UNIQUE MEETING VENUES IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA

If you’d like to make your meeting more memorable by choosing a unique venue, Lackawanna County has options! A distinctive location can elevate any event, making it more inspiring and productive and leaving attendees talking about it long after they return home. Many unique venues also offer one-of-a-kind team-building opportunities you can enjoy during or after your meeting. Below are a few of our favorite meeting spaces to give you a taste of what the Scranton area has to offer.

PNC Field

Located near Montage Mountain just 10 minutes from Scranton, PNC Field is the home of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A baseball affiliate of the New York Yankees. This venue is ideal for sports fans or teams wanting to think outside the box in a creative setting. They have the flexibility to accommodate nearly any event, no matter your meeting space needs. The Geisinger Champions Club premium seating area or RailRiders Home Clubhouse (during the off-season) are excellent spots for meetings, seminars, or VIP experiences for staff or clients. In-house catering is available for easy event planning. Plus, after your work is finished, you can enjoy a ballgame together!

An event at PNC Field in Moosic, PA

 

Montage Mountain Resorts

For a meeting space that combines adventure with breathtaking scenery, Montage Mountain Resorts is an exceptional choice. Nestled on Montage Mountain, just minutes from downtown Scranton, this year-round resort offers a variety of event spaces, from lodge-style conference rooms to open-air pavilions with panoramic mountain views. In the winter, attendees can hit the slopes after a productive day, while the warmer months bring opportunities for waterpark fun. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, networking event, or company celebration, Montage Mountain Resorts provides a dynamic setting with in-house catering and customizable event options to meet your needs.

crowd dining inside Slocum Hollow Restaurant at Montage Mountain Resorts

 

Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a historic venue with stunning architecture that contains nine unique spaces, from grand ballrooms to intimate lounges. It’s great for larger meetings or events that could benefit from a touch of elegance and historical significance. Located in downtown Scranton and within walking distance of the Hilton Scranton & Conference Hotel, the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, and numerous restaurants, the Scranton Cultural Center is extremely convenient for out-of-town and overnight guests. If you time your event right, your group may even have the opportunity to watch a concert or show together in the gorgeous theater. 

the seats and stage at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in Scranton, PA

 

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

Just fifteen minutes from Scranton, the Indraloka Animal Sanctuary cares for rescued farm animals and provides a space for humans to reconnect with nature and grow in kindness and compassion. Their Art Barn can be rented for meetings, corporate retreats, and team-building exercises. This 2,000 sq ft space can fit up to 200 people, with room to park 50 cars. Overlooking lush pastures and grazing animals, the sanctuary offers a peaceful atmosphere that promotes sustainability and animal welfare. It’s perfect for eco-conscious teams seeking tranquility. 

A group of people meeting at the Art Barn at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

 

Why Choose a Unique Venue?

While Lackawanna also offers plenty of traditional meeting spaces, we encourage you to consider a unique venue for your next meeting, seminar, conference, or corporate event. Getting your group out of a conference room and into a more interesting space helps to foster creativity and improve team engagement. As your attendees experience some of the most unique places in the Scranton area, your investment in them will make a lasting impression. Many of these venues are incredibly flexible and can customize a package for your meeting size and format. Whether you’re hosting a large conference or a small employee retreat, our venues can accommodate your visions and goals!

 

Find Out More About Unique Venues

To explore which venue might be right for you, contact the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau for more information and recommendations. Each space offers something different that will make your event stand out from the crowd.

 

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