Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, 570-831-2100, More than 80 live harness racing days, 2,500 slots, eight electronic blackjack tables, and more can be found at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. more... 

Luzerne County Courthouse 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, 570-825-1500, This turn-of-the-century structure contains several paintings and architectural designs.

Nathan Denison House (circa 1790) 35 Denison Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704, 570-288-5531 or 570-288-5623, The restored Nathan Denison House is the oldest house in the Wyoming Valley. It is furnished inside and out as it would have been in Denison’s day. 

Swetland Homestead, The 885 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644, 570-693-2740, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the historic Swetland Homestead contains the original cabin that was built on this site in 1803. "Period rooms, spanning the seventy years from the summer kitchen to the Victorian parlor of the 1860's, illustrate changes in living spaces and household objects as America and the Wyoming Valley passed from an agrarian economy to an industrialized society." The historic Swetland Homestead is open year round to the public on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Bishop Memorial Library, The 49 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Located in Historic Downtown Wilkes-Barre, 570-823-6244, Found in a circa 1875 former residence, the Bishop Memorial Library houses the Luzerne County Historical Society's genealogical resources and executive offices. The Library is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. more...

Osterhout Free Library 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-823-0156, Located in the second church building on the left of South Franklin Street, this Osterhout Free Library branch is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays until 5:00 p.m. Other library branches in Luzerne County can be found at 2 Airy Street and 1021 North Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and 126 North Main Street in Plains. more...

Luzerne County Museum, The 69 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, 570-822-1727, Located directly behind the Osterhout Free Library in historic downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Luzerne County Museum's permanent exhibits relating to area Native Americans and anthracite mining are housed in a circa 1893 building. Rotating exhibits are offered throughout the year. The Luzerne County Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Weathervane Gift Shop is open during this time. more...

Sordoni Art Gallery 150 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, The Stark Learning Center of Wilkes University, 570-831-4325, Chosen as the "Best Art Gallery in Luzerne County" by the readers of the Diamond City newspaper, the Sordoni Art Gallery's houses an impressive permanent collection of around close to 1,300 objects. European and American works on paper from the 17th century to the present, 19th century European art, American decorative arts, and American paintings from the 19th century to the present are just some of what can be enjoyed at the Sordoni Art Gallery. more... 

Lion Brewery, The 700 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705, 570-823-8801, Dedicated to producing true handcrafted beers using state-of-the-art brewing technology, the Lion Brewery's lagers and ales are brewed in small batches using only the finest hops and malts available to guarantee the highest quality and freshness. Reservations are needed for tours that are offered on select Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. more...