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Things to do around Scranton, home of "The Office"🐻🛸
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items Here's a list of my favorite local spots — from cozy cafés and restaurants to scenic parks and fun things to do, to my spa — Pachee's Spa! Whether you're a local or just visiting, these are my must-sees!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
One of the great things about living in Northeast PA is getting to fully experience all four seasons. To be honest, I'm much more of a Spring & Summer girl, but all these locations can be enjoyed year-round.
I used to lifeguard here when I was a teen, and I just have a sweet spot for the park. It has nice walking paths, the tree house, a cool cafe, and a museum.
Nay Aug Park
1st time I came here was in my 5th grade race, that I won #1 in the girls, #7 in the boys BTW!! Ever since then, I've been walking it and running it with my family and friends. It's beautiful!
Lake Scranton Trail
We used to come here a lot when I was a kid. I have so many great memories of this place!
McDade Park
Montage Mountain has a great water park in the summer & ski trails in the winter. They also host adult nights in the water park during the summer, which can be fun with a group of friends.
Montage Mountain Resorts
About a 45-minute drive from scranton, but worth it! It's an old country club, turned into a hotel. It has walking paths, outdoor chess board, golf course, a pond, coffee shop, restaurants, and so much more. It's beautiful. If you're ever around duri...
Skytop Lodge
Restaurants
I'm VERY food motivated and dream about my next meal after finishing whatever I just ate. I promise you, these restaurants are a 5 out of 5!!
My favorite Mexican restaurant EVER! Incredibly authentic. Food is delicious, very reasonably priced, great portions. It's a family run business, and they are the kindest people. If you go, you'll keep going back!!
Italo's Restaurant
Best Brazilian Steakhouse for hundreds of miles! The food, the atmosphere, the drinks - chef's kiss! I don't even like red meat, I go for the buffet. But for meat lovers, this is your best bet. I've known the Linhares family since I was about 10 year...
Ipanema Grille
The Basil Martinis here are to diiiiie for!! The menu is small, but everything in it is delicious. Whether you're going for a few cocktails, or for a nice dinner, you can't go wrong by coming here.
AV Restaurant
I love their Hibachi & Sushi. They have gluten-free options, which is a necessity to me. The food is so good, and fresh. The staff is super friendly, especially Cindy, their bartender!!
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Get their Crab fried rice and thank me later!! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it!!
Thai Thai Restaurant - Wilkes-Barre
Delicious food, gluten-free pasta options, and great service!! The whole staff is super friendly. The restaurant has two areas - The inside part is more cozy and traditional. They also have a closed-in four-season room.
Casa Bella
This one is new on my list of restaurants, but it's fantastic! Upscale atmosphere, great drinks, yummy food. Perfect place to go on a date or have a girls night out! They also do brunch, which I have not yet tried, but I'm excited to
Atera 519
This restaurant is a new addition to downtown Scranton, but CANNOT be missed! They make their own pasta, and import their flour from Italy. No worries if you are Gluten-Free, they have GF pasta & pizza!! Plus the service is top notch from the che...
Picciocchi's Restaurant - Italian Cuisine and Fresh Pasta
Other Food & Drinks
Super cute, and charming. Has lots of seating areas indoors and outdoors. They make really good gluten-free quiches, and I looove their chai tea.
Zummo's Cafe
The atmosphere in this café is unmatched! The owners are incredibly creative and talented—the wife runs the kitchen, and the husband runs the flower shop inside, Central Park Flowers. If you're in the Clarks Summit area, I definitely recommend droppi...
No. 27 Cafe | Clarks Green PA
This cafe is in the heart of downtown scranton, right in front of the square. I've been going here since I was a teen.
Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe
Best ice cream EVER!! Seriously, the best!!! They have multiple locations throughout Lackawanna county, just stop in anywhere you can, you won't regret it. I personally love their Coffee ic cream.
Manning Farm Dairy
My family only gets our birthday cakes and specialty cakes from this bakery. They are really great to work with. Unfortunately, they don't have gf options yet, but if that's not a necessity for you - this bakery is great.
Lynn Sandy's Bakery
I come here for their brunch, which is fantastic!
Henry’s On Clay
Super fresh & delicious smoothies!!
Frutas Locas LLC. | Scranton PA
Cutest café, located in Nay Aug Park. This place is seriously so charming!!
Blackwatch Cafe
Local Favorites
Kailin and her whole team are amazing yoga instructors! She also does Reiki, Reiki certifications, and Sound Baths. If you want to get into yoga, or find a place to practice, this is it!
Kailin of Earth
Pachee's Spa is my facial spa! I love what I do. Helping my clients find confidence in their skin is the best feeling ever! As someone who's struggled with acne my whole life, I can relate to anyone who has dealt with the emotional and physical toll ...
Pachee's Spa
If you’re visiting Scranton, you have to check out Cooper’s! It’s a huge restaurant where every room has a different theme—even the bathrooms. Plus, there’s a gift shop stocked with fun trinkets from The Office!
Cooper's Seafood House
This is a lil gem in Clarks Summit has so many options if you're trying to live a healthier life, this is the place to go.
Everything Natural | Health Food Store in Clarks Summit