Location: Scranton
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Scranton, at the center of the Lackawanna River Valley and nestled between the Pocono and Endless Mountains, is surrounded by nature. Just ten miles from the city is Lackawanna State Park, where visitors are welcome to sail or ice skate across the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake. But there's no need to leave the city to enjoy the great outdoors. Nay Aug Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and includes a zoo, a museum, two Olympic sized swimming pools and a great gorge topped with a treehouse.
Restaurants in Scranton
1. Noteology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 285 reviews
Noteology is Boutique Perfumery where you discover your scent story and craft your own fragrance by hand in our Custom Perfume Studio. Sniff our house blend of fragrances for men and women, browse our retail line of candles and personal care products or visit our sister store, Olfactif for niche fragrance discovery! Explore the power of scent and it's connection to you at Noteology in downtown Scranton, PA.
Reviewed By DayTrip710813
All of the employees at Note are amazing. They really take their time to understand what your needs are and how they can help you. Great place for a bachelorette party, birthday party for friends, a date night or anniversary date! Cna
2. Steamtown National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 866 reviews
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
Reviewed By Mark---MXM - New York City, United States
Strongly recommend visiting Steamtown NHS; terrific indoor & outdoor exhibits; and pleasant/entertaining 30 minute trainride by a 1920s steam engine (for $5/person); great value — cost to visit museum & see trains — no charge. Nice 15 minute move too. Terrific 1/2 day event. Didn’t do the 3-hour or so excursion ... will try during next visit.
3. Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
This museum documents the story and culture of the workers in the mines, mills, and factories of the Anthracite region of Pennsylvania, as well as the state and national impact of their labor.
Reviewed By RoyalWolves
My father's family emigrated to Scranton in the early 1900s and a number of family members, including my grandfather, great-grandfather and several great-uncles, worked in the mines there, so I wanted to see what their life was like. The Coal Mine Tour and Museum was an amazing step back in time and very educational. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the mining history of the area come to life. Now I have a whole new appreciation and respect for what my family members and so many other working men went through in their daily lives in the mines. The museum had a lot of interesting memorabilia, and the gift shop has a nice selection of books (I bought several) and souvenirs. Overall it was a great experience and fun trip. I highly recommend it.
4. Scranton Lake Walking Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Georgeschirra - Scranton, United States
Lake Scranton is a beautiful location to visit. The patch is very clean, patrolled by security and miles long. The lake is surrounded by woodland which makes it great to witness all sorts of critters. Unfortunately dogs, bikes, rollerblades and anything motorized is not allowed on the premises. There is also a large lookout point which is very scenic! I featured this lake in a vlog on my YouTube channel
5. Everhart Museum
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Weekendcamper123
Beautiful older building with some great displays. I was interested in the fossils but found myself excitedly discovering the art display upstairs. The taxidermied animals were old but very well kept and gave me a close up of birds I could have never appreciated from afar.
6. Nay Aug Park
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4.0 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By Famousfluff - Milton, United States
We enjoyed our time at the park with the Everhart Museum, Food Truck Friday and walking trails, particularly to the picturesque waterfall and glen from both sides of the creek.
7. Iron Horse Movie Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By conelady - Clemmons, United States
first time at this theatre......friendly staff......comfortable seats which recline and you could put your fee up while watching the movie.......you get assigned seats so you know where you are sitting. The food is pretty good...they servie drinks like beer, wine, etc the you can drink while watching the movie. Move prices are very good. You can pick your seat online
