- Our list of the best things to do in Scranton, Pennsylvania, features the top 43 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Scranton, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Scranton, PA , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilkes-Barre, Lake Harmony and Honesdale
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People can take a tour of the 1861 Samuel Sloan designed home of railroad magnate and Lehigh University founder Asa Packer. At the Asa Packer Mansion, people can see the only working model of an 1905 Model D Grand Welte Cottage Orchestration known to exist in the United States.
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34 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Blue Mountain Sports and Wear offers Lehigh Gorge, and Switchback Trails bike trips, and Lehigh River kayaking trips. The company also offers kayak, canoe, rowboat, and bike rental, along with shuttle service to popular area attractions.
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DeFeo's Manor is a bed and breakfast. Guest can choose between three different rooms; the 1855 Victorian inspired Bella Room, the Victorian inspired Blue Room, or the 1920's and 1950's inspired Art Deco room.
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Visitors can step aboard a 1920s narrow gauge diesel train for a one hour round trip over the Lehigh River Gorge. Passengers can choose between standard coach cars, open air cars, or first class cars aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
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41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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The Mauch Chunk Museum contains items explaining the history of the area, including videos, images, artifacts, and models. Of particular interest is the model of Josiah White's Bear Trap water powered lock.
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The Old Jail Museum, built in 1871, was the home of the hanging of the seven Molly Maguires. Right before their hanging deaths, while probably innocent of the charges, one of them placed their hand on the wall, and despite numerous attempts to remove it, the handprint remains today.
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Rainbow's End, located in a brick building with large windows, is a vintage candy store and homemade ice cream store. The business is particularly known for its chocolate candy and licorice, along with good customer service.
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When the Mauch Chunk Opera House originally was built in 1881, the Addison Hutton designed building featured a first floor open-air farmer's market, and a second story concert hall. Visitors can see many performances in the building, and its acoustics are still considered outstanding.
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At The Olde Engine Works, visitors can browse a variety of antiques and other vintage collectibles from over 125 dealers. The antique mall is set up in an old machine shop that used to produce hoists.
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A family-owned and operated craft winery, Big Creek Vineyard makes a variety of wines, including reds, whites, roses, and fruit wines. The winery welcomes visitors, and offers tastings in its storefront, the Jim Thorpe Shoppe.