You’ve trained hard. You’ve put in the miles. Now, as you settle in and begin to prepare for race day, we know you’ve got only one thing on your mind… Where can I get a good slice of pizza?
OK, maybe you have other things on your mind. But just in case you wanted to know where to eat, shop, play and explore during your time in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we’ve got you covered.
The competitive juices are flowing. Race day approaches, and it’s more and more difficult to contain the excitement, the nervousness, and the anticipation. You’re well trained and finely tuned. You also forgot to pack your swim cap, your jersey, your lucky socks…
It happens. Don’t let a little oversight get in your way. Find exactly what you need at these local stores and shopping centers.
As you prepare to take on this grueling race course, you’re going to need fuel. And whether you like to load up on the carbs, or just keep it lean and light, NEPA’s diverse dining scene offers a perfect mix of options.
We also threw in a few of our famous pizza joints, because its NEPA and that’s kind of our thing.
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Battling race week stress is often just as important as the training that goes into the race itself. Healthy distractions are key. Keep your mind right, make sure that traveling fan club of yours is entertained, or meet up with some old race buddies and let loose for a few hours.
Check out these easy and affordable, family friendly activities.
Sometimes, a little exploration is the best way to get to know a place. In NEPA, we suggest you start with our incredible local, state and national parks. Find peace of mind, fill your lungs with fresh, mountain air, and cool off in the spray of a crystal-clear waterfall.
See Northeastern PA at its best in these amazing parks.
Racers – we wish you the best of luck. We humbly applaud your efforts, your hard work and your determination. And lastly, we thank you for following your passion to NEPA. We hope your next visit affords you the time and opportunity to discover even more of this awesome place we like to call home.
Get a head start on your next trip. Check out these incredible things to do, awesome sights to see and amazing places to eat & drink.
Oh… and don’t forget to share your pre and post-race pics with us using #DiscoverNEPA.
