Hazleton, Pennsylvania travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Hazleton is a city in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. It is a mostly impoverished city since the departure of coal mining that has seen Hispanic immigration.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Hazleton

Israel Platt Pardee Mansion

Markle Banking and Trust Company Building

Funfest

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton — 29 mi away. Directions
ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem — 35 mi away. Directions
PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions

Uptown Vans has several carriers offering door-to-door service on routes traveling from Paterson and New York City. Advance reservations are needed as the vans often sell out quickly.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Israel Platt Pardee Mansion, Markle Banking and Trust Company Building
Lunch Jimmy's Hot Dogs
Afternoon Funfest
Dinner Senape's Pizza

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Uptown Vans has several carriers offering door-to-door service on routes traveling from Paterson and New York City. Advance reservations are needed as the vans often sell out quickly.