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
"The property is unique and we loved staying there. The food was disappointing, especially breakfast. Dinner in the cafe/bar was okay."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
"Staff were helpful and knowledgeable at check in. Parking located on site at no fee. Room was comfortable and clean as was the property. Enjoyed how close it was to area attractions and the coffee shop in the morning was a huge help for our travel day! We would stay again"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
"Convenient for everything"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
"The staff is amazing very helpful and even though the pool was down for maintenance the front desk kindly asked if we would like to use their sister Marriot down the street where we were able to enjoy the hot tub and pool- very good service would definitely go again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
"Overall hotel room was clean but there looked as if there were bullet holes in the wall. Not one or two but several holes in the wall."
Reviewed on 27 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 Steamtown National Historic Site 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.
