I just toured the museum which was free. There is a lot here, it's an impressive collection although maybe a bit of a struggle to understand the rhyme or reason to some of the trains or pieces in the collection. I preferred the Pennsylvania train museum but both are impressive. I didn't do any of the train rides, perhaps that would have bumped it to 5 stars.

We drove an hour to visit here and were not disappointed. I was extremely shocked that everything was free except the train ride which was still only $6! It was just a short ride back and forth, about 20 minutes, but still cool to see what it was like to be in and old train. If you take your time and actually read, look, and listen to all the information in the museum, you could spend HOURS here. We soeny most the day and had packed a picnic lunch we enjoyed on a picnic table there. The mall is right next door if you happen to need something else. ;)

This is an amazing place to take anyone who is a fan of trains, the history of this region or just someone looking to explore something new. The collection of steam engines is vast and it's definitely worth taking the rail yard shuttle, for just $6 you get a decent length ride that shows you some good views

We visited Steamtown National Historical Site on a weekend. The rangers greeted us with smiles and were very informative. The site has acres of steam locomotive history. Lots of photo opportunities. Great place for family time.

A lovely and family-friendly place to visit in Scranton; it's pleasant to see the old lifeblood of the Wyoming Valley maintained by such knowledgeable and friendly staff. I do wish they had more trains, but the nation as a whole is lacking them so I can't complain. As for attractions? Steamtown NHS has the largest steam locomotive in history (the Union Pacific Big Boy), and the gorgeous Reading T1 is stunning to see. Even the smallest mašinka are giant up close, and the indoor exhibits are tastefully done and quite informative. Plus, the local railroad company uses parts of the facility as an active track, so visitors can regularly see and hear trains at work, which really adds to the experience. Do keep on mind that active trains can be loud, so visitors sensitive to sudden noise should be forewarned.

The place to go if you have any interest in trains! Mostly vintage steam engines but also some diesel electric locomotives. Loads of hands on stuff. Climb into the engineer's seat and ring the bell! Learn all about rail power and railroading. Take an excursion or a short caboose ride. A super fun place to visit! (Plan a couple of days and also visit the trolley museum on site!). Thank you National Park Service!

I'm trying to visit as many National parks and monuments as possible. We were driving through PA, so we stopped at Steamtown. It's very informative. They have quite a collection of old engines, a working roundhluse/turntable, and extensive displays. We took the 30-min short ride, which was okay, but you don't really go anywhere. It's $6 for adults and $1 for young kids.

Real great national historic site. It’s really amazing what the National Park Services has done to preserve this important piece of American rail history. Very detailed and fun exhibits. Feel free to move along at your own pace. You can easily spend a couple hours reading and watching all the materials that have been prepared. Rangers are there to help you if you need it.

This place is such a beauty! It’s free to enter, just make sure it’s open. They had “The Big Boy”! Such an amazing sight to see. Definitely a fun place to learn as well, they have amazing history about trains and freight going across America and how everything has changed. I fell in love with the history and everything I saw about the history. The trains are cool, and you can go in most (not all) trains!

Just Incredible! They rebuit the Roundhouse into the largest museum of the railroad I have ever visited. Ut was great luck for me to arrive just as they fired up a restored engine for a few laps around the yard

Amazing facility to visit over and over. It's not too often you can roam around a working railroad. Keep safety in mind when exploring the displays. Check the schedule for tours, short train rides or even excursions. Admission to the site and round house are free. Displays are super informative and include full size cut-aways to help explain steam and diesel technology. I've been a visitor for years but I wish I had made the initiative to visit for the first time many many years earlier.

