South Side Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Steamtown National Historic Site
Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.
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.
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.
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.
Marywood University
Explore the campus of Marywood University during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in South Side
ANZ Hotels Scranton
Room felt a little seedy, old furnishings, exposed bed boxspring. Pretty average, a little more like a motel vibe.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Great
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Staff is wonderful! Love Trax Bar and Grill.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilkes Barre
Courteous staff, clean room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
There was a streak that looked like feces on the shower curtain, stains on the sheets and only one wash cloth in each room. When we requested another washcloth, we were told they didn’t have any more. The rooms were dirty in general
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Clarks Summit
We arrived late and I had to use the restroom. Linda at the check in desk told me that no restroom was available in the lobby area. After check in, I found out that there was one. I assume she told me that before she realized that I was prepaid. The room was nice and the bed didn’t have enough pillows ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Petersburg
While there might not be top attractions in Petersburg, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum.
Tripp Park
Tripp Park might not have many top sights, but Houdini Museum and Electric City Trolley Station and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dunmore
Some popular features of Dunmore include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Nay Aug Park or Everhart Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
