10/19/2022  Wednesday Trip#2022148

Tastes and Colors of Lackawanna County, PA  in Fall featuring Pizza, Wine, Murals and Dinner!

Start your tour with a delicious treat at one of our famous pizzerias in the Pizza Capital of the World, Old Forge, PA! The next few stops will take you to the heart of historic downtown Scranton. First, get inspired by “The Dream” mural paying tribute to Martin Luther King and his famous speech. Mural number two in the city is the artistic graffiti of “Scranton”- a great spot for that digital postcard to remember your trip! Right down the street, is another mural called “Jazz,” depicting a fun music scene. It also gives a nod to our local jazz scene and the Jazz Festival that is held every year in August. Back on the mural and wine tour where you will visit the “Imagine” mural depicting John Lennon, and a mural dedicated to Scranton’s vivacious vaudeville era called “Danseur De Corde.” This last mural was painted in the technique trompe l’oeil or “to deceive the eye.” It creates an optical illusion that the subject is three-dimensional. Then enjoy a scenic drive to Riverview Winery in Jermyn, which sits along the award-winning Lackawanna River. Relax and enjoy delicious wines as you listen to the sounds of the river and catch up with your group. The group will stop to see the “Carbondale City Line Dollar” mural showcasing the historic pioneer city of Carbondale, Pennsylvania!  The last stop before heading home will be an enjoyable dinner at Frank’s Place where you can relax with dinner before heading home!! 

***Pricing & Itinerary subject to change as are entrance requirements due to the changing circumstances***

OLD FORGE: PIZZA CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Nestled in the southwest corner of Lackawanna County, is the amazing town of Old Forge, PA. The town has been very successful in transitioning into a highly respected Mecca for Italian Cuisine and has attained the distinction of being regarded as the "Pizza Capital of the World."

The unique style of pizza, known as "Old Forge Pizza," is baked on a rectangular metal pan, where there are no "slices" but "cuts" instead, and you order it by the "tray" and not the "pie." Ask for a "pie" and you might get apple or blueberry!