The Mall at Steamtown - Scranton, Pennsylvania - shopping center in downtown Scranton

Opened in 1993, the Mall at Steamtown is one of the largest shopping locations in the northeastern Pennsylvania region. It overlooks the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton and has been mentioned on the popular NBC show The Office. The Mall at Steamtown can be found on Lackawanna Avenue, which is the heart of Scranton's downtown area.

The Mall at Steamtown was originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to help kick start Scranton's push to revitalize the city's once-booming shopping and small business district. It is currently run by Prizm Asset Management Company and features just over 90 stores. The shopping center has two anchor department stores - Boscov's and The Bon-Ton.

Many of the stores in the mall sell apparel. Shoppers can find children's clothing at Children's Place, Abercrombie, and Gymboree. There are also a number of stores that sell adult clothing, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Bonworth, Eddie Bauer, Express, Hollister, No Question, and Wet Seal. Shoes are sold at stores such as Foot Locker, SKX Sneaker King, Payless Shoe Source, and Finish Line, and visitors can find jewelry at Piercing Pagoda, Kay Jewelers, and PA Jewelry Connection. If shoppers are looking for electronics, phones, or music, they can visit Citadel Studio, fye, Gamestop, Radio Shack, or one of the other related stores at the mall, and some of the specialty stores at this shopping center include Hot Topic, Field Goal Sports, Chakra, A Dollar, Lids, Pearle Vision Center, Picture People, and Finewood Furnishings.

Like many malls, the Mall at Steamtown also has salons where shoppers can stop for a hair cut or related services. These locations include Pro Hair Design and Unisex Palace Hair Design. They also have Nail Trix, where guests can get a manicure, as well as Massage Store for shoppers who want to relax.

The Mall at Steamtown does not feature any restaurants. However, while walking around the mall, guests can stop for snacks and drinks at Abby's Candy, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Bavarian Pretzels, Cinnabon, Carvel, Gertrude Hawk, or Starbucks. In addition, the food court has a number of places with more substantial options available. Restaurants found at the food court include Christine's Bistro, Roman Delight Pizza, Subway, Taco Bell, and Yeung's Lotus Express.

While at the mall, shoppers can check their email at one of the free wifi hotspots. The mall also has a post office, copiers, and an information center for guests who need to make hotel reservations, call a taxi, or catch a bus. They have shopping bags available for a small fee, as well as strollers and lockers for rent. Wheelchairs are available for free to guests who need them to get around. Those who enjoy walking can also sign up for the mall's Walker Program, which provides maps to chart how far walkers have gone and gives visitors early access to the mall to begin walking as early as 7:00 AM.

For those not in the Mall Walker Program, the Mall at Steamtown is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visitors can call 570-343-3400 for more information or to be connected to any of the stores at this mall.