The Famous Houdini Museum

This is the only building in the world devoted to the most famous magician of all time. There are guided tours of the fabulous collection in the 100 year old historic building, and the rarest film footage of Houdini doing escapes. They have a magic show which includes floating an audience member up in the air, passing a hoop around them, and float them back down. Featuring Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks.
School field trips are available by reservation @ 570-383-9297.
For general information call 570-342-5555. Located at 1433 N. Main St. in Scranton, Pa.
This is a very interesting museum for all ages.

Nay Aug Park

This is the David Wenzel tree house located in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pa. which overlooks a creek and waterfall seen in the adjoining photo. Nay Aug Park is Scranton's largest park. This park offers walking trails, picnic areas, kid-friendly rides, two olympic size swimming pools, and a waterslide-complex. They also have an animal sanctuary which is free for visitors to enjoy. They have some monkeys, a tiger, birds and other animals. Located in the park is the Everhart museum. Also there is the Holiday Light Show displayed every Christmas season.

This park is a great place to spend a day. Besides the tree house there is a walking trail which takes you down to the creek and waterfall.

You can call 570-348-4186 or 348-4165 for directions and more information about the park.

Anthracite Model Railroad Society

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This model railroad layout is located in Hazelton, Pa. at the AMRS building, 1057 Rear Peace St. (1057 Hanover Court). The phone # for information and directions is: 570-579-4866.

I especially like this layout because it represents the anthracite history in Pennsylvania and it also represents the steel industry. The whole family will enjoy both of the layouts that I have posted so you will want to include them while visiting this area of Pa. or even if you live in this area of Pa.