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.*
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Temperature in the Mine is 50˚ so comfortable shoes & clothing is recommended
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Slope descent takes about 3-4 minutes
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Tour walking portion is about 1/2 mile lasting 1 hour
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Exit 191B off I-81 taking North Scranton Expressway to
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Keyser Avenue Exit
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Follow the signs to Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504
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800.238.7245
*Rates subject to change
