hub for political discussions. Located on the river , I’m assuming that had some water activity’s. A sophisticated city for that time and Benjamin Franklin as its most famous citizen , he ran the newspaper , opened up the first colonial postal service , the first public libraries etc. When you traveled west from Philadelphia you hit the frontier with farming from morning till night. I’m also thinking it was Church every Sunday and depending on the denomination dancing or barn dances etc. The Quakers — no dancing , same for the Amish, probably same for the Presbyterians etc. The Episcopalians a different story . The wealthiest denomination in the colonies by far, probably balls , dances , drinking at the pubs and whatever they referred to as restaurants.
Not Dunder Mifflin Paper Co., that’s not real.
Some cool nearby things:
Lost River Caverns (May be closer to Allentown)
Lackawanna Coal Mine
Pocono Mountains
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Go to Issei noodle, white elephant, Mount Fuji... For food
Or visit Oldwest building after midnight to see the most famous ghost of Dickinson: Ben Rush and John Dickinson.
Racism, misery, drug problems, bad pizza that locals seem to think is good, a place that you should stay away from if you value your happiness… the list goes on and on
My friends and I go to friendly’s or another ice cream place, like Lapp’s ice cream to socialize and wind down after crazy weeks. 3b ice cream i have heard great things about.
Pizza, by far has been best at mama’s (few different locations: derry street, or downtown on 2nd), or Mdo’s pizza on paxton street has been very good.
Also, quodba is on paxton street which is like a mexican food version of subway…
obviously, my thoughts are on food. also, good to hang out spots would be any downtown rooftop (friends!!!!) seeing the city lights is a fun treat for me, dancing club i have heard about level 2
My friends and I go to friendly’s or another ice cream place, like Lapp’s ice cream to socialize and wind down after crazy weeks. 3b ice cream i have heard great things about.
Pizza, by far has been best at mama’s (few different locations: derry street, or downtown on 2nd), or Mdo’s pizza on paxton street has been very good.
Also, quodba is on paxton street which is like a mexican food version of subway…
obviously, my thoughts are on food. also, good to hang out spots would be any downtown rooftop (friends!!!!) seeing the city lights is a fun treat for me, dancing club i have heard about level 2 but never have gone yet!
the greenbelt is great way to get around the city in warm months. 20 miles on the outskirts of the city and can get you right next to the susquehanna river. breathtaking!!
Pizza: there are many different styles and varieties that are local to the region. Basilico's in Dickson City or Rosario's in Clark's Summit are amazing NY style and loaded with toppings. Old Forge style is a must-try, though it is polarizing for people not from the region. Ghigarelli's, Revello's and Arco & Genell's are all great places to seek out some of the best. Maroni's uses an interesting cheese blend which puts it in a distinctly different category of pizza. Definitely try a double-crust white somewhere. if you can arrange to be in Scranton for Labor Day weekend you'll be in for a trea
Pizza: there are many different styles and varieties that are local to the region. Basilico's in Dickson City or Rosario's in Clark's Summit are amazing NY style and loaded with toppings. Old Forge style is a must-try, though it is polarizing for people not from the region. Ghigarelli's, Revello's and Arco & Genell's are all great places to seek out some of the best. Maroni's uses an interesting cheese blend which puts it in a distinctly different category of pizza. Definitely try a double-crust white somewhere. if you can arrange to be in Scranton for Labor Day weekend you'll be in for a treat as La Festa Italiana is going on and you can sample pretty much anything and everything.
Ice cream: Manning's is a local dairy that has several throughout the Scranton area. It has wonderful seasonal flavors available as well as about 50 standard ones you will want to work your way through.
Steamtown: learn about the trains that help keep Scranton on the map and then take a ride on one of them.
Nay Aug is a lovely Park to stroll through particularly in the fall. If you are there in mid-October the foliage is dazzling. Rent a car and drive aimlessly then circle back for more pizza.
