Petersburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
University of Scranton
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Scranton during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Marywood University
Explore the campus of Marywood University during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Viewmont Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viewmont Mall during your visit to Scranton. Visit the casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Petersburg Hotel Deals
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
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
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
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa
Wonderful staff who went above and beyond to accommodate some potentially challenging circumstances, super friendly, cute and clean rooms, recommend the spa rooms, just cover the hot tubs back up when not in use or it can feel a little humid. Excellent place to stay
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Petersburg
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Everhart Museum and Nay Aug Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.
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.
