Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Scranton

Scranton is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 77,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Steamtown National Historic Site (1 km), Saint Peter's Cathedral (1 km) and Scranton Iron Furnaces (1 km).

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Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scranton at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 77,118
Coordinates
41.4092° N, 75.6649° W
Places within 50 km
55 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Scranton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Scranton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Scranton

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Scranton. The closest is Lake Scranton Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Scranton

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Scranton. The closest is Bald Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scranton

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scranton. The closest is Steamtown National Historic Site (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Scranton

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scranton. The closest is President William McKinley Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Scranton

7 museums within 100 km of Scranton. The closest is Everhart Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Scranton

6 parks within 100 km of Scranton. The closest is Weston Field (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Scranton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scranton
  2. 1 km Steamtown National Historic Site · nature spot, Lackawanna
  3. 2 km Everhart Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  4. 1 km Nay Aug Park · park, Lackawanna
  5. 4 km Weston Field · park, Lackawanna
  6. 2 km Saint Peter's Cathedral · church, Lackawanna
  7. 0 km Back to Scranton

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    Within 15 km of Scranton

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    Places near Scranton by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs51Lake Scranton Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints43Bald Mountain (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens31Steamtown National Historic Site (1 km)
    Forts & heritage16President William McKinley Memorial (1 km)
    Museums7Everhart Museum (2 km)
    Parks6Weston Field (2 km)
    Other attractions5Scranton Iron Furnaces (1 km)
    Treks2Pinchot Trail System (27 km)
    Churches1Saint Peter's Cathedral (1 km)

    Scranton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scranton?

    Steamtown National Historic Site (nature spot, about 1 km), Saint Peter's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Scranton Iron Furnaces (attraction, about 1 km), Weston Field (park, about 2 km), Everhart Museum (museum, about 2 km), Nay Aug Park (park, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scranton?

    55 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Scranton?

    Lake Scranton Dam, about 5 km by road; Nesbitt Reservoir (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Scranton?

    Bald Mountain, about 8 km by road; Campbell's Ledge (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Scranton?

    Steamtown National Historic Site, about 1 km by road; Pinchot State Forest (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scranton?

    Start in Scranton, visit Steamtown National Historic Site, then Everhart Museum, then Nay Aug Park, then Weston Field, then Saint Peter's Cathedral, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scranton?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Scranton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Scranton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Scranton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.