Veterans Day November 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.
Steamtown National Historic Site is located on South Washington Avenue. Its trains, museums and exhibits allow visitors to explore the history, technology and tales of steam railroading in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Steamtown National Historic Site
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
570-340-5200
www.nps.gov/stea
Grey Towers National Historic Site offers a fee-free Open House for veterans, active military personnel and their families. Tour the former home of Gifford Pinchot, founder of the US Forest Service, along with the surrounding grounds of this magnificent Milford site at 122 Old Owego Turnpike.
Grey Towers National Historic Site
Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
570-296-9630
