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
What charm! Both the Trax bar and the restaraunt were both great and of course convenient.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Hotel was clean, property was well kept, parking is convenient and easy to access, and the staff was amazing…will definitely be staying here again and would highly recommend to family and friends
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Beds and pillows extremely uncomfortable and the hotel was very loud.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Very clean and well cared for property. Staff was great and very helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Scranton near Montage Mountain
Clean room. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was typical. Pool and hot tub were amazing. Needs some W fixing w the pool steps but nice.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 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.
