Scranton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Learn about the former coal mines and trolley systems of this historic town. Visit the surrounding nature parks and a glorious lake.

Scranton is a charming city in Pennsylvania’s Lackawanna River Valley. A former coal mining community, the area today is packed with museums and historical sites that reflect its industrial past. Picturesque parks, rolling hills and a large lake also surround Scranton.

Take a subterranean tour of the Lackawanna County Coal Mine. In the depths you’ll experience the pitch-black conditions in which miners worked for decades. Learn about the history of the mine and the young children who once worked in these squalid circumstances.

Hike along one of the paths around Scranton Lake alongside trees, flowers and plants. View the water as you take a healthy jog on the walking path. Enjoy a picnic on a grassy knoll with a backdrop of birds, squirrels, chipmunks and other wildlife.

Visit the Electric City Trolley Station and Museum to learn about the history of this transportation system and see antique trolleys. The children’s section has small models of the vehicles. Purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. The main attraction is a ride on a trolley through scenic countryside.

Enjoy the serene ambiance at Nay Aug Park. Find walking trails, picnic benches and children’s playgrounds in this family-friendly area. Kids flock to the waterslide complex and Olympic-sized swimming pools. Follow the long wooden ramp, which is wheelchair-accessible, to the David Wenzel Tree House, where you can enjoy panoramic views of a gorge. The park’s Everhart Museum combines natural history, science and art.

See a theatrical performance at the Scranton Cultural Centre. The Gothic and Romanesque building is bathed in purple and blue light in the evening.

Visit Tripp House, the oldest home in Lackawanna County. The white wooden structure dates back to 1771. Scranton’s inception as a city took place in 1866.

Scranton’s weather is usually hot and humid in the summer and cold and snowy during winter. When the snow falls, hit the slopes at Montage Mountain Ski Resort. It has 26 pistes across 140 acres (56.7 hectares) of land.

Where to stay in Scranton

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Dunmore

Some popular features of Dunmore include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Nay Aug Park or Houdini Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Dunmore
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Dickson City

Dickson City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Viewmont Mall and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail while in the area.

Dickson City
Scranton showing a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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South Side

If you're spending some time in South Side, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.

South Side
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Hill Section

If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hill Section
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Green Ridge

If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Green Ridge
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

3.5 out of 5
700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA
The price is ฿3,517 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,517
฿3,975 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
"Stayed here to run the Steamtown Marathon. Location was perfect for the race. The on-site parking was very convenient and safe. The hotel is gorgeous. Seeing the old pieces of the train station was very cool. Room was a little dated but clean and comfortable and was everything I needed. Hotel was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Sleep Inn & Suites Dunmore

Sleep Inn & Suites Dunmore

2.5 out of 5
102 Monahan Ave, Scranton, PA
The price is ฿2,205 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,205
฿2,492 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The breakfast was quite very good and the dining area well organized"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Dunmore
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dickson City/Scranton

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dickson City/Scranton

2 out of 5
232 Main Street, Scranton, PA
The price is ฿2,365 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿2,365
฿2,672 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,387 reviews)
Nice Hotel
"We stayed for 1 night. We had a suite and it was very clean and very roomy! Nice hotel for the price."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dickson City/Scranton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Camptel Poconos

Camptel Poconos

1 out of 5
2624 PA-534, Albrightsville, PA
Stay at this spa campsite in Albrightsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Very comfortable!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Camptel Poconos
Ferncrest Campground

Ferncrest Campground

3 out of 5
16 Edgar Ln, Greentown, PA
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Greentown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Wynooska Lake and Conservation Island are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Loved all of it was a little disappointed with hottub not staying on. Overall definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Ferncrest Campground
Red Barn Village Apartments

Red Barn Village Apartments

2 out of 5
1826 Red Barn Village Rd, Clarks Summit, PA
Stay at this apartment in Clarks Summit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hillside Park and Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"The managers were extremely helpful. Expressed concern for our comfort. Bed, linens, bath wonderful."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Red Barn Village Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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