Relax, Restore & Recharge
Our many spas and wellness centers make Lackawanna County a wonderful place to relax.
Experience Alexander’s Salon & Spa, a full-service destination offering luxurious massages, facials, body treatments, and salon services for the ultimate pampering experience. Treat yourself at Lavish Scranton in the heart of downtown Scranton, where soothing facials, waxing, and specialty treatments await in a chic, relaxing environment. For a blend of beauty and wellness, visit Synergy Salon & Spa in Lace Village in Scranton, offering professional salon services alongside rejuvenating spa treatments designed to help you look and feel your best.
At The Giving Tree Wellness Center, explore alternative and holistic health services, including float therapy, massage, mental health counseling, and a boutique fitness studio. Give salt therapy a try at The Salted Pixie, a salt cave sanctuary that promotes respiratory health and stress reduction. For a variety of holistic services, including massage, reiki, halotherapy, and an infrared sauna, visit Remedy Studio.
At The DripBar, feed your cells with an IV cocktail of vitamins and minerals meant to boost your immune system and help your body run at peak performance.
Movement can also be restorative! Mystick Mermaid Mind-Body-Soul Sanctuary offers a variety of yoga classes, including aerial yoga, as well as meditation and sound healing to promote tranquility and rejuvenation. Raise the heat on your yoga practice at Steamtown Hot Yoga and Barre, which offers supportive classes for all fitness levels. Ehealth Wellness & Fitness Studio is more than a gym — it’s a wellness community. Participate in group exercise and spin classes for a fun and energizing workout. Afterwards, relax with a Reiki session or a massage.
Healthy & Wholesome Eats
Lackawanna County’s diverse dining scene includes many restaurants focused on healthy meals and wholesome, locally sourced ingredients, so you can enjoy delicious meals that support your wellness goals. Several offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Nearme Cafe was the first to bring acai to the area. This nutrient-rich berry, known as a superfood, is blended with other fruits in delicious yet nutritious smoothie bowls. NearMe Cafe also has a full breakfast and lunch menu and has been voted best vegetarian restaurant by the Scranton Times. Lucca Fresca in Taylor is another smoothie shop offering creative, healthy, and delicious concoctions as well as soups, salads, and avocado toast.
Saigon Corner Vietnamese Restaurant brings authentic Vietnamese flavors to NEPA with the freshest ingredients. Or enjoy Asian fusion cuisine with freshly made sauces at Formosa.
For an upscale farm-to-table experience, make a reservation at Alter House Restaurant & Bar. They partner with local farms to create unique seasonal menus that are always bursting with flavor while also focusing on sustainability. Or try Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar, which works with over 75 local farmers to curate a menu that’s allergy-friendly, with abundant vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.
Active Adventures for Mind & Body
With so many beautiful parks, lakes, and trails, NEPA is the perfect place for an active outdoor adventure that will strengthen your body and lift your mood. Discover the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail by foot or by bike. Or explore the hiking, biking, and running trails maintained by the North Pocono Trail Association. If you’re visiting and didn’t bring your own bike, you can rent one through the Lackawanna Heritage Valley’s BikeShare Program. Grab a few friends and spend a day on the links at one of our golf courses, where well-groomed greens are nestled amid picturesque views.
Want to get out on the water? Rent a kayak or paddleboard and spend some time on one of our tranquil lakes. Get swept along by the current as you canoe down the Lackawanna River on your own or take a guided river tour. Or let the Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers plan a whitewater rafting adventure for you with add-ons like camping, paintball, and trail riding.
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Reconnect with Nature: Outdoor Wellness Escapes
Lackawanna County offers plenty of opportunities to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with nature. Check out our Nature Lovers Itinerary for some of our favorite parks, trails, farmers markets, and orchards. Or learn about our agritourism destinations.
Animal lovers can tour Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, which serves as a safe space for rescued animals as well as the community. They frequently host events meant to create a kinder, more compassionate world, including meditation with the animals, self-care Saturdays, and healing and resilience workshops.
Explore Nay Aug Park, a picturesque destination in Scranton featuring the impressive David Wanzel Treehouse, which offers spectacular views of Nay Aug Gorge from its 150 feet above. Wander along the two-mile Davis Trail, a walking trail featuring scenic overlooks of waterfalls and rock formations. To fully immerse yourself in nature, consider an overnight stay in one of our campgrounds. Enjoy the serenity of the forest as you relax by the fire and explore nearby areas.
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