The best things to do in Scranton

“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, August 3, 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 Wilkes-Barre newsletter, August 4, 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.”

“Attraction featuring a mine car ride to 300 ft. below the surface, with a tour of the old tunnels.”

“Lively, family-friendly amusement center with an arcade, mini-golf, batting cages & go-karts.”

“Family-friendly venue offering bowling lanes (including bumper bowling), a snack bar and a pub.”

“Casual movie theater with 8 screens, plush oversized seating, and dine-in service.”

“Bowling alley with mini-golf, laser tag, and a virtual-reality arcade, plus a restaurant.”

“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.”