Scranton · Lackawanna County, PA
Arts & Culture in Scranton
Scout analyzed 52 Scranton places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
52
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots

Sports & Recreation
Montage Mountain Resorts
Snow tubing, a ski school & 27 trails, plus a summer water park with twisty slides & a lazy river.

Food & Drink
Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe
Independently owned coffeehouse with a relaxed vibe, offering baked goods & grab-&-go cafe fare.

Food & Drink
Chef Von & Mom

Family
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den

Food & Drink
Bukatini at Posh
Fine-dining bistro showcasing duck breast, strip steak & roasted salmon in a historic setting.

Outdoors
Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area

Outdoors
McDade Park
Spacious park with accessible playground, Olympic pool, grills, running/hiking trails & arboretum.

Food & Drink
Bar Pazzo
Relaxed, modern eatery featuring wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta & gelato & an espresso bar.

Outdoors
Lackawanna State Park
This park around a 198-acre lake offers activities like boating, fishing, biking & camping.

Food & Drink
AV Restaurant

Nightlife
Ipanema Grille
Brazilian rodizio serving all-you-can-eat carved meats plus an à la carte menu, with a full bar.

Food & Drink
Cooper's Seafood House
Seafood fare in a pirate ship-shaped space with many areas like a lighthouse bar & tiki deck.

Food & Drink
Mansour's Market
Quaint eatery & coffee shop offering breakfast, sandwiches & desserts in a nostalgic space.

Outdoors
Tobyhanna State Park
This 5,440-acre park offers Tobyhanna Lake for water sports, plus trails, picnic tables & campsites.

Outdoors
Lake Scranton Walking Trailhead

Food & Drink
Zummo's Cafe
Easygoing place for creative soups, sandwiches & other light fare plus coffee drinks & baked goods.

Outdoors
Frances Slocum State Park
Natural tract surrounding a horseshoe-shaped lake, offering summer & winter activities & camping.

Nightlife
Backyard Ale House
Easygoing tavern with a patio for familiar pub grub, clever cocktails & a vast array of craft beer.

Outdoors
Hillside Park

Outdoors
Nay Aug Park
Family-friendly park features a treehouse, waterfalls & footbridge as well as a waterslide complex.

Outdoors
Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District
Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.

Food & Drink
J & L Coffeehouse

Family
Lahey Family Fun Park
Lively, family-friendly amusement center with an arcade, mini-golf, batting cages & go-karts.

Outdoors
Big Pocono State Park
Rugged park on the summit of Camelback Mountain offering activities such as hiking & skiing.
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