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! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month in Lackawanna County, PA! Enjoy pride-themed events, shows, and more throughout ...
06/01/2025

HAPPY PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month in Lackawanna County, PA! Enjoy pride-themed events, shows, and more throughout the month! ✨

See All LGBTQIA+ Events ➡️ visitnepa.org/lackawanna-pride-events
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🤍🩷🖤🤎

Black Scranton Project’s annual 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 & 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 is kicking off on June 19 at Black Scranton Project Cen...
05/31/2025

Black Scranton Project’s annual 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 & 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 is kicking off on June 19 at Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture! 🎉 Enjoy free roller skating & rentals, music, games, food, and local vendors. 🛼🎶

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 ➡️ visitnepa.org/juneteenth-jubilee

Celebrate the historic Juneteenth holiday and the anniversary of Black Scranton Project's nonprofit incorporation on Juneteenth 2019. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 It's more than just a party; it's a celebration of resilience, freedom, and the power of coming together!

📸 Photos by Todd Hiller

ALL ABOARD, MATEYS! 🏴‍☠️‼️ Step into the full-sized pirate ship of 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 in Scranton, and prepare your ...
05/29/2025

ALL ABOARD, MATEYS! 🏴‍☠️‼️ Step into the full-sized pirate ship of 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 in Scranton, and prepare your taste buds to set sail towards a delicious seascape adventure! Feast on their eclectic bounty in the ship’s hub, sip a cocktail at the lighthouse bar, or kick back and admire the seaside decor at the tiki bar deck. Wherever you roam on this vessel, ye be part of the pirate crew! ⚓️

Learn More: 👉 visitnepa.org/coopers

Don’t disembark just yet! Before ye return to dry land, explore the trove of Cooper’s Gift Shop—abundant in treasures and trinkets to take as a souvenir. Fans of The Office will strike gold, with relics from Dunder Mifflin tucked among the loot! 🐚✨

📷 1️⃣ Brandon Soto
📷 All Other Photos by Todd Hiller, Zak Zavada, & Rebekah Smith

Cooper's Seafood House

05/28/2025

🌸 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦 | 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟵 – 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟭
➡️ visitnepa.org/this-weekend

♦️ Baby Animal Days at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
♦️ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Worcester Red Sox at PNC Field
♦️ Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
♦️ Black Tie Stereo Live at TheVspot Bar
♦️ Meet Me on Marcie Live at the Curran Brewing Company
♦️ Scranton Limited Yard Shuttle Train Rides at the Steamtown National Historic Site
♦️ Coheed and Cambria & Mastodon: The Infinite Arc Tour at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
♦️ Scranton Comedy Club Show at The Bar and Company
♦️ Tapped & Tatted at the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Roller Derby
♦️ Nay Aug Park Sunday Concert Series at Nay Aug Park

The countdown BEGINS! ⏳ The 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 is taking over Montage Mountain Resorts from JUNE 5 - JUNE 8...
05/28/2025

The countdown BEGINS! ⏳ The 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 is taking over Montage Mountain Resorts from JUNE 5 - JUNE 8! 🎪✨

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 & 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 👉 visitnepa.org/lackawanna-county-fair

Get ready for...
🎡 Amusement Rides
🌊 Full Waterpark Access
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
🌭 Fair Food
🎆 Fireworks on June 6
and more!

📸 Photos Courtesy of Montage Mountain

Looking for ways to keep the kids active and entertained this summer? ☀️ We’ve got you covered with a roundup of fun-for...
05/27/2025

Looking for ways to keep the kids active and entertained this summer? ☀️ We’ve got you covered with a roundup of fun-for-all-ages activities right here in Lackawanna County! 😎

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 👉 bit.ly/family-summer-fun-blog

Make this summer one for the books! Plan your adventures with us! ✨

📍 Featured in pics

1️⃣ Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
📸 Photo by Todd Hiller

2️⃣ Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
📸 Photo Courtesy of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

3️⃣ Lahey Family Fun Park
📸 Photo by Todd Hiller

4️⃣ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
📸 Photo Courtesy of SWB RailRiders

