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Scranton, PA
"The Electric City" ~ Population: 81,805

  
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Balloon Chase Adventures 140 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA 18444, 570-842-2418, Balloon Chase Adventures offers balloon rides in the scenic Pocono Mountains.

Downs at Carbondale, The 15 Fleetwood Drive, Carbondale, PA 18407, 570-281-9455, Year round thoroughbred and harness simulcasting. Great food and group rates. map

Houdini Museum Tour and Show 1433 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508, 570-342-5555, Shows by nationally known magicians Dorothy Dietrich and John Bravo. Featuring live animals and audience participation. Includes guided tour of incredible Houdini collection. more... map

Scranton Iron Furnaces 159 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, 570-963-4804, Constructed about 1848, the furnaces represent the industrial region of Scranton and North East Pennslyvania.. more... map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Catlin House (circa 1912) 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510, 570-344-3841, English Tudor style manor containing a collection of books, photographs, furnishings, clothing and artifacts. The house is home to the Lackawanna Historical Society. map

Tripp House 1011 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508, 570-961-3317, Historic federal house which is Lackawanna County's oldest home offering tours, luncheons, dinners, bridal showers, engagement parties, and wedding receptions. more... map


Historic Sites & Monuments

Steamtown National Historic Site 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, 570-340-5200, Revisit America's railroading heritage by seeing the history and technology museum, steam locomotives, guided tours and excursions.


Libraries & Research Centers

Albright Memorial Library 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509, 570-348-3000, Magnificent library opened in 1893 featuring an extensive collection of reference materials available. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Electric City Trolley Station & Museum Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503, 800-22-WELCOME, Relive the time of the trolley in a restored 19th century mill building with interactive exhibits, displays and much more. more...

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510, 570-346-7186, Art, natural history, science and children's galleries are all displayed in this museum. more... map

Holocaust Museum and Resource Center 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510, 570-961-2300 X6, Museum focused on the facts and lessons of pre-Holocaust life and of the Holocaust years with hope of helping new generations create a better future and of stemming historical revisionism. more...

Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum RR 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504, 570-963-4804, Museum that tells the story of the people who came from Europe to work in the anthracite mining and textiles industries more...

Skylake Gallery Route 407, Scranton, PA 18420, Fleetville, 570-945-7000, Located in a newly renovated former church. Hosting at least four exhibitions each year, both solo and group. Regional and national artists show their work in many different media, including marble, wood, bronze, and ceramics. more...

Wayne County Historical Society Museum 810 Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, 570-253-3240, Replica of the first U.S. locomotive, canal, Indian, changing exhibits and shop. more... map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park Ledgedale Road, Scranton, PA 18436, Lake Ariel, 570-698-6154, Animals in large naturalistic enclosures. You will see wild and beautiful creatures including white tigers, wolves, bears and snow leopards. more...


Tours & Cruises

Endless Mountains Hot Air Balloons RR1 Box 95, Scranton, PA 18414, Located in Dalton, 570-945-3008, Offers services for Scranton, Philadelphia, Doylestown and Newtown. Hot air balloon rides, tethers and flight training.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour McDade Park, Scranton, PA 18504, 800-238-7245, Imagine descending 300 feet below the earth's surface to explore abandoned tunnels of rock and coal while learning about life and hard coal times in the Shifting Shanty. more...

Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion 303 Commercial Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, 570-253-1960, 50-mile scenic round trip, train robbery, fall foliage and holiday excursions. more... map


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