Petersburg Travel 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.
Top hotels in Petersburg
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Reasonable rate for a one night stay. Clean and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Wall paper was peeling. Breakfast was minimal and waffle maker unusable because someone burned a waffle and no one cleaned it up. Floor in room not clean
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
The facility... Absolutely amazing!!!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilkes-Barre
Elevator was malfunctioning all weekend- after several reports made to the staff they let it remain in service.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Disappointed that the gym was closed due to renovations. I wish that was communicated when I made reservations online
Reviewed on 5 May 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 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.
