Wilkes-Barre · Pennsylvania, PA

Cheap things to do in Wilkes-Barre

Scout analyzed 46 Wilkes-Barre places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.

Places analyzed

46

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Scout-verified spots

Bank+Vine

Food & Drink

Bank+Vine

French bistro fare, including charcuterie & coq au vin, plus cocktails & brunch in a refined space.

Food
1.3 hr visit
El Boulevard Latin Cuisine

Food & Drink

El Boulevard Latin Cuisine

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
River Grille

Nightlife

River Grille

Casual spot with pub fare, weekend brunch & a riverside deck for live music & dancing.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Bear Creek Cafe

Food & Drink

Bear Creek Cafe

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Breaker Brewing Company

Nightlife

Breaker Brewing Company

Mellow local microbrewery pairing its craft beers with a woody taproom, pub grub & more.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Cork Bar & Restaurant

Food & Drink

Cork Bar & Restaurant

Upscale bar & restaurant for classic cocktails & eclectic New American dishes with an Italian touch.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Diamond City Vault Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Diamond City Vault Bar & Grill

FoodCocktailsSports
1.5 hr visit
The Canning House

Food & Drink

The Canning House

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cafe Toscana

Food & Drink

Cafe Toscana

Tuscan-style trattoria & bar that's a white-tablecloth option for risotto & other Italian classics.

Food
45 min visit
Buttermilk Falls

Outdoors

Buttermilk Falls

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Miller's Ale House

Food & Drink

Miller's Ale House

Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

FoodCocktailsSports
1.5 hr visit
Shinjiru Ramen and Bar

Food & Drink

Shinjiru Ramen and Bar

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve

Outdoors

Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract

Outdoors

Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract

State forest featuring hiking, kayaking, horseback riding & snowmobiling, plus hunting & fishing.

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Amberdonia Bakery - Kingston

Food & Drink

Amberdonia Bakery - Kingston

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Casa Blanca Restaurant & Grill

Food & Drink

Casa Blanca Restaurant & Grill

Food
1.3 hr visit
Coal Street Park

Outdoors

Coal Street Park

Public park featuring baseball fields & basketball courts, plus a playground & skating rink.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
River Common

Outdoors

River Common

Historic 0.5-mi.-long riverside park with a fishing pier, large amphitheater, fountain & gardens.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Buona Sera Ristorante | Italian

Food & Drink

Buona Sera Ristorante | Italian

Food
1.3 hr visit
Nescopeck State Park

Outdoors

Nescopeck State Park

Nineteen miles of trails across 3,500 acres, plus fishing & an environmental education center.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Kirby Park

Outdoors

Kirby Park

Wooded 52-acre park with a pond, sports facilities & trails. plus picnic pavilions.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Public Square Park

Outdoors

Public Square Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar

Food & Drink

Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar

Pizza, sandwiches & other Italian fare offered in a refined setting with a vintage theme.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Anthracite Cafe

Food & Drink

Anthracite Cafe

Laid-back pub preparing burgers, wings & American comfort fare with a wide selection of craft beers.

FoodCocktails
45 min visit

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