Petersburg Travel Guide
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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.
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.
University of Scranton
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Scranton during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Marywood University
Explore the campus of Marywood University during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in Petersburg
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Beautiful old building full of history! Trax has an amazing cheese steak and the old fashioned’s were yummy! Christmas decor was beautifully done. My onlyCoffee from the cafe was weak.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Great staff! Very nice clean room! Never have had any issues!!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Staff was outstanding! I can’t thank them enough for being so accommodating. However the pool was absolutely frigid! I chose this property to book because of the pool and breakfast. The pool was absolutely freezing to the point where my toddler had blue lips after like 10 minutes in the pool. The ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast looked good but we had plans to go out elsewhere so we didn't get to try it. The coffee was good. No complaints.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Arena
Room was clean and quiet. Bed however was like a padded brick.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Petersburg
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Dunmore
Some popular features of Dunmore include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Nay Aug Park or Houdini Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
Tripp Park
Tripp Park might not have many top sights, but Houdini Museum and Electric City Trolley Station and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
