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Walk the streets behind Dunder Mifflin with a GPS audio guide that links Scranton’s public history, rail heritage and TV fame. Unlock the tour with a code and explore at your own pace — flat, accessible, and rich with local color.
Walk the streets behind Dunder Mifflin with a GPS audio guide that links Scranton’s public history, rail heritage and TV fame. Unlock the tour with a code and explore at your own pace — flat, accessible, and rich with local color.
You step out of the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and the city greets you in short blocks and long stories — brick storefronts, a bright Electric City sign, and the low rumble of trains at the edge of downtown. This self-guided GPS audio walk threads through the streets that doubled as Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton, with stops at the mural, city hall and the Steamtown National Historic Site.
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Operated by WalknTours · Scranton, Pennsylvania
You step out of the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and the city greets you in short blocks and long stories — brick storefronts, a bright Electric City sign, and the low rumble of trains at the edge of downtown. This self-guided GPS audio walk threads through the streets that doubled as Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton, with stops at the mural, city hall and the Steamtown National Historic Site.
Scranton’s story is industrial and public: a 19th-century coal and rail hub that earned the nickname “Electric City” after early power innovations. The tour points to those layers — the Pulaski statue, the mall where the Welcome to Scranton sign stands, and Steamtown’s steam-era infrastructure — and ties them to moments from the TV show. Geology here is unassuming: compact, level streets sitting on reclaimed coal-region bedrock and river valleys; the route is essentially flat, easy on knees and boots.
Culture in Scranton feels civic-first: working-class pride, public art, and railroad heritage. Locals will nod to the show but often steer conversations to festivals, farmers’ markets, and the Norton Street mural scene.
Practical guidance: download the WalknTours app, register and enter code jim2780 to unlock the tour. Expect 60–90 minutes and roughly 1–1.5 miles of mostly paved sidewalks. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible; bring a charged phone, weather layer, and comfortable walking shoes. Time your walk to avoid peak traffic and check mall hours if you want a photo with the sign. Hydrate, follow crosswalks, and plan a coffee stop — Scranton’s downtown cafés make a good midpoint reward.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Suitable for most ability levels; minimal elevation and low intensity, but expect about 1–2 miles of walking.
Plan for 60–90 minutes and roughly 1–1.5 miles of primarily flat, paved sidewalks between stops.
Download WalknTours, register, open Scranton’s The Office tour, and enter the experience code jim2780; begin outside the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau.
Yes — the route uses sidewalks and public squares and is marked as wheelchair and stroller accessible, though some sidewalks may be narrow.
Yes — the tour itself does not expire, but access to certain indoor or mall-based photo spots may depend on business hours.
Scranton grew as a 19th-century coal and rail center; early electric power investments earned it the nickname “Electric City,” and the railroad legacy remains visible at Steamtown.
Stay on marked sidewalks and respect public art; avoid touching murals and yield to maintenance crews — small actions help preserve downtown attractions.
WalknTours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out of the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and the city greets you in short blocks and long stories — brick storefronts, a bright Electric City sign, and the low rumble of trains at the edge of downtown. This self-guided GPS audio walk threads through the streets that doubled as Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton, with stops at the mural, city hall and the Steamtown National Historic Site.
You step out of the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and the city greets you in short blocks and long stories — brick storefronts, a bright Electric City sign, and the low rumble of trains at the edge of downtown. This self-guided GPS audio walk threads through the streets that doubled as Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton, with stops at the mural, city hall and the Steamtown National Historic Site.
Scranton’s story is industrial and public: a 19th-century coal and rail hub that earned the nickname “Electric City” after early power innovations. The tour points to those layers — the Pulaski statue, the mall where the Welcome to Scranton sign stands, and Steamtown’s steam-era infrastructure — and ties them to moments from the TV show. Geology here is unassuming: compact, level streets sitting on reclaimed coal-region bedrock and river valleys; the route is essentially flat, easy on knees and boots.
Culture in Scranton feels civic-first: working-class pride, public art, and railroad heritage. Locals will nod to the show but often steer conversations to festivals, farmers’ markets, and the Norton Street mural scene.
Practical guidance: download the WalknTours app, register and enter code jim2780 to unlock the tour. Expect 60–90 minutes and roughly 1–1.5 miles of mostly paved sidewalks. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible; bring a charged phone, weather layer, and comfortable walking shoes. Time your walk to avoid peak traffic and check mall hours if you want a photo with the sign. Hydrate, follow crosswalks, and plan a coffee stop — Scranton’s downtown cafés make a good midpoint reward.