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
I would of given this place 5 stars but the room was very very small complete deceive from photos they posted - we have stayed at this hotel for the last 4 years and never had a problem - they would not rectify it - unfortunate The positives are they are very friendly , place is very clean, food ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
The Hilton Scranton is a first rate hotel in the midtown. It is easily used for business in town.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Reasonable rate for a one night stay. Clean and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Rooms were cleaned and nicely decorated.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Room was clean, everything was great. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilkes-Barre
Bathrooms were dirty still hair and dirt from previous guest. Staff was absent at front desk waited 20 minutes to check in.
Reviewed on 30 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.
