Scranton Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: The Electric City
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.

Activity Info: The Electric City
Welcome to Scranton, known as the Anthracite Capital and Steamtown USA! This vibrant city is rich in history and culture, from the Electric Trolley Museum to Montage Mountain Resort. Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt through Downtown Scranton. Visit iconic spots like the Scranton Electric Building and Lackawanna Station Hotel while solving fun missions. Whether you are a local or visitor, this adventure offers unique insights into Scranton's charm. Uncover local art, quirky history, and engage in teamwork with friends or family.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt walking tour at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
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.
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.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
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
Earn The Scranton Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your Scranton Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour, 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!

Team: Chippy's

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Team: Comets
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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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