November 11 Veterans Day Destination

Park it Veterans DayNovember 11—a date recognized throughout our nation for memorializing the sacrifices made by not only our military veterans but also their loved ones, offers a ton of opportunities to blow off a little steam and enjoy a day together exploring our national parks.

This year make it a date to celebrate in Scranton as Steamtown National Historic Site hosts its Entrance Fee Free Day with no cost parking and admission to park grounds, the Visitor Center along with History, Roadhouse and Technology museums.

Eager to ride the rails? Absorb the facts of the day then plan away into the future with Steamtown’s Scranton and Nay Aug Limited Train Rides. Take in the sights and sounds with half-hour to 45-minute treks on the tracks on select Saturday and Sunday dates to December 19.

Steamtown National Historic Site is located on South Washington Avenue in Scranton. Its trains, museums and exhibits allow visitors to explore the history, technology and tales of steam railroading in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Steamtown National Historic Site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit www.nps.gov/stea or call (570) 340-5200

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