Work & Play in Northeast PA

Northeast Pennsylvania's Lackawanna County offers residents the twin benefits of a low cost of living and a high quality of life. Lackawanna County is home to Scranton, the region's largest city. Topnotch educational systems, including seven colleges, can be found here. Lackawanna's superior medical system offers many career opportunities for professionals. Five hospitals operate within the county's borders, and the three largest - Community Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and Moses Taylor Hospital - are located within walking distance of each other. Looking for recreational activities? There are plenty of exciting things to do in Lackawanna County! Montage Ski Resort, the Ford Pavilion at Montage Mountain, the Scranton Cultural Center, the Lackawanna County Stadium, Steamtown National Historic Site, the Mall at Steamtown and the Viewmont Mall are a few diversions the county offers. The $70 million dollar Steamtown National Historic Site, America's newest national park, is the only national park dedicated to American steam railroading. In addition, dozens of golf courses, lakes, and camping grounds make Lackawanna County a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

Sports are very popular here, and you'll find several minor and major league baseball, basketball, hockey and football teams nearby. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons baseball team is a local favorite enjoyed by many Northeast Pennsylvania residents. One of Lackawanna County's greatest assets is the quality of its work force. Scranton's work ethic has long been considered one of the best in the nation. Whether looking for a place to visit or a place to settle down, Lackawanna County has something for everyone. Come see for yourself!

For further information on Lackawanna County, click here.

Places to Play: Carbon : Lackawanna : Luzerne : Monroe : Pike : Schuylkill : Wayne

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Ski Lodge - Guy Cali Assoc.
Red Barons Game - Northeast PA Convention & Visitors Bureau