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Address: 1433 N Main St, Scranton, PA 18508
Even after his death, Harry Houdini's magic feats live on in popular culture. Folks intrigued by the mystique and the legend can get their fill of the celebrated magician at this informative museum. Run by two professional illusionists, the place offers a variety of memorabilia related to the performer who practiced...
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 106, Carbondale, PA 18407
Northeast of Scranton, this park is an incredible refuge for folks who love the outdoors. Sprawling across more than 840 acres, Merli-Sarnoski boasts natural beauty in spades, along with plenty of opportunities for recreation. Hikers and mountain bikers relish the park's trails, and lake fishing pleases local anglers....
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18503
Scranton proper's largest park, Nay Aug grants residents and visitors a touch of nature amid the city landscape. Walking trails, picnic areas, kid-friendly rides, a wildlife center, amphitheater and swimming pool number among the attractions. A rock-strewn gorge and waterfalls add to the allure and have been named a...
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Address: 200 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
McDade Park, reclaimed in the 1970s from coal mining terrain, is now one of the city's top leisure destinations. Spread across some 200 acres, the park boasts an arboretum and gardens, open space, trails, sports fields and courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds. An Olympic-sized pool thrills local swimmers, and a pond...
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Address: Blad Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton, PA 18503
In what was once a working mine, visitors can get a feel for the conditions and labors of coal-mining in the 19th century. Tours take place 300 feet underground and are led by an actual miner. The journey down is via trolley, and the perception of life beneath the surface is made decidedly clearer. The closeness of...
Steamtown National Historic Site
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Address: 350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503
In Scranton's glory days, trains were king of transportation, and the city had a huge hand in the nation's railroads. This park – located on the grounds of the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western rail yards – preserves that era, thanks to restored steam locomotives, train cars and equipment, and auxiliary...
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Address: Bald Mountain Rd, McDade Park, Scranton, PA 18504
Noted for its back-breaking work environment and labor-intensive jobs, Pennsylvania's Anthracite region in the 19th century was a scene of coal-mining, steel-making, and silk-producing. These industries are all showcased at the museum, along with the human, domestic artifacts of its workers, many of whom were European...
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 407 at Rte 524, I-81, exit 199, Wellsville, PA 17365
Just ten miles north of Scranton, this park offers plenty of leisure pursuits, no matter the season. Its main attraction is a 198-acre lake, which accommodates boating, fishing (regular and ice), and ice skating. A large pool delights swimmers, and picnic areas are available. You'll also find trails for biking,...
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: I-81, exit 191A, 9 miles north of Scranton, Archbald, PA
This pothole isn't the road danger its name evokes; rather, it's a depression 38 feet deep scoured out by a glacier during the last ice age more than 10,000 years ago. The pothole, which stretches 42 feet across, was exposed by miners in the late 19th century and then cleared of debris and made into a prominent...
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Address: 232 Monroe Ave, Lackawanna Historical Society, Scranton, PA 18510
Initially, this stately home was a private residence, built for George Catlin in 1912 in Tudor Revival style. A brick first storey and half-timbered gables impart period character, and the 16-room interior is ornately detailed with decorative items, furnishings, and walnut woodwork. Now serving as headquarters for the...
