Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Steamtown National Historic Site
Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Loved the pub!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Nice staff, clean property, comfortable room, bar area was nice
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
All good
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
Friendly staff, quick and easy check inn, great room.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The room felt too small for a suite, and finding a dirty towel didn’t help—those issues influenced the rating I gave.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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 Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
Tripp Park
Tripp Park might not have many top sights, but Houdini Museum and Steamtown National Historic Site are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
