Scranton Scavenger Hunt: The Electric City
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Discover Scranton, the Electric City, on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure! Explore Downtown's hidden gems like City Hall and Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Solve riddles, complete challenges, and enjoy a flexible walking tour with your team. Perfect for sightseeing and friendly competition!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Scranton. This top rated Scranton Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.76 miles and has 8 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 2.82 KM (1.76 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 2.82 KM (1.76 Mi)
Go anytime
Discover Scranton, the Electric City, on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure! Explore Downtown's hidden gems like City Hall and Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Solve riddles, complete challenges, and enjoy a flexible walking tour with your team. Perfect for sightseeing and friendly competition!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Scranton. This top rated Scranton Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.76 miles and has 8 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Lackawanna County Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square is a must-see on your Scranton scavenger hunt. Engage with art and history while solving riddles and snapping photos in this civic core—a perfect spot for teamwork.
City Hall
City Hall is a vibrant starting point for your Scranton Downtown scavenger hunt. Dive into local trivia and admire it's historic architecture as you explore this lively center with your team.
Scranton Electric Building
The Electric Building is an iconic highlight of Scranton's Electric City legacy. Capture team photos here while learning about electric history—energize your puzzle-solving game downtown.
Scranton Estate
Discover the Scranton Estate, a blend of history and academia. This site is ideal for photo challenges and local trivia as you explore the Anthracite Capital's academic legacy with your crew.
First National Bank Building
At the First National Bank Building, dive into missions that test your trivia skills while spotting architectural details—an exciting part of your downtown Scranton adventure.
St. Peter’s Cathedral
St. Peter’s Cathedral offers a serene yet challenging stop on your hunt. Engage in fun challenges while admiring this historic building—a must-see in Northeast Pennsylvania's heart.
Angeli Hall
Spot Angeli Hall at Lackawanna College—a striking stop for sightseeing and missions. Let it's history spark riddle-solving skills as you capture moments with your team at this landmark.
Lackawanna Station Hotel
The Lackawanna Station Hotel stands as a testament to Scranton's railroading glory. Solve puzzles here while admiring it's grandeur—a highlight of your downtown scavenger hunt.
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.76 Mi (2.82 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Fun & Historic
Extra Admissions: None
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Scranton Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for fun in Scranton! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges as you explore the city center. Earn points while discovering hidden gems. Join the hunt solo or with friends. It is simple: just download the app, choose your adventure time, and see where it takes you around Downtown.
Earn The Scranton Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your Scranton Scavenger Hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at spots like City Hall. Work together to solve riddles and trivia for a chance to top our leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Scranton Scavenger Hunt: The Electric City
A fantastic walking tour of Scranton's heart. Solving riddles by landmarks like Scranton Estate made it a memorable adventure with ScavengerHunt.com.
Emily Rodriguez
Had an amazing time with friends downtown. This outdoor activity took us through iconic spots like City Hall and the Electric Building.
Tom Lane
What an engaging date idea The hunt led us to cool places like Angeli Hall and First National Bank Building, making it a day to remember in Scranton.
Linda Murray
The scavenger adventure was perfect for our family. We had fun solving puzzles around the Courthouse Square and exploring Downtown's hidden spots.
Ben Fowler
Exploring Scranton on the hunt was awesome. We discovered gems like the Lackawanna Station Hotel and St. Peter’s Cathedral while having a blast.
Clara Jenkins
If you're visiting Steamtown, this is a fun way to see landmarks like City Hall and around town while enjoying puzzles and historic wonders!
Riley Scott
The Downtown walking tour uncovered hidden gems like the Electric Building. Each clue revealed new stories, making it so engaging to explore our city center!
Fiona Lloyd
What a fantastic outdoor activity! Wandering between Angeli Hall and the Scranton Estate gave us insights into local history with every step.
Milo Bennett
Took my partner on this adventure through Downtown. The Lackawanna Station Hotel and Old First National Bank were perfect for a date with history.
Jasper Holloway
Exploring Electric City was a blast! We solved riddles at the Courthouse Square and marveled at St. Peter's Cathedral. A must-do for families in Scranton.
Evelyn Richards
As tourists, we loved discovering hidden gems like the First National Bank Building on this fun thing to do in Steamtown. Absolutely recommend it!
Bethany Dunn
The Scranton Estate and Lackawanna County Courthouse Square made this walking tour unforgettable. It’s a fantastic outdoor activity for families.
James Rivers
Perfect date idea in Electric City. We enjoyed puzzles at St. Peter’s Cathedral and admired the architecture of Angeli Hall during our hunt.
Megan Chase
What an exciting way to experience Downtown Scranton! The Lackawanna Station Hotel was a highlight on our scavenger hunt adventure.
Craig Henson
I had a blast exploring the Scranton Scavenger Hunt. From the Scranton Electric Building to City Hall, it was an interactive adventure around Downtown.
Alice Porter
As tourists, this hunt was an unforgettable way to explore Scranton's points of interest from historic buildings to quirky local art downtown.
Grace Patterson
What an innovative way to see Scranton! The app guided us through downtown landmarks like City Hall and hidden gems we never knew about.
Ethan Kingston
The Scavenger Hunt was a family-friendly hit. Exploring Angeli Hall and the First National Bank Building kept everyone engaged and entertained.
Chloe Harrison
A perfect date idea in Scranton's heartland. We loved solving riddles at Lackawanna Station and admired St. Peter’s Cathedral's beauty.
Paul Nelson
Exploring Downtown Scranton through the Scavenger Hunt was thrilling. From City Hall to the Electric Building, every spot was a new adventure.
Alice Bennett
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