John Long Center
Scranton, PA
900-1098 Linden Street 18510
VENUE GUIDE
John Long Center
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near John Long Center
Make the event easier by staying close to John Long Center and the surrounding Scranton area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (2,367 reviews)
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (1,650 reviews)
ANZ Hotel Scranton
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (1,048 reviews)
Comfort Suites Scranton near Montage Mountain
2.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (1,100 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About John Long Center & the Area
John Long Center is an event venue in Scranton, PA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near John Long Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (169 reviews)
Krispy Kreme
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,393 reviews)
Granteed's Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (326 reviews)
Chen Garden
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (214 reviews)
CK's Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (157 reviews)
Cosmo's
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (878 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Trax Bar & Kitchen
0.3 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (190 reviews)
The Bog
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (276 reviews)
Backyard Ale House
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,661 reviews)
Blitzen Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (12 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (22 reviews)
Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (684 reviews)
Bailey's Downtown Scranton
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee near John Long Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (11 reviews)
Black and Brass Coffee
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (68 reviews)
Museums
Electric City Trolley Museum Passenger Platform
0.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (20 reviews)
Steamtown National Historic Site
0.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (4,127 reviews)
The Electric City Trolley Museum
0.9 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (675 reviews)
Anthracite Heritage Museum
3.2 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (188 reviews)
Attractions
Lackawanna Historical Society
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
Catlin House Museum
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
Scranton Iron Furnaces
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (267 reviews)
The Office Mural
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (189 reviews)
Step Falls
0.6 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (29 reviews)
Nay Aug Park
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (3,874 reviews)
Shopping
The Marketplace at Steamtown
0.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to John Long Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (3,954 reviews)
South Side Shopping Center
1.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (903 reviews)
Luzerne Shopping Center
1.2 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (495 reviews)
Taylor Commons
1.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,172 reviews)
Greenridge Plaza
2.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (1,388 reviews)
Keyser Oak Shopping Center
2.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,210 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near John Long Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Krispy Kreme
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,393 reviews)
Granteed's Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at John Long Center.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (326 reviews)
Chen Garden
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (214 reviews)
CK's Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at John Long Center.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (157 reviews)
Cosmo's
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near John Long Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (878 reviews)
Tintin chinese restaurant
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near John Long Center for after the show or game.
Today: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (83 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Trax Bar & Kitchen
0.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (190 reviews)
The Bog
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (276 reviews)
Backyard Ale House
0.4 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,661 reviews)
Blitzen Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near John Long Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (12 reviews)
Getting to John Long Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to John Long Center in Scranton, PA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • COLTS serves Scranton, PA. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near John Long Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
John Long Center can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at John Long Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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