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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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best South Side Hotel Deals
ANZ Hotels Scranton
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Beautiful old building full of history! Trax has an amazing cheese steak and the old fashioned’s were yummy! Christmas decor was beautifully done. My onlyCoffee from the cafe was weak.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
The room was immaculate. Everything in the room is fresh and modern. Bed and bath linens are luxurious. Care for the environment is obvious, no plastic trash bags, paper cups only, no little plastic bottles of shampoo, etc.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
Great location, room, and staff. Will stay again
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
Clean rooms, beds a bit hard, staff is great very friendly. Nice shower, strong water pressure.
Reviewed on 13 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 The Marketplace at Steamtown.
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 Houdini 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.
