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 casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Petersburg
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
Great balcony view helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
This is a beautiful hotel and the room was clean, but if you are looking for a place that has stuff to do, don't stay here. The only staff that were friendly, polite and helpful were the cleaning staff. We tried the Carmen's Restaurant and the coffee shop and the staff in those places acted like ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Excellent stay! The check-in was incredibly fast, and the room was spotless and well-organized. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. I loved it and will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Wilkes Barre, PA - Arena
Air wasn’t cold bed was hard!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Clarks Summit
Was clean but didn’t like the breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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.
