- Our list of the best things to do in Benton, Pennsylvania, features the top 22 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Benton, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Benton, PA , followed by 19 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bloomsburg, Danville and Hazleton
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39.9 Miles
83%
671 votes
4 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
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At the Steamtown National Historic Site, visitors can ask questions at the Visitor Center, watch an 18-minute documentary of steam trains in the Theater, visit the Technology Museum and walk along a time line of steam trains at the History Museum. Visitors can also take train rides.
40.0 Miles
The Mall At Steamtown, the only indoor mall in downtown Scranton, opened on October 23, 1993. The mall is connected to the Steamtown National Historic Site making it convenient for visitors to see both locations.
40.1 Miles
Offering whitewater rafting adventures for beginners and advanced thrill-seekers, Jim Thorpe River Adventures also offers inflatable kayak and mountain bike trips in the Lehigh Gorge State Park with their experienced river guides.
40.1 Miles
Located in the Pocono Mountains, Lake Harmony Watersports provides lessons in waterskiing and wakeboarding for the general public. The company also offers guided adventures for those wanting to enjoy knee boarding, wake surfing, and tubing.
40.1 Miles
Guests who want to learn to kayak will find much to like at the Northeast PA Kayak School. The school includes white-water kayak instruction, technique improvement, boat rentals, and more.
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12 votes
195 Hanover St., Scranton, PA
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents the patrons of Scranton, and all those who visit, with a quality entertainment experience. The centers mission is to educate those who experience a show with the highest level of artistic excellence that will enrich and engage.
40.3 Miles
The Old Jail Museum, built in 1871, was the home of the hanging of the seven Molly Maguires. Right before their hanging deaths, while probably innocent of the charges, one of them placed their hand on the wall, and despite numerous attempts to remove it, the handprint remains today.
40.4 Miles
74%
35 votes
41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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The Mauch Chunk Museum contains items explaining the history of the area, including videos, images, artifacts, and models. Of particular interest is the model of Josiah White's Bear Trap water powered lock.
40.4 Miles
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6 votes
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
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The Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, features over 1,500 artifacts, including dioramas, depicting Marine Corps engagement from the Revolutionary War to now. Entry into the museum is accessed by way of the adjacent Leatherneck Lounge.
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A small town within a city, the University of Scranton is a refreshingly slower paced school in the heart of busy Scranton. Students appreciate the ever improving facilities, nightlife, and safe environment that the university provides.