The City of Luzerne, PA
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Luzerne is a small town in the state of Pennsylvania. The largest nearby city to Luzerne is Scranton, approximately 17 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Luzerne, including Drew's Hoagies, Mcdonald's Family Restaurants, Bayo's Ice CO, Dugan's Pub and Shorty's Pizza. For a larger selection of Luzerne restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Luzerne Arenas, Casinos, Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Hollenback Golf Club, Wilkes-Barre Golf Club, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and Wilkes-Barre Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Luzerne please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Luzerne:
- Hazelton Municipal Airport (HZL)
- Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP)
Luzerne, Pennsylvania Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Luzerne
In the month of December, Luzerne experiences an average high temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 24 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.55 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Luzerne with daytime temperatures averaging 79 degrees in the summer, and 37 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Luzerne to receive an average of 2.36 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.57 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as -21 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Luzerne should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 60 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41.
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Luzerne, Pennsylvania Attractions
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Everhart Museum - Scranton, The Everhart Museum is a non-profit art and natural history museum that is situated in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1908 by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, a local medical doctor and skilled taxidermist. Many of the specimens in the museum's extensive ornithological collection came from Dr. Everhart's personal collection.
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Farley's Sweet Valley Golf Course - Sweet Valley, The Farley's Sweet Valley Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Built in 1962, this Sweet Valley course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 570-477-5426. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Main Rd, Sweet Valley, PA 18656
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Four Seasons Golf Club - , Exeter, The Four Seasons Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Built in 1960, this Exeter course designed by Ferdinand Garbin is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 570-655-8869. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 750 Slocum Ave, Exeter, PA 18643
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French Azilum - Towanda, French Azilum, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, was a planned settlement for refugees fleeing the French Revolution. Several influential Philadelphians, including Stephen Girard, Robert Morris and John Nicholson, Pennsylvania's comptroller general, were sympathetic to the exiles, and also saw a chance to profit financially. In 1793 they aided in the purchase of 1,600 acres of land in northeastern Pennsylvania, which was then wilderness.
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Hideaway Hills Golf Club - Kresgeville, The Hideaway Hills Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Built in 1994, this Kresgeville course designed by Joe Farda Sr. is open apr 1 to nov 23. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 610-681-6000. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: Carney Rd, Kresgeville, PA 18333
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Hollenback Golf Club - , Wilkes-Barre, The Hollenback Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 570-821-1169. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1050 N Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Houdini Museum - Scranton, The Houdini Museum was established in 1988 at 1433 N. Main Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania in the US. It is in a turn-of-the-20th-century building that has been entirely renovated. Houdini performed in Scranton and did several special challenges there. His brother, Hardeen, also appeared in Scranton and in its sister city, Wilkes-Barre. Documents and letters attesting to this are on display at the museum and on its website.
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Indian Mountain Golf Course - Kresgeville, The Indian Mountain Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Built in 1927, this Kresgeville course is open all year - closed on mondays. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 610-681-4534. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 534, Kresgeville, PA 18333
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Jack Frost Big Boulder - Blakeslee, The Jack Frost Ski Resort which opened in 1972, is located in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, part of the Pocono region. Operated by Peak Resorts, it offers 20 trails and a terrain park for skiing and snowboarding.
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Jean's Run Golf Course - Hunlock Creek, The Jean's Run Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Built in 1968, this Hunlock Creek course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 570-256-3444. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 935, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
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Luzerne, Pennsylvania Hotels
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilkes-barre Scranton884 Kidder Street
Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
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Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center Wilkes Barre880 Kidder Street
Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
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Luzerne, Pennsylvania Restaurants
This is a list of Luzerne Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Late Night Dining Restaurants and Chinese Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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