Wilkes-barre, PA

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Wilkes-Barre is the county seat of Luzerne County, PA, and it’s largest city with a population of 44,328 as of the 2020 census. Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Wyoming Valley are framed by the Pocono Mountains to the east, the Endless Mountains to the west and the Lehigh Valley to the south. The Susquehanna River flows through the center of the valley and defines the northwestern border of the city.

Wilkes-Barre continues to revitalize the downtown with restaurants, pubs and a new urban park. The River Common offers 12 miles of trails for bikers, joggers, walkers and roller bladers along the Susquehanna River. The River Common is host to many local events including Riverfest in June when 100’s of kayakers adorn the banks of Nesbitt Park.