South Side Travel Guide
Scranton
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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
Easy parking and great location
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
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
I had specifically chosen this property because it had the Bistro because I was traveling with my parents who are in their 80’s. I figured it would be better for them to not have to get in and out of car for dinner and breakfast. When we checked in a sign was posted that Bistro was closed because ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Scranton near Montage Mountain
Didn’t have a kitchen in my room. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Average
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Lackawanna River 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 Lackawanna River 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.
