Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Places to go in Scranton

52 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Abide Coffeehouse

Food & Drink

Abide Coffeehouse

23 W Market St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, USA

Alexander's Salon & Spa

Wellness

Alexander's Salon & Spa

431 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Archbald Pothole State Park

Outdoors

Archbald Pothole State Park

960 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Archbald, PA 18403, USA

Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area

Outdoors

Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area

20 PA-115, Blakeslee, PA 18610, USA

AV Restaurant

Food & Drink

AV Restaurant

320 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Backyard Ale House

Nightlife

Backyard Ale House

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

523 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Bar Pazzo

Food & Drink

Bar Pazzo

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

131 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Bee's Backyard

Family

Bee's Backyard

The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Big Pocono State Park

Outdoors

Big Pocono State Park

Rugged park on the summit of Camelback Mountain offering activities such as hiking & skiing.

980 Camelback Rd, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA

Bukatini at Posh

Food & Drink

Bukatini at Posh

Fine-dining bistro showcasing duck breast, strip steak & roasted salmon in a historic setting.

404 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Casa Bella

Food & Drink

Casa Bella

A variety of traditional Italian dishes & wine round out the menu at this unassuming eatery.

330 W Market St, Scranton, PA 18508, USA

Chef Von & Mom

Food & Drink

Chef Von & Mom

501 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Family

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Animal park offers a petting zoo with deer & lamb, animal shows, giraffe feedings & a turtle zone.

1475 Ledgedale Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, USA

Cooper's Seafood House

Food & Drink

Cooper's Seafood House

Seafood fare in a pirate ship-shaped space with many areas like a lighthouse bar & tiki deck.

701 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA

DEFY Scranton

Family

DEFY Scranton

1011 Scranton Carbondale Hwy Ste 1, Scranton, PA 18508, USA

Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den

Family

Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den

300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Everhart Museum

Arts & Culture

Everhart Museum

Longtime, park-based center for education & culture devoted to art, science & natural history.

1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510, USA

Frances Slocum State Park

Outdoors

Frances Slocum State Park

Natural tract surrounding a horseshoe-shaped lake, offering summer & winter activities & camping.

565 Mt Olivet Rd, Wyoming, PA 18644, USA

Hillside Park

Outdoors

Hillside Park

1188 Winola Rd, South Abington Township, PA 18411, USA

Idle Hours North

Sports & Recreation

Idle Hours North

2008 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508, USA

Ipanema Grille

Nightlife

Ipanema Grille

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

1911 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508, USA

J & L Coffeehouse

Food & Drink

J & L Coffeehouse

3 Old Boston Rd, Jenkins Township, PA 18640, USA

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Family

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Attraction featuring a mine car ride to 300 ft. below the surface, with a tour of the old tunnels.

1 Bald Mountain Road, S ABINGTN TWP, PA 18411, USA

Lackawanna State Park

Outdoors

Lackawanna State Park

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

1839 N Abington Rd, North Abington Township, PA 18414, USA