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Electric City Trolley Museum
Scranton, PA
The Electric City Trolley Museum Association, a volunteer nonprofit, preserves and operates historic electric trolleys at Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton. The museum maintains a collection of trolleys and artifacts from eastern Pennsylvania's electric railway heritage.
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Scranton, PA
The Lackawanna County Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a war memorial located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Erected in 1899, it honors the soldiers and sailors from Lackawanna County who served during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Visitors can observe this historical monument dedicated to the county's service members.
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Anthracite Museum
Scranton, PA
The Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It serves the educational needs of the public. The museum tells the story of hard coal mining and its related industries.
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Casimir Pulaski Monument
Scranton, PA
The Casimir Pulaski Monument in Scranton, Pennsylvania, commemorates General Casimir Pulaski, an American Revolutionary War hero. Visitors can read the inscription detailing his service on General George Washington's staff and his role in battles like Brandywine and Germantown. He formed the Pulaski Legion, earning him the title Father of the American Cavalry, and was mortally wounded at Savannah, Georgia.
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Everhart Museum
Scranton, PA
The Everhart Museum, located in Scranton, PA's Nay Aug Park, has been enlightening Northeastern Pennsylvania through natural history, science, and art since 1908. This historic three-story building presents works and objects celebrating the cultural heritage and natural history of Northeastern Pennsylvania and places around the world. Visitors can explore the Museum's collections and special exhibitions.
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Montage Mountain Waterpark
Scranton, PA
Montage Mountain Waterpark provides a family-friendly summer venue featuring multiple slide attractions, a lazy river, and cabanas throughout the property. The waterpark accommodates day visitors, group outings, and private events with customizable rentals and dining options.
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Lackawana Coal Mine Tour
Scranton, PA
The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour takes visitors 300 feet underground into an actual Anthracite mine, originally opened in 1860. Guests descend on a portal bus into Slope #190, then explore winding gangways and rock tunnels with a guide. The tour highlights three coal veins, historical mining features like the Mule Boy and Nipper, and explains coal extraction methods and the efforts of deep mining workers.
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Houdini Museum
Scranton, PA
The Houdini Museum was voted the #1 attraction in the Poconos in 2022. It brings the magical legacy of Harry Houdini to life, showcasing artifacts, rare photographs, and interactive exhibits. Visitors can immerse themselves in Houdini's feats and illusions, starting with a short film in the Magic Theater. The museum also offers a guided tour through Houdini’s History room and features a prop room with rare artifacts.
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Alexander's Salon & Spa
Scranton, PA
Alexander's Salon and Spa is a spa and salon dedicated to beauty and wellness. It specializes in rejuvenating massages, cutting edge hair design, and relaxing nail services. Gift cards from its Wilkes-Barre location are redeemable at its Scranton location.
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George H. Catlin Memorial House
Scranton, PA
The George H. Catlin Memorial House, a museum in Scranton, serves as the Lackawanna Historical Society headquarters. Built in 1912 by Edward Langley, this three-story, sixteen-room Tudor Revival style home features walnut woodwork, molded plaster ceilings, brass lighting fixtures, and six fireplaces. Visitors can also see a three-paneled stained glass window and furnishings original to the Catlin and Archbald estates.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Electric City Trolley Museum

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Anthracite Museum

Casimir Pulaski Monument

Everhart Museum

Montage Mountain Waterpark

Lackawana Coal Mine Tour

Houdini Museum

Alexander's Salon & Spa

George H. Catlin Memorial House