By Nicholas Katers
Scranton Pennsylvania Tourism
Scranton, Pennsylvania, grew from a coal mining town into a mid-sized city during the 20th century. Scranton's tourism industry keeps visitors in the city's rugged past as well as its white-collar present with museums, concert venues and outdoor attractions.
Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
The Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain is an 18,000-seat amphitheater that hosts music festivals, concerts and corporate events from spring through fall.
Sno Mountain Ski Resort
Scranton's Sno Mountain Ski resort offers 240 acres of skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing during the winter. The resort features 30 ski trails, 2 terrain parks and 7 ski lifts.
Steamtown National Historic Site
The main attraction at the Steamtown National Historic Site is the fully operational Scranton Limited steam train that runs through the park on a regular basis.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are the top minor league team for the New York Yankees and play games from April to early September in 10,982-seat PNC Field.
Everhart Museum
The Everhart Museum features an extensive ornithology collection with fossils, sketches and landscapes of Pennsylvania birds. The museum also features 19th- and 20th-century American paintings in its permanent collection.
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by Daytona24 (Flickr)
