Location: Scranton
Top Things to do in Scranton
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Scranton, Pennsylvania (PA)
Scranton, at the center of the Lackawanna River Valley and nestled between the Pocono and Endless Mountains, is surrounded by nature. Just ten miles from the city is Lackawanna State Park, where visitors are welcome to sail or ice skate across the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake. But there's no need to leave the city to enjoy the great outdoors. Nay Aug Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and includes a zoo, a museum, two Olympic sized swimming pools and a great gorge topped with a treehouse.
Restaurants in Scranton
1. Steamtown National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 866 reviews
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
Reviewed By Mark---MXM - New York City, United States
Strongly recommend visiting Steamtown NHS; terrific indoor & outdoor exhibits; and pleasant/entertaining 30 minute trainride by a 1920s steam engine (for $5/person); great value — cost to visit museum & see trains — no charge. Nice 15 minute move too. Terrific 1/2 day event. Didn’t do the 3-hour or so excursion ... will try during next visit.
2. University of Scranton
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By F2962FIsusanm
This school and this city are representative of some of the best things about America. Definitely worth the time to check out the campus.
3. St. Stanislaus Historical Catholic Cathedral
4. St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church
5. Scranton Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Performing Arts Center and Event Venue. Weddings, Showers, Parties, Fundraisers, Brunches, Lunches and Dinners. Meetings and Conference Rooms and Spaces. National Broadway, Concert and Comedy Tours, Theatre, Classical, Dance, Ballet. Food, Wine and Beer Events. Historic Landmark Tours. Children's and Youth Performances, Day and Summer Camps, School Trips. Educational Opportunities.
6. Lackawanna County Courthouse Square
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By mmingle1 - Somerville, United States
This is really great city square. The architecture is interesting and there are monuments and historical markers all around the square. Take a nice slow walk to enjoy it all.
7. Parker Hill Church
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Welcome home! Parker Hill Church is filled with people just like you—people on a journey, trying to find their way back to God. We are one church, but we have three campuses conveniently located in Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Wilkes-Barre. We love Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we want to be a church that is known for loving and serving the people who live here. We'd love for you to join us! Visit our website to learn more about us and to find the location and service time that suits you best. See you soon!
8. Historic Scranton Iron Furnaces
9. Scenic Overlook
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 2 reviews
