Lackawanna County Travel Guide

Pennsylvania

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Popular cities in Lackawanna County

Scranton
Known for Shopping, Casinos and Historical
Learn about the former coal mines and trolley systems of this historic town. Visit the surrounding nature parks and a glorious lake.

Reasons to visit

  • Steamtown National Historic Site
  • Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
  • Nay Aug Park
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Moosic
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Theatres
Escape to Moosic! Enjoy its live music, skiing and university life.

Reasons to visit

  • Montage Mountain Ski Resort
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Clarks Summit
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Business
Quaint Clarks Summit is calling! Discover its dining, university life, festivals and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Hillside Park
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Gouldsboro
Known for Romantic, Family-friendly and Natural parks
Like parks and dining? Get away to romantic Gouldsboro!
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Carbondale
Known for Dining, Bars and Mountains
Explore Carbondale: its dining, ruins, mountain views and more!
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Moscow
Check out the local area in Moscow—home to attractions like Montage Mountain Ski Resort and Montage Mountain Waterpark.
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Stay near popular Lackawanna County attractions

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Steamtown National Historic Site

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Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.
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