Scranton, PA Hotel's Downtown Location near Attractions
Our Scranton, PA hotel's convenient location is in the heart of downtown's business, financial and historic districts, in the foothills of the Poconos. A few minutes away from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, it's also easily accessible from major interstates I-81, I-380, I-80 and PA Turnpike.
Looking for hotels near Steamtown? This exciting historic site is less than a mile from our Scranton, PA hotel's location. Other nearby attractions include the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Houdini Museum and Mall at Steamtown. Your Scranton travel experience is sure to be entertaining.
Our Scranton lodging is near the following popular attractions:
Anthracite Heritage Museum (3.5 miles from hotel) Learn about the coal, steel and silk industries upon which the town was built during the nineteenth century at this attraction near our Scranton lodging. (570) 963-4804 R.D. #1 McDade Park Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18504
Catlin House (0.8 miles from hotel) Visit this elegant early twentieth century home, which currently houses the Lackawanna Historical Society. (570) 344-3841 232 Monroe Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Electric City Trolley Station and Museum (0.8 miles from hotel) Pay homage to the days in which Scranton was dubbed the "Electric City" because so many trolley cars operated here. Visitors can still take trolley rides today. (570) 963-6590 Scranton, PA 18503
Everhart Museum (1.4 miles from hotel) This museum is filled with a variety of unusual collections, including Native American art, coal fossils and mounted animals. (570) 346-7186 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton PA 18510-2390
Houdini Museum (2.4 miles from hotel) Discover a wealth of information about the world's most well-known magician and experience exciting magic shows. (570) 342-5555 1433 N Main St, Scranton, PA 18508
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour (3.3 miles from hotel) Go back in time as a miner guide takes you on a trolley journey 300 feet underground to experience a glimpse of nineteenth-century miner life. (800) 238-7245 1 Bald Mountain Rd, McDade Park, Scranton, PA 18503
Mall at Steamtown (0.3 miles from hotel) If you're in the mood for a shopping excursion downtown near our Scranton, PA hotel's location, this new mall features department stores, restaurants and more than 88 shops. (570) 343-3400 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
McDade Park (0.6 miles from hotel) A perfect place for families, athletes or those who just want to relax, this park offers gardens, trails, picnic areas, a large pool, courts and fields and is situated very close to our Scranton lodging. (570) 963-6764
Montage Mountain (7.8 miles from hotel) We're among the few hotels near Steamtown that also offer access to the city's most popular spot for winter skiing and summer concerts. 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507
Scranton Iron Furnaces (0.2 miles from hotel) These large furnaces, which were once used to produce iron, are now a popular attraction for curious visitors. (570) 963-3208 159 Cedar Ave, Scranton, PA 18504
Steamtown National Historic Site (0.6 miles from hotel) Perhaps Scranton's most famous attraction because it preserves the city's transportation past, Steamtown is a great place to explore actual locomotives, train cars and more. Visiting is an essential part of your Scranton travel experience. (570) 340-5200 350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503
Stone Hedge Golf Course Stone Hedge is a premier semi-private golfing community, secluded by 265 acres in the beautiful Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 18-hole golf course has earned the reputation as one of the finest golf courses in the Northeast. (570) 836-5108
From the Poconos Route 940 W to I-380 W to I-81 S to Exit 185, Central Scranton Expressway (former Exit 53). Stay left when road forks. Make left at first traffic signal. Hotel is an immediate left.
From Western PA I-80 E to I-81 N to Exit 185, Central Scranton Expressway (former Exit 53). Stay left when road forks. Make left at first traffic signal. Hotel is an immediate left.
From New York City or New Jersey I-80 W to I-380 W to I-81 S to Exit 185, Central Scranton Expressway (former Exit 53). Stay left when road forks. Make left at first traffic signal. Hotel is an immediate left.
From Philadelphia Northeast Extension Turnpike, Exit 115 Wyoming Valley to I-81 N to Exit 185, Central Scranton Expressway (former Exit 53), exit left lane. Stay left when road forks. Make left at first traffic signal. Hotel is on immediate left.
From Binghamton I-81 S to Exit 185, Central Scranton Expressway (former Exit 53). Stay left when road forks. Make left at first traffic signal. Hotel is an immediate left.
From I-81 Exit 185 (Former Exit 53) Stay left when road forks. Make left at first traffic signal. Hotel is an immediate left.
From Clarks Summit/Northern Suburbs Route 11 S (merges with Route 6 W). Take 6/11 to where expressway ends - Mifflin Ave. Make right on Mifflin to end on Lackawanna Ave. Turn left onto Lackawanna Ave. Hotel is after five blocks through on right hand side.
About Scranton
A town with an industrial past, Scranton derived its wealth and incredible growth from anthracite coal mining, along with iron and steel manufacturing. Named for founding father, George Scranton, the city was once known as the "Anthracite Capital of the World." Today, visitors can get a glimpse of its hard-working past at the Lackawanna Coal Mine, where coal cars transport visitors 300 feet into mines that once bustled with miners, mules, and coal carts. Steamtown National Historic site focuses on the city's railroad heritage, proudly displaying life-sized and model steam engines. On the tour, you can also view abandoned blast furnaces that dominate Scranton's downtown area. For sightseeing that's historical but not industrial, check out the Houdini Museum or the Electric City Trolley Museum. Thanks to the wealth of mining, iron, and steel industries, Scranton boasts fascinating architecture too, including the Art Deco Scranton Cultural Center. The general area boasts a moderate climate, perfect for warm-weather hiking and wintertime skiing. At McDade Park, Archbald Pothole State Park, and Lackawanna State Park, folks can also get a taste of the region's natural beauty. Dining options are both casual and upscale, but be sure to visit Carmen's at the Lackawanna Station Hotel, the beautifully refurbished former Lackawanna Railroad Station.
Did you know?
Along with being one of the state's major urban areas, Scranton is also the seat of Lackawanna County. Carved from Luzerne County in the late 19th century, Lackawanna was once devoted mainly to coal-mining, farming, and textiles. These days, service jobs and manufacturing are more common. The county's name is derived from an Algonquin term that means "where the streams meet."