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.

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.
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.
Viewmont Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viewmont Mall during your visit to Scranton. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Petersburg

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
Took one look at the sad breakfast offerings and went to Perkins.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
The facility... Absolutely amazing!!!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The fire pit was awesome until people decided to smoke and vape. Staff were not motivated. Couldn’t enjoy the pool because a sporting team was in there and no room. Nice hotel just lacking management.
Reviewed on 5 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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Disappointed that the gym was closed due to renovations. I wish that was communicated when I made reservations online
Reviewed on 5 May 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
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.

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.

Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.

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.
