South Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Side
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.
Our pick of the best South Side Hotel Deals
ANZ Hotels Scranton
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
no complaints
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Very cool building, rooms and amenities were very nice
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilkes Barre
Simple, basic, nothing fancy. But staff is good/helpful and it's clean.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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 12 Jan 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.
