South Side
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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 storied past, during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theater 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 theater 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 trip to Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Scranton’s The Office Self Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Side
ANZ Hotels Scranton
Very nice staff! Very friendly and helpful! Thr rooms were clean and prepped nicely! Had a show downstairs which was fun to attend !
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Room was clean..no more individual bottles of shampoo or conditioner. And no more bars of soap. All in dispensers in shower. Under table near bed is a motion detector light so every time someone moves off of bed light goes on. This might be great for some but wakes up others in room. Beds were firm ...
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Break
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Fun to be in a Gand old train station that was been beautifully renovated!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Great place for the family.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like The Marketplace at Steamtown and Lackawanna River.
Hill Section
While visiting Hill Section, you might make a stop by sights like Everhart Museum and Nay Aug Park.
Petersburg
Though Petersburg might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nay Aug Park and The Marketplace at Steamtown.
Tripp Park
When in Tripp Park, you can plan a visit to Houdini Museum and Lackawanna River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