If you are looking for fun things to do in York or not that far away from York then checkout these that are good for families and adults:
- AACA Museum
- Aaron and Jessica Buggy
- Alpacas of York
- Auto bahn Indoor Speedway
- Carlisle Sports Emporium
- Castle Creek Farm
- Escape Room Dilemma
- Hickory Falls Family Entertainment
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
- Mason Dixion Wine Trail
- National Aquarium
- Pinot's Palette
- Steam Into History
- Stewartstown Railroad Company
- Straburg Railroad
- Turkey Hill Experience
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Night Life for adults
- Banana Max Night Club
- Fat Daddy's Night Club
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If you are looking for fun things to do in York or not that far away from York then checkout these that are good for families and adults:
- AACA Museum
- Aaron and Jessica Buggy
- Alpacas of York
- Auto bahn Indoor Speedway
- Carlisle Sports Emporium
- Castle Creek Farm
- Escape Room Dilemma
- Hickory Falls Family Entertainment
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
- Mason Dixion Wine Trail
- National Aquarium
- Pinot's Palette
- Steam Into History
- Stewartstown Railroad Company
- Straburg Railroad
- Turkey Hill Experience
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Night Life for adults
- Banana Max Night Club
- Fat Daddy's Night Club
Restaurant s and Bars
- White Rose Bar and Grill
- Left Bank Bar
- Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
- Olive Garden (Italian)
- Logan's Steakhouse
- Kissho Sushi Resturant
- Jackie B's (no children adults 21 and older) must have vaild ID
- Fujihana Japanese Steakhouse
- Kelly's Inn Seafood
- El Rodeo (Mexican)
All these places are located online with phone numbers, addresses, and a description.
Hope this helps for when you visit York Pa.
Out door murals. One thing people miss in Philly that is unique and you won't find anywhere else in the world is the outdoor murals through out the city. Over 3,000 giant outdoor paintings on sides of buildings started out as an anti-graffiti campaign and just kept on growing. Individual community involvement made many of these very personal to the local communities. The simplest way to get a taste is a self guided walking tour through center city. You can download a narration to a smartphone or mp3 player from the web site. More extensive tours on buses and with guides are available and certa
Out door murals. One thing people miss in Philly that is unique and you won't find anywhere else in the world is the outdoor murals through out the city. Over 3,000 giant outdoor paintings on sides of buildings started out as an anti-graffiti campaign and just kept on growing. Individual community involvement made many of these very personal to the local communities. The simplest way to get a taste is a self guided walking tour through center city. You can download a narration to a smartphone or mp3 player from the web site. More extensive tours on buses and with guides are available and certainly worth the time: Mural Arts Program | Mural Arts Program
The Magic Garden. A small museum tucked away on South Street is the life work of Isaaah Zager, a Philadelphia icon. It actually fits in perfectly with the self guided walking mural Arts tour and leads you to land of the cheese steak, or at least the tourist version. (Personally, if you're going to cheese steak land, get an Italian hoagie (NO MAYO) and a steak without cheese.): Home - Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
The other thing we like to show visitors is Eastern State Penitentiary. It's a terrific way to learn about how the US, particularity the early Quakers, approached crime and punishment. Although not as well know as Alcatraz in San Francisco, I'd argue, it has a lot more to teach you. Eastern State Penitentiary
Boathouse row. Walk, run, bike, skip, stroll, picnic and if you time it right, see a regatta, often a multi day affair with a street scene they feels like a Grand Prix race. People powered horse races: Boathouse Row
The Barnes. If you happen to like French impressionists and never heard of it (highly unlikely) visit the Barnes and see enough these fine artists' works till you're totally overstuffed and overwhelmed. If you're not an art fan, still might be worth it. Once and for all, you'll get the idea about what the fuss is about. The Barnes Foundation - Home
York has a wide variety of things to see and do.
