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Welcome to NEPA. Your Adventure Starts Here.

Northeastern Pennsylvania is a region rich in opportunity, adventure and heart. From the bustling streets of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Pittston to the welcoming communities of Hazleton, and the breathtaking beauty of the Pocono Mountains and beyond, NEPA is a place where history meets innovation, natural beauty inspires exploration and local flavor shines.

DiscoverNEPA celebrates all that makes this region special—its vibrant arts scene, thriving businesses, outdoor recreation, and the people who call it home. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or rediscovering your hometown, we’re here to guide you through everything that makes NEPA an incredible place to live, work and play.

What’s happening in NEPA

Explore the best things to do and events in NEPA with our latest reads. Whether you're looking for scenic trails, family-friendly activities, or a weekend getaway, we've got tons of suggestions. Find everything from outdoor excursions and bustling local shops to delicious dining spots and must-see attractions in Northeastern PA.

What’s happening in NEPA

Explore the best things to do and events in NEPA with our latest reads. Whether you're looking for scenic trails, family-friendly activities, or a weekend getaway, we've got tons of suggestions. Find everything from outdoor excursions and bustling local shops to delicious dining spots and must-see attractions in Northeastern PA.

Things To Do

10 Iconic Tourist Stops to Check Out on a Day Trip to New York City

The busy street, bright billboards, and skyscrapers in Times Square in New York City.

Coffee Shops

Exploring NEPA’s Unique Coffee Shops

A wide view of the seating area at Cafe Wren with a large, open garage door and lots of hanging plants amidst the eclectic furniture in Milford, PA.

Studios & Classes

Get Crafty: Hands-On Classes & DIY Fun in NEPA

A man and a woman in red aprons smiling as they work on their pottery project at Kettle Creek Pottery in Stroudsburg, PA.

Things To Do

Free & Affordable Things to Do in Scranton

View of the skyline and Electric City Building in Downtown Scranton taken on Courthouse Square during the spring with blossoming trees in the foreground.

Pizza

Shelley’s Pizza – Nittany Lions in NEPA

Events

Celebrate Earth Day with a Community Cleanup

A little boy and a woman planting a small tree in the ground at Montage Mountain in Moosic, PA.

Trails

10 Trails for Scenic Spring Hikes: Video Round-Up

A young man stands alone admiring a sunny view across the Wyoming valley from a rock outcropping along a trail at the Bear Creek Preserve in Bear Creek, PA.

Trails

Enjoy an Easy Stroll on NEPA’s Scenic Walking Trails

A woman walks on a wooden boardwalk through a grassy bog at Thomas Darling Preserve, Blakeslee, PA

Live Music & Theater

An Evening to Sip, Savor & Celebrate at F.M. Kirby Fest

A man serves drinks to two women at F.M. Kirby Fest, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Outdoors

Susquehanna River Recreation Guide

A pair of kayakers on the Susquehanna RIver paddle toward the Market Street Bridge Bridge in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Events

Spring Adventures, Festivals and Fresh Air with Explore Schuylkill

Attendees gather on the lawn in sport chairs while listening to a band at Schuylkill County Brewfest in Pottsville, PA.

Golf

Swing Away on NEPA’s Scenic Golf Courses

Resorts

Picture This: Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival at Kalahari Resorts

Family Fun

2025 NEPA Summer Camps Guide

A group of kids on two sail bowls and one kayak on Beaver Lake at Camp Kresge.

Studios & Classes

Bloom and Grow at NEPA’s Spring Workshops & Classes

A woman assembling crushed glass into a frame at Glass Artz Creations Co. in Berwick, PA.

Local Shops & Boutiques

Spirits Are Up at the Hazleton Area Spirit Store

A student and faculty member help customers at the Hazleton Area Spirit Store at the Laurel Mall, Hazleton, PA.

Parks & Lakes

Things to See & Do at Archbald Pothole State Park

A scenic view of Archbald Pothole State Park in Archbald, Pennsylvania, featuring a large glacial pothole surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a metal walkway and railing providing visitor access and safety.

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

10 Spring Beers

Two men pose with a shaggy brown dog in a hat next to the lake at Curran Brewing in Madison Twp., PA.

Museums & Galleries

This Season at the Everhart Museum — Spring 2025

Cherry blossoms blooming outside the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA.

Historic Sites

Travel Back in Time on a Day Trip to Historic Lewisburg

The street view of two colonial style connected buildings, one blue and one red, with people strolling in front on the sidewalk in downtown Lewisburg, PA.

