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.
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.
Our pick of the best Petersburg Hotel Deals
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
"Convenient"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
"The bed was clean enough. There were dead beetle carcasses o on the couch. The screen to the balcony was in disrepair There was a wasp nest on the balcony. Which a wasp got into the room because of the screen. The restaurant had burgers but no buns We didn’t use the shower and they charged my credit ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
"A Perfect Stay, But The Breakfast Could Use Some Help. Great Staff. Thank You."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
"It is a beautiful hotel from the outside and in the downstairs main lobby, restaurant areas. The updated, basic rooms do not fit in with the grande entrance in the main lobby and the history of the building. The updated basic rooms were completely uneventful."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
"All good. One night stay on road trip."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
"Amazingly clean property, star rating should have been higher. Balanced hygienic breakfast, excellent customer service. Will be staying there again for sure if my / family travel plans bring us back to the area."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Petersburg
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum 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 Steamtown National Historic Site 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 Electric City Trolley Station and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.