Downtown Travel Guide
Scranton
Popular places to visit
Steamtown National Historic Site
Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
You can browse the exhibits at Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Nay Aug Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nay Aug Park, a lovely green space in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau
After visiting Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Scranton.
The Marketplace at Steamtown
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Marketplace at Steamtown during your stay in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
You can study the exhibits at Electric City Trolley Station and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Scranton. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Beautiful old station turned into a hotel - very elegant and stylish
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Very nice
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Really enjoyed the casino had everything also great staff will be back.!!!!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Laundry services were fast and convenient. Rooms cleaned. Towels brought daily.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
Everything was good. Good place, location and comfort.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Arena
A very affordable, basic hotel very clean, simple free breakfast would absolutely recommend it
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Petersburg
While there might not be top attractions in Petersburg, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nay Aug Park and The Marketplace at Steamtown.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Tripp Park
Tripp Park might not have many top sights, but Houdini Museum and Electric City Trolley Station and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dunmore
Some popular features of Dunmore include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Nay Aug Park or Everhart Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.
