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.
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
I enjoyed the station hotel. It is a beautiful facility. The only suggestion I have is that grab bars and non-stick surfaces should be installed in the showers.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
We enjoyed are staying
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Casino was fun and the rooms were very comfortable
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Arena
CLEAN, SAFE, GOOD PRICE, PERFECT.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
staff was very polite and freindly. room was very clean and roomy
Reviewed on 16 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 Steamtown National Historic Site 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.
