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.
Viewmont Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viewmont Mall during your visit to Scranton. Visit the casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best South Side Hotel Deals
ANZ Hotels Scranton
Everything was ok
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Wilkes-Barre near Arena
Mold in bathroom. Wallpaper coming off of walls in hallways. Floors in room was dirty.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Great weekday value
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Every single person from the front desk to housekeeping were so kind, informative and helpful. Having a hotel in an old train station is ingenious. It was so beautiful and grand. Would stay here whenever I had the opportunity!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The bed was very hard and the bathtub really slippery.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Lackawanna River 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 Lackawanna River 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.