Amazing experience! This museum is one of the best I've ever been. Great organized, you're going through the history of railroads of the United States. Exhibits are made of the real locomotives so that you can see the greatest and the real size of them. Also there are a lot of educational exhibits, so you can learn how it was done and worked. Would definitely recommend to visit

Steamtown is an amazing museum that tells a good stories about trains and how trains influence the ways American lives. It has a very large yard with an impressive collection that consists of locomotives, and many passenger cars. Its massive locomotive shop has many engines in various stages of restoring. Its technology museum has exhibits that demonstrates the changes in railroad technology over the years. This museum is a must stop for both train enthusiasts and common folks. A good place to walk around to soak in the grandeur of machinery that improved the quality of life for many, and it tells a very good stories of how trains transformed America over the years. Many things to do here. You can easily spend a whole day here.

It was a nice day. It's only six bucks for entry and that includes the the ride on a historic steam engine locomotive. The ride is short. It doesn't go fast but it's it's fun to do to be on one of those trains from 100 years ago and the locomotives they have around for you to walk through was amazing. The history of the steam locomotive was amazing. It was good for the kids. My grandkids enjoyed it and like for six bucks a kid a person you can't go wrong. Only negative thing I have to say is that the other some of the buildings were closed. The only thing they did have open was the museum shop or the book shop where you can go in and buy a souvenirs but it was interesting. It was good. It was a good day

I stop here each time I go through THE ELECTRIC CITY, it's free and interesting. I wish it were funded better though, seeing as half of the museum has been closed for over a year due to HVAC issues. Tragic.

This place was amazing. Just to see where we started back in the early 1900's till now is mind-blowing. To see how small the sleeping carts were then, I'd rather walk. lol This is a great place to take kids to learn about some history & they get to ring the bell as well.

This place was amazing. Just to see where we started back in the early 1900's till now is mind-blowing. To see how small the sleeping carts were then, I'd rather walk. lol This is a great place to take kids to learn about some history & they get to ring the bell as well.

A great place for a railroad enthusiast, young or old. They've painted the Union Pacific 4012 Big Boy and it looked great. They've also painted Reading 2124 and it looks nice as well. The rest of the area was clean and they had park rangers and a couple of guides to answer questions. Thectrolley museum was open as well with trolley rides. (Steamtown is free, but trolley museum has a cost.)

It is amazing that this place is free for everyone. I've been visiting since I was a little kid and look forward to bringing my kids here one day. One of only a handful of places keeping these beautiful steam powered beasts alive. Definitely a great stop even for those not into trains.

We love nay aug it has various levels of difficulty for trails and wonderful photo spots. There is now a coffee shot, everhart museum and now a coal mine tour. Please make this a must see when you visit scranton it's so much more than the office.

What a gorgeous place!! What a 💎 of a park! There are so many hidden spaces and gorgeous views. It's well designed and if it had a little more TLC (some of the playgrounds definitely need some love and fixing). The "castle playground" was just exceptional! Definitely needs a few touches and a new layer of wood chips, a few new boards! But what a magical space for the kids! Unfortunately the pool space is under construction 🚧 but I can see it will be amazing for the community! There is a smaller playground that has a sign "closed/do not use the equipment". I really hope the city invests in updating and fixing it!

We loved these hikes. They are well-marked and the difficulty is also described. Some of the trails have been broken up by weather, so there are overlooks that are closed, for instance. I beg of the folks who frequent, though: please pick up your trash. There are trash cans at the trailheads. Or other folks passing through, bring a bag to pick up some trash. It is tragic how it interferes with the look of the place not to mention the harm it can have on our waterways and foodways.

A nice place to hike in the city, with some really pretty views. And i like that it is pet friendly. But the park is not well taken care of. The weeds are overgrown, and wooden railings and platforms are rotting away. It could be great if the city would invest some time and money into fixing it back up.

Amazing place to visit. I never thought there was such a beautiful waterfall in a local spot. The trails could be maintained a little better. Most of it is washed out going to the bridge over the gorge. You can also access a pretty cool train tunnel.

Decent size. Lots of parking. Free admission. Dogs are welcome. Lots to see. They do a Christmas light show, not free, during the holiday season. Port a potty’s. Tree house, cafe, statues, memorials, coal mining tribute, water falls, grills. Decent amount of tails, some easier than others but none are difficult.

