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The City
of Scranton
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Scranton, Pennsylvania,
is a city with a rich ethnic heritage. Although
small in size, Scranton was one of the most
important mining and industrial centers in the
Northeast. Students can enjoy hiking, canoeing, and
fishing in the local state parks.
A national symphonic orchestra and museums
contribute to a lively cultural scene. The minor
league baseball team Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees plays to roaring crowds of fans.
Scranton has easy access to several major American
cities. Travel time to New York City and
Philadelphia is only two hours; to Washington, DC,
four hours; and to Boston, five hours. |
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Beautifully
situated in the Pocono Mountains, the city of
Scranton is rich in history. When visiting
Scranton, you might attend a baseball game or live
theatre, go to the symphony, see a Broadway show,
shop in one of two huge shopping malls, take a coal
mine tour, or visit the Steamtown National
Historic site which commemorates the history of steam
railroads.
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Scranton
has become a tourist center in the region,
providing a wealth of cultural opportunities.
Some of the possible outdoor activities available
include skiing, ice skating, horseback riding,
hiking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing,
hunting, mountain biking, and swimming. Elk
Mountain Ski Resort and Montage Ski Area are less
than 30 minutes from campus.
The
neighborhoods of Scranton are a living showcase of
the magnificent revival of Victorian architecture
of the early twentieth century. The spacious
campus of Marywood University lies in the heart of
some of the most scenic neighborhoods in the city.
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Directions to Marywood University
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