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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Staff .. room … dining all excellent!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Clean, great staff. Noisy. Loud hallways, and easy to hear neighboring rooms with the door closed and the fan on, this made it somewhat difficult to sleep.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Room was clean..no more individual bottles of shampoo or conditioner. And no more bars of soap. All in dispensers in shower. Under table near bed is a motion detector light so every time someone moves off of bed light goes on. This might be great for some but wakes up others in room. Beds were firm ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Break
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Great place for the family.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Everhart Museum and Nay Aug Park 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 Lackawanna River 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.
