Scranton, Pennsylvania: Electric City

Scranton is a city in northeast Pennsylvania, United States, and serves as the seat of Lackawanna County. It was incorporated as a borough on February 14, 1856, and as a city on April 23, 1866. The city was named after American industrialist and politician George W. Scranton. Scranton is also known by several nicknames, including Electric City, Anthracite Capital of the World, and All America City.

Located 77 miles north of Allentown, 111 miles northwest of Newark, and 124 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the city is served by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and major highways such as Interstates 81 and 476, and U.S. Route 11. Today, Scranton is considered the cultural capital of its region, home to numerous historical landmarks, museums, galleries, and recreational facilities. It has also appeared in films, including Blue Valentine (2010).

Top Attractions and Points of Interest in Scranton
1. Steamtown National Historic Site
Steamtown National Historic Site (41°24'28.5"N 75°40'19.7"W) is a major attraction dedicated to America’s steam railroad heritage. Founded on October 30, 1986, and located in the former Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad yard, it features historic locomotives, cabooses, exhibits, a visitor center, and a theater.

2. The Everhart Museum
The Everhart Museum at 1901 Mulberry Street (41°24'02.5"N 75°38'39.5"W) is a prominent art and natural history museum, founded in 1908 by Isaiah Fawkes Everhart. Its collection includes approximately 20,000 artifacts ranging from fine art and ethnographic pieces to fossils, minerals, and natural science specimens.

3. Electric City Trolley Museum
Located at 300 Cliff Street (41°24'34.8"N 75°40'25.6"W), the Electric City Trolley Museum is a family-friendly attraction established in 1999. It features historic trolleys, hands-on exhibits, and trolley rides.

4. St. Stanislaus Cathedral
St. Stanislaus Cathedral at 529 E Locust Street (41°23'37.4"N 75°40'10.9"W) is a historic Polish Catholic church built at the end of the 19th century and remains an important landmark for the local community.

5. Montage Mountain Resorts
Montage Mountain Resorts is a popular ski destination that also features a ski school and a water park. Nearby stands the Pavilion at Montage Mountain, a well-known live music venue. The resort is about 7 miles from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and 8 miles from Downtown Scranton.

6. Scranton Iron Furnaces
The Scranton Iron Furnaces (41°24'14.4"N 75°39'46.3"W) highlight the region’s iron-making history with guided tours and informative exhibits. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

7. Lackawanna County Children’s Library
Located at 520 Vine Street (41°24'38.8"N 75°39'33.9"W), the Lackawanna County Children’s Library is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1915 and designed in the Classical Revival style by Albert J. Ward, it stands next to the Albright Memorial Library in Scranton.