A perfect spring day hike. A nice way to explore the sights and nature in Pennsylvania. The trails were well maintained and easy to navigate. I had a lot of fun and there was much to see

The playground is a sad, unfriendly place where you are reminded of a once happy, bright playing area people would bring their children for an afternoon of glorious play now reduced to nothing more than a place for your child to be seriously hurt. Thank God the hospital is so close. The walking trail is beautiful though and was much more pleasant.

It's an easy stop if you're on a long haul in 81 and need a nature break. We visited on a warm February weekend. The runoff in the gorge was filthy. Couldn't believe how gross the water looked and smelled. Not sure if it was open sewage or the result of so much old time mining in the area. The trails are fine but can be difficult to navigate. Lock your car. There was a roaming hoodied guy loitering in the parking lot that made us kind of nervous.

Nice family drive to see the Christmas lights. I love this park in all seasons. PERFECT for all occasions!

Nice enough park for a short day hike. Most of the trails are well managed and clean. Plenty of places for kids. Cons: outer trails are not maintained and covered with lots of broken glass and large garbage. At least one overlook platform is in very poor, unsafe condition.

Located about a half mile on route 81 in Scranton this park has a lot of trails and activities to discover including the Paul Kanjorski Bridge, the David Wenzel tree house with a nice view of the mountains and a Gorge with a beautiful waterfall, however the trails are not well maintained there is glass and garbage around the trails and also not well marked so watch your step and take a picture of the map at the beginning of the park for the best reference

So so so cool. If your in the area check it out. The tree house was like something out of a magazine. The kids playground could definitely use a major overhaul. One slide is like 2 feet off the ground. Overall a nice park though! We did a little BBQ while there aswell. There were porta potties which were maintained and quite clean

A nice park right within the city of Scranton! The waterfall/gorge area is beautiful, but a lot of people ignore all the signage and go over the fence. It's sad to see so many people ignore safety signs and then have to hear about people dying! We tried calling about it, but the hours of the rangers are pathetic. But a nice place to go for a little walk.

Went skiing on a weekend. If you are an advanced skier, it's certainly not worth the trip. First, it's January and the expert slopes are all ice. Not to say that they aren't a challenge, but you basically have to just fly down them. Because of that, you spend most of your time on the lift. The beginner/intermediate slopes are ok, but sometimes you have to wait in line for the lift since they have this new lift ticket system. I stayed there all day but felt like I barely skied. Also, they got rid of their cafeteria and replaced it with a restaurant and bar. That's ok, but what isn't is when I'm told there is a wait, then go to the bar and see 10+ tables open. Not to mention the staff was miserable, probably overworked.

I never been to montage mountain until this season I would say that I'm fairly particular about where I go snowboarding and this one fit all the boxes. They did have a few rude employees and one of the employees wife was also very rude but other than the two of them I had an amazing day here also ever been to a large that had such great food!!! They've got so many runs to go on unfortunately I came too late in the season to go on the train park but it looked amazing definitely recommend checking out montage mountain I hear that their water park is also really great in the summer.

Went for a few hours on a Saturday morning in January since we were in the area and It was on our Indy Pass. Ski conditions were good and they had a variety of terrain for all levels. Lifts never had any lines but they are some of the slowest lifts I have been on. The parking lot is one of the worst parking lots for a ski area. One has to walk down flights of stairs to get to the lodge or main lift area. There are no parking lot attendants directing traffic or organizing the parking, it is a free for all. As we were leaving midday people were parking wherever and cutting off aisles and triple parking. Be warned you might not be able to get out. The drop off area is still above all the stairs you have to take to get to the lodge so it could be difficult for family's with young kids and all their gear. We normally boot up in the parking lot but with the long walk and multiple flights of stairs we decided to boot up in the lodge. The lodge seems new but it is horribly laid out. Not enough table for the space/size or crowd size. Tables are way to spread out and half are high top tables that aren't great for getting you gear on. Adding to the crowded lodge was the large school group that brought their skis and boards into the lodge. They had a single register open for food and the line for it ran across the lodge and almost out the door. The few staff we did come across were nice. I probably would only come back here if I was by myself and did not have to use the lodge as the actual skiing was enjoyable. Though would still be worried about getting stuck in the parking lot.

