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Accessible town in Luzerne County
Luzerne Borough is a residential community within Luzerne County. With the Back Mountain as an expansive backdrop and Toby Creek flowing through the area, Luzerne is a valley borough that is close to city centers while also having accessible shops and restaurants within the neighborhood. “Many residents tend to stay put because it’s a tight-knit community,” says Noah Doncses, an agent at Cobblestone Real Estate LLC with 5 years of experience. “The location is convenient and the industrial parts local to the Interstate-81 corridor have lots of job opportunities.”
Historic homes by Toby Creek
Painted with leafy trees and streets reminiscent of the last century, Luzerne’s houses were built in the first half of the 1900s in traditional Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and Foursquare architecture. A single-family home with three bedrooms is priced around $120,000 to $200,000. Many properties have front porches and yard space varies between minimal to medium size at around 6,000 square feet. “The home value stays steady,” Doncses says. “The standard of living here is pretty good; it costs less money to live here than in a neighboring state.”
This updated Stick home brings the neighborhood to life with its lovely garden in Luzerne.
American four square homes and fun neighborhood walks are a common theme in Luzerne.
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Wyoming Valley West School District
Prospective schools include Dana Street Elementary School and Wyoming Valley West Middle School, both of which have a C-plus Niche score. Students can then attend Wyoming Valley West High School, which is rated B-plus by Niche. Wyoming Valley West High is also ranked as the 2nd best public high school in the Scranton area, and the school is known for having an active choir program.
Dana Street Elementary School provides students with top resources and experience for growth.
Wyoming Valley West Senior High School has a strong profile of teachers and students.
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Recreation outings at the valley
People often bring their children and pets to the community’s pocket park Charles Street for playtime and basketball games. The Andrew Barilla Jr. Park and the Eugene A. Mullay Park are adjacent to each other and have softball fields and tennis courts. Outdoor enthusiasts can also explore the Back Mountain Trail, which is a scenic pathway between Luzerne and Shavertown along Toby Creek. About 6 miles to the north, the Frances Slocum State Park is home to 1,035 acres of forested landscape with trails and campsites for visitors to explore. The horseshoe-shaped Frances Slocum Lake is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing.
Charles Street Park is a memorable place for children in Luzerne with exciting play structures.
The Back Mountain Trail is a beautiful adventure that stretches from Luzerne through Shavertown.
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Eateries on Main Street
Residents shop for groceries and home goods at Gerrity’s Supermarket. House of Nutrition is a health food store with various vegan food options. Chain retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart and Wegmans are about 5 miles to the south in Wilkes-Barre. The Wyoming Valley Mall, which is across the street from Target, is home to popular department stores Macy’s and JCPenney. Many area restaurants and shops are located on the borough’s Main Street; notable fixtures include The Main Bean, which is recognized for its breakfast sandwiches and coffee, and Chuck's Main St. Diner for old-school classics like cheese omelets and buttermilk biscuits. Hops and Barleys has pub fare favorites such as grilled burgers and chicken pesto wrap.
Hops and Barley's is the most popular bar on Main Street in Luzerne among many spots.
At Hops and Barley's in Luzerne, enjoy a NY Strip Steak, French Onion Soup and a cold beer.
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Festivals in Lackawanna County
Luzerne locals can attend a variety of city and county-wide events. Wilkes-Barre hosts many holiday parades and Octoberfest at the Public Square, and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at Kirby Park. For gaming and entertainment venues, visit the Mohegan Pennsylvania, a 4-star casino and resort on the northeast side of Wilkes-Barre. Pittston’s celebration of the year is the annual Pittston Tomato Festival, where people from all over gather and pick out the biggest, the smallest, the ugliest and the most perfect Pittston tomato. Scranton also has heritage fairs such as the La Festa Italiana, which celebrates Italian-American culture with authentic food and live music.
Navigating to nearby metropolis
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) services the county with bus stops throughout the area. Many hospitals can be found in Wilkes-Barre’s metropolis, including the Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Pennsylvania State Route 309 and Interstate 476 can take one to Philadelphia, and Interstate 81 is also close by for commuting into Syracuse, New York. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 12 miles to the northeast in Avoca.
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