South Side Travel Guide

Scranton

Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair

Popular places to visit

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

5/5(4 reviews)

Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.

Steamtown National Historic Site
Nay Aug Park

Nay Aug Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nay Aug Park, a lovely green space in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Nay Aug Park

University of Scranton

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Scranton during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

University of Scranton

Marywood University

Explore the campus of Marywood University during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Marywood University

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

You can browse the exhibits at Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

The Marketplace at Steamtown

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Marketplace at Steamtown during your stay in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

The Marketplace at Steamtown

Top hotels in South Side

ANZ Hotels Scranton

ANZ Hotels Scranton

2 out of 5
300 Meadow Avenue, Scranton, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.745.182 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.745.182
Rp1.972.094 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (738 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

ANZ Hotels Scranton
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites

Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
880 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
5.8/10 (1,024 reviews)
"Hole in the wall, ceiling"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa

Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa

2.5 out of 5
38 Lehigh Rd, Gouldsboro, PA
The price is Rp1.417.162 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
Rp1.417.162
Rp1.822.752 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gouldsboro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Lake Watawga and Larsen Lake are located ...
5.8/10 (119 reviews)
"Rustic and very cozy. Loved the hot tub in the my room.. quiet, our check in guy was awesome"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa
The Woodlands

The Woodlands

4 out of 5
1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is Rp1.324.342 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp1.324.342
Rp1.552.895 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,220 reviews)
Quaint place in the mountains
"Sunny at the bar was amazing . The grounds are beautiful if you go out and explore"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Woodlands
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

3.5 out of 5
700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA
The price is Rp1.775.183 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.775.183
Rp2.006.072 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
"Stayed here to run the Steamtown Marathon. Location was perfect for the race. The on-site parking was very convenient and safe. The hotel is gorgeous. Seeing the old pieces of the train station was very cool. Room was a little dated but clean and comfortable and was everything I needed. Hotel was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region

Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region

2.5 out of 5
117 Twin Rocks Road, I84 Exit 17, Lake Ariel, PA
The price is Rp1.535.674 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp1.535.674
Rp1.673.884 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lake Ariel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"Remote location but good lodging."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region
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Other neighbourhoods around South Side

Scranton showing a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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Hill Section

If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hill Section
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Dunmore

Some popular features of Dunmore include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Nay Aug Park or Houdini Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Dunmore
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Green Ridge

If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Green Ridge
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Dickson City

Dickson City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Viewmont Mall and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail while in the area.

Dickson City

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