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Laugh out loud and get a look at Lancaster County like youve never seen it before when Ryan and his colorful cast of friends present a hilarious multimedia tour of the region. Options to get here via car or Electric City Trolley to the game (to/fro). Check out other Scranton area attractions below. At the time it opened, the PNC Field playing field was covered with the same brand of artificial turf as Veterans Stadium. Ship Bottom Beer Garden Suites and the press box comprise the stadium's second level. LACKAWANNA COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. Nay Aug Parks David Wenzel Tree house is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, opened on Friday, May 25, 2007. Owned by the Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority. Moosic, PA 18507 In February of 2010, PNC came to an agreement with the SWB Yankees to continue their naming rights sponsorship. Where the pursuit of baseball never ends. The upper level concourse looks out over the parking lot that surrounds the grandstand. In the upper deck, the last five rows of seats have been removed and replaced with a tarp that is partially covered with advertising. Not a Yankees fan? AAA Yankees team plays here. Find the lodge, cottage, cabin, or campground of your dreams for a scenic stay on the shores of Pennsylvanias lakes. All are visible from within the grandstand. Built at the base of a large tree-covered hill that is the stadium's backdrop, the playing field is sunken below street level, a modern concept in a venue that has been playing catch up pretty much ever since it opened.

Naming rights: PNC Bank signed a 3-year, $1.1 million deal that was announced on February 1, 2007. The bigger of the two, in left field, contains the only bleachers found in the stadium, which has a mix of orange and green seats that are colored by ticket category. Scranton Cultural Center570-346-7369; 420 N. Washington Ave.Regional venue for arts, education and community activities, including serving as the venue for the Broadway Theatre League and Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Theres no better way to spend a weekend than sipping your way through PAs best brews while enjoying the ambience of a beautiful beer garden. from visitPA.com. Has 20 suites wedged between two levels that are filled with stadium-style seats.

LF: 330' CF: 408' RF: 330', Nearest Pro Ballpark:NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton, NY (68.1 miles), Baseball Pilgrimages Other ballpark firsts (all of which occurred on 4/26/89): PNC Field in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania definitely shouldn't be confused (or compared) to, * Scranton Wilkes-Barre's attendance ranking in the 14-team International League. [Site Map]. 1-888-SCRANTON or 1-888-727-2686 Learn more about cookie data in our Privacy Policy, Grow Your Love of Beer in These 20 PA Beer Gardens. Bee's Backyard is an open-play facility that features a 57 foot play unit designed by using "open view" play elements so that parents can always keep an eye on their children. James Creek 1. Steamtown National Historic Site570-340-5200; 150 S. Washington Ave.; 1.2 miles from campusThe park was created to preserve the history of stema railroading in America. The Everhart Museum is also located within the park. Field hours are determined by the season/game schedule. The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is part of a seventy mile multi-purpose trail system that follows the Lackawanna River.

A rock-strewn gorge and waterfalls add to the allure and have been named a National Natural Landmark. Financing: Lackawanna County secured bonds for half the amount while a state grant paid for the remainder. Yuengling Mansion, Schuylkill County Council For The Arts.

During the 18-season tenure of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, a Phillies affiliate, the stadium never had a grass playing field. Fans enter the stadium on a concourse that's above seating for the lower level. You dont have to love baseball to have an amazing time at PNC Field! You'll find more interesting amenities at lower levels in the same Yankees organization. (in McDade Park); 2 miles from campus (via N. Scranton Expy.

The large restaurant/sports bar is open year round and contains an impressive display of New York and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees memorabilia. Easy to navigate, lots of (expensive) food and drink choices, but it's expected. The Yankees' current roster is filled with men who once called Lackawanna County home. First Friday ScrantonFirst Friday art walks are held on the first friday of every month from 6-9 p.m. at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. As for the concourses, the lower one is enclosed and has player panels of Yankees greats on its walls. As such, the concrete backside of the upper grandstand is easily visible from the mostly gravel parking lot, where everybody parks for free. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are a Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, and theyve called PNC Field in Moosic their home since 1989. Consumer Information The RailRiders play the Triple-A affiliates for the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals and so many more! 1. Bird-In-Hand, Pennsylvania 17505. The first one was finally installed in time for the 2007 season, which coincided with the arrival of the team's Yankees affiliation and a new management company for the stadium. The $11 million of state-provided money came from a community grant fund overseen by Pennsylvania's Department of Community Affairs.

The City of Scrantons largest park, Nay Aug, grants residents and visitors a touch of nature amid the city landscape. Download our official Scranton iPhone & Android app to get the full campus experience. PNC Field, formerly Lackawanna County Stadium (19892006), is a 10,000-seat minor league baseball stadium located in Moosic, Pennsylvania that serves the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metropolitan Area. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Syracuse Mets. The LRHT begins at the confluence of the Lackawanna & Susquehanna Rivers in Pittston and continues north where it connects with the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. If you continue to use our website, we will assume that you are happy to receive all cookies (and milk!) Not a problem! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

)The Museum tells the story of the people who worked in the anthracite mining and textiles industries.

