Greater Scranton, located in Lackawanna County, is NEPA’s most populous Valley Community. Its well-known industrial roots, world-class amenities and one of its cities being the setting of a popular TV sitcom have cemented this community’s place both on the map and in the modern pop culture lexicon.
Spend a day with turtles, reptiles, spiders and thousands of colorful fish at the Electric City Aquarium. Catch a RailRiders game and some fireworks in the summer. Capture those classic foliage pics at scenic Lackawanna State Park in the fall. Shred the slopes at Montage Mountain in the winter. Just be sure to save a little room for a few classic cuts of Old Forge Pizza.
You can do it all from just about anywhere in Greater Scranton. Hit the links on a PGA championship-worthy golf course. See a touring Broadway show in a historic theater. Get your fill of pizza, burgers or wings. Make a stop at a local brewery. Check out an Electric City icon. Then walk it off on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
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Vibrant, walkable downtowns
Lackawanna State Park
Rich history and architecture
Lively local art, theater & music scenes
Restaurants, breweries & nightlife
La Festa Italiana and St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Steamtown Marathon
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Greater Scranton, NEPA’s most populous Valley Community, covers the entirety of Lackawanna County and features busy, walkable downtowns, plenty of family-friendly amenities and tons of outdoor recreation.
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The borough of Olyphant is a largely residential area just over five miles north of Scranton. It was originally founded as Queen City in the late 19th century.
Learn MoreA Peak into Greater Scranton’s Past
For most of the 19th and 20th centuries, Greater Scranton was the industrial, economic and cultural hub of NEPA. Iron, steel, coal, textiles and railroads – all of the ingredients of an industrial revolution were present. As waves of European immigrants descended upon the region, smaller downtowns and residential neighborhoods began to develop in many of the outlying boroughs. At the height of Pennsylvania’s hard coal era, Scranton and its nearby communities became one of the most important economic drivers of American progress.
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From 2005 to 2013, Scranton found itself at the forefront of American pop culture as the setting of NBC’s comedy series, The Office. Scranton has embraced its status as the world’s epicenter of all things Dunder Mifflin. The city now boasts several famous murals, self-guided walking tours and a popular, annual convention featuring regular appearances from cast members.
