Lackawanna Coal Mine Opens for the Season

Nearly 300 feet beneath the surface of Scranton’s McDade Park, is the fortunate opportunity to embrace industrial revolution history and see how it once played a pivotal role in the nation’s economy. Unearth the past as a Lackawanna Coal mining car slowly descends transforming where you are, into the depths of an anthracite coal mine originally opened in 1860.

Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily April 1 through November 30, Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is one of the region’s most popular excursions, offering a unique version of days gone by. This nationally recognized attraction ignites a thrilling reaction as guests go through underground gangways and rock tunnels past veins of hard coal, while absorbing intriguing details along the way.

Current costs to take a tour are $10 for adults with kids age 3 to 12 $7.50 and Under age 3 FREE. Senior and Military Discount Prices are available at $9.50 for Seniors 65+ and $9 for our nation’s service men and women. Group rates are offered for schools and civic groups of 20 or more with advance reservations required.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Temperature in the Mine is 50˚ so comfortable shoes & clothing is recommended

  • Slope descent takes about 3-4 minutes

  • Tour walking portion is about 1/2 mile lasting 1 hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Exit 191B off I-81 taking North Scranton Expressway to

  • Keyser Avenue Exit

  • Follow the signs to Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504

  • 800.238.7245

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Rates subject to change

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