Shop for a Cause

100% of profits from NEPA Store purchases are donated to local nonprofits. Help us spread NEPA pride and make a difference, one tee at a time!

Visit the Store

Discover what NEPA has to offer

Explore By Season

Winter

Dec Feb

Bundle up. It’s time for cold-weather fun

Two people skiing on a snowy slope at Montage Mountain Resort in Scranton, PA.

Spring

Mar May

Nature comes alive as we welcome warmer days and new adventures

Mother and child taking photos in the tulip fields at Brown Hill Farms in Tunkhannock, PA.

Summer

Jun Aug

Explore rivers, mountains, forests & even the skies of NEPA

Family whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River with Pocono Whitewater, based in Jim Thorpe, PA.

Fall

Sep Nov

Get out and enjoy the leaves, pumpkins, apples, and more

Family exploring a pumpkin patch at Roba Family Farms located in North Abington Twp., PA.

Holidays

Tis’ the season for sparkly lights and family traditions

Festive downtown holiday lights on Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA in the Pocono Mountains.

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Take a Look

Take a glimpse into the best of NEPA with our video highlights! From exciting things to do and delicious local restaurants to outdoor adventures, family fun and local events, watch now and get inspired to explore NEPA your way!

Take a Look

Take a glimpse into the best of NEPA with our video highlights! From exciting things to do and delicious local restaurants to outdoor adventures, family fun and local events, watch now and get inspired to explore NEPA your way!

NEPA Store | Collections

Dining

Senape’s Tavern Pitza

Dining

Pasquale’s Pizzeria & Family Restaurant

Arts & Culture

NEPA Makers: Scranton Printing Co.

Events

Brittany’s Bakehouse

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

10 Spring Beers

Shopping

NEPA Store | Collections

Support a Cause

Volunteer Spotlight: The Greenhouse Project

Dining

Wisteria

Shopping

NEPA Store | Collections

Events

Kettle Creek Pottery

Dining

5 Spots for Pagach in NEPA

Treats

Must-Try Easter Treats in NEPA

A tray of colorfully decorated sugar cookies from Bakery Delite in Plains, PA.

Shopping

NEPA Store | Classic Collection

Treats

Michael Mootz Candies

Specialty Food Shops

Easter Pizza at Osborne Specialties

Local Shops & Boutiques

Baby Vogue

Shopping

NEPA Store | Love NEPA Collection

Experience NEPA’s Great Outdoors For Yourself!

We’re your official guide to Northeastern Pennsylvania’s world-class outdoor playground complete with 18 state parks, stellar hiking and biking trails, roaring rapids, raging rivers and legendary skiing. Embrace life’s best moments with an epic outdoor adventure exploring all four seasons of fun in one of the most beautiful places to call home.

Outdoor Recreation in NEPA

A lone woman stands on the rocks framed between two trees and photographs a cascading waterfall along the Shades of Death trail at Hickory Run State Park in White Haven, PA.

NEPA Events Calendar

See All

Discover all the best NEPA things to do with our expansive events calendar. From fairs & festivals to concerts, theater, races, nonprofit fundraisers and more, there’s always something happening this weekend and this month in Northeastern, PA.

Apr 25

Hawley

Live Music at the Brewery

Every Fri & Sun

@ 05:00 pm

Wallenpaupack Brewing Company

Rohrbach’s Farm Market, Bakery & Barn Loft

Montage Mountain Resorts

Apr 25

Pittston

Unpolished: The Band (Trio)

@ 06:00 pm

Susquehanna Brewing Company

NEPA boasts a vibrant coffee scene with cozy cafés and artisanal shops serving creative specialty drinks with a unique atmosphere to match.

Isabella Cordaro
Writer

Exploring NEPA’s Unique Coffee Shops

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Senior, Molly Moran takes us to Shelley’s Pizza in Luzerne, her all-time favorite NEPA pizza spot, which comes complete with cherished family memories.

Molly Moran
Writer

Shelley’s Pizza – Nittany Lions in NEPA

Celebrate spring with 10 of NEPA's spring beers—featuring fruity, tart, and refreshing brews from local craft breweries perfect for warmer days.

Jonathan Davies
Writer

10 Spring Beers

A lineup of milk chocolate Easter bunnies on display at Jon L. Stopay Candies in Plains, PA.

Fill your Easter baskets with sweet treats from NEPA’s local candy shops! From handcrafted chocolates to nostalgic favorites, find delicious confections to make your holiday special.

Isabella Cordaro
Writer

Fill Your Easter Baskets at NEPA’s Candy Shops