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The NEPA Bucket List | Things To Do In The 570
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items NEPA isn't just a place on a map, it’s a whole vibe! You either get it or you don't! This is the 570 Blueprint, no filler, no tourist traps. Just the legendary pizza trays, waterfalls that look fake and divey jazz clubs where real memories are made. ...
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You can’t come to the 570 and not try a tray of Old Forge pizza! Hit up Arcaro & Genell for the full experience. It’s a NEPA rite of passage!
Old Forge Pizza: The Pizza Capital of the World 🍕
If you only do only one hike in the NEPA, make it this one! You’re basically walking through a prehistoric rainforest, it’s a National Natural Landmark for a reason! The Falls Trail hits 21 massive waterfalls, including the 94ft Ganoga Falls that wil...
Ricketts Glen State Park: The 21 Waterfall Trail 🌊🌲
Whether you’re hitting the lazy river or catching a massive show at the Pavilion, Montage is the heart of Scranton’s social scene! There's nothing like tailgating in the parking lot before an event! It’s a rite of passage for anyone growing up in the...
Montage Mountain Resorts: NEPA's Summer Playground ☀️💦
If you want to feel like you're not in NEPA for a night, River Grille is the spot to be. It’s right on the Susquehanna and their outdoor deck is the best for a summer happy hour.🍹It’s the perfect place to start a night out!
River Grille: The 570’s Favorite Waterfront Deck🍹✨
Don't let the name fool you, this isn't just a place for jazz! The Jazz Cafe is arguably the best sounding room in the 570. It’s got that dark, moody, speakeasy energy where you can see everything from blues and funk to full on rock sets. It’s the ki...
River Street Jazz Cafe: Where To See Live Music by Local Legends 🎷🎸
You don’t have to be a diehard baseball fan to love a RailRiders game! PNC Field is easily one of the nicest minor league stadiums in the country and it’s tucked right into the side of the mountain, so the views are insane! Grab a drink, find a spot ...
SWB RailRiders: Summer Nights at the PNC Field ⚾
If you want to see the creative heart of Scranton, you go to The Ritz! This isn't your typical soulless movieplex, it’s a stunning historic theater from the 1920s that’s been brought back to life by Josh Balz from the local band, Motionless in White!...
The Ritz Theater: Scranton’s Historic Art Deco Theater ☠️✨
If you want a cottage core escape without leaving the town, Hillside is the only answer! It's not just a farm, it’s an entire experience tucked away in the hills of Shavertown. You can walk the grounds, see the cows, then head to the Dairy Store for ...
Hillside Farms: The Most Aesthetic Farm in NEPA 🐮🍦
If you grew up in NEPA, you already know Fall doesn't start til you’ve been to Robas! This isn't just a pumpkin patch, it’s a full blown production. Between the massive corn maze, apple cannons and pumpkins patch, it’s impossible to be bored here! Pr...
Roba Family Farms: A NEPA Fall Tradition 🎃🚜
Tucked into Hollenback Park, this spot is a massive concrete playground with everything from deep bowls to technical street sections. Whether you’re landing clips or here for the vibe, it’s the best place to tap into the local skate scene.
WB Skate Park: The Local Concrete Hub 🛹🔥
Skateaway is a total time capsule in the best way possible! It’s that classic, neon lit roller rink vibe that never goes out of style. Whether you’re hitting a public skate session or one of their themed late night events, it’s a great move for the w...
Skateaway: The OG Roller Rink 🛼🪩
This is the most aesthetic mile in Wilkes Barre! The River Common has stone amphitheaters and gardens that look like they belong in a much bigger city. It’s the perfect spot for a walk or a sunset picnic by the water. With the Market Street Bridge gl...
Wilkes Barre River Common: NEPA’s Waterfront Stage 🎸🌊
Kirby Park is a core memory for anyone from the valley! It’s the place you go when you don’t have a plan but you want to be outside. Between the duck pond, the massive stone pavilions and the endless green space, it’s built for slow afternoons. Grab ...
Kirby Park: The Heart of the Wilkes Barre 🌸🌳
Whether you’re catching a live band at Breakers, hitting the slots or getting dressed up for dinner at Ruth’s Chris, it’s the best place to go when you want to feel like you're on vacation. The vibe is great, the people watching is top tier and it’s ...
Mohegan Sun Casino: A Taste of Vegas in the 570 🎰
This is one of the few remaining drive-ins in the country and a 570 treasure! In the summer, you pull up, tune the radio and watch double features under the stars! But the real insiders know the Sunday morning Flea Fair is where it's at! It’s the bes...
The Circle Drive-In: Retro Movies & Sunday Finds 🍿🎞️
The Glider Diner is the iconic around here! It’s a classic neon lit, stainless steel diner that serves the best open faced turkey sandwiches & gravy fries in the valley! It’s where you go at 2am after a show or Sunday morning when you need to get...
Glider Diner: 570’s Original Silver Bullet 🍴🛩️
McDade Park is perched right on the edge of the city but it isn't just a park! It’s where Scranton’s history and future meet. There's the Coal Mine Tour, the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and the perfect spot for watching the sunset over the city. ...
McDade Park: Scranton’s Best Hills & High Views 🏔️🌅
Bowling is a NEPA religion and Chacko’s is the cathedral! When they turn the lights down for Cosmic Bowling, the whole place transforms into a party! It’s the perfect night out with a big group when you just want to grab a pitcher and vibe out!
Chacko’s: Cosmic Bowling & Neon Lanes 🎳✨
Concrete City is a cluster of abandoned, decaying buildings in the middle of the woods. It’s a piece of 570 history that nature is slowly taking back so go at your own risk!
Concrete City: Local Ghost Town 🏚️🌑
This place is tucked inside the Marketplace at Steamtown and full of everything from sharks to exotic reptiles! It’s a weirdly aesthetic place to wander through on a rainy day, definitely hits different than your typical zoo.
Electric City Aquarium: Neon Depths & Reptile Vibes 🐍🌀
Bartari is what happens when you mix a cocktail bar with an 80s arcade! You can play everything from PacMan to the latest pinball machines while sipping on PBR. Whether you’re actually a gamer or just there for the vibes, it’s a great stop for a nig...
Bartari: Pinball Machines & Craft Cocktails 👾🍸