Scranton, Pennsylvania was founded in 1776 and incorporated as a city in 1866. The total population of the city is 76,415 people. Scranton is the seventh most populous city in Pennsylvania and also the cultural center of the Lackawanna River valley. The climate is seasonal where Spring and Summer temperatures vary between 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are usually quite cold with lots of snow, especially December through March. Fall is absolutely beautiful with the foliage peaking in mid-October. Scranton,Pennsylvania offers a vast array of history and culture. Much of the information regarding visiting the area can be located in the Scranton, Pennsylvania yellow pages. For specific places to visit or stay the Scranton,Pennsylvania business directory is also helpful.
The area known as Scranton,Pennsylvania is actually made up of five major areas. West Side, South Side, Hill Section, North Scranton and Minooka are all part of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The two major sub-sets of Scranton, Pennsylvania are Downtown and Greenridge. Information for all of these areas can be located in the Scranton,Pennsylvania yellow pages. Major points of interest are scattered throughout these areas. Some of the most popular attractions are located in The Steamtown National Historic Site, which is run by the National Parks Service. Scranton also offers two museums dedicated to railroad history and steam engines. Excursions on fully restored vintage trains is available on a daily basis. Scranton's history with electric trolleys can be discovered at The Electric City Trolley Museum, where trolley rides are available during the tour. Mining was a principal industry in the Scranton,Pennsylvania area for many years. Visitors can tour an actual mine and learn about the history of mining in Scranton at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour.
If you are in the mood for sporting events you can always stop by at PNC Field and catch a game. The NY Yankees AAA minor league team, calls Scranton their hometown. The team plays at least six home games per season. Great skiing,and snowboarding trails are also available for sports enthusiasts. If you are looking to shop there are three large shopping malls in the vicinity. After all of these activities you might be looking to grab a bite to eat. Coopers Seafood has been serving fabulous food to locals and tourists since 1948. Information for all of these attractions and businesses can easily be found in the Scranton,Pennsylvania business directory. So live it up, enjoy Scranton,Pennsylvania!
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
