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Scranton Steamtown National Historic Site

★★★★☆ 4.7 (3616)

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Lake Ariel Wake in the Woods Aquapark and Campground

★★★★★ 5 (8)

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Scranton DEFY Scranton

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1860)

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Scranton Idle Hours North

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1333)

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Pittston Revolution Ice Centre

★★★★☆ 4.6 (334)

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Lake Ariel Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2478)

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Scranton Area has 13 family activities across 7 categories and 3 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

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Claws 'N' Paws features over 120 rare and exotic animal species, with giraffes being a major attraction that generated 235 mentions in visitor reviews, including a notably popular individual giraffe named Jethro
Montage Mountain Resorts operates as a dual-season resort, functioning as a ski resort in winter with 27 trails and snow tubing, then transforming into a water park in summer (May 23 - September 1, 2026)
Wake in the Woods combines a campground with an aquapark, offering integrated outdoor recreation including pedal boats, hiking trails, cornhole, horseshoes, and inflatable games alongside water attractions
DEFY Scranton offers a CycloBeat activity, combining trampolines with cycling elements - a unique hybrid activity not commonly found in standard trampoline parks
Sky Zone Trampoline Park: Staff members offer spontaneous incentive challenges like arm wrestling for prizes (glow-in-the-dark glasses), demonstrating a unique customer engagement approach beyond typical trampoline park operations
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den: Founded in 1907, the Science Museum of Minnesota has been exploring sciences through hands-on exhibits for over 115 years, making it one of the established science centers in the United States.
Everhart Museum was the first public museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania, founded by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, who was a taxidermist
The Electric City Trolley Museum: The museum features the 1929 Electromobile streetcar (Car #505) as a primary exhibit, which is undergoing restoration as part of the Project 505 restoration project
Steamtown National Historic Site: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4012 is one of the largest steam locomotives ever built and is housed at Steamtown National Historic Site
Anthracite Heritage Museum: The museum features four massive stone blast furnaces known as the Scranton Iron Furnaces, which are prominent historical industrial artifacts from the region's manufacturing era
Idle Hours South offers 'Bowl Your Brains Out' unlimited bowling packages for $14.95 per person for 2 hours on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights
Idle Hours North: Features a retro 80s-themed mini golf course with authentic 80s design and music, creating an immersive nostalgic experience

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Revolution Ice Centre features Cosmic Skate events on Fridays with blacklights and music, a themed skating experience that differentiates it from standard ice rinks
Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park: The park offers an interactive giraffe feeding experience for just $3, making hands-on wildlife interaction accessible at a low cost compared to typical zoo premium experiences
Montage Mountain Resorts: Season pass holders receive 1-hour early park admission starting June 10, 2026, providing exclusive access before general admission opens
Wake in the Woods Aquapark and Campground: The venue hosts special events including pavilion rentals for weddings, graduations, bridal showers, baby showers, and family reunions, positioning it as a multi-purpose event destination
DEFY Scranton: The venue features a zip line activity that generated 25 mentions in customer reviews, indicating it's a notable attraction that significantly impacts visitor experience
Sky Zone Trampoline Park: The Pittston location features a specialized 'Ninja Warrior Trainer' program alongside a Ninja Warrior Course, indicating alignment with the popular obstacle course training trend
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den: The museum operates an extensive educational outreach program that serves 87 counties across Minnesota through interactive classes and curriculum support tools, making it a significant regional educational resource.
Everhart Museum: The museum features an intricate model train display of Scranton that includes all the famous Scranton landmarks
The Electric City Trolley Museum: The trolley route includes a mile-long tunnel that many long-time Scranton residents were unaware of, adding a distinctive geographic feature to the experience
Steamtown National Historic Site: Steamtown operates as an active railroad yard, requiring visitors to learn and follow safety procedures, making it a functioning heritage railway rather than a static museum
Anthracite Heritage Museum: The museum documents the immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania alongside hard coal mining history, providing a multi-faceted view of the region's industrial heritage
Idle Hours South: The venue features Cosmic Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm-12:30am, a late-night entertainment option
Idle Hours North: Offers glow-in-the-dark bowling as a specialty feature, combining traditional bowling with unique lighting effects
Revolution Ice Centre: The facility maintains a 4.6-star rating across 334 reviews, indicating consistently high customer satisfaction despite some operational challenges

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