Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton

Name: Electric City Trolley Museum
Address: 300 Cliff St, Scranton, 18503-1908, United States
Telephone: +1 570-963-6590

#8 among attractions in Scranton

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Electric City Trolley Museum is a transport museum located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, next to the Steamtown National Historic Site. The museum displays and operates restored trolleys and interurbans on former lines of the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad, which are now owned by the government of Lackawanna County and operated by the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 41°24'35"N, 75°40'24"W

Address

300 Cliff StDowntown ScrantonScranton 18503-1908 United States

Contact

+1 570-963-6590

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Day trips

Electric City Trolley Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Marketplace at Steamtown, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton Cultural Center.

~1710 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton
9 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.
~1080 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton
6 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 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton
5 min walk • 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.
0.7 miE
Theater, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton
18 min walk • The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Historical place
Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
18 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.
0.5 miE
Church, Non-profit
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton
13 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.
0.6 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Scranton City Hall, Scranton
17 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.
0.8 miE
Universities and schools
University of Scranton, Scranton
20 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.
1.1 miSW
Monastery, Church
Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Ann, Scranton
28 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.
0.7 miE
Church
First Church of Christ, Scranton
17 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.
0.6 miE
Historic walking areas, Architecture, Monuments and statues
Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton
16 min walk • Lackawanna County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Electric City Trolley Museum open?

Electric City Trolley Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Electric City Trolley Museum?

Nearby attractions include Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton (6 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Building, Scranton (11 min walk), Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District, Scranton (12 min walk), Dime Bank Building, Scranton (12 min walk).

How to get to Electric City Trolley Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Electric City Trolley Museum:

Bus

Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (4 min walk)
FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (12 min walk)