Steamtown National Historic Site - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours Seasons

The Park is open daily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. The Park's museums and grounds, including outdoor exhibits, parking areas and the connecting walkway to the Mall at Steamtown, close promptly at 5:00 pm (4:00 pm, winter). Also, during severe weather events, the Park may delay opening, close early or close entirely.

(Please note that the connecting walkway to the Mall at Steamtown is not the property of Steamtown National Historic Site and is subject to closure during inclement or severe weather. This walkway is generally closed during the winter months. Parking at the Mall at Steamtown is, therefore, not recommended.)

Local Partners Information Resources

Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau

Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau

Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce

Getting There

Plane

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) at Avoca serves the greater Pocono Northeast.

Car

The Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Scranton on Saturday, March 11, 2006, will disrupt traffic patterns throughout the downtown area. Visitors coming to Steamtown should take Exit 191 from Interstate 81 to US Route 11 South (North Scranton Expressway/Congressman McDade Expressway) to the 7th Avenue/Providence Road Exit, turn right at bottom of ramp, proceed past one light and turn Left on Lackawanna Avenue, proceed across bridge and turn right into Steamtown National Historic Site.

From Philadelphia: Proceed north on I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Extension) to exit 115. Proceed then to I-81N and exit at 185 ... then ...

From Baltimore and other points south: Proceed north to Harrisburg and onto I-81. Proceed north on I-81, and exit at 185 ... then ...

From the west: Proceed east on I-80. At intersection with I-81, proceed north, and exit at 185 ... then ...

From the east: Proceed west on I-80 or I-84. At intersection with I-380, proceed north. At intersection with I-81, proceed south and exit at 185 ... then ...

From the north: Proceed south on I-81, and exit at 185.

... then ... From I-81, Exit 185: Stay in the left lanes to downtown Scranton and turn left at first traffic light. Follow Lackawanna Avenue past seven traffic signals. Just beyond the Greyhound/Martz Bus Terminal, use the left turn lane to turn from Lackawanna Avenue onto Cliff Street.

Bus

Both Greyhound Lines and Martz Trailways service Scranton. This bus terminal serves both companies, and is located on Lackawanna Avenue across from the main vehicle entrance to the Park. The most convenient walking access, however, is via the Mall at Steamtown, also across the street from the bus terminal.

Please note that rail passenger service is not available in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Public Transportation

COLTS (County of Lackawanna Transit System) provides local bus service to Scranton and all of Lackawanna County. (570) 346-2061 or 876-1256 for schedules and more information.

Getting Around

Please be prepared for walking on concrete, wood, brick and gravel, ramps and stairs. There may be slippery spots during inclement weather.