Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau
After visiting Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Scranton.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Every single person from the front desk to housekeeping were so kind, informative and helpful. Having a hotel in an old train station is ingenious. It was so beautiful and grand. Would stay here whenever I had the opportunity!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Not enought towels for everyone. The bathroom wasn’t clean. It feel dirty.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Mold in bathroom. Wallpaper coming off of walls in hallways. Floors in room was dirty.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Great weekday value
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The bed was very hard and the bathtub really slippery.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Everhart Museum and Nay Aug Park 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 Everhart Museum.
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 Lackawanna River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dunmore
Unique features of Dunmore include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Michael and Dolores Insalaco Studio Arts Center or Liberal Arts Center while you're exploring the area.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.
