Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau

Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau Home to Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County is a 4-Season Destination full of fun! Explore, enjoy, and plan your visit today! ❤️

Whether you're looking to find a relaxing escape from it all or check off some items on your bucket list, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, offers four seasons of fun and memories that will last a lifetime. Experience the culture in our museums, vibrant theaters showcasing local and world-renowned artists, festivals, and historical attractions that have made us unique through the ages! Find your ad

venture on over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails through cities and lush forests or downhill–ski, snowboard, and snow tube, in the winter with the best ski resort in the state! Zip-line on the mountain to witness endless vistas, fish in our pristine rivers and lakes that also offer excellent conditions for kayaking, boating, or whitewater rafting! Taste the recipes of handcrafted, cultural dishes or homemade wines and brews! With recipes passed down from generation to generation, you will feel at home when you dine at any of our area's local bakeries, restaurants, and coffee shops! We look forward to your visit to Lackawanna County, where you will discover a whole new way to experience Pennsylvania!

HAPPY PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈 This month, we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community that helps make Lackawanna County a welcoming,...
06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈 This month, we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community that helps make Lackawanna County a welcoming, creative, and diverse place to live and visit. 🫶

See All LGBTQIA+ Events ➡️ visitnepa.org/lackawanna-pride-events
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Join in the celebration all month long with Pride-themed events, performances, and more happening throughout the county! ✨🌈

REMINDER! 🎪✨ The Lackawanna County Heritage Fair is kicking off in just a few days! From June 4-7, Montage Mountain Reso...
05/31/2026

REMINDER! 🎪✨ The Lackawanna County Heritage Fair is kicking off in just a few days! From June 4-7, Montage Mountain Resorts will be delivering four days of amusement rides, full waterpark access, live entertainment, fireworks, and so much more! 🎡☀️

More Event Info 👉 visitnepa.org/lackawanna-county-fair

Who are you brining with you this weekend? 🌊 Tag them below! ⬇️

📷 Photos courtesy of Montage Mountain Resorts

This Father’s Day, skip the tie and treat Dad to an unforgettable adventure in Lackawanna County! 💙 From historic train ...
05/30/2026

This Father’s Day, skip the tie and treat Dad to an unforgettable adventure in Lackawanna County! 💙 From historic train rides and trolley excursions to classic car shows, aviation experiences, and hands-on attractions, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the dads who love horsepower, history, and how things work! 🚂✈️

Start planning 👉 visitnepa.org/fathers-day-planes-trains-automobiles

What would your dad choose: 🚂 Trains, ✈️ Planes, 🚎 Trolleys, or 🚗 Classic Cars? Tell us below! 👇

📍 Featured in Photos
1. Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club Inc. Father's Day Car Show
2. AirPower History Tour at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
3. Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 coming to Steamtown National Historic Site
4. Electric City Trolley Museum
5. Steamtown National Historic Site

📸 Photos by Tatiana Monahan & Todd Hiller. Other photos courtesy of Commemorative Air Force B29 B24 Squadron & Steamtown National Historic Site/NPS

Some views just never get old! 🌲✨ Feast your eyes on this incredible photo by IG User: ! 💚 Capturing both the David Wenz...
05/30/2026

Some views just never get old! 🌲✨ Feast your eyes on this incredible photo by IG User: ! 💚 Capturing both the David Wenzel Treehouse and the breathtaking Nay Aug Gorge in one shot, this view is a perfect reminder of the natural beauty waiting to be explored in Lackawanna County.

Discover More 👉 visitnepa.org/nay-aug-park

Have you visited Nay Aug Park yet? 👀👇

CHARACTER MEET & GREET TROLLEY EXCURSIONS! 🤩🚎 Take the kids to ride alongside their favorite characters this summer and ...
05/29/2026

CHARACTER MEET & GREET TROLLEY EXCURSIONS! 🤩🚎 Take the kids to ride alongside their favorite characters this summer and enjoy arts & crafts at the Electric City Trolley Museum!

Learn More 👉 visitnepa.org/electric-city-trolley

⭐ 2026 CHARACTER TROLLEY SCHEDULE ⭐
❤️ June 7 - Mario
💙 July 18 - Chase (Paw Patrol)
🖤 August 15 - Wednesday Addams
🩵 September 26 - Elsa & Anna

Don't wait! Make reservations NOW for the special character excursions! ☀️

📸 Photos by Todd Hiller & Zak Zavada

Aye aye, captain and crew! 🍽️🏴‍☠️ Welcome aboard the full-sized pirate ship at Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton, where...
05/28/2026

Aye aye, captain and crew! 🍽️🏴‍☠️ Welcome aboard the full-sized pirate ship at Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton, where every meal is a high-seas seascape adventure. This legendary restaurant serves an award-winning seafood menu across a fleet of nautically themed dining rooms. ⚓ Drop anchor in the ship’s hub, sip a cocktail at the lighthouse bar, or kick back on the tiki deck beneath the rooftop's giant octopus! 🐙🍹

Learn More 👉 visitnepa.org/coopers

Mentioned multiple times on the show, this unique landmark is a must-sea for The Office fans! 📺✨ Before you set sail, swing by Cooper’s gift shop to reel in some shore-worthy souvenirs on your way out. 🐚

📷 Photos by Nicholas Grunza, Todd Hiller, Rebekah Smith, & Cooper's Seafood House

05/27/2026

🗓️ YOUR WEEKEND PLANS | MAY 28 - MAY 31
📍 Lackawanna County, PA

🔸 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Worcester Red Sox at PNC Field
🔸 Bingo Loco at Montage Mountain
🔸 Blue Ribbon Gala at Lace Village
🔸 Be Like Blippi Tour at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
🔸 Scranton Comedy Club Show at The Lounge of the Abingtons
🔸 Baby Animal Days at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
🔸 Scranton Limited Yard Shuttle Short Train Rides at Steamtown National Historic Site
🔸 Trolley Excursions to RailRiders Baseball Game at Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton, PA
🔸 Run4Life 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Fun Walk at Nay Aug Park
🔸 Andrew Mazza Diesel Jam at Circle Drive-In

The Arts on Fire Festival, presented by the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, returns to the historic Scranton Ir...
05/27/2026

The Arts on Fire Festival, presented by the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, returns to the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces June 6-7, 2026! 🔥 Experience Lackawanna County’s heritage through live iron pours, hands-on art, live music, local vendors, and more. ⚒️🎨🎶

Learn More 👉 visitnepa.org/arts-on-fire-festival

This year’s Youth Arts Showcase theme is “Change.” 🖌️✨ Stop by to explore original paintings and unique pieces by talented young artists as they share their creative process! 🖼️ This event is FREE and open to the public!

📷 Photos by Todd Hiller and Chris Balton

05/26/2026

Your Sunday plans just got an upgrade! 🛍️✨ The Circle Flea Fair, held at the iconic Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, is NEPA’s largest outdoor flea market and farmers market. And yeah, it’s absolutely worth setting that alarm for!

We’re talking vintage finds, handmade goods, farm-fresh produce, flowers, plants, food trucks, and local vendor pop-ups all in one place!

Come for the treasures. Stay for the food. Leave with more than you planned on buying! 🏺🌱🍔

🗓️ Open Sundays (+ select pop-up Saturdays) through November

⏰ 6 AM - 2 PM | Weather Permitting

📍 Circle Drive-In, Dickson City, PA

Tag a friend you'd drag out of bed for this! ⬇️

Summer in Lackawanna County means one thing: ICE CREAM!🍦 We rounded up 10 local favorites — including spots with vegan o...
05/25/2026

Summer in Lackawanna County means one thing: ICE CREAM!🍦 We rounded up 10 local favorites — including spots with vegan options, pup cups, and weekly rotating flavors! 😋

Read the full list! 👉 visitnepa.org/what-locals-love-ice-cream

Did your go-to spot make the list? Shoutout your favorite below! ⬇️🍧

📍 Featured in photos
1. Picc's Ice Cream
2. Jitty Joe's Ice Cream
3. Manning Farm Dairy
4. Caboose Food & Ice Cream
5. Josie’s Frozen Custard & Italian Ice

📸 Photos by Picc's Ice Cream, Jitty Joes's Ice Cream, IG User: , Rebekah Smith

Address

135 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA
18503

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15704961701

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