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

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
The price is Rp1.743.918 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp1.743.918
Rp1.970.666 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (730 reviews)
"Staff were super sweet both checking in and out. Quite cleanly, there were a few things I’d prefer were a bit more detailed as far as cleaning but overall enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

ANZ Hotels Scranton
The Woodlands

The Woodlands

4 out of 5
1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is Rp1.323.384 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp1.323.384
Rp1.551.787 total
6 Oct - 7 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! (1,177 reviews)
"Bbbb"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Woodlands
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 (1,000 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

3.5 out of 5
700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA
The price is Rp1.773.897 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp1.773.897
Rp2.004.504 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Check woman was awesome, so kind and helpful. The hotel was absolutely beautiful. We never left. Had a great dinner at Traxx, the bartenders were very nice."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+

Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+

4 out of 5
1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is Rp2.072.031 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp2.072.031
Rp2.548.399 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,035 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa

Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa

2.5 out of 5
38 Lehigh Rd, Gouldsboro, PA
The price is Rp1.416.136 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp1.416.136
Rp1.821.434 total
6 Oct - 7 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 (116 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
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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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