Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets

Name: Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets
Telephone: (570) 445-1898
Rating: 4.410714

Steamtown's seasonal train rides offer a unique National Park experience. Tickets are available for advance purchase online for our long distance excursion train rides. A select number of tickets will be available for advanced purchase for the Short Train Rides on days that our longer excursion train rides are not in operation. All train ride purchases are credit card only. For specific event details, visit our Event Calendar and navigate to the appropriate date.

Located in the center of downtown Scranton, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) is an industrial heritage site dedicated to interpreting the history of steam railroading in America. The park is located within the center of the once bustling Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Yard. The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad was a major player in the transportation of the Anthracite coal that once fueled America’s Industrial Revolution. The Steamtown museum complex incorporates the remaining segments of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western roundhouse and locomotive repair shops.

Steamtown's train rides are offered seasonally in the form of short train rides within the railroad yard, or longer excursion rides to historic stations along both the Pocono and Carbondale lines. Short Train Rides: Throughout the regular operating season, a limited number of Short Train Ride tickets will be released on the 15th of each month, allowing visitors to purchase tickets in advance online at Recreation.gov. As an example, tickets for July short train rides will be released on June 15; tickets for August short train rides will be released on July 15, etc. Tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit. Excursion Rides: Due to their popularity, advance ticket purchases are highly recommended through this platform for our longer excursion rides.

Need to Know

Railroad Yard
Steamtown is located within an active railroad yard. Be vigilant and expect trains to travel along any track, at any time, and in any direction.
Train Rides
Steamtown train rides utilize antique railroad cars from the early 20th century. These cars are not climate controlled.
Grounds
Sturdy walking shoes are recommended for touring the grounds and taking guided tours outside the museum area.
Eating Facilities
There are no food concessions or indoor eating facilities located on site. There is a picnic area within the park and restaurants located nearby.

Booking Windows

Tickets for our 2024 summer excursions (May-Sep) are now available. Tickets for our 2024 autumn excursions (Oct-Nov) will be released July 6, 2024. Throughout the regular operating season, a limited number of Short Train Ride tickets will be released on the 15th of each month, allowing visitors to purchase tickets in advance online at Recreation.gov. As an example, tickets for July short train rides will be released on June 15; tickets for August short train rides will be released on July 15, etc. Tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit. All ticket sales will be credit card only.

Changes and Cancellations

Guest may change or cancel their tickets up to 48 hours prior to the train excursion. No refunds will be offered beyond that point in time. Refunds are not offered for late arrivals or no shows.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

350 Cliff Street Scranton PA 18503

Phone Number

(570) 445-1898

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