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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hazleton
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Hazleton; one night if you want a local inn, otherwise treat it as a quick stop.
Hazleton sits in Pennsylvania's Coal Region, about 30 km from Scranton and 20 km from Wilkes‑Barre. Its main attractions are historic buildings, a mall and a small inn. A day covers the sights; an overnight lets you rest after a long drive.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$70 excl. bed · Mid $80–$110 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–3 |
| Hot dog (Jimmy's) | $3–5 |
| Pizza slice (Senape's) | $4–6 |
| Regal Cinemas ticket | $10–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AVP · Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton International Airport
- ≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi available≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi available
Typical fares
- Uptown Vans NYC → Hazleton
- about $30–45 per person, reservation required (check)
- RideHPT local bus day pass
- about $5–10 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Hazleton Public Transit (RideHPT) runs local routes; downtown is walkable. For regional trips use a car or rideshare.
See and do
Known for
- Israel Platt Pardee Mansion
- Markle Banking and Trust Company Building
- Laurel Mall
- Forest Hill Inn
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | Drive north on I‑81, about 30 min; or bus via RideHPT | ≈45 min |
| Wilkes‑Barre | Drive south on I‑81, about 20 min; or bus via RideHPT | ≈35 min |
| State College | Drive west on I‑80, about 1 h 10 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Forest Hill Inn
- Across from Penn State Hazleton campus; $74 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorryexcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where is the restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Uptown Vans require advance reservation; seats sell out quickly (check schedule).
- Limited late‑night bus service; plan return before 10 pm.
Hazleton is generally safe; typical concerns are traffic, occasional property crime, and limited late‑night transit. Keep valuables secure and plan return before 10 pm.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hazleton yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Israel Platt Pardee Mansion
- Markle Banking and Trust Company Building
- Laurel Mall
- Forest Hill Inn
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Uptown Vans: www.uptownvans.com/
- Hazleton Public Transit (RideHPT): www.ridehpt.com/
- Laurel Mall website: thelaurelmall.com/
- Wikivoyage: Hazleton, revision 5217736 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5217736
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hazleton
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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Check local signage for any COVID‑related restrictions.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hazleton). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.