Downtown Travel Guide
Scranton
Popular places to visit
Steamtown National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Steamtown National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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
Helpful and courteous staff. Gorgeous building.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Rooms need to be upgraded and is a room for better condition (cleanest of the rooms), not really impressed by the property Name, I would stay somewhere else on my next trip
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Great casino and food options. The room was top notch
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The hotel was nice. Particularly loved the rounded loveseat in the room! It was close to University of Scranton, which is why we were visiting. Close to Lake Scranton which was also lovely to visit.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
I’ve stayed in worse but could definitely use a facelift, there was a smell and there was a pest repellent plugged into an outlet in every room. It was better than sleeping outside I guess. The front desk lady was very friendly and since she was working alone she was doing a great job keeping the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena
I stayed here for two nights and gave it 4 stars based on the value. The front desk staff were very kind, friendly, and helpful during my stay. I also loved that the hotel is dog friendly with no pet fee, which was a big plus. The location was convenient and parking was easy. The main issue was cleanliness. ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 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.
