Visit South Side
Popular places to visit
Steamtown National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Steamtown National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels 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.
Viewmont Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Viewmont Mall during your stay in Scranton. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.
South Side Hotel Deals
ANZ Hotels Scranton
Yes
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Friendly staff (who had to navigate a WiFi outage.) Gorgeous lobby. Nice bar/lounge area.
Reviewed on 28 December 2025
Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort - Adults Only 21+
Yes we had a great time. Room was very clean. We even won a jackpot. Would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Great place
Reviewed on 28 December 2025
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
Friendly staff, quick and easy check inn, great room.
Reviewed on 20 December 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The room felt too small for a suite, and finding a dirty towel didn’t help—those issues influenced the rating I gave.
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
Other neighborhoods 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 The Marketplace at Steamtown.
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 Houdini 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.
South Side, PA
- Places of interest
- South Side Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Scranton neighborhoods
- South Side Hotels by Brand
- Lake Wallenpaupack
- Jack Frost Mountain Resort
- Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
- Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
- Montage Mountain Ski Resort
- University of Scranton
- Arrowhead Lake
- F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
- Susquehanna River
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Montage