Scranton/Wilkes Barre 
Visitor's Guide

We have dozens of pages on the arts, music and culture of the 
Scranton/Wilkes Barre areas. This guide will spotlight certain features 
and businesses that you should really check out if you're planning a visit 
here. Also included are the links to the other Scranton pages within this site.

Scranton Listings On This Page

Scranton Area Listings Within This Site

Lackawanna County is a part of Pennsylvania's Northeast Territory, a perfect blend of authentic historical attractions, unbounded outdoor recreation, unique social and cultural events, magnificent performing arts and natural scenic splendor. Whatever the season, you'll never be at a loss for activities in the region, and all at affordable prices.

Nestled in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County offers visitors an area of particular natural beauty, with mountains, streams, lakes and valleys providing a healthy climate and scenic charm. Few areas can match its accessibility with Interstates 80, 81, 380 and 84 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike crossings through this region. Only two hours from metropolitan New York City and Philadelphia, this region offers a perfect blend of historical attrations, spectacular outdoor recreation, unique social and cultural events and a full calendar of special events.

courtesy of Pa. Visitors Network

Accommodations

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Clarks Summit, Dickson City, Moosic and Dunmore

Where To Eat

Scranton Area Restaurants and Delis

Things To Do/Places To See

Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Lackawanna County Stadium
Montage Mountain Road
Moosic, PA 18505
570-969-2255

St. Ann's Monastery Shrine

Scranton Iron Furnaces

Museum of Anthracite Mining
Route 61
Pine & 17th Sts.
Ashland, PA 17921
570-875-4708

PA Anthracite Heritage Museum

Art Gallery at the University of Scranton
Linden St. at Madison Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510
570-941-4214

Main Avenue of the Arts
Main Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
570-383-1821
The Architectural Heritage of Scranton
Lackawanna Historical Society - Catlin House
Steamtown National Historic Site
Everhart Museum

Recreation/Activities

Lackawanna County Approved Trout Fishing Waters
Pennsylvania Game Commission

Archbald Pothole State Park Lackawanna State Park THE RED BARONS Wilkes-Barre Eagles Applewood Golf Course Mount Zion Road Ransom, PA 18653 570-388-2500 Nine Flags Golf Course Jermyn, PA 18433 570-254-9933 Skyline Public Golf Course Petrilak Road Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-5993 Nay Aug Park Arthur Avenue Scranton, PA 18510

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Chapman Lake Jermyn, PA 18433 570-254-4653 Wimberly Hills Golf Course P O Box 46 Olyphant, PA 18447 570-563-1902 Green Ridge Lanes 101 Green Ridge St. Scranton, PA 18509 570-342-7848 Idle Hour Lanes Route 6 Dickson City, PA 18519 570-489-7526 South Side Bowl 125 Beech St. Scranton, PA 18505 570-961-5213

Performing Arts and Music

Scranton Movies - What's Playing

Rock 107 - Home of Classic Rock

Broadway Theatre of NEPA Scranton Cultural Center 108 N. Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 570-342-7784 800-243-9500 Circle Drive-In Theatre Scranton-Carbondale Highway Dickson City, PA 18519 570-489-5731 Corner Bistro Dinner Theatre 76 S. Main St. Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-7499 Eynon Plaza Cinemas Route 6,Eynon, PA 18403 570-876-5874 Main Avenue of the Arts Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 570-383-1821 Montage Mountain  Performing Arts Center Montage Mountain Road Moosic, PA 18507 570-693-4100 215-336-2000 Music Box Dinner Playhouse

PA Summer Theatre Scranton Public Theatre McDade Park, Bald Mountain Road Scranton, PA 18504 570-344-3656 Providence Playhouse 1256 Providence Road Scranton, PA 18508 570-489-7544 570-342-9707 Ritz Theatre 222 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 570-969-2469 Scranton Cultural Center Viewmont Mall Cinema 5 21 Viewmont Mall Scranton, PA 18508 570-342-3441 Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic P O Box 71 Avoca, PA 18641 570-457-8301 800-836-3413 Eric Theatre Route 6 Dickson City,18519 570-343-3305

Shopping/Businesses
Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Scranton Business Association

 

 

 

Community and Travel Resources

Abington Lions Club P.O. Box 273 Clarks Summit, PA	American Legion Post 306 208-210 South Main St. Taylor, PA
Better Business Bureau 129 N Washington Ave Scranton, PA (570) 342-9129	Better Business Bureau 129 N Washington Ave Scranton, PA (570) 342-9129
Catholic Youth Center 500 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA (570) 347-3311	Chamber of Commerce-Greater Scranton Scranton, PA 570-342-7711
Humane Society of  Lackawanna County 967 Griffin Pond Rd. Clarks Summit, PA 570-586-3700	International Society for Animal Rights 965 Griffin Pond Road Clarks Summit, SC 800-543-ISAR
Junior Achievement of NEPA 1621 Washburn St. Scranton, PA (570)346-9080	Lackawanna Audubon Society P.O. Box 1372 Scranton, PA (570) 586-8312or
National Animal Poison Control Center 1717 S. Philo Road Urbana, IL 888-426-4435	N E PA Council Boy Scouts of America 1 Bob Mellow Dr Moosic, PA (570) 207-1227
Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 717-783-6788	Rotary Club of Scranton P. O. Box 1715 Scranton, PA
Scranton Chapter - American Red Cross 545 Jefferson Avenue Scranton, PA (570) 344-7281	Scranton Ski Club P.O. Box 3301 Scranton, PA
Scranton Tomorrow 321 Spruce Street Scranton, PA (570) 963-5901	Ukranian Fraternal Association 440 Wyoming Ave, Box 350 Scranton, PA
United Way of Lackawanna 615 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA 570-969-2977	University of Scranton SBDC Harper-McGinnis Wing, St. Thomas Hall Scranton, PA (570) 941-7588

Scranton Times
Scranotn International Airport

Area Places Of Worship

Berean Interdenominational  Church 2752 Jackson Street Scranton, PA 18504 570-344-2480 Cathedral of St. Peter 315 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 570-344-5959 Clarks Summit  United Methodist Church Grove & Morgan Highway Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-587-4141 Congregational United  Church of Christ 210 W. Market Street Scranton, PA 18508 570-347-7934 Covenant Reformed Church 47 S. Church Street Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-6400 Embury United Methodist Church 942 South Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18504 570-346-3191 Fellowship Baptist Church 302 W. Main Street Dalton, PA 18414 570-563-2400 First Methodist Church 20 N. Church Street Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-5740 First Presbyterian Church 76 Salem Avenue Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-4611 First Presbyterian Church 325 Third Avenue Jessup, PA 18434 570-489-5587 The First Primitive Methodist Church Jackson & Lincoln Streets Dickson City, PA 18519 570-489-3452 Hickory Street Presbyterian Church 435 Hickory St. Scranton, PA 18505 570-343-4235 Holy Ghost Byzantine Church 313 - 1st Avenue Jessup, PA 18434 570-489-2353 Milwaukee United Methodist Church Milwaukee Road Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-587-3220

Mount Bethel Baptist Church Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-587-1932 Peace Lutheran Church 2506 N. Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 570-961-1710 Peckville Christian  & Missionary Alliance Church 340 Hickory Street Peckville, PA 18452 570-489-4063 Peckville United Methodist Church Main Street Peckville, PA 18452 570-383-1035 Primitive Methodist Church 763 Jefferson Avenue Jermyn, PA 18433 570-876-4511 Providence Full Gospel Tabernacle 1820 Church Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 570-346-1961 Providence United Presbyterian Church 2630 Olyphant Avenue Scranton, PA 18509 570-346-0804 St. Luke's Lutheran Church Main Street at Bank Street Archbald, PA 18403 570-876-4612 St. Rose Church 6 N. Church Street Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-2991 St. Stephen's Lutheran Church 701 W. Lackawanna Avenue Olyphant, PA 18447 570-383-1161 Trinity Episcopal Church 58 River Street Carbondale, PA 18407 570-282-3620 Trinity Lutheran Church 205 W. Grove Street Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-586-0761 Valley Covenant Community Church Church Street at Susquehanna Olyphant, PA 18447 570-383-2214 Waverly United Methodist Church Church Street Waverly, PA 18471 570-586-8166

 

 

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