Why go
- City in Pennsylvania, United States.
- Served by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).
History
Scranton is a second A class city in and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 76,328 at the 2020 census, Scranton is the sixth-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is part of the Wyoming Valley metropolitan area, which includes five cities and more than 40 boroughs forming a contiguous urban corridor with an estimated 574,000 residents. It is located 56 miles (90 km) north of Allentown, 104 miles (167 km) north-northwest of Philadelphia, and 99 miles (159 km) west-northwest of New York City.
Where to stay
1265 Commerce Blvd, Dickson City, PA 18519 · ihg.com
200 Tigue St, Dunmore, PA 18512 · ihg.com
232 Main St, Dickson City, PA 18519 · wyndhamhotels.com
300 Meadow Ave, Scranton, PA 18505 · anzhotelscranton.com
16 Radcliffe Dr, Moosic, PA 18507 · marriott.com
22 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507 · hilton.com
100 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503 · hilton.com
700 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503 · choicehotels.com
19 Radcliffe Dr, Moosic, PA 18507 · marriott.com
44 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507 · choicehotels.com
947 Viewmont Dr, Scranton, PA 18519 · marriott.com
16 Glenmaura National Blvd, Scranton, PA 18507 · marriott.com
949 Viewmont Dr, Scranton, PA 18519 · marriott.com
102 Monahan Ave, Dunmore, PA 18512 · choicehotels.com
26 Radcliffe Dr, Moosic, PA 18507 · marriott.com
1027 Harry P O'Neill Hwy, Dunmore, PA 18512 · choicehotels.com
3926 Birney Ave, Moosic, PA 18507
1175 Kane St, Scranton, PA 18505 · choicehotels.com
1035 Harry P O'Neill Hwy, Dunmore, PA 18512
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 07:00-23:00;Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, 18507 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4005 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, 18519 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr,Su 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-22:00 · 1003 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, 18519 · locations.chuckecheese.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 04:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1510 Main Street, Dickson City, 18519 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 539 Route 6, Dickson City, 18508 · jerseymikes.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 1500 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton, 18508 · olivegarden.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-21:00 · 1130 Ravine Street, Scranton, 18508 · perkinsrestaurants.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 100 Sumner Avenue, Clarks Summit, 18411 · locations.tacobell.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 3305 Birney Avenue, Moosic · dinosinmoosic.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 Radcliffe Drive, Moosic, 18507 · locations.chipotle.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 1011 Shoppes Boulevard, The Shoppes, 18507 · starbucks.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 15:00-21:00; We,Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 7041 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, 18507 · foodfirebbq.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 · thairakthaiusa.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.cinnabon.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1001 South Main Avenue, 18504
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-20:00 · 801 North Washington Avenue
Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Brazilian/Steak House restaurant · 1911 North Main Avenue · ipanemagrille.com
Grill, Seafood, American, Restaurant · Grill/Seafood restaurant · 1206 O'Neill Highway, Dunmore, 18512 · theloadingdockbarandgrill.com
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant · 625 Deacon Street, Scranton, 18509 · thepostevents.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 15:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 7011 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, 18507 · harvestseasonal.com
Regional, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 934 Birch Street, Scranton, 18510
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · North Washington Avenue, Scranton · coopers-seafood.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 1061 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, 18507 · akitamoosic.com
Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · Providence Road, Scranton
Irish, Restaurant · Irish restaurant · 119 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, 18503
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant · 200 North Main Avenue, Scranton, 18504
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Asian Buffet, Teppanyaki, Restaurant · Asian Buffet/Teppanyaki restaurant · 941 Viewmont Drive, Scranton, 18519
Cafe · cafe · 405 South Main Street, Old Forge, 18518-1671
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 15 Radcliffe Drive, Moosic, 18507 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 700 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, 18519 · restaurants.daveshotchicken.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-02:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-03:00; Su 10:30-02:00 Features: takeaway · 1420 Mulberry Street, Scranton, 18510 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 702 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, 18512 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1151 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, 18507 · locations.panerabread.com
Italian, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 16:30-22:00, Th-Sa 16:30-23:00, Su 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:00 · 519 Linden Street, Scranton, 18503 · atera519.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 620 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton, 18508 · locations.tgifridays.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 3905 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, 18519 · chilis.com
Italian Pizza, Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00, Fr 10:00 - 23:00, Sa 10:00 - 21:00, Su 10:00 - 18:00 · 3 West Olive Street, Scranton
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 2011 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, 18507
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Airports
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5.7 mi to the centre
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Allegiant Air…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*
- US Airways US (CRJ, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) 12 mi to the centre
Wilkes-Barre, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO) 24 mi to the centre
Mount Pocono, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Lazy J. Ranch Airport 8.7 mi to the centre
Springbrook, PA, US
Air Haven Airport 11 mi to the centre
Moscow, PA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AVP has direct flights to 6 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Scranton, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing