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1. Everhart Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Electric City Trolley Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society

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4. Catlin House

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5. Houdini Museum

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6. Lackawanna County Coal Mine

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7. Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

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8. Montage Mountain

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9. Nay Aug Park

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10. Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum

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11. Lake Scranton Walking Path

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12. Steamtown National Historic Site

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13. Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den

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14. Lahey Family Fun Park

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15. McDade Park

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16. Scranton Iron Furnaces

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17. Scranton Cultural Center

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Scranton known for historically?
  • A: Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania and was once the head of the anthracite coal mining industry in Pennsylvania, attracting immigrants from all over Europe.
  • Q: What can visitors do in Scranton today?
  • A: Today, Scranton offers visitors the chance to explore history in its many museums and historic homes.

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