10 Things to Do in Clarks Summit That You Shouldn't Miss

August 22, 2017 Weston Hennigan

Clarks Summit is a borough in Lackawanna County northwest of Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,116 at the 2010 census. It is also the northern terminus of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I-476.
Restaurants in Clarks Summit

1. Steamtown National Historic Site

4 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503 +1 570-340-5200
Excellent
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4.5 based on 716 reviews

Steamtown National Historic Site

This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.

Reviewed By ShannonDake - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

If you love trains, this is the place to go! It's history is very interesting, and you can get right up close to view trains of different times. AND, you can ride one to another town, and back, which I would highly suggest!

2. Maiolatesi Wine Cellars

32 Cabernet Dr, Scott Township, PA 18447-7771 +1 570-254-9977
Excellent
88%
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5 based on 37 reviews

Maiolatesi Wine Cellars

Maiolatesi Wine Cellars is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's premiere wineries and tasting rooms.

Reviewed By acnjcop - Galloway, New Jersey

Least favorite of all the Lackawanna County area wineries. Visited on afternoon of 4/20/17. Wines were very average. Tasted nothing worth purchasing, unlike other local wineries where multiple bottles purchased.
Staff was not very helpful, in fact were downright rude.
Location is in a strip mall in an industrial area with heavy, and dangerous, traffic flow.
Will not be returning.

3. Lahey Family Fun Park

500 Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit, PA 18411-9125 +1 570-586-5699
Excellent
37%
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4 based on 48 reviews

Lahey Family Fun Park

2.5 Acre Mini-Golf course, 1/4 Mile Go-Cart Track, Batting Cages, Bumper Boats, and Arcade all in a park setting. Birthday Parties and Group Packages available.

Reviewed By Punkin472 - Scranton, PA

This place would be great if they updated the bumper boats and inside attractions. Fun mini golf and nice batting cages

4. Roba Family Farms

230 Decker Rd, Dalton, PA 18414-7737 +1 570-563-2904
Excellent
63%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Roba Family Farms

A premier destination for family fun. Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hillbilly Pig Races,Bunnyville, Dancing Chicken Show, Farm Animal Band, Petting Zoo, Christmas Trees,Wholesale Tree Nursery,and so much more. Many additional activities and events for the public and for School Tours, Field Trips,and Corporate outings.Cider Donuts, Candy Apples, and Kettle Corn are our signature Treats to Eat.

Reviewed By MiddleAgedTravlrs - New York

We stumbled on this place last year and said we'd be back and so we did this year! It's a great place to spend the better part of the day with family and or friends. They have good for purchase which is reasonable and relatively good. There is pumpkin picking and park like areas with lots of stuff for the kids. Don't forget the animals which are well kept and healthy looking. The place is clean too. Take the family and enjoy! We will see you there next year too!

5. Circle Drive-In

1911 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City, PA 18508-1145 +1 570-489-5731
Excellent
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Circle Drive-In

The Circle Drive-in Theatre, built in 1945, is one of the longest running drive-in theaters in America showing first run features, suitable for all ages. Also at the Circle Drive-in is the Circle Flea Fair, the largest flea market and farmers market in Northeastern Pennsylvania; and the Circle of Screams, a new Haunt that is sure to scare you this Halloween.

Reviewed By Jolene B - Gainesville, Virginia

Every Sunday, the Circle Drive-In doubles as a large Flea Market with over 100 local vendors. We stopped at this flea market on our way from Gettysburg to Syracuse. It in the hills of Dickson City, PA and for 50 cents per car, is a good use of a functional Drive-In theater during the daytime hours on Sundays.

There were about 100+ vendors with everything from household items, to tools, antiques dolls, some furniture, bric-a-brac, clothes, new sunglasses, Avon, resale dry goods, etc. All vendors were friendly and were willing to negotiate prices.

The concession stand of the theater is open and offers the full array of theater food during the flea market. The restrooms attached to the concession stand are also open for use during the flea market.

If you are a bargain hunter or just want to stroll down memory lane, viewing items from your childhood, this is the venue for you. I would recommend this flea market to bargain hunters of all ages.

6. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

909 Keystone Industrial Park, Throop, PA 18512-1534 +1 570-342-3941
Excellent
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5 based on 17 reviews

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Reviewed By MissionSpirit - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Worth it all just to stop in for a sniff and a sample...but its hard to stop there. What one can do with chocolate is quite sinful...and here is temptation after temptation. We always get more that what we want, and then regret we didn't get more!

7. Waverly Disc Golf Course

Lake Henry Drive, Lake Henry Community Park, Waverly, PA 18471
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4 based on 1 reviews

Waverly Disc Golf Course

Reviewed By 3ljp - Kingston, Pennsylvania

We were here over the weekend and it's a very nice and well maintained course. There are 18 holes and they are well marked. The course combines some open holes with some very tight wooded holes. Water runs along a few holes so you need to be careful to avoid loosing a disc. There are a limited number of parking spaces. This is a great place to spend a few hours enjoying the outdoors and getting some exercise.

8. The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum

300 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503-1908 +1 570-963-6530
Excellent
54%
Good
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4.5 based on 168 reviews

The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum

Reviewed By John L - Medina, Ohio

I have never known much about trolleys. When I lived in Pittsburgh, you could ride the trolleys in town and across the Mon in the south hills, so when I visited the museum I learned about the cars, their propulsion, and those little details that humanize cold steel and wood. One of most interesting features of the museum is a ride on a five-mile (ten miles total) trolley out to Scranton's AAA baseball field. It was quite a trip. There is an excellent bookstore and gift shop. I highly recommend this. In addition, it is next door to Steamtown so you can get all steamed up in the morning and then ride in an electric streetcar. What a deal!

9. Lackawanna State Park

Dalton, PA +1 570-945-3239
Excellent
70%
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Lackawanna State Park

Reviewed By chrid8 - Yonkers, New York

Our family went camping for three days (non/electric site) last week. The park itself is gorgeous, especially with the leaves turning color and falling with the breeze (although this makes it difficult to see the hiking trails which aren't that well marked). The walk-in campsite was secluded and private from our neighbors, though the ground wasn't quite level and a bit rocky-- although it might just have been the sites in our area. The bathrooms were very clean and the water was hot. Note that the park does not sell firewood or ice onsite; we had to travel a few miles for some very affordable wood ($5 for a huge bundle!). My two encounters with rangers found them to be a bit ornery and not helpful, but, otherwise, it was a great experience and I can see going back in the summer to check out the pool and lake.

10. Note Fragrances

312 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1543 +1 570-319-1111
Excellent
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5 based on 12 reviews

Note Fragrances

NOTE Fragrances is a Boutique Perfumery and Custom Perfume Studio in the heart of Clarks Summit. Whether you are looking to create your own fragrance in our studio or shop our full line of scented products from candles and fine fragrances to soaps and cremes. You will also find a lovely array of gifts and locally made products throughout the shop.

Reviewed By Lisa R - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Looking for a gift? This is the place to go! The owners are very helpful and friendly. Beautiful store with high quality products. The candles smell great, and you don’t even need to light them for your room to smell wonderful. The soaps do not...MoreThanks so much Lisa for the excellent review! We are thrilled to be staying in the Summit year-round and appreciate you supporting local!

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