Arriving early? Wondering what to do?
Check out some local restaurants & attractions!
*NEPA = Northeast Pennsylvania, the affectionate local abbreviation for Virginia's home region
Places to Eat near Clarks Summit
NEPA is famous for its pizza - AND there are some other awesome restaurants as well!
A few highlights are below - visit discovernepa.com for a complete searchable list and a wider geographic range!
Pizza Places:
Dino & Francesco's Pizza & Pasta house
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Coffee / Lunch
Maximum Zen - healthy lunch fare with gf and vegetarian options
Dinner:
Alter House (fancy farm-to-table)
State Street Grill (classic & fresh)
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Sweet Treats:
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates (a local classic)
Steamtown National Historic Site
350 Cliff Street
Scranton, PA 18503
570-340-5200 | 1-888-693-9391
A nickname for Scranton is Steamtown, derived from its role as a historic railroad hub through the turn of the 20th century. Steamtown National Historic Site offers a variety of options depending on your available time, from train rides to self-guided tours to museum visits! Visit their website for great information on all options and driving directions.
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Open Daily 9am - 5pm
Train Ride Fee: $6 (ages 5 & up)
Golf Excursions
See Course List Below!
If golf is your thing, there are a number of nearby public courses where you can enjoy the rolling hills of NEPA in their full fall colors at a relaxed pace. Get a group together and spend some time outdoors!
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18 Holes:
Summit Hills - 1235 Country Club Rd, Clarks Summit
Stone Hedge Golf Course - 55 Stone Hedge Drive, Tunkhannock
9 Holes:
Wemberly Hills- 66 Clubhouse Lane, Olyphant
Pine Hills Country Club (also 18 holes) 140 S. Keyser Ave, Taylor
Electric City Aquarium
300 Lackawanna Ave.
Scranton, Pa 18503
570-909-9631
If you're looking for something a bit more indoors - especially depending on the weather - the Electric City Aquarium might just be your answer! While a bit on the smaller side, this Aquarium + Reptile Den is a great way to spend an afternoon!
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Open Daily 11am - 6pm (last entry 5:15pm)
$20.95 adults ($19.95 65+), $16.95 kids
Passes good for re-entry anytime during the same day
Visit their Website for event schedule & additional details
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504
1-800-238-7245 | 570-963-6463
If there were a list of "you know you grew up in NEPA if...," this would be under "school field trips!"
A historic tour of the No. 9 Coal mine, this is geared towards all ages. Located right next to McDade Park, it makes a great picnic lunch companion!
Open Friday - Monday, 10am - 4pm
(Last tour starts 2:45pm)
$10 adults ($9.50 for 65+),
$7.50 kids
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These are just a few suggestions - feel free to check out the Visit NEPA site, and don't hesitate to ask questions!