The Electric City!
DAY 1
Depart Long Island - 6 am
Get breakfast on the way
Arrive Scranton - 9:30am -10:00 am
Anthracite Heritage Museum
Take a trip back in time to learn about the immigrants who traveled to the U.S. to work in the coal-mining industry during the early 19th century.
Lunch - Noon
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour - 1:00 pm
Located in McDade Park, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour gives visitors a chance to head 300 feet underground into a former coal mine. This mine used to produce anthracite coal that was shipped all over the world, but has been open for tours since 1985. Former mine workers guide visitors through the passages of the mine, explaining what life was like for miners and how they did their job.
Check into Hotel - Late Afternoon
Dinner: Bar Pazo
DAY 2
Breakfast: Station Cafe in Hotel
University of Scranton
Walk around campus
Scranton Iron Furnaces
Tour of the historic iron furnaces to learn about iron production and its impact on the nation.
Will visit the exhibits on iron and steel-making.
Steamtown National Historic Site
Steamtown National Historic Site is one of Pennsylvania's best railroad destinations and tells the story of transportation in northeastern Pennsylvania. The museum is home to nearly 100 train cars. These cars are split between the museum, the train excursions, and the restoration workshop. Will tour the museum and restoration workshop, and perhaps ride a train along the rails in Scranton.
Lunch: Terra Preta Prime
Electric City Trolley Museum
Will take a trolley ride excursion at this museum which shows why Scranton was once called the Electric City.
Harry Houdini Museum
The Harry Houdini Museum sits in a home on the outskirts of Scranton. The site is run by two prominent magicians, Dick Brooks and Dorothy Dietrich, known as the female Houdini. Our visit will include a tour of their small museum packed full of many pieces of Houdini memorabilia, including many of his personal effects, and then a private, world-class magic show.
Dinner: Eden - A Vegan/Vegetarian Cafe
Day 3
Breakfast: Blue Bee Bistro
Nay Aug Falls
Located in Nay Aug Park, Nay Aug Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls you'll find in the region. The waterfall is roughly 15-20 feet high, with high rock walls surrounding it on all sides. The park features several walking paths through the gorge with viewing platforms on either side offering great views of the waterfall.
Drive Home to Long Island
Depart Long Island - 6 am
Get breakfast on the way
Arrive Scranton - 9:30am -10:00 am
Anthracite Heritage Museum
Take a trip back in time to learn about the immigrants who traveled to the U.S. to work in the coal-mining industry during the early 19th century.
Lunch - Noon
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour - 1:00 pm
Located in McDade Park, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour gives visitors a chance to head 300 feet underground into a former coal mine. This mine used to produce anthracite coal that was shipped all over the world, but has been open for tours since 1985. Former mine workers guide visitors through the passages of the mine, explaining what life was like for miners and how they did their job.
Check into Hotel - Late Afternoon
Dinner: Bar Pazo
DAY 2
Breakfast: Station Cafe in Hotel
University of Scranton
Walk around campus
Scranton Iron Furnaces
Tour of the historic iron furnaces to learn about iron production and its impact on the nation.
Will visit the exhibits on iron and steel-making.
Steamtown National Historic Site
Steamtown National Historic Site is one of Pennsylvania's best railroad destinations and tells the story of transportation in northeastern Pennsylvania. The museum is home to nearly 100 train cars. These cars are split between the museum, the train excursions, and the restoration workshop. Will tour the museum and restoration workshop, and perhaps ride a train along the rails in Scranton.
Lunch: Terra Preta Prime
Electric City Trolley Museum
Will take a trolley ride excursion at this museum which shows why Scranton was once called the Electric City.
Harry Houdini Museum
The Harry Houdini Museum sits in a home on the outskirts of Scranton. The site is run by two prominent magicians, Dick Brooks and Dorothy Dietrich, known as the female Houdini. Our visit will include a tour of their small museum packed full of many pieces of Houdini memorabilia, including many of his personal effects, and then a private, world-class magic show.
Dinner: Eden - A Vegan/Vegetarian Cafe
Day 3
Breakfast: Blue Bee Bistro
Nay Aug Falls
Located in Nay Aug Park, Nay Aug Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls you'll find in the region. The waterfall is roughly 15-20 feet high, with high rock walls surrounding it on all sides. The park features several walking paths through the gorge with viewing platforms on either side offering great views of the waterfall.
Drive Home to Long Island