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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Beautiful historic classic train station that harkens back to early days of travel.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Staff was really nice. The coffee maker for the room didn’t have any coffee or tea. Asked at front desk and they sent some our way. Bathroom sink backed up and the light in the bathroom was flickering. Staff came up to fix that. Room just didn’t feel clean. The room probably just needed a good vacuuming ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Room decent and clean for an overnight
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Ate dinner at Rustic sat at bar. There were 2 bartenders. Only about 8 customers in the whole place. Had to send salad back after waiting a very long time for either of them to look our way. They grabbed the salad and never offered us another one. We ate our meals and were hoping to order a second ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa
They allowed smoking some the lobby and parts of the hotel smelled. Our shower would not maintain hot water.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The room was fairly clean but had to keep the balcony door open to keep the room cool enough to sleep.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Everhart Museum.
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.
