The best things to do in Lackawanna County

Need a quick brain break that doesn’t involve another coffee? Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den lets you get hands-on with the Stingray Touch Tank, meet horseshoe crabs up close, and wander from colorful tanks to the Reptile Den for a surprisingly chill midweek adventure.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 28, 2026

This week, Glenmaura National Golf Club lets you preview every hole with a course flyover, then back it up with real rounds once you lock in a membership. Also clutch for life events, their banquet team turns big days into easy wins, no sand trap required.

From the Scranton newsletter, September 8, 2026

Got a space that needs instant personality? Lomma Enterprises Inc designs and builds custom outdoor and indoor black light miniature golf courses with fluorescent obstacles that glow, founded in 1955 and still the oldest and largest around with 6,000-plus courses worldwide.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 7, 2026

Whether you grew up hearing coal stories or just want a cool break from August, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour drops you 300 feet underground via a bright yellow portal bus to roam real anthracite tunnels with guides who make Mule Boy, the Nipper and the Monkey Vein feel alive.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, August 18, 2026

Award-winning mini-golf with two 18-hole courses, a newly renovated arcade, a 1/4 mile go-kart track, nine batting cages, and splashy bumper boats make Lahey Family Fun Park an easy go-to when the crew needs to burn energy. It’s right up in Clarks Summit, so quick Scranton escapes are no-brainers.

From the Scranton newsletter, September 6, 2026

Idle Hours South mixes classic bowling with bumpers for the kids, a lively arcade and laser tag, plus Tony’s Snack Bar and Poor Richard’s Pub for the after game refuel. Rally the crew for cosmic bowling vibes or jump into leagues and parties, then call it a night with fries and a cold one.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 14, 2026

Scranton Art Haus is an independent eight-screen theater with plush oversized seating and legit in-theater dining and drinks, so you can catch new releases without leaving your chair. Make it a this-week plan, and use their app to snag showtimes and tickets in seconds.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 18, 2026

Whether you nerd out on NEPA history or just love a good house story, Lackawanna Historical Society makes the 1912 Tudor Revival Catlin House your week’s smartest detour, with original walnut woodwork, molded plaster ceilings, stained glass, six fireplaces, and rooms for exhibits, a research library, and lectures.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 23, 2026

Bowling with friends, glow mini golf that makes your shirt suspiciously bright, laser tag for that cardio you pretend is optional, and a virtual-reality arcade when you need a quick escape. Idle Hours North keeps the good times in rotation for Scrantonites looking to mix up the usual.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 20, 2026

Public 9-hole golf course offering a full bar, simulator, and beer selection.

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Country club offering a golf course, dining rooms, and facilities for events.