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Dunmore

Skip Dunmore as a base: it is a 5-minute drive from Scranton, so sleep in Scranton and come here only for a meal or a walk.

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Dunmore is a small borough of about 14,000 people immediately northeast of Scranton in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. It has no major sights of its own; its value is a compact main street of family-run shops, diners and bars, plus cheaper motels and quick access to I-81 and I-84. Treat it as a half-day add-on to a Scranton trip, not a destination.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Jul–Aug (humid)
Airports
AVP · EWR · PHL
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeeto go$2–4
  • Sit-down mealDinner main in a Corners restaurant$15–28
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–15
  • BeerDraught beer in a bar$5–8
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi across townPhone dispatch only; ask the fare when you book.$10–18
  • Metro or bus rideCOLTS bus fare$2–3
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$130
  • Mid-range bedChain motel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$130
  • High-end bedChain motel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Dunmore Corners main streetFamily-run delis, diners and barsCoal Region location next to ScrantonI-81 and I-84 junction access
Airports
AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (About 20 min south in Avoca; daily flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, rental cars at the terminal.) · EWR Newark Liberty International (About 3 h by car; the usual long-haul gateway for this region.) · PHL Philadelphia International (About 3 h by car via I-476.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid*

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Dunmore: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

1°C (34°F)

−8°C (18°F)

11 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

10 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−3°C (27°F)

11 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical option: I-81, I-84 and I-380 meet here and parking is free almost everywhere. COLTS buses run across Lackawanna County but typically only about 7:00–19:00 and not on Sundays or holidays. Taxis such as Posten and McCarthy are phone-dispatch only — you cannot hail one on the street. Walking works fine within Dunmore Corners.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Scrantongo

Door to door: 5–15 min

Drive or short taxi ride northeast on I-81 or via the surface streets

Steamtown, the coal museum and a bigger restaurant choice; the obvious half-day pairing.

Clarks Summit

go

Door to door: 15–20 min

I-81 north, about 10 mi

Small town base for the Abingtons; good for a coffee stop on the way north.

Wilkes-Barre

go

Door to door: 25–30 min

I-81 south, about 20 mi

Riverfront and a different downtown; easy half-day.

Hazleton

caution

Door to door: 35–45 min

I-81 south then PA-924, about 30 mi

Mostly a highway stop; go only if you are heading south anyway.

Jim Thorpego

Door to door: 1–1.25 h

I-81 south then PA-903 or I-476, about 50 mi

Best full day out: Victorian streets, rail rides and Lehigh Gorge trails.

Pottsville

go

Door to door: 1.25–1.5 h

I-81 south then PA-61, about 55 mi

Yuengling brewery tours and Coal Region history; book tours ahead.

Lehighton

caution

Door to door: 1–1.25 h

I-476 south, about 45 mi

Gateway to the Lehigh Gorge; combine with Jim Thorpe rather than a separate trip.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Dunmore Corners

Walkable main street with shops and bars; a few motels and inns nearby, mostly chain and basic.

Birchwood / near I-81

Highway-side chain hotels with free parking; best if you are driving through.

Scranton (downtown or Montage)

More choice, more restaurants and the rail museum; 5–10 min drive from Dunmore.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$130US$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$55US$55
Fuel, about 60 mi of local driving1 × US$8US$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$45
Trip total≈ US$249 per person per day, bed includedUS$498

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at the till. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee, to go$2–4
Diner breakfast$9–15
Deli sandwich or hoagie$8–14
Dinner main in a Corners restaurant$15–28
Draught beer in a bar$5–8
Taxi across townPhone dispatch only; ask the fare when you book.$10–18
COLTS bus fare$2–3

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Dunmore is a low-crime small town and walking the centre is fine in daylight. The real risks are winter ice, deer and trucks on I-81, and driving after a night in the Corners bars.
  • Bus service stops in the evening and does not run on Sundays or holidays: plan the last ride or drive.
  • Taxis must be booked by phone; there is no street hail.
  • Winter ice on pavements and Route 6/I-81 is a real hazard from December to March.
  • Most shops and diners close early; do not count on a late dinner outside the bars.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here; consulates are in Philadelphia and New York. US passport services: check the nearest post office or the Lackawanna County office.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • AVP airport → Dunmore, taxi or rideshare: about $35–55, 20 min
  • AVP airport → Dunmore, rental car: from about $50/day plus fuel
  • Scranton → New York City, Martz Trailways: about $50–80 one way, 2.5–3 h

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  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • To this address, please — To this address, please
  • Check, please — Check, please

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink at the bar, 15–20% for taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dunmore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Jul–Aug (humid) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for AVP: last flight arrivals, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with anchors: Dunmore Corners, the I-81 hotel strip, and the Scranton downtown pairing.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Dunmore Corners shops, diners, bars) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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