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<h1>Binder1.pdf</h1> Luzerne County is the perfect getaway for your family and friends. You’ll Find it All Right Here!! Whitewater Challengers, in White Haven, has been guiding rafters down the Lehigh River for over thirty years. Halfway down the spectacular journey, pull over and enjoy a boxed lunch and enjoy the view. At day’s end, Whitewater offers an outdoor bar-b-que for guests. Like to bike, take a scenic ride along the Lehigh River. Kayaking, yes we have that too. Several out? tters in the area offer guided tours where you can see herons, beavers and maybe even a bald eagle. Spring-time is tee time! Golf that is!! Northeast PA offers golfers chal-lenging, uncrowded courses at a tremendous value. Call for our Golf and Stay brochure. History abounds in this region, making it what it is today. Late in the 17th century Native American Indians settled in the mead-ows of the Wyoming Valley along the shores of the Susquehanna River. Innovations during the Industrial Revolution here set the standard for a growing nation and a foundation for American prosperity. Eckley Miner’s Village depicts life among the coal families with an authentic patchtown village and was the ? lm set for the movie “The Molly McGuires” starring Sean Connery. Steamtown National Historic Site presents the history of steam railroading and the people who made it possible. Go down in his-tory at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour where a coal miner will take you 300 feet below the earth’s surface to give you an overview of the dangerous life of miners. Take the kids to the Houdini Museum where they will have a great time as the eccentric John Bravo the Great makes rabbits appear and people disappear. Knoebels Amusement Park, the #1 family-owned amusement park in the US, is just minutes away from Wilkes-Barre.Luzerne County is proud to host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL af? liate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Catch the action at their season opener at the state-of-the-art Mohegan Sun Arena. If hockey isn’t your game, catch the action at a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game at PNC Field. Mohegan Sun at Po-cono Downs, PA’s First Casino, is now open for business with over 2,500 slots and table games for your enjoyment. It also boasts a breath-taking view of the mountains, offers live harness rac-ing, and several restaurants. Take a tour and have a taste at The Lion Brewery, a turn-of-the-century brewhouse, famous for brew-ing award-winning, premium beers and ales since 1901. Enjoy a leisurely ride or walk along the new River Common which winds along the Susquehanna River. Throughout the summer there are free concerts and other entertainment. Lastly, for a taste of Victoriana, visit The Lands at Hillside Farms where you can tour the dairy barns, bring plenty of carrots for the Clydesdales, goats, donkeys and whatnots, and ? nally treat yourself to their delicious homemade ice-cream. The farm store offers an array of country items, as well as organic milk, cheese, eggs and more. Luzerne County – You’ll Find it All Right Here!! Let our un-paralleled hotels and resorts, with their well-informed, courteous staff cater to your every need. Call for our free Visitors Guide and Calendar of Events. www.tournepa.com. 1-888-905-2872. We are accessible via I-80 or I-84 from NYC and also Martz Trailway has routes directly into downtown Wilkes-Barre from Port Authority.Luzerne County Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania