Local Attractions

Dine-in theater where movie lovers can watch the latest films in comfortable, reclining seats. Their menu offers fresh, made to order pizza and appetizers, as well as a full selection of beer and wine to enjoy while watching.

301 Lackawanna Ave. (0.5 miles from campus)

(570) 507-9166

First Friday art walks are held on the first Friday of every month from 6-9 p.m. at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art - all FREE!  Check the First Friday website the Tuesday before for a detailed map of participating venues.  

The museum features memorabilia, artifacts, mannequins, and films of Houdini, who appeared in Scranton and performed several special challenges there. The Houdini Tour includes a magic show.

1433 N. Main Ave. (1.9 miles from campus)

(570) 342-5555

Bogart Court is a unique art district that features boutique stores and galleries like AOS Metals, Trinity Studio & Gallery, Trinka’s Gallery & Artisan Gifts, and The Velvet Elvis.

Downtown Scranton offers a unique variety of shops and boutiques.  

View a list on this Downtown Scranton Map.

Downtown Scranton's enclosed shopping mall with a range of stores. View directory.

300 Lackawanna Ave. (0.5 miles from campus)

(570) 343-3400

Discover the history of the electric traction system and experience a Trolley excursion through Northeast Pennsylvania.

300 Cliff St. (1.2 miles from campus)

(570) 963-6590

The Everhart Museum strives to integrate natural history, science and art into the lives of people.

1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park (1.2 miles from campus)

(570) 346-7186

Explore 300 feet beneath the earth through an anthracite coal mine originally opened in 1860.

1 Bald Mountain Rd., McDade park (6 miles from campus)

1-800-238-7245

The Museum tells the story of the people who worked in the anthracite mining and textiles industries.

22 Bald Mountain Rd., McDade Park (6 miles from campus 

(570) 963-4804

The park was created to preserve the history of steam railroading in America.

150 S. Washington Ave. (1.2 miles from campus)

(570) 340-5200

Bee's Backyard is an open-play facility that features a 57 foot play unit designed by using "open view" play elements so that parents can always keep an eye on their children. The facility includes 53 innovative play elements in the play unit, a luminivision floor, a lego wall, and a toddler area. Open 7 days/week as well as availability for private event booking.

The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave. (0.7 miles from campus)

(570) 354-2902

The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is part of a seventy mile multi-purpose trail system that follows the Lackawanna River. The LRHT begins at the confluence of the Lackawanna & Susquehanna Rivers in Pittston and continues north where it connects with the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. In 2013, the Lackawanna Heritage Authroity opened up 8 miles of the trail. Please visit LHV's website to learn about the different locations through Scranton that the trail can be accessed. 

Lively, family-friendly amusement center with an arcade, mini-golf, batting cages & go-karts. 

500 Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (5.0 miles from campus)

(570) 586-5699

The City of Scranton’s largest park, Nay Aug, grants residents and visitors walking trails, picnic areas, two playgrounds, two Olympic-sized swimming pools and waterslide complex number among the attractions. A rock-strewn gorge and waterfalls add to the allure and have been named a National Natural Landmark.

1901 Mulberry St. (0.5 miles from campus)

(570) 348-4186

Indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more. 

195 Enterprise Way, Pittston, PA 18640  (11.9 miles from campus)

(570) 316-0500