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Things to see in Scranton, Pennsylvania (United States): 29 places and when to go
Scranton, Pennsylvania is a city in United States with around 156,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Museums and art (4), Nature (4). The best known are Yale University Art Gallery, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Yale Center for British Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.4093, -75.6627
- Population
- About 156,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (4) · Temples (3) · With kids (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 149 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Miller Mountain, at 672 m.
What to see in Scranton, Pennsylvania
The places in and around Scranton, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Yale University Art GalleryArt museum in New Haven, Connecticut229 km
- Peabody Museum of Natural HistoryNatural history museum of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA229 km
- Yale Center for British ArtLargest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom in New Haven, Connecticut229 km
- Miller MountainMountain in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States26 km
- St. Peter's CathedralHistoric church in Pennsylvania, United States161 m
- Basilica of the National Shrine of St. AnnChurch in Pennsylvania, United States2.5 km
- Hotel MarcelBuilding in New Haven, Connecticut230 km
- Legoland New YorkTheme park in New York113 km
- Osterhout MountainMountain in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States24 km
- Scranton City HallCity hall of Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States163 m
- Steamtown National Historic SiteRailroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania243 m
- Harrison Avenue BridgeBridge in United States of America1.4 km
- Montage Mountain Ski ResortSki resort in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States6.2 km
- 1841 Goshen CourthouseHistory112 km
- United States Post OfficeGovernment building in Goshen, New York112 km
- Lackawanna State ParkState Park in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States18 km
- Scranton Iron FurnacesHistoric site in Scranton, Pennsylvania586 m
- Tunkhannock ViaductRailroad bridge in Pennsylvania, U.S26 km
- Everett-Bradner HouseHistoric house in New York, United States112 km
- Roger Williams Public School No. 10Heritage building in Scranton, Pennsylvania1.6 km
- Olivet ChapelChapel in New York, United States of America111 km
- Bridge in Nicholson TownshipBridge in United States of America26 km
- Goshen Brewing CompanyBrewery849 km
- Leitner Family Observatory and PlanetariumPlanetarium229 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Lincoln Peak Vineyards, Paddle Stop Brewery
- With kids: Montage Mountain Waterpark
- History: Silent Farm Bed & Breakfast, Stagecoach Inn
When to go to Scranton, Pennsylvania
The best time to visit Scranton, Pennsylvania is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In April, 28 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Scranton, Pennsylvania
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 149 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Yale University Art Gallery, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale Center for British Art, Miller Mountain, St. Peter's Cathedral. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Scranton, Pennsylvania?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Scranton, Pennsylvania?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 149 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Scranton, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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