Downtown
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Friendly staff (who had to navigate a WiFi outage.) Gorgeous lobby. Nice bar/lounge area.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Starbuck on site.
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Great staff! Very nice clean room! Never have had any issues!!
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Staff was outstanding! I can’t thank them enough for being so accommodating. However the pool was absolutely frigid! I chose this property to book because of the pool and breakfast. The pool was absolutely freezing to the point where my toddler had blue lips after like 10 minutes in the pool. The ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
Staff was friendly and courteous. We had an issue with no heat in our room and it was resolved immediately. Great Italian food in the adjoining restaurant.
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
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 Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River 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 Houdini Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
