Do they exist? Abandoned Race Track in Wilkes Barre...Other Modern NEPA Ruins (Bethlehem: housing)

[DCHawks]

I have been told of a story of an old college friend who recently took his girlfriend and a few of my friends to an old abandoned race track/ drag race strip, which he claims was abandoned in the 1950's, located near Wilkes Barre. I was also told the place is almost completely intact, with a concession stand, grandstand etc, and the actual drag strip in good condition. I was wondering if any other info could be provided on this, as well as other abandoned places in NEPA,as throughout the years I have heard various stories, ranging from an abandoned airport, to an abandoned arena/gym, various "Dark Rides" from amusement parks, as well as other weird or thought to be haunted places. On a side note I have been to the old West Mountain Sanitarium, and the Stage Coach Inn, before it was burnt to the ground..but pretty much looking for some leads/info from any area. Thanks and Merry Christmas

[hopbottomhal]

Ghost Town In The Glen or Rocky Glen as some called it, is a ruin found in Moosic. Popular during the 60's and 70's it is now a vast amusement wasteland.

[A_D_M]

1st time poster, long time lurker

The Drag strip you are referring to off R115 on Meadow Run road

I remember skipping school (years ago)and hanging out there one day, It was pretty cool

I can't post links yet, but you copy & paste this in your browser to see it

http://www.draglist.com/stories/SOD-...SOD-013103.htm

and

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...&t=h&z=16&om=1

[A_D_M]

While searching the internet I found A very cool Youtube Video of this place
It was called The Pocono Drag Lodge

Again I can't post links, so you know what to do...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQKp3QR5Los

[DCHawks]

ADM Thank you for this awesome information

[WasPA]

Side note: they used to hold drag races on the ice at Lake Naomi years ago; I guarantee that you'll find no physical evidence of that! Mebbe someone has old photos though....

I understand there's trace remains of an old amusement park in the Hazelton area.....either Lakewood or Lakeside Park at Barnesille, I think. My parents attended dances there, dancing to the "Big Bands" of the era, including the famous Dorsey Brothers, who were natives of nearby Shenandoah PA.

There's no trace of Sans Souci Park between Wilkes-barre and Nanticoke. It's now the location of Hanover Township H.S. along the Sans Souci Parkway.

[61scout80]

if your near wilkes-barre go to the historical society and you will learn A LOT!

the above links to pocono drag lodge, which i have dreamed about buying and reopeneing for 26 of my 27 years on this planet.

there is also angela park: http://www.defunctparks.com/parks/PA/angela/angela.htm

here is a whole list of other places, i'm sure googling the names in quotes, or image searches may bring you a little more insight.
http://www.nepalostparks.com/parks/nepalist.html

[61scout80]

http://www.defunctparks.com/parks/PA/indexPA.htm

more pa parks that are closed

[Lehigh Valley Native]

Not a park, but you should go visit concrete city in Nanticoke before it is torn down. The stairs to nowhere always freak me out in the houses, even though I know why they are there.

Or you could go visit abandoned mines, pretty neat stuff there.
www.undergroundminers.com

Although torn down now, visiting Bethlehem Steel after it closed was one of my favorite places to see. Parts of the place looked like they just locked the door and walked away with everything left behind.

[scrantonluna]

For whatever reason, interest is growing in the Drag Lodge; I've seen comments on a few other boards I visit. As for Rocky Glen, it's long gone, and the land is being used for a housing development. Well, I shouldn't say long gone, some of the rides made it to Knoebels and are still in operation today.