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Charming Eagles Mere A historic summer resort village with its own private lake, this tiny town packs plenty of things to do. Learn about local history at the Eagles Mere Museum. See classic cars at the Eagles Mere Auto Museum and airplanes and aviation artifacts at the Eagles Mere Air Museum. Enjoy a romantic getaway in one of the themed rooms at Eagles Mere Inn and fill up on comfort classics like meatloaf and just-baked pie at The Barn Tavern. Adventures Close By Dramatic vistas and more than 20 miles of hiking trails make Worlds End State Park in Forksville an unforgettable adventure. During the fall, don’t miss blazing foliage in Loyalsock State Forest when you visit Dry Run Falls, a roadside waterfall just outside Hillsgrove. Historic Experiences in Scranton Delve into the past at this bustling hub of history and innovation. Learn the stories of coal miners and immigrant culture at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, then descend 300 feet below ground on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour. Watch the film Steel and Steam and see locomotives up close at Steamtown National Historic Site or learn about electric railways at the Electric City Trolley Museum. See rare footage of the famed illusionist at the Houdini Museum or watch a show at the historic Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. While you’re here, stroll the trails at Nay Aug Park and have dinner at Bar Pazzo for handcrafted pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and fine Italian wines. GET OUTDOORS: Bring your binoculars to spot birds and butterflies at Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain in Jessup. At Lackawanna State Park in North Abington Township, rent a kayak to paddle on the 198-acre lake. In the summer, cool off in the waterpark at Montage Mountain in Scranton—or in the winter, ski down its slopes. New Milford Area Take in the rolling countryside and tasty eats in this area. In New Milford, fill up on New American meals at the charming and rustic Green Gables Restaurant or opt for a prix fixe menu of vegan and vegetarian Italian dishes at Luna Wine & Table in nearby Montrose. Montrose is also home to the homey Endless Brewing, with its scenic outdoor space, and Salt Springs State Park, boasting old-growth hemlock trees and three waterfalls. Check Out Pottsville Visit D.G. Yuengling & Son, the oldest operating brewery in the country, and then see where one of the owners lived at the grand Frank D. Yuengling Home, a Tudor-Jacobean style mansion built in 1913. Dine on tapas at The Crimson House, take a summertime tour at Hope Hill Lavender Farm, and ooh and ahh at pristine vintage cars on display at Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum. Get Away to Tunkhannock Enjoy town amenities such as independent films and blockbuster hits shown at Dietrich Theater, followed by wine and beer flights at Nimble Hill Winery & Brewery. Just outside of town, play a game of golf on the 18-hole course at Stone Hedge Golf Course, or play mini golf paired with ice cream at Harding’s Dairy Bar & Mini Golf. Upscale dishes like sirloin steak and crabmeat cocktail are the draw at The Fireplace Restaurant. Enjoy some peace and quiet at Vosburg Neck State Park and then spend the night at Stony Mountain Family Campground. DETOUR: FOLLOW ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY TO WYALUSING Drive along U.S. Highway 6 and stop for gorgeous views from Marie Antoinette Overlook and Wyalusing Rocks Scenic Overlook. End your journey with award-winning wines at Grovedale Winery & Vineyards. In Wilkes-Barre Grab a freshly brewed cup of local coffee from Abide Coffeehouse and head over to Lark Mountain Marketplace to shop antiques and local goodies. Enjoy lunch in a classic diner setting at D’s Diner or fill up on homemade pierogi at NEPA’rogi. Admire the beauty of the Susquehanna River on the Luzerne County Levee Trail and treat yourself to a buzzed-up dessert at Boozy B’s. Immerse yourself in local history on the Wilkes-Barre Walkitecture Tour and enjoy a show at the stunning art deco F.M. Kirby Center. Relax in the salt room at Eleventh Element or aim for the bullseye at The Hatchet Factory. Carry your good luck over to Mohegan Pennsylvania where gaming, shopping, and food and drink meet under one roof. 3 Nearby State Parks HIKE, FISH, OR SWIM AT THESE BEAUTIFUL STATE PARK SITES: Ricketts Glen State Park, Luzerne County Nescopeck State Park, Drums Frances Slocum State Park, Wyoming
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