South Side
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 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.
Top hotels in South Side
ANZ Hotels Scranton
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
no complaints
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Very cool building, rooms and amenities were very nice
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilkes Barre
Simple, basic, nothing fancy. But staff is good/helpful and it's clean.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
I love it
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa
The room was tidy. And the owner was a nice guy. Don’t expect “fancy “ But note that for the money you can’t beat it. They have a nice kurig coffee maker and I would urge anyone to bring extra k cups. It had a cool vibe and no one bothered you.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site.
Hill Section
While visiting Hill Section, you might make a stop by sights like Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum.
Petersburg
Though Petersburg might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum.
Tripp Park
When in Tripp Park, you can plan a visit to Houdini Museum and Electric City Trolley Station and Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dunmore
You might appreciate the restaurants and shopping in Dunmore, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are just a few notable stops.
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
