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.
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 facility... Absolutely amazing!!!
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+
Room was very nice and clean! I had a nice view of the parking lot and the trees. I don’t gamble so I spent most of my time utilizing the other property amenities such as the horse race and the food (and the comedy club which was hilarious ). No complaints there. It was kind of annoying that I had ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Wall paper was peeling. Breakfast was minimal and waffle maker unusable because someone burned a waffle and no one cleaned it up. Floor in room not clean
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilkes-Barre
Elevator was malfunctioning all weekend- after several reports made to the staff they let it remain in service.
Reviewed on 6 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 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.