Plenty of trails with good variety. Lodges are great, plenty of places to eat and drink. Night skiing is worth doing and snow grooming was good. Highly recommend.

We went here in the summer when the winter is transformed into fun in the sun water park activities- we used it as a stop to stretch our legs and make a bit of a vacation traveling to visit family. Definitely an exciting time for the youngest kids; sometimes keeping in mind ages is a good thing for activities- I would definitely say the under 12 crowd in the group seemed to get the most fun out of our stop. Clean and no one can ever argue with outside fun 😊

I spent so many years at Blue MT until it got to the point it wasn't fun anymore after it became fully commercialized making it jammed packed. I heard about Montage MT and after trying it out, I absolutely enjoyed everything about it. I am sure it will too eventually get commercialized but until then, I will be coming every year to take advantage of it.

Great place to visit in the Winter and Summer months. The skiing suites skiers of all skill levels. Experts will be happy with the north face slopes, there's a great terrain park if that's your game and if you have little ones or are just starting out, their Learn to Ski School program is near perfection. Brian is amazing and keeps things running smooth. You can get your rental just a few feet away from where the lessons take place. And the instructors really teach and have unlimited patience. Which is really what's needed for first timers or kids just starting out. I can't say enough great things about Montage mountain. It's a perfect family friendly ski destination. And in the Summer the kids will have more than enough to do going down water slides and floating in the lazy river. We've been to Montage dozens of times and love the place! Check it out.

Nice resort for skiing and outdoor Waterpark for summer. We went with family and kids. My daughter enjoyed lazy river and some other slides, but my toddler always needed someone next to him all the time. If you are looking for outdoor Waterpark for summer, this place is probably better choice for the prices. I will probably stop by for skiing as well.

Me and my girlfriend went for the first time paid for our tickets online 20 each. Once we got there we waited in a long line for 2 hours and still didn’t make it inside so we left bcus the event was almost over. So we called to get ticket refunds we was denied that so I asked can we use them for next time bcus we never got to go inside and they denied that as well. I proceeded to ask what about the other 1,000 of people behind us they proceed to say nope nothing unless it’s something wrong on our end. It was something wrong they end they was over capacity and refused to tell those who waited in that line until the event was over. Never got our refund therefore I’m never spending money there again.

This is a really nice resort! From Slides in the summer to slopes in the winter. The place was packed but I love to see it. We did stop in at the lodge bar to grab some suds and unfortunately it was an hour wait. My only complaint would be they rented out half the bar and seating for a party reservation at the high point/peak of the day. No suds for us.

Love it here, you can ski right from the parking lot to a lift. This mountain is unique in that it has beginner/intermediate skiing on the top half of the mountain and all black diamonds on the bottom half. Also Monday to Wednesday you can get a lift ticket and rental for $40 if you get there before 1:00.

Went skiing for the first time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating for rescheduling due to an emergency. The first time ski lesson package was really great with the instructor (Les) helping us pick up the basics one step at a time and then skiing down the bunny slope. Despite the early spring they did a good effort to preserve the trails. If you're looking for an easy coast skiing spot, this is definitely one you should consider.

A really kewl place to enjoy outdoor snow sports as well as a great venue for all kinds of events.

Horrible Customer service. My best friends, and I booked this ski trip for our spring break. Before we even came we called the place to make sure there would be snow and we were assured. The morning of our reservation we received a call from this resort canceling our snow tubing due to the weather. It was 70 degrees and half of their slopes were closed. They had us on hold for 45 minutes just to give us a refund completely inconveniencing our morning. We had already been on the way. They also refused to give us a refund for snowboarding when half of their slopes were closed. We are all beginners and they expected us to go on the advance slopes putting us at jeopardy. Not to mention it was my best friend’s birthday and they completely ruined her day. Do not book with this resort. They are non accommodating and will take advantage of you and your money.

