Road trip from Paterson to Scranton
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ITINERARY
2h 12m106 miles27 stops
1
Hispanic Society of America
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
2
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is an internationally celebrated cultural institution and was designated America’s National Ballet Company® by an Act of Congress in 2006. ABT is headquartered in New York City, tours around the world, and performs Spring and Fall seasons at Lincoln Center.
3
Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
4
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
5
Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
6
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
7
Dharma Yoga Center
The Dharma Yoga New York Center is a beautiful 7,500 foot space offering yoga practices for the public 7 days a week. The Center is a testament to Sri Dharma Mittra's 50 years of teaching yoga. It is located in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City. At 72 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra continues to teach here, five days a week, with 13 practices and workshops that range in focus from postures and breathing to meditation and philosophy. In addition, the Dharma Yoga Center offers practices for beginners and all level students focusing on health and well-being.
8
BrainXcape
9
Accomplice New York
This comedic interactive experience sends you on a mission to assist a bunch of ex-cons lookin’ to skip town. The journey starts near the South Street Seaport and works its way up through some of New York City's most colorful neighborhoods. Several alcoholic beverages and light appetizers are included during this three hour journey. For private groups, you can book up to 15 people. Basic pricing per person is $85.00. Accomplice also runs a Village show, a Chelsea show and a traveling meal, each with its own characters and story line. For more information, please visit our website!
10
Stahley's
11
Coca-Cola Park
12
Liberty Bell Museum
13
Lights in the Parkway
14
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
15
Allentown Rose Gardens
16
Haines Mill Museum
17
Trexler Memorial Park
18
Josh Early Candies
19
Everhart Museum
20
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
21
Historic Scranton Iron Furnaces
Four huge furnaces used by the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company.
22
Scranton Cultural Center
Performing Arts Center and Event Venue. Weddings, Showers, Parties, Fundraisers, Brunches, Lunches and Dinners. Meetings and Conference Rooms and Spaces. National Broadway, Concert and Comedy Tours, Theatre, Classical, Dance, Ballet. Food, Wine and Beer Events. Historic Landmark Tours. Children's and Youth Performances, Day and Summer Camps, School Trips. Educational Opportunities.
23
St. Stanislaus Historical Catholic Cathedral
24
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
25
Parker Hill Church
Welcome home! Parker Hill Church is filled with people just like you—people on a journey, trying to find their way back to God. We are one church, but we have three campuses conveniently located in Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Wilkes-Barre. We love Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we want to be a church that is known for loving and serving the people who live here. We'd love for you to join us! Visit our website to learn more about us and to find the location and service time that suits you best. See you soon!
26
What Lifts You Mural
You can find one of the town’s most famous photo ops in The Gulch neighborhood—a pair of intricate white lace wings against a black wall. There's usually a line, so go early in the morning or late in the day for fewer crowds. Try to find the easter eggs that the artist put into the mural: a cowboy hat, guitars, and barbecues to represent Nashville. Explore other street art in Nashville on a mural art tour—you'll see lots of other great sights, with plenty of time for photo ops.
27
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
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OVERVIEW
Paterson to Scranton
1
Start:Hispanic Society of America
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
2
Start:American Ballet Theatre
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is an internationally celebrated cultural institution and was designated America’s National Ballet Company® by an Act of Congress in 2006. ABT is headquartered in New York City, tours around the world, and performs Spring and Fall seasons at Lincoln Center.
3
Start:Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
4
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
5
Start:Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
6
Start:Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Bronx, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
7
Start:Dharma Yoga Center
New York City, New York·
5.0
(98) review
The Dharma Yoga New York Center is a beautiful 7,500 foot space offering yoga practices for the public 7 days a week. The Center is a testament to Sri Dharma Mittra's 50 years of teaching yoga. It is located in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City. At 72 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra continues to teach here, five days a week, with 13 practices and workshops that range in focus from postures and breathing to meditation and philosophy. In addition, the Dharma Yoga Center offers practices for beginners and all level students focusing on health and well-being.
8
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
9
Start:Accomplice New York
New York City, New York·
4.5
(987) review
This comedic interactive experience sends you on a mission to assist a bunch of ex-cons lookin’ to skip town. The journey starts near the South Street Seaport and works its way up through some of New York City's most colorful neighborhoods. Several alcoholic beverages and light appetizers are included during this three hour journey. For private groups, you can book up to 15 people. Basic pricing per person is $85.00. Accomplice also runs a Village show, a Chelsea show and a traveling meal, each with its own characters and story line. For more information, please visit our website!
10
Start:Stahley's
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(5) review
1826 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109-2384
11
Start:Coca-Cola Park
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(646) review
1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109-3513
12
Start:Liberty Bell Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(60) review
622 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101-2183
13
Start:Lights in the Parkway
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(51) review
1700 Martin Luther King Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
14
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
15
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
16
Start:Haines Mill Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
3600 Dorney Park Rd Cetronia, Allentown, PA 18104-5845
17
Start:Trexler Memorial Park
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(44) review
Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
18
Start:Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
19
Start:Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
20
Start:Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
21
Start:Historic Scranton Iron Furnaces
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(60) review
Four huge furnaces used by the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company.
22
Start:Scranton Cultural Center
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(59) review
Performing Arts Center and Event Venue. Weddings, Showers, Parties, Fundraisers, Brunches, Lunches and Dinners. Meetings and Conference Rooms and Spaces. National Broadway, Concert and Comedy Tours, Theatre, Classical, Dance, Ballet. Food, Wine and Beer Events. Historic Landmark Tours. Children's and Youth Performances, Day and Summer Camps, School Trips. Educational Opportunities.
23
Start:St. Stanislaus Historical Catholic Cathedral
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
529 E Locust St, Scranton, PA 18505-1754
24
Start:Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(72) review
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-2001
25
Start:Parker Hill Church
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(6) review
Welcome home! Parker Hill Church is filled with people just like you—people on a journey, trying to find their way back to God. We are one church, but we have three campuses conveniently located in Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Wilkes-Barre. We love Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we want to be a church that is known for loving and serving the people who live here. We'd love for you to join us! Visit our website to learn more about us and to find the location and service time that suits you best. See you soon!
26
Start:What Lifts You Mural
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(83) review
You can find one of the town’s most famous photo ops in The Gulch neighborhood—a pair of intricate white lace wings against a black wall. There's usually a line, so go early in the morning or late in the day for fewer crowds. Try to find the easter eggs that the artist put into the mural: a cowboy hat, guitars, and barbecues to represent Nashville. Explore other street art in Nashville on a mural art tour—you'll see lots of other great sights, with plenty of time for photo ops.
27
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
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What's the driving distance between Paterson and Scranton?
The distance is 106 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 12m mins in normal traffic
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