Free & Cheap Things to Do in Scranton, PA

  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Scranton, Pennsylvania, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Historic Sites, Bowling and Music Venue.
  • From University of Scranton to Nay Aug Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scranton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilkes-Barre and Honesdale.
  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Scranton, Pennsylvania, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Historic Sites, Bowling and Music Venue.
  • From University of Scranton to Nay Aug Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scranton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilkes-Barre and Honesdale.
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TLC performs megahits such as “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs” with sultry vocals and unshakeable hooks; Coolio and more join
26.8 Miles
67% 15 votes
Horseback Riding Meadowside Road, Scranton, PA MoreLess Info
Beginners and professional riders can be accommodated at Pocono Adventures Riding Stable. The business offers guide services for the nearby trails and outfitting services for those with their own horses.
0.3 Miles
60% 159 votes
Malls 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA MoreLess Info
The Mall At Steamtown, the only indoor mall in downtown Scranton, opened on October 23, 1993. The mall is connected to the Steamtown National Historic Site making it convenient for visitors to see both locations.
4.2 Miles
33% 6 votes
Music Venue 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18505 MoreLess Info
A stadium with a capacity of 18,000, including 7,000 seats and 10,500 on the lawn, Pavilion At Montage Mountain is a huge venue for music and festivals. There have food and drink vendors with normal concert prices.
0.8 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 125 Beech Street, Scranton, PA 18505 MoreLess Info
With 34 lanes to choose from, South Side Bowl, Inc. hosts leagues, tournaments, and open bowling sessions. Bumper bowling can be enabled for all lanes. In addition to bowling, the facility has a pub, snack bar, and pro-shop.
12.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Mini Golf 1333 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 MoreLess Info
The Academy of Golf Center is a driving range that is open for play year round. Covered and heated stalls, an indoor simulator, and a mini-golf course are among the amenities for golfers to enjoy at the center.
14.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Music Venue 667 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 MoreLess Info
River Street Jazz Cafe is a music venue specializing in hosting jazz musicians. The cafe is advertised as having an eclectic and unique atmosphere and serves a variety of small dishes and appetizers.
15.6 Miles
81% 42 votes
Bowling 195 North Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 MoreLess Info
With 40 lanes for bowling, Chacko's Family Bowling Center, is the perfect destination for an afternoon of fun or to join a league. In between frames, enjoy a bite to eat or a refreshment, plus amenities are available for birthdays and private parties.
16.0 Miles
90% 126 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Wilkes-Barre, PA MoreLess Info
Formed by glacial melting over 12,000 years ago, Seven Tubs Natural Area, is a publically accessible area of trails, rock formations and waterfalls. Hikers and visitors to the area can see a wide variety of birds and mammals that live in the woodlands.
16.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Museum 49 S Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 MoreLess Info
Displaying the history of the region, Luzerne County Historical Society offers several exhibits for visitors to explore. The museum has photographs and artifacts related to Native American, German, and coal mining influences in the county.
16.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 24 E Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, R/C Wilkes Barre Movies 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, party rooms, high-back rocking chairs and a concession area.
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