Are you a history buff? The York County History Center (formerly the Historical Society) has a number of great displays and restored properties. Museums & Exhibits |
Enjoy Baseball? The York Revolution offers competitive Independent League Baseball. York Revolution: Home
Fishing / Boating / Water Sports? There are a number of lakes, streams and the Susquehanna River. https://www.longlevelmarina.com/ AOS Marina: Boat Rental in Pennsylvania at Codorus State Park
Are you a foodie? There are great restaurants: THE 10 BEST Restaurants in York - Updated A
York has a wide variety of things to see and do.
Are you a history buff? The York County History Center (formerly the Historical Society) has a number of great displays and restored properties. Museums & Exhibits |
Enjoy Baseball? The York Revolution offers competitive Independent League Baseball. York Revolution: Home
Fishing / Boating / Water Sports? There are a number of lakes, streams and the Susquehanna River. https://www.longlevelmarina.com/ AOS Marina: Boat Rental in Pennsylvania at Codorus State Park
Are you a foodie? There are great restaurants: THE 10 BEST Restaurants in York - Updated April 2019 - TripAdvisor
Depending on when you are there, you can go to the York Fair, the longest continuously operating fair in the country. Homepage | York Fair
Good luck, have fun! Go outside and play!
Well unfortunately with the state of current events as it is, not much. Right now, Covid-19 has brought everything to a halt. Under normal circumstances, there’s a lot to do in Pittsburgh. Let’s start with sports…PNC park, where the Pirates play, is considered among many sports writers in the USA as one of the best baseball parks in the country. So even if the Pirates lose, a fun time is had by all for not an extraordinary amount of money. Steeler football games and Penguin hockey game tickets are little more pricey and harder to come by but still a lot of fun.
Kennywood is an old time local
Well unfortunately with the state of current events as it is, not much. Right now, Covid-19 has brought everything to a halt. Under normal circumstances, there’s a lot to do in Pittsburgh. Let’s start with sports…PNC park, where the Pirates play, is considered among many sports writers in the USA as one of the best baseball parks in the country. So even if the Pirates lose, a fun time is had by all for not an extraordinary amount of money. Steeler football games and Penguin hockey game tickets are little more pricey and harder to come by but still a lot of fun.
Kennywood is an old time local amusement park. It is over 100 years old. The whole park has been designated as an historical landmark and has some great rides including 4 roller coasters…2 of which have been recognized by roller coast enthusiasts as some of the best….The Thunderbolt, and The Jack Rabbit. If you want a sneak peak at Kennywood, watch the movie “Adventureland”. It was filmed in Kennywood.
There are multiple museums in the city such as The Carnegie Museum of Art and The Carnegie Museum of Natural History which houses an impressive collection of dinosaur skeletons. There is also a museum entirely devoted to native son, Andy Warhol.
unfortunately, as I stated earlier, all these things are closed at the present time due to the coronavirus. Hopefully everything will get back to normal soon.
My little sister Quora User said: "hard rock? baseball game? movie? te cafe is nice. in sq. hill. union grill? pizza sola?"
from me:
you can also take the inclines (somewhere between a trolley and an elevator) up mt. washington downtown. that's pretty cool, gives you a good view, and is pittsburgh-y.
going pamela's (any location) for breakfast is fun.
late night, the O, (The Original Hot Dog Shop) is kind of a scene in Oakland. Lots of drunk college kids, fighting, etc. Primanti Brothers has interesting Pittsburgh-style sandwiches.
Walnut St. in Shadyside is a nice area to walk around in,
My little sister Quora User said: "hard rock? baseball game? movie? te cafe is nice. in sq. hill. union grill? pizza sola?"
from me:
you can also take the inclines (somewhere between a trolley and an elevator) up mt. washington downtown. that's pretty cool, gives you a good view, and is pittsburgh-y.
going pamela's (any location) for breakfast is fun.
late night, the O, (The Original Hot Dog Shop) is kind of a scene in Oakland. Lots of drunk college kids, fighting, etc. Primanti Brothers has interesting Pittsburgh-style sandwiches.
Walnut St. in Shadyside is a nice area to walk around in, sort of like University Ave. in Palo Alto.
If you get a chance to go to a Steelers game, that is a pretty awesome experience.
