Borden Tunnel posted:The local craft beer brewery is Susquehanna Brewing Co. www.sbcbeer.com.
I highly recommend their summer shandy, 'Shady Spot', which I found very refreshing after riding/chasing NKP765 back during Steamtown Railfest 2015.
SBC products can be found in many restaurants/bars in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.I also found motels/hotels were cheaper in Wilkes-Barre, about 15-20 minutes from Steamtown.
I was going to mention SBC but not the best choice if you are driving - their factory tour is a local favorite but expect to be fairly well inebriated by the time you leave. The Backyard Ale House downtown has an extensive craft beer list including many on tap that you won't usually find and a good selection of pub food.
If you are able to modify your plans at all, I'd really recommend getting a room on a Friday night and seeing what Scranton has to offer. Not only would you be able to get the most from Steamtown and the Electric City Trolley Museum (there is a trip to Tobyhanna on 7/21), but the downtown is very safe and there are several restaurants, bars and coffee shops that are worth exploring. Most special events are clustered on the first Friday evening of every month including gallery showings, live performances, etc.
