REGIONS Upstate PA More Places to Explore in This Region Elk Mountain Ski Resort Ski and snowboard resort with 180 skiable acres, 27 trails, and Stompin’ Grounds Terrain Park. Union Dale WHEEL Restaurant Build-your-own grilled cheese experience with more than 80 fresh ingredients, plus craft beer and milkshakes. Pottsville Wyalusing Rocks Scenic Overlook Originally used by Iroquois as a signaling point—and now a popular overlook 500 feet above the Susquehanna River. Wyalusing Mount Pisgah State Park Park with 11 miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails and a 75-acre lake with fishing, boating, and ice skating (winter). Troy Beer, Wine & Shine Trail Self-guided route through Luzerne County featuring more than 12 breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Multiple locations Steamtown National Historic Site Scranton Uncover the Past Upstate Pennsylvania is home to dreamy landscapes, historic sites, and plenty of kid-friendly diversions—all the makings of a memorable family road trip. At Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, immerse yourself in the heyday of steam railroad transportation. This 40-acre site is part working railyard, part museum. Seasonal train rides include 30-minute trips around the railyard or day trips to the Poconos. Then, visit the neighboring Electric Trolley Museum to learn about the region’s electric railway history. Generate your own electricity at the interactive displays, sit in a restored trolley car, or join a trolley excursion. Wander the Eagles Mere Historic Village and learn about the area’s 200-year history at the Eagles Mere Museum , ogle American-made classic cars at the Eagles Mere Auto Museum , and see 27 antique planes at the Eagles Mere Air Museum . Step back in time 230 years to French Azilum , near Towanda, where aristocrats sought refuge during the French Revolution. Pack a picnic, stroll along the Susquehanna River, or attend a special event like Blacksmithing Weekend. Just across the river from French Azilum is Marie Antoinette Overlook . The spot affords a panoramic vista of the river, surrounding farmlands, and the historic French Azilum settlement site. Continue on to the Priesthood Restoration Site in Oakland Township, which marks the spot where Joseph Smith is said to have translated most of the Book of Mormon, and near where he saw a vision of John the Baptist. Tour the visitor center, two reconstructed homes, and the adjacent cemetery. Tamaqua Station Restaurant Housed in a restored 1874 railroad station and known for gourmet dishes such as steak and crab cakes. Tamaqua D. G. Yuengling & Son Brewery The country’s oldest brewery, offering year-round and seasonal beers as well as historical brewery tours. Pottsville Dietrich Theater Historic movie theater built in 1936 showing independent, foreign, and current films, and classes. Tunkhannock Becky’s (Sunset) Ice Cream Ice cream shop dishing out locally made ice cream, with a farm-like setting and on-site mini golf course. Hillsgrove Mohegan Sun Pocono Resort, spa, and casino with live entertainment, dining, table games, poker, and live harness racing. Wilkes-Barre 90 visitPA.com LACKAWANNA COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
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