Scranton is located in the Lackawanna County, in the State of Pennsylvania. As the county seat, Scranton is the largest community of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Metropolitan Area. The population in Scranton reaches approximately 76,090 inhabitants. The city of Scranton was incorporated in 1866 and it is nicknamed "Electric City".
Top Attractions within Scranton
La Festa Italiana is one of the special events held in Scranton. The celebration is held during Labor Day weekend. The first organized festival of this kind took place in the 1970s and has since remained a great tradition of the community. People living or visiting here during the time of the festival will have the chance to experience a wide variety of Italian themed events, festivities, cuisines and more.
The Steamtown National Historic Site is a true testament of the past values, lifestyles and practices of the community in Scranton. The historic site has been established in order to commemorate and celebrate the industry that has brought the strongest degree of development to the region. It is formed as a heritage railroad site, on which people will have the chance to admire a railroad museum made out of the former machines used here.
The McDade Park is another location in Scranton which offers a larger picture of the background community development. The park has several tours and trails you can take in order to admire some points of interest. The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is an opportunity you must not miss in the McDade Park. The mine is placed in the middle of the park and is open for guided tours. The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is also to be found in the park. The collections featured come as an example of the natural elements extracted from the mine.
The Sno Mountain Ski Resort is perfect for spending winter vacations in Scranton. There are numerous amenities for people to use on the mountain. Hotels, restaurants and shops can be accessed in the lower part of the resort. The trails and slopes have different degrees of difficulty, providing everyone with suitable spaces for winter sports and trainings.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Scranton | Directions to Scranton | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Avoca Scranton | 6/10 | Directions | 41.336261 | -75.731154 |
| Eynon | 8/12 | Directions | 41.49564 | -75.57435 |
| Kingston | 16/26 | Directions | 41.2617481 | -75.8968635 |
| Wilkes Barre | 16/26 | Directions | 41.246773 | -75.881208 |
| Edwardsville | 16/26 | Directions | 41.26953 | -75.91631 |
| Tunkhannock | 17/28 | Directions | 41.53869 | -75.94659 |
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