The Famous Houdini Museum

This is the only building in the world devoted to the most famous magician of all time. There are guided tours of the fabulous collection in the 100 year old historic building, and the rarest film footage of Houdini doing escapes. They have a magic show which includes floating an audience member up in the air, passing a hoop around them, and float them back down. Featuring Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks.
School field trips are available by reservation @ 570-383-9297.
For general information call 570-342-5555. Located at 1433 N. Main St. in Scranton, Pa.
This is a very interesting museum for all ages.

Nay Aug Park

This is the David Wenzel tree house located in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pa. which overlooks a creek and waterfall seen in the adjoining photo. Nay Aug Park is Scranton's largest park. This park offers walking trails, picnic areas, kid-friendly rides, two olympic size swimming pools, and a waterslide-complex. They also have an animal sanctuary which is free for visitors to enjoy. They have some monkeys, a tiger, birds and other animals. Located in the park is the Everhart museum. Also there is the Holiday Light Show displayed every Christmas season.

This park is a great place to spend a day. Besides the tree house there is a walking trail which takes you down to the creek and waterfall.

You can call 570-348-4186 or 348-4165 for directions and more information about the park.

Anthracite Model Railroad Society

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This model railroad layout is located in Hazelton, Pa. at the AMRS building, 1057 Rear Peace St. (1057 Hanover Court). The phone # for information and directions is: 570-579-4866.

I especially like this layout because it represents the anthracite history in Pennsylvania and it also represents the steel industry. The whole family will enjoy both of the layouts that I have posted so you will want to include them while visiting this area of Pa. or even if you live in this area of Pa.

Hudson Model Railroad Club

Here are a few photos of the Model Railroad layout of the HMRC located in Hudson, Pa. It is in the Polish Club on Gibbon St., 2nd floor. I have always been fascinated by these layouts but especially when I was young. Still, as an adult, I enjoy seeing these layouts and I am amazed at the patience and time involved in these layouts, not to mention how much money it takes to set up a layout like this. If you would like more information and directions for this layout the contact numbers are: 570-561-9157, 570-388-2619 or 570-698-6742.

Click On any Photo to Enlarge Image.

Five Guys

I had to include this place as one of the food stops in the Scranton area.

Located just north of Scranton @ 735 Scranton/Carbondale Highway in Dickson City, Siniawa Plaza II. You can call them @570-941-0113 or Fax @570-941-0577.

Forget about all the fast food joints around because this one beats them all, hands down. They always have fresh ground beef (never frozen). Their burgers are grilled and juicy. All the following toppings are free, Mayo, relish, onions, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, jalapeno peppers, green peppers, A-1 sauce, bar-b-q sauce, and hot sauce. It's up to you which suits your taste. Their fries are the best also. You can order them Five Guys style, or Cajun.

They also offer smaller burgers for the kids as well as hot dogs and grilled cheese. They also have peanuts to snack on while you wait for your order. The fries are cooked in pure peanut oil so if you are allergic to peanuts then this is not the place to visit.

For everyone else this is a great hamburger place and you will not be disappointed.

They have been voted #1 by many dining magazines and local radio stations.

The Hours are 11am -10pm, 7 days a week.

Rickett's Glen State Park

This Park is located

approximately 20 miles west of Wilkes Barre, Pa. on Pa route 118. The park is 13,050 acres and Lake Jean which is located in the park is 245 acres. There is hiking, camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, cross country skiing, and ice fishing.

There is the Glens Natural Area, called Falls Trail which has 24 waterfalls. The highest is 94 feet tall and is called Ganoga Falls. The creek that feeds these waterfalls is Kitchen Creek. Many of the trees in this park are 500 years old, and some fallen trees were discovered to be 900 years old.

This park is one of 21 chosen by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Parks for it's "twenty must-see Pennsylvania State Parks" list. This Park is a registered National Natural Landmark.

There are no hotels or shopping centers in the area so come prepared if you plan on an extended stay here. The nearest city is Wilkes Barre. For serious campers and outdoor people this is a great park because of all the activities available and the miles of trails to explore.

Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza

This Arena was originally called The Northeastern Pennsylvania Civic Center, then The First Union Arena at Casey Plaza. It is located at 255 Highland Park Blvd. in Wilkes Barre Township, Pa. It is easy to find once you get to Wilkes Barre on I-81. Just take the Highland Park Blvd. exit and there you are, you can't miss it because it will probably be the first thing you notice once you exit I-81.

There are 8,000 permanent seats and a capacity of almost 10,000 for concerts.

The primary tenants are The Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins and The Wilkes Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the af2 Arena Football League. The Penguins (AHL) are a minor league affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.

Many concerts have been here including, Elton John, Neil Diamond, and The Eagles, plus many more and many more are planned for the future. There are Luxury Suites available and information for those suites can be obtained @ 570-970-7600 ext. 1106. Club seats are also available @ 570-970-7600 ext. 2102. Visit Ticketmaster for single game tickets for the Penguins or Pioneers. For general information on upcoming events or tickets call 570-693-4100. There plenty of hotels, restuarants, and shopping nearby.