Your Guide to Wilkes-Barre
At Wilkes University, you’ll discover your future on a campus that melds the past and the present.
Our compact, 35-acre campus blends stately mansions with state-of-the-art facilities in a historic downtown neighborhood. Take a walk and enjoy some delicious cuisine from around the world. Visit the River Common Park for a jog, bike ride or picnic. Hop in the car and take advantage of the recreational activities available in the nearby Pocono Mountains - when you’re finished studying, of course.
Navigating Wilkes-Barre
Our campus can be easily navigated on foot. Many stores and restaurants are within comfortable walking distance of campus. For locations a bit farther out, several public buses routinely run routes to various locals areas you may need to get to.
Area Highlights
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Grocery stores, post offices, banks and more.
There's plenty of entertainment in the area. Catch a play, check out an aquarium, take in a concert or even test your deductive skills in at an escape room!
Skiing, hiking and sports opportunities can be found all over Northeast Pennsylvania!
- Bushkill Falls
- Kirby Park
- Claws ‘N’ Paws
- Frances Slocum State Park
- Nay Aug Park
- Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
- Montage Mountain Ski Resort
Sporting Events & Venues
Wilkes fields 23 NCAA varsity sports teams. Students are encouraged to attend games and cheer on their fellow Colonels! In addition, Wilkes-Barre is home to two professional sports teams.
- Ralston Athletics Complex
- Home to the Wilkes University football, soccer, field hockey, tennis, baseball, and softball teams.
- Marts Sports & Conference Center
- Home to the Wilkes University basketball and wrestling teams.
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (hockey)
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton RailRiders (baseball)
Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding region are rich in history. Some top attractions include a coal mine tour, the Scranton Iron Furances, a trolley museum and the Houdini Museum.
- Everhart Museum
- Luzerne County Museum
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Scranton Iron Furnaces
- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
- Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
- Houdini Museum
Walkitecture
Take a historic guided walk through Wilkes-Barre with the free app Walkitecture!