Shortly behind them begins the ascent of the hill that dominates the backdrop. The stadium itself is well maintained. Terms of the renewal deal were not released. Outside of the stadium and behind the left field pavilion is a trolley station that's part of a museum that opened in 2006. All rights reserved. With six bedrooms and thr Walking trails, picnic areas, two playgrounds, two Olympic-sized swimming pools and waterslide complex number among the attractions. Non-discrimination Statement. Enjoy a family-friendly game at beautiful PNC Field on Montage Mountain. Long known as Lackawanna County Stadium and covered for its first 18 years by various forms of artificial turf, PNC Field has added amenities over the years to offset some of what it was lacking. View directory. 2022 The University of Scranton 235 Montage Mountain Rd, visitPA.comis the official tourism website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Tom Wolf, Governor Sign up for our "Happy Thoughts" newsletter. Came to PNC Field for the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Railriders baseball game. See below for upcoming events for the SWB RailRiders and PNC Field. Lackawanna County sold the naming rights to PNC Bank on February 1, 2007, and the stadium became known as PNC Field. Handicapped parking is located in the front of Lot B.

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Electric Trolley Museum570-963-6590; 300 Cliff St.; 1.2 miles from campusDiscover the history of the electric traction system and experience a Trolley excursion through Northeast Pennsylvania. Features include listings of downtown restaurants and local attractions in our Campus Tour section! Befitting of the era in which it was built, the stadium wasn't designed to be pretty and has no true exterior facade. You can enjoy the game, take the kids to the giant bounce house, enjoy the hilarious mascots, or visit one of the many concession stands and enjoy great food and drinks. I'm a fan of minor league baseball, but this place is unimpressive for a AAA ballpark. In 2013, the Lackawanna Heritage Authority opened up 8 miles of the trail. Check out the schedule here, pick your game date to correspond with your campus visit date, and then call the Office of Admissions to reserve your tickets at 570-941-6654. Add Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Syracuse Mets to your free online travel itinerary. Having the opportunity to see tomorrows Major League All-Stars earn their pinstripes is a must for anyone who visits Lackawanna County from April to September. Scranton is home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

Party areas have been constructed in the space between the ends of the symmetrical grandstand and foul poles. The Marketplace at Steamtown570-343-3400; 300 Lackawanna AveDowntown Scranton's enclosed shopping mall with a range of stores. The SWB RailRiders are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees and the pride of Lackawanna County.

Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art570-346-7186; 1901 Mulberry St. (in Nay Aug Park), 1.2 miles from campusThe Everhart Museum strives to integrate natural history, science and art into the lives of people. How would you rate the informationon on this page?

Fans of the RailRiders can continue to watch their favorite players in the Major Leagues, as the RailRiders have proudly sent players to teams such as the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. We will provide you with your tickets on the day of your campus visit during check-in.

We want to take you out to the ball game! It's just no modern marvel in a sport that's full of them at all levels. Scranton's 58-acre hillside campus is in the heart of Scranton, a community of 75,000 within a greater metropolitan area of 750,000 people. PNC Field was great!

First game: The Tidewater Tides beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, 9-2, on April 26, 1989 in front of 10,958 fans. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art - all FREE! Check our fullcalendar of eventsfor other fun activities! The facility includes 53 innovative play elements in the play unit, a luminivision floor, a lego wall, and a toddler area. Still, PNC Field isn't that bad of a place to watch a ballgame. Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510 LOCATION:235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, PA 18507. Sitting on top of it are, from left to right, a hotel, restaurant and movie theatre. Please visitLHV'swebsite to learn about the different locations through Scranton that the trail can be accessed. Bo Brothers, a privately owned and operated restaurant specializing in barbeque, is located down the right field line. PNC Field's three-tiered grandstand has an upper deck that's as steep as they come in the minors and the top quarter of its seats are covered with a tarp, just like many seats in the cookie cutters of old were in their final years.

From ticketing, so custome. That a trolley museum is adjacent to a multi-purpose stadium, as PNC Field was designed to be, seems appropriate, as both are reminders of a time period that has passed. However, every staff member we talked to was so rude. Downtown Shops & BoutiquesDowntown Scranton offers a unique variety of shops and boutiques.View a list on thisDownton Scranton Map(page 2).

Food is really basic her. Parking for all RailRiders Home Games is $5.00, lots open 2 hours prior to first pitch. Anyone can enjoy a game at PNC Field, especially when CHAMP, the RailRiders mascot, makes an appearance and dances with the umpires, plays tug-of-war, and shoots T-shirts into the crowd. Region: Upstate PA. 570-354-2902; The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave. 0.7 miles from campus. 2 RailRiders golf carts are availablePre-Game and Post-Gamefor fans needing extra assistance. Filled with inflatables and games, it's just inside of the main gate behind home plate.

(in McDade Park); 6 miles from campus (via N. Scranton Expy. Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006. Statement, Pocono Go-Karts&PlayPark/Pocono Paintball, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Third Annual Gingerbread House Competition, Be the first to review Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Syracuse Mets, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Syracuse Mets August 30, 2022 at PNC Field in Moosic, PA 6:35PM.