Visited Montage for the first time last week with my nephews school ski club. It was just under a 2 hour drive from the Harrisburg area, but well worth the trip for a great mountain at unbeatable prices. The ski club, group discount (without rentals) was $30. Unfortunately, we’ve had a lackluster winter so far, but the staff did everything possible to make sure snow was down in as many places as there could be. 5 trails total were open, with 2 lifts running, and it made the day enjoyable… obviously more trails and more lifts would’ve been better, but for the price it was still well worthwhile. Food and drinks in the on-site restaurant were excellent and well priced as well. Will be back, with hopes of colder weather!

Our youth event went fairly well with over 300+ in attendance, The only downside was not enough snowboarding equipment for our group...ran out really early...maybe managing rental time limits for equipment shortage kind of like the tubing time slots. Overall I love the place and the people working there! They do a pretty great job! Very family-friendly.

My son LOVED the trolley ride - 55 minute ride and worth it! If you go on a colder day, chilly in the tunnel. My son liked reading everything - just wished the model trains throughout were running but both sections were not. The hands on kid exhibit is great for little imaginations, I really appreciate the fare bells and the wooden car so he could feel like he was in charge. A few to view and a few to climb on!

The Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton, PA offers a fascinating look into the city's trolley system history. Through engaging exhibits and meticulously restored trolleys, visitors are transported back in time to experience the significance of trolleys in Scranton's past. The museum's charm lies in its quirky presentation and knowledgeable staff, making it an enjoyable and educational destination for all ages. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique experience, a visit to The Electric City Trolley Museum is highly recommended. -Marisa Balletti-Lavoie

What a great way to spend the afternoon! This is a great activity for the kids a nice trolley ride through the woods of Northeast Pa and going through the tunnel it was educational and just fun!!! Make sure to bring a mask.

There is a small admission fee for adults and children. Since we visited in a Monday there were no trolley rides or excursions running. This museum is on the smaller side, with 3 main exhibit areas, gift shop, and a kids play/education room. You'll see lots of preserved and restored trolley and rail station parts in the display cases and in the larger rooms several restored and salvaged trolleys (some in the process of being restored). There are two parked trolleys you can enter/board (non-running) replete with bells you can ring. There's also a miniature train display that was not running when we visited. We stayed for about an hour which is enough to see everything.

The Museum is small but great to teach kids about the history of the area. The events are always so much fun! The workers (Tom&Chris) along with the girls go above and beyond to make everyone happy. Would recommend for parties for both kiddos and adults.

Absolutely loved it!! 🚎😍🚋 Lots of neat exhibits, some beautiful trolley cars, and a few model railroads, and a nice film about the history of trolley systems in the US.

Excellent experience there. The museum is small but there is a good amount to look at there. The trolly ride is a must if you are going to go. I loved the ride and I will definitely be going again. Everyone there was lovely and friendly.

Great hidden gem of Pennsylvania and the Scranton area: roughly 3 hours from nyc and Philly with a vast collection of steam engines in a classic roundhouse setting. Daily tours and easily something for the everyone in the family

Visited it after steamtown. There was an admission charge. The gift shop takes entirely to much space. We found the exhibits underwhelming and not worth the money. Best part was the small maintenance car outside. Our time was much better spent in the rain at the train museum

Great family fun for any age inexpensive. The trolley ride is a must. Leave around two hours for everything.

A neat little museum and a really interesting trolley ride. Our kids loved the children's area with the giant table with placeable wooden buildings representing the Scranton/Wilkes-barre region. They could have spent all day building their imaginary towns. The Trolley ride was really awesome. We were able to get seats at one of the "end" windows and could watch the tracks ahead (or behind on the trip back). The Trolley really gets up to some serious speed for a tourist operation (maybe 30 mph). We will definitely be back soon...probably with more friends or family!

