Wilkes Barre - Pennsylvania - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, is a city of famous firsts. For example, the first aspirin was developed here and it was the place where the Indians captured the first white child. There is a wealth of accommodations and restaurants for you to choose from while you are here. The numerous attractions mean that you will have to stay a while if you hope to get to see everything.

See the mosaic and murals illustrations at the Luzerne County Courthouse and learn about the early American lifestyle when you visit the Nathan Denison House. This is considered to be the oldest frame dwelling in the Wyoming Valley of the state of Pennsylvania. If you like art, then you will love the display at the Sordonni Art Gallery at Wilkes University. This facility puts on a number of exhibitions each year to showcase the work of local, regional, national and international artists. Take a tour of the Lion Brewery to see how your favorite ale is made.

The Susquehanna River Watch Rails With Trails provides walking and biking trails as well as trails for horseback riders. Here you can really get to see the heart of the area as you traverse the unspoiled natural area and see much of the wildlife in its natural setting. If golf is your game, the Wilkes-Barre Golf Club is the place for you. This 18-hole course has beautifully landscaped grounds and motorized golf carts for your ease and enjoyment. Mountain biking is possible at the Hub Bike Center on Jack Frost Mountain where there are 2000-elevation downhills and switch backs on a single track.

The Wyoming Valley Mall is the major shopping center with more than 90 stores and a Patio Court with many restaurants. There are also smaller boutiques scattered throughout the town where you will find many unusual and unique items for sale. You can bring home something completely different as a reminder of your vacation to Wilkes Barre.