Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton

Name: Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area
Address: Scranton, United States

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Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area

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The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area is a state and federally designated National Heritage Area in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was initially established in 1991 as the first State Heritage Park in Pennsylvania, and was additionally designated a National Heritage Area in 2000. The designations recognize the area's heritage of industry, architecture, history and natural resources, and provide a framework for development and promotion of these features. The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area is managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, or LHVA. ()

Established: 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 41°24'30"N, 75°40'35"W

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Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Marketplace at Steamtown, Steamtown National Historic Site, Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton Cultural Center.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton
12 min walk • The Marketplace at Steamtown is a shopping mall in Scranton, Pennsylvania. United States. It was conceived in the mid-1980s as the keystone of downtown revitalization, though the project was not completed until 1993.
~1650 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scranton, Pennsylvania, the Steamtown National Historic Site offers a captivating glimpse into the golden age of railroads and the industrial heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This expansive museum complex is dedicated to preserving...
~950 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton
5 min walk • The Electric City Trolley Museum is a transport museum located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, next to the Steamtown National Historic Site.
0.9 miE
Theater, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton
23 min walk • The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miE
Museum, Historical place
Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
21 min walk • The Scranton Iron Furnaces is a historic site that preserves the heritage of iron making in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania and is located in Scranton, near the Steamtown National Historic Site.
0.7 miE
Church, Non-profit
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton
17 min walk • St. Peter's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral at 315 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton. The entire St. Peter's Cathedral Complex is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miS
Church
St. Stanislaus Cathedral, Scranton
31 min walk • Saint Stanislaus Cathedral is the headquarters and one of the first churches built of the Polish National Catholic Church. It is named after Stanislaus of Szczepanów.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Scranton City Hall, Scranton
21 min walk • Scranton City Hall is located at Washington and Mulberry streets in the downtown section of that city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
0.9 miE
Universities and schools
University of Scranton, Scranton
24 min walk • The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton.
0.9 miSW
Monastery, Church
Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Ann, Scranton
23 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Ann is a Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Catholic Church located in Scranton, Pennsylvania within the Diocese of Scranton.
0.8 miE
Church
First Church of Christ, Scranton
21 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania located at 520 Vine Street. Built in 1915, the building is known for its Classical Revival architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area?

Nearby attractions include Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton (5 min walk), Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton (8 min walk), Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District, Scranton (15 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Building, Scranton (16 min walk).

How to get to Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area:

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Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (8 min walk)
FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (8 min walk)