Marywood’s location in Scranton, PA is a great option for all students. Our expansive campus and proximity to regional state parks make it possible for students to enjoy plenty of engaging outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, biking, and more whenever they want some fresh air.
There's ALWAYS something to do near Marywood's campus! Start exploring! Check out local deals, events, a top 40 bucket list, and much more through our partners, DiscoverNEPA.
Yes, Marywood is located in Scranton, home of "The Office"...and so much more!
Scranton provides an array of cultural opportunities–concerts, theatre, ballet, lectures, festivals, and art shows–as well as sports and other fun activities. Scranton's distinguished history as a labor center is celebrated in museums and Steamtown National Park. Located in the Pocono Mountains region, the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area is renowned for the beauty of its lakes and forests, as well as access to all kinds of winter and summer sports and other outdoor adventures.
The greater Northeast Pennsylvania region has even more to offer! We are home to two minor league sports teams, the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (minor league baseball team of the New York Yankees) and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (minor league hockey team of the Pittsburgh Penguins). Whether you're craving city life or seeking solitude, there are plenty of options and settings to suit your mood.
Attractions
- Betty Mascelli Park
- Brace's Orchard
- Camelback Ski Resort & Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark (about 45 min)
- Camelback Mountain Adventures (ziplining, mountain coaster, etc)
- Claws N' Paws Wild Animal Park
- Chaktone Climbing
- Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
- Elk Mountain Ski Area
- Hotel of Horror
- Horror Hall
- Idle Hour Entertainment
- Kalahari Waterpark
- Kirby Park
- Knoebels Amusement Resort (about 1.5 hours)
- Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
- Lehigh Valley Scream Park
- Lehigh Valley Zoo
- Montage Mountain Ski Resort & Waterpark
- Mohegan Sun Casino
- Moonlight Drive-in
- Mount Airy Casino
- Pallman Farms
- Reaper's Revenge
- Roba's Family Farm
- Ross Park Zoo
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders PNC Field
- The Lands at Hillside Farms
- "The Office" Self-Guided Tour
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Art Gallery & Workshops
- Artworks Gallery & Studio
- AFA Gallery
- Camera Work Gallery
- Everhart Museum
- First Friday Scranton
- Luzerne County Art Walks
- The Hope Horn Gallery
- Kresge Gallery at Marywood University
- Mahady Gallery at Marywood University
- Marquis Art & Frame
- The Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art | Marywood University
- Paint N Pinot
- Sordoni Art Gallery
- Spirited Art
- Suraci Gallery at Marywood University
- The Workshop Letterpress
Alumni Local Businesses
Historical Sites
& Attractions
- Anthracite Museum Complex
- Houdini Museum
- Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour
- Lackawanna Historical Society & Catlin House
- Steamtown National Historic Site
Local Dining
- A Little Pizza Heaven
- Andy Gavin's
- Cooper's Seafood
- Casa Bella
- Loading Dock
- Yummy Bowl
- Sibio's
- Railyard
- Backyard Ale House
- Ale Mary's
Lunch Spots
- Cara Mia's Delicatessen
- Downtown Deli
- Hank's Hoagies
- Mansour's Market Cafe & Eatery
- Henry's on Clay
- The Salad Shop
- Fork N' Bowl
Cafés & Sweets
- Electric City Bakehouse
- Dunmore Candy Kitchen
- Northern Lights Espresso Bar and Cafe
- The Giving Tree Wellness Center
- Zummo's Cafe
- Jitty Joes
- Mannings
- Florita's Bakery
- Great Temptations
- Lynn Sandy's Bakery
- Minooka Pastry Shop (Gluten-free options)
- My Mother's Delicacies
- National Pastry Bake Shop
Creative & Performing Arts
- Creative & Performing Arts Academy of NEPA
- F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
- Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre
- Mohegan Sun Arena
- Pavilion at Montage Mountain
- The Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center
- The Scranton Cultural Center
- Scranton Fringe
- Sherman Theater
Movies & Cinema
- Cinemark Moosic (Students check w/SAC Office for discount)
- Circle Drive-In
- Garden Drive-in
- Regal Dickson City & IMAX
- Wilkes-Barre Movies 14
Local Entertainment Websites
- The Weekender
- Highway 81 Revisited (Music Blog)
Networking, Leadership, & Chambers
- American Advertising Federation | NEPA
- The Scranton Chamber
- Leadership Lackawanna
- NEPA Networkers
- Wilkes-Barre POWER!
Sports Complexes
Outdoor Recreation
- Dunmore Reservoir
- Lake Scranton
- Lackawanna Heritage Trail
- McDade Park
- Nay Aug Park
- Ricketts Glen State Park (about 1 hour)
Shopping
- 900 Rutter Ave
- Arena Hub Plaza
- The Crossings Premium Outlets (about 45 minutes away)
- The Shoppes at Montage
- The Circle Flea-Fair and Outdoor Farmer's Market
(Every Sunday, 7am-4pm, Mar-Nov) - Steamtown Marketplace
- Shoppes at Bogart Court
- Viewmont Mall
- Wyoming Valley Mall
Bus & Cab Services
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP)
- Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW)
- Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)