Find things to do in Scranton

From Nay Aug Park's rushing waterfalls to the mind-boggling magic shows at the Houdini Museum, downtown Scranton offers an array of exciting things to do near our Radisson hotel. Located within easy reach of skiing at Elk Mountain and Montage Mountain, we offer quick access to I-80, I-81, I-380, and the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike. Walk to The Marketplace at Steamtown to pick up an outfit or relax in nearby McDade Park. Families love our location near outdoor fun like Camelback Resort, and history buffs appreciate our proximity to several museums, including the Electric City Trolley Museum.

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Anthracite Heritage Museum

2.95 mi / 4.75 km from the hotel
Take a trip back in time to learn about the immigrants who traveled to the US to work in the coal-mining industry during the early 19th century.

The Shoppes at Montage Mountain

3.14 mi / 5.06 km from the hotel
Chico's, LOFT, and Francesca's are just a few of the retailers located at The Shoppes at Montage Mountain. You can also get coffee at Starbucks or have lunch at LongHorn Steakhouse.

Steamtown National Historic Site

0.63 mi / 1.01 km from the hotel
Everything you ever wanted to know about locomotion can be discovered at this downtown Scranton attraction. Be sure to check out the BLW 26 steam locomotive before you go!

Electric City Trolley Museum

0.69 mi / 1.1 km from the hotel
Carve out time for a trolley ride excursion at this enlightening museum, which shows why Scranton was once called the Electric City.

Elk Mountain

22.68 mi / 36.51 km from the hotel
Bring your snowboard and skis for a day at Elk Mountain, featuring 27 thrilling trails spreading across 180 acres of terrain.

Houdini Museum

1.86 mi / 2.99 km from the hotel
Don't miss an opportunity to tour this one-of-a-kind museum, dedicated to the world-famous escape artist Harry Houdini. If you arrive in the afternoon, you can catch an amazing one-hour magic show.