Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Places to go in Scranton

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

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

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

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

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

Lake Scranton Walking Trailhead

Outdoors

Lake Scranton Walking Trailhead

Roaring Brook Township, PA 18444, USA

McDade Park

Outdoors

McDade Park

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

1 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507, USA

Nay Aug Park

Outdoors

Nay Aug Park

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

500 Arthur Ave, Scranton, PA 18510, USA

Promised Land State Park

Outdoors

Promised Land State Park

A 3,000-acre park with 2 lakes, streams, & elevated wooded areas for hiking, biking & camping.

100 Lower Lake Rd, Greentown, PA 18426, USA

Ricketts Glen State Park

Outdoors

Ricketts Glen State Park

A 13,050-acre park known for 20+ waterfalls, including Ganoga Falls, plus hiking, fishing & camping.

695 PA-487, Benton, PA 17814, USA

Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District

Outdoors

Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District

Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.

900 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, USA

Tobyhanna State Park

Outdoors

Tobyhanna State Park

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

114 Campground Rd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, USA