EXPLORE
Nicknamed “The Electric City,” Scranton was the first city in the country to operate an electric streetcar system in the late 19th century. Learn more about this history at the Electric City Trolley Museum, which features displays and interactive exhibits like vintage trolleys and streetlights. Located on the same property, Steamtown National Historic Site offers scenic trolley rides Thursday through Sunday. Discover some of the city’s best artwork along the Lackawanna County Mural Trail spread throughout the county, depicting everything from wildlife to historic events. Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den is a 20,000-square-foot facility dedicated to conservation and educating the public about animals.
DINE
Grab a slice of award-winning pizza at Pizza by Pappas, a family-owned local landmark since 1971. For a fun night out, Bartari is a retro-inspired bar with more than 40 classic arcade games, 22 rotating draft lines, and gastropub-style cuisine. Enjoy an entertaining meal at Osaka Japanese Restaurant, where talented chefs cook with flair, teppanyaki-style, right in front of you. For a unique sweet treat, Black Cow Cookies & Cream is known for its gothic-inspired desserts.
ENTERTAIN
Fans of NBC’s “The Office” can relive iconic moments from the show, which was set in Scranton, by visiting “The Office Exhibition” at Everhart Museum, featuring costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes stories from all nine seasons you won’t find anywhere else. Watch a movie at Scranton Art Haus, or catch a live music performance at one of the city’s cultural landmarks such as The Ritz Theater and Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, both of which are architectural treasures. See a magic show at The Houdini Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts that offer a glimpse into the life of the world-famous magician.
LEARN MORE
Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau
visitnepa.org
Main Image: Lackawanna County Mural Trail; Credit: Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau/Rebekah Smith
