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
Safe parking
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Room decent and clean for an overnight
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Room was clean and very nice. Staff was pleasant and helpful. A little disappointed in the casino slots because so many of the machines our card kept reading error. We would have played so much more, but couldn’t get a number of the machines to work.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Beautiful historic classic train station that harkens back to early days of travel.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Pocono Mountains Hotel and Spa
They allowed smoking some the lobby and parts of the hotel smelled. Our shower would not maintain hot water.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The room was fairly clean but had to keep the balcony door open to keep the room cool enough to sleep.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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, 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 Electric City Trolley Station and Museum 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.