I LOVE this place! Not my first time here, won't be my last. Great trolley ride and museum. Always a good place to visit.

Right next to the Steamtown museum this trolly museum is ran by the city of Scranton. It's a nice companion to it. The history of trollys is explained beautifully and there's lots on display definitely worth a visit. Unlike Steamtown you do have to pay for this but it's not that bad

What a great experience. The museum was full of so much history. We went back the next day to take the trolley tour. The gentlemen giving the tour knew their history. Well worth it. A great museum for kids, teens and adults.

Don’t trust the hours listed on their archaic website, which they clearly don’t update in real time or likely don’t even know how. Drove several hours to visit based on their website clearly stating being open Memorial Day weekend only for them to closed. They probably don’t even see reviews because they don’t understand how to use the internet.

The worst part is they wouldn't let you take photos after I started clicking them. I was still no more photos. The lady had a great personality but she like to talk and the only drawback is I can actually go around and take photos of all this memorabilia stuff. Otherwise the magic show was short but it was nice. Okay

A real gem. My wife and I took our 3 grandsons to visit this museum and magic show on Sunday 10/02/2022. It was our grandsons first experience seeing a live magic show. It was amazing ! We learned a lot about the history of Houdini and the museum had a great collection of his work and the magic show was awesome and it brought laughter and joy to all of us. It will be something we will always remember.

Brilliant . Dorothy Dietrich is your guide and she performs. She is the most famous female magician and broke the glass ceiling in a male dominated profession. She is a walking encyclopedia on Houdini. There is so much fascinating memorabilia and cute gift shop. Highly recommend. Great value. Fun. Fun. Fun.

Amazing show, great hosts and an all around fascinating walk through the life of Houdini. Wish we could spend a day just looking at all the displays and treasures! Easily enough content to spend a couple days if you want to view it all!

Magical and memorable! This non-profit group have assembled an amazing collection of Houdini materials and artifacts. Learned a lot about what went into making him the legend he became! The way they end the tour with a very vaudevillian magic show was charming as full of surprises. There's more to the story as well, learned about historical preservation efforts and the personal connections the hosts have to Houdini, as well as their place in the history of magic in the United States. Challenge!! Bet you can't visit the Houdini Museum of Scranton and not find out where Houdini lives!

We had a very nice time here. I would say the show is geared more towards children and the museum is interesting. If you are in the area and want something different to do, this is a good place to go.

If you are ever interested in the history of Houdini, this is the place to go! They give you a VERY detailed tour of the original artifacts they have from Houdini and the history that goes along with them. Very family friendly environment. The owners are very nice and go out of their way to put on a good magic show for you. This is a must stop if you are in the area (or even out of the area)

The amount of rude reviews on this little gem of a museum is so disheartening. If you’re looking for something odd and entertaining with a nostalgic vintage feel to it, you must go here. It’s the true essence of old school and fun. I would not recommend for iPad kids and rotten teenagers as they just wouldn’t “get it”. Save this as a place to go with friends with a sense of humor and an interest in the dark arts. It’s truly a masterpiece. I love it there and would absolutely return any opportunity I get.

The place is jam-packed with Houdini history and memorabilia. Dorothy was a great magician..in fact, the most well known female magician for escaping a straight jacket from a burning rope quite a few hundred feet in the air and other stunts. She and her partner were great. The overall experience was fun and a definite must see!

Door opened 16 minutes late while we waited outdoors in the almost freezing temperatures and pouring down rain. Lay came out and started talking to the kids instead of allowing us in even though it was already 16 minutes past the time on our reservations. We left!

Great museum to learn about Houdini. The best around in sure. Plus a great magic show to watch. A very homey feel.

Dorothy our magician/tour guide is full of interesting information about Houdini, his life and adventures. She also had alot to share about her life as a magician. She has a great way of including/involving her audience. Great magic tricks!! The place is full of Houdini memorabilia. Parking is on a narrow alleyway behind the theatre. There is a small lot.