Discover Avoca

Avoca offers several distinct points of interest for a stay, including its connection to the airport, sports history, and local traditions. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located in Avoca; the borough is also home to sports-related museums, a story behind its name, and an annual Irish flag raising. When choosing a destination, it is worth first deciding whether you are more interested in the airport, sports memorabilia, or local history. This will help clarify which aspect of the area is most relevant to your stay.

Airport and facilities

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located in Avoca. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Joseph M. McDade Terminal Building. The airport also has an interfaith meditation room, open 24 hours a day, to serve the spiritual needs of the airport community.

Sports history in Avoca

Sports history is represented in Avoca by two named museums. The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame is a sports memorabilia museum at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport that honors the outstanding achievements of local athletes. The Luzerne County & Northeastern Chapter Sports Memorabilia Museum in Avoca displays memorabilia and photographs of the most recent class of inductees, along with several well-known athletes from the Northeast Chapter. The two museums have different focuses: the Hall of Fame centers on recognizing local achievements, while the second museum presents memorabilia and photographs. If you are considering a museum visit, check access arrangements in advance.

A former name and its origins

The name Avoca also offers a glimpse into local history. The area was formerly known as Pleasant Valley. In 1889, the Borough of Avoca was named Avoca after the local post office, which bore that name. The former name Pleasant Valley and the adoption of the name in 1889 can thus be understood as two successive historical details. For travelers interested in local history, this story complements the sports-related attractions with a look at how the town’s name evolved.

Annual tradition and market planning

The Ancient Order of Hibernians holds an annual Irish flag raising at the Avoca Borough Building. If you are considering traveling for this tradition, check the specific date in advance.

For 2023, the Avoca Farmers Market was scheduled for Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from July 6 through November, on the grounds of Queen of the Apostles School, 742 Spring Street; the market was planned as a weather-dependent event. In addition to produce from local farmers, food, beverage, and craft vendors were expected. The key difference for planning purposes is the time frame: the flag raising is an annual event, while the market schedule applied to 2023.

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