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
I would definitely stay here again. The staff was amazing. The bed was so comfortable. There are stores you could walk to right across the street. There was a refrigerator and a microwave in the room.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
What charm! Both the Trax bar and the restaraunt were both great and of course convenient.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Very clean and well cared for property. Staff was great and very helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Scranton near Montage Mountain
Clean room. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was typical. Pool and hot tub were amazing. Needs some W fixing w the pool steps but nice.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa
Wonderful staff who went above and beyond to accommodate some potentially challenging circumstances, super friendly, cute and clean rooms, recommend the spa rooms, just cover the hot tubs back up when not in use or it can feel a little humid. Excellent place to stay
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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, Everhart Museum and Nay Aug Park 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 Steamtown National Historic Site are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dunmore
Unique features of Dunmore include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Michael and Dolores Insalaco Studio Arts Center or Liberal Arts Center while you're exploring the area.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.
