Gonsman+Scranton,+PA

SCRANTON

**STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE** - Take a seasonal train ride through the breathtaking mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. You could also join a Ranger-guided Locomotive Shop Tour to learn what it takes to repair and maintain steam locomotives. Maybe you could get the whole family together for a hands-on learning experience as you tour the Roundhouse and ride the rails. To learn more: click here


 * NAY AUG PARK -** This park is the largest one in the city of Scranton. Come see the magnificent views from the greatest tree-houses ever built. These tree-houses are great for weddings, family getting together,ect. During the holidays you can come see the display lights that brighten up the sky. You will always remember this view, even if you are just a child. For more information:click here or here




 * Everhart Museum -** Check out the new exhibit called "What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night". They put plastic dinosaurs all over the room and they do bad things. For instance, the one night they took spray paint and put graffiti on the walls. Have your children bag-a-badge. Bag-a-badge is when you complete a couple tasks and earn a badge. Another thing you may do if you have children in grades K-12, you may be interested in the after-school programs. The children will learn information while having fun. To check this out:click here

**Pennsylvania A****nthracite Heritage Museum** **-** Would you like to know what it was like when the people from Europe came to work in the anthracite mining and textiles industries? If so, then this is the place for you. Here it will tell you the story as you walk through the museum. It will almost feel like you are in their place. You will walk through what seems like a kitchen, a pub, or maybe even a seat in a church. If you are up to this, you can check out more information here




 * Lackawanna County Coal Mine - ** When you ride in your mine car, you go 300 feet below the earth. You will accompany a miner in the winding underground passage and rock tunnel past three different veins of hard coal, the mule boy and the nipper, the monkey vein and the dead chute. Listen as he explains all of the methods used, and the efforts involved, in mining history.

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