Downtown Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau
After visiting Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Scranton.
Things to do
Scranton’s The Office Self Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
"Great list location. Nice updated rooms."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
"Room was clean, staff was helpful, and the bar had great drinks amd good food, what else do you need."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
"Great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
"We were not happy at all! The price was increased due to Savanna Banana Ball event in the area. I paid for a balcony room that ended up being filthy with a mound of cigarette butts and dirt swept into the corner with tons of black marks on the walls from putting cigarettes out on them which it is ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
"Provided everything I needed when traveling"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
"Hoof"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
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 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.
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.
