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Steamtown National Historic Site
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Feel the heat from the firebox. Hear the bell and whistle. Smell the hot steam and oil. Feel the ground vibrate under your feet. See the one ton drive rods turn the wheels. Hear the chuff-chuff-chuff of the smokestack. Today, you can relive the era of steam as the engines come back to life. The cinders, grease, oil, steam, people and stories of railroading have returned.
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The Basics |
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The Park is open daily from 10 am - 4 pm, effective January 2 - March 31, 2007; regular Park hours (9 am - 5 pm) will resume again on April 1. The Park’‘s museums and grounds, including outdoor exhibits, parking areas and the connecting walkway to the Mall at Steamtown, close promptly at 4:00 pm. Steamtown does close, or delay opening, during severe weather events such as severe icing or substantial snowfalls. If you are coming to Steamtown, and it is, or will soon be, snowing, call (570) 340-5200 after 7:00 am for delay or closure information. (Please note that the connecting walkway to the "Mall at Steamtown" is not the property of Steamtown National Historic Site and is subject to closure during inclement weather. This walkway is generally closed during the winter months. Parking at the "Mall at Steamtown" is, therefore, not recommended.) |
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Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St
Scranton, PA 18501
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570-340-5200 |
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Directions |
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From Northwestern Pennsylvania
Proceed east on US Route 6 and then south on I-81 to exit 185. From Philadelphia: Proceed north on I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Extension) to exit 115. Take I-81 north to exit at 185, From Baltimore and other points south
Proceed north to Harrisburg and onto I-81. Take I-81 north to exit 185. From the west
Proceed east on I-80 to I-81 north to exit 185. From the east
Proceed west on I-80 or I-84. At intersection with I-380, proceed north. At intersection with I-81, proceed south to exit 185. From the north
Proceed south on I-81 to exit 185.
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Climate |
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Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the seasonal excursion trains, please note that the commuter-type coaches are not air-conditioned in summer, and may not be heated during the fall.
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Link to our Poconos Weather coverage for more information.
Link to our Scranton Weather coverage for more information.
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Fees |
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Park Entrance Fee: $6.00, all visitors age 17 and older
Includes admission to the park grounds, railroad yard, and musuem.
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Reservations |
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Reservations required for train rides.
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Things To Do |
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You may tour the History and Technology Museums or Roundhouse, explore special exhibits or watch the movie "Steel and Steam". You can also join a Park Ranger or Volunteer on a Guided Tours of our Locomotive Repair Shops. Seasonally, you may want to experience our short train rides, longer train excursions or Living History Programs. Explore the links above to learn more about these activities prior to your visit. Steamtown NHS is not the only attraction in the greater Scranton area. Visit our Nearby Attractions page to find out what else is available. Scheduling
Visit our Guided Tours page to learn about this month's activities. Due to staffing and equipment availability, the Guided Tours page is updated on a monthly basis, with each month's schedule posted about a week before the start of the month. The Excursion Schedule for this year is posted on the Schedule of Events page. You can view the entire year, or select the time of year you will be visiting.
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Indoor Activities |
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Indoor activities at Steamtown include exploring the museums. Also, year round walking tours are offered of the Locomotive Shop. During the winter, special Theater Presentations are offered on selected weekends. Rain or shine, Steamtown offers a chance to learn about the history of railroading and how the steam locomotive created the America of today.
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Nearby Attractions |
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Other Attractions - Lackawanna County Trolley Station and Museum, 0 miles
- Scranton Iron Furnace State Park, .3 miles
- The Everhart Museum, 1 mile
- Scranton's Nay Aug Park, 1 mile
- Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour, 4 miles
- Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, 4 miles
- Lackawanna State Park, 15 miles
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Link to our Poconos Attractions coverage for more information.
Link to our Scranton Attractions coverage for more information.
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