There are also some really nice parks in the city.
The answer here really depends on the reader's definition of "fun." Fortunately, Lehigh Valley, has a little something for everyone.
If you're a foodie then the resurgence of Downtown Allentown has a lot to offer due to the influx of great restaurants around the PPL Plaza. The Hamilton, Roar, and The Dime are some of the newest and I can speak highly of the first two (haven't tried Dime yet). Speaking of the PPL Plaza, Lehigh Valley is now home to the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate to the Philadelphia Flyers, and is a great venue to watch a hockey game or one of the many concerts scheduled th
The answer here really depends on the reader's definition of "fun." Fortunately, Lehigh Valley, has a little something for everyone.
If you're a foodie then the resurgence of Downtown Allentown has a lot to offer due to the influx of great restaurants around the PPL Plaza. The Hamilton, Roar, and The Dime are some of the newest and I can speak highly of the first two (haven't tried Dime yet). Speaking of the PPL Plaza, Lehigh Valley is now home to the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate to the Philadelphia Flyers, and is a great venue to watch a hockey game or one of the many concerts scheduled throughout the year.
Bethlehem has just as many great restaurants and also draws excellent entertainment offerings through ArtsQuest at the SteelStacks and Sands Casino. Additionally there are a number of entertainment venues for all ages like Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, DaVinci Science Center, Crayola Factory, malls, and theaters.
If you're the outdoorsy type Lehigh Valley is nicely positioned for a number of hiking trails (Delaware Lehigh Trail System) and skiing. The parks in Allentown are some of the best I've ever seen, Little Lehigh and Cedar Beach in particular.
Overall Lehigh Valley is a well curated mid-market that is in a growth mode with more options on the horizon. To browse and create your own itinerary for your trip visit http://DiscoverLehighValley.com which is charged with promoting tourism in the area.
Unfortunately nothing much. If you live in Reading and plan to have fun, my best bet would be to drive to WestChester or Exton or King of Prussia and join a few meetup groups there. That belt is about an hour from Reading and has a lot of things going on for it. Believe me, the area ( Exton- West Chester- Downington) absolutely rocks and I always go that side 2 ( sometimes 3) weekends a month. I would have said Philly as well but that is too far from Reading .
If you are really want to stay local and do stuff around the Reading ( or Berks County) area , here are my suggestions
- Reading Museum ( D
Unfortunately nothing much. If you live in Reading and plan to have fun, my best bet would be to drive to WestChester or Exton or King of Prussia and join a few meetup groups there. That belt is about an hour from Reading and has a lot of things going on for it. Believe me, the area ( Exton- West Chester- Downington) absolutely rocks and I always go that side 2 ( sometimes 3) weekends a month. I would have said Philly as well but that is too far from Reading .
If you are really want to stay local and do stuff around the Reading ( or Berks County) area , here are my suggestions
- Reading Museum ( Don’t go with high expectations)
- West Reading- This place is a bright spot in Reading with its Yuppie chick restaurants, Boston/Hoboken type of vibe small businesses . It has a great positive feel , you could walk around West Reading and dine in some of the restaurants here.
- Building 24 in Wyomissing. This is a famous nightclub in Reading area. It is famous in places as far as Philly and King of Prussia. Pretty neat place. ( Ton of good looking gals)
- Reading Rocks . Based in Muhlenberg, PA now.
- Ozzy’s - Located in Leesport , PA. Even though it looks more like an under 10 age group hangout place, there are no rules saying that older people cannot go and have fun there. You could still go there, play video games, play laser tag. skate on the rink there, go kart, play mini golf. Yes, anyone can go and have fun there.
- Buck Rubs, Utopia Cabaret , Al’s Diamond Carbaret - These are the strip clubs in Berks County. If you are into them, these are the clubs.
- Gring’s Mill Recreation Park- Often dubbed as ‘Central Park’ of Reading area.
- Historic Central Park District- Home to beautiful Victorian row houses.
- Fun Berks Meetup group- This is a meetup group based in Reading PA that explores the city and the fun (seriously ???) things to do around it. It is organized by a woman called ‘Vi’. I was a part of it, but quit after a year because it was in polite words ‘lame’. The meetups were poorly organized. The lady who would organize it would not show up, people would flake out. An organizer’s nightmare. I mentioned it because, who knows this meetup might improve??? Maybe it is better now?. Also, no matter how much it sucks, it is still an opportunity to meet local people ( whoever turns up) who are not in jail ( yet) . Plus, once a year they do a good meetup. I went to Goggle works with them once, that was cool.
- Goggle works- This place is located near RAAC ( Reading Area Community College). Has a lot of work from the local artists on display. The place has potential and if you are an arts enthusiast, you might enjoy the tour to this place . :). Wish the local authorities or the community would have done much more to promote this place, because it really has potential.
- The works in Wyomissing- Bowling, Laser tag arcade
ohh and there are some small festivals held in summer and spring in Kutztown and Oley ( centered around PA Dutch culture) which are artistic in nature. You also get to see some local and college bands performing in Kutztown. You can also tour kutztown Univ, the place has a nice university feel.
That’s it guys, it is not that great to be honest. Entertainment opportunities are limited , the place is a dump to be honest, I am not going to lie. If you have to mention strip clubs, meetup groups and bowling/laser tags in ‘fun’ things to do around the city, you know that not much is going on for the place. If you want to, you can try and explore the city using the above activities I listed to see if you really like it. You might enjoy these things for some time, but after that you might get bored and again you will be left looking for activities in Reading area to explore other things. In this case, I would HIGHLY recommend driving to Exton or King of Prussia or West Chester atleast 2 or 3 times a month, believe me you will feel good, these places are more happening, many good people, much more ambitious and better crowd and much more things to do.
You can also visit Philly or NYC once in 3 months as Reading is located conveniently from both.
- Presque Isle State Park
- Tom Ridge Environmental Center
- Waldameer Park and Water World
- Erie Otters, Erie Seawolves, Erie Bayhawks
- Asbury Woods
- Wintergreen Gorge
- Millcreek Mall and Peach Street shopping
- expERIEence Children's Museum
- Warner Theater
- Maritime Museum at the Blasco Library (Flagship Niagara)
- Splash Lagoon indoor water park and laser tag
- Family First sports park
- Sledding or walking at Frontier Park and a visit to Romolo's cafe
- Erie Art Museum and Historical Center
- Bayfront bike trail
To be honest, not much. Our summers are hot, our winters are long, and we only get a week of Spring and Fall. The potholes on our roads can swallow cars, our jobs along with our industry has left left us, and our sports teams often disappoint.
That being said, we do have Wawa, so there’s that.
It depends on your definition of fun. Great parks. Super bike and hiking trails (you can bike all the way to DC on old railroad and canal trails.) Excellent museums. Pro sports teams. Outstanding symphony orchestra. Above average food scene, but not outstanding. Fine zoo, And a great place to get lost while driving, since nothing makes any sense.
Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Coal mining use to be the big business there, but it’s been gone for some time.
People from New York (City) and New Jersey have moved into the area because cost of living is much less than NYC or Jersey....
Visit the Carnegie Museum system which includes the Carnegie Science Center and The Warhol. Also the Heinz History Center and The Frick. Plenty of parks including Schenley, Point State Park and Highland Park. Speaking of Highland Park the zoo and the aquarium are there as well. There is also the National Aviary on the North Side. There are also a number of microbreweries, wineries and distilleries in the city too as well as plenty of great dining options. If you like to shop Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside and The Strip District are great destinations. And don’t forget to take a ride o
Visit the Carnegie Museum system which includes the Carnegie Science Center and The Warhol. Also the Heinz History Center and The Frick. Plenty of parks including Schenley, Point State Park and Highland Park. Speaking of Highland Park the zoo and the aquarium are there as well. There is also the National Aviary on the North Side. There are also a number of microbreweries, wineries and distilleries in the city too as well as plenty of great dining options. If you like to shop Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside and The Strip District are great destinations. And don’t forget to take a ride on one of the Inclines to the top of Mt. Washington for a great view of the city or take a cruise on the rivers on the Gateway Clipper Fleet.
Virtually non existent, locals are homely, boring, bland, losers, cynical, bitter, trashy and racist. Scranton is well known for its racism.
Like Quora User says, biking along the Schuykill River, seeing the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, visiting the awesome museums like the Franklin Institute and Museum of Art, and trying the cheesesteaks (whether Pat's, Geno's, Jim's, or Tony Luke's) are some of the quintessential activities for tourists.
Beneath Philly's superficial surface of cheesesteaks, however, is a surprisingly rich food scene with the likes of Iron Chef Jose Garces, Marc Vetri, and restauranteur Stephen Starr- so try one of their restaurants if you get the chance. Visit the Amish at Reading Terminal Market and try w
Like Quora User says, biking along the Schuykill River, seeing the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, visiting the awesome museums like the Franklin Institute and Museum of Art, and trying the cheesesteaks (whether Pat's, Geno's, Jim's, or Tony Luke's) are some of the quintessential activities for tourists.
Beneath Philly's superficial surface of cheesesteaks, however, is a surprisingly rich food scene with the likes of Iron Chef Jose Garces, Marc Vetri, and restauranteur Stephen Starr- so try one of their restaurants if you get the chance. Visit the Amish at Reading Terminal Market and try what Adam Richman from the Travel Channel calls the best sandwich in America, DiNic's Roast Pork Sandwich. Philly is also rated the #2 burger city in the U.S., so try some burgers while you're here- whether at Bobby's Burger Palace, Jose Garces' Village Whiskey, or Hickory Lane. On Sundays you can visit the wonderful Headhouse Farmers' Market at 2nd and Lombard and get a feel of the Society Hill neighborhood. In the summer you have to get gelatos from what the National Geographic ranks as the #1 "place to eat ice cream," Capigiro.
We're more than just great cheesesteaks.
There are no fun things to do, and little reason to go there. Centralia, Pennsylvania has been largely abandoned. There is a fire in the abandoned coal mines under the entire area that has been burning since 1962. All real estate in the borough was claimed under eminent domain in 1992 and condemned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. State and local officials reached an agreement with the seven remaining residents on October 29, 2013, allowing them to live out their lives there, after which the rights to their houses will be taken through eminent domain.
They shot deer, apples off of heads, searched for oil and staked it out for JD Rockefeller enabling him to find it and become the richest man in the world 100+ years later. Also understand they really had an affinity for oats and beer. On the side they were hard working farmers.
I went to school at the University of Scranton!
Scranton is a town full of history!
It is often called "The Electric City" because it was one of the first city to have fully electric lights, and trollies (discontinued) all across the whole city.
Well known for coal mining and coal production.
More recently, it is famous as the setting for popular TV series "The Office" with the name of the company taken from the names of two streets in Scranton.
Also referred to as part of NEPA (North Eastern Pennsylvania).
Hope this helps!
We like to hike Hickory Run State Park, Paintball at Skirmish Paint Ball, Ski/Snowboard at Camel Back, fish the Lehigh River, Mountain Bike, Whitewater rafting, check out the festivals and wineries near Jim Thorpe, Stroundsburg, etc…endless activities. If you are thinking of staying in the Poconos with family I wrote a blog post highlighting some of the best Family Friendly communities in the mountains.
Green dragon flea market, open only on Fridays. Walk downtown for small shops. Bowling at Dutch lanes (glow bowling Friday nights). Enjoy a coffee and sandwich at javateas, it's a cozy coffee shop and just opened a new location closer to downtown.
The Mattress Factory Art Museum is not too far from theAndy Warhol Museum on the north shore. It features installation art.
Frick Art & Historical Center in Point Breeze. House museum of the Frick family's house before they moved to NYC. Art museum and car & carriage museum and cafe all on same grounds. And Frick Park, largest in the city is right across the street.