5️⃣ Montage Mountain Resorts Waterpark
📸 Photo Courtesy of Montage Mountain

This Memorial Day, we remember our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice that will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸❤️🎗️ “O...
05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice that will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸❤️🎗️

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women... can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman

Golden hour in the Electric City, captured by IG User: ✨ There’s nothing quite like a Scranton sunset... reminding us t...
05/25/2025

Golden hour in the Electric City, captured by IG User: ✨ There’s nothing quite like a Scranton sunset... reminding us that beauty lives in every corner of Lackawanna County! 🌅

Come for the views. Stay for the stories! ➡️ visitnepa.org/scranton

The 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is the only drama you need this summer! 🎭✨ Attend FREE professional shows at The Shake...
05/24/2025

The 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is the only drama you need this summer! 🎭✨ Attend FREE professional shows at The Shakes Space in The Marketplace at Steamtown all summer long! ☀️

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 ➡️ visitnepa.org/scranton-shakespeare-festival

⭐️ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦
🔸 Romeo and Juliet
🔸 Sister Act
🔸 Julius Caesar
🔸 Timon of Athens
🔸 Hairspray
🔸 Little Shop of Horrors

Catch bold storytelling, big talent, and unforgettable nights... right here in Lackawanna County! 🤩
Scranton Shakespeare Festival

** CONTEST CLOSED ***Congratulations to the winner: Laura Carino & Jessica BowerYou've both been randomly selected as th...
05/23/2025

** CONTEST CLOSED ***
Congratulations to the winner: Laura Carino & Jessica Bower

You've both been randomly selected as the winners of this giveaway! Please check your email inboxes.
𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 ⭐️ Enter for a chance to win Two (2) Single-Day Admission Tickets to Montage Mountain Resorts Waterpark 2025 Summer Season! 🛟🌊
➡ 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 visitnepa.org/sweepstakes-entry-form

✨ TWO WINNERS will be randomly chosen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. More details below.

☀️ Montage Mountain Resorts Waterpark splashes back into action this weekend - Memorial Day Weekend! Kick off summer early, then dive into the full season starting June 11!
🤿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: visitnepa.org/montage-mountain-resorts
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[Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau's “MONTAGE MOUNTAIN RESORTS WATERPARK MAY 2025" Sweepstakes ends at 6:00AM EST on May 27, 2025. Must be 18 or older to enter. Open to PA residents who are U.S. citizens only. Two winners will be randomly selected and notified via email on or about 5/27/2025. Winners' names will be added to this giveaway post. No purchase necessary. Prizes have no cash value and are non-transferable. Two (2) Single-Day Admission Tickets to Montage Mountain Resorts Waterpark 2025 Summer Season. Winner is responsible for taxes on any prizes won. Offer void where prohibited or restricted by law. Go to visitnepa.org/official-rules for a full copy of the Official Sweepstakes Rules.] Good luck!
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Summer nights done right! ☀️ The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 returns to Hillside Park every Wednesday from June ...
05/22/2025

Summer nights done right! ☀️ The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 returns to Hillside Park every Wednesday from June 18 to Aug 20. 🎶🎸 And guess what? FREE ADMISSION!

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 ➡️ visitnepa.org/events/hillside-park-concerts

Unwind by the lake with live music from incredible local bands, free canoe rentals during the concerts, sunset views, and delicious eats available for purchase. 🚣‍♀️🌅 BYO blanket or chair & soak up the sounds of summer!

📸 Photos Courtesy of Hillside Park FB Page

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135 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA
18503

Opening Hours

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

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Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, is a historical, four seasons destination with endless activities! 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 adventure on over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails through cities and lush forests or Downhill–ski, snowboard, airboard, snow-tube and ice skate in the winter with the best ski resorts 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 hand crafted, 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 the local bakeries, restaurants, and coffee shops! We look forward to your visit in Lackawanna County where you will discover a whole new way to experience Pennsylvania!