South Side Travel Guide
Scranton



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Popular places to visit

Steamtown National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Steamtown National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

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
toilet didnt work but other then that perfect
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Very nice and friendly employees
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
The room was neat and well decorated, the hotel itself is just beautiful. This hotel added charm and nostalgia to our travel experience. Loved it.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Love staying here
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
We we're downgraded to a two bed room and we weren't told that at check in , we were then moved to the 5th floor to a king which was fine i don't mind walking , it wasn't necessary to make me waste my time moving my things from one room to another , the room was completely dirty , i feel upset i ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Quality Inn Arena
Lovely costumer service, one of the best to be honest.
Reviewed on 21 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.
