The best things to do in Wilkes-Barre

“This week, Glenmaura National Golf Club lets you preview every hole with a course flyover, then back it up with real rounds once you lock in a membership. Also clutch for life events, their banquet team turns big days into easy wins, no sand trap required.”

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Got a space that needs instant personality? Lomma Enterprises Inc designs and builds custom outdoor and indoor black light miniature golf courses with fluorescent obstacles that glow, founded in 1955 and still the oldest and largest around with 6,000-plus courses worldwide.”

From the Scranton newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the public 18-hole, par-72 track at Wilkes-Barre Golf Club winds through tree-lined fairways and stretches past 7,000 yards, serving up a balanced challenge for all skill levels this week. Warm up at the full practice facility, then let the pro shop tempt your gear itch.”

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Attraction featuring a mine car ride to 300 ft. below the surface, with a tour of the old tunnels.”

“Family-friendly site featuring a driving range with mats and buckets, plus an axe-throwing area.”

“Golf course with 9 holes that's accessible and in good shape.”

“Center with multiple themed rooms where groups solve puzzles and try to escape within 60 minutes.”

“Family-friendly eatery offering pizza, wings, beer and 20 lanes, along with arcade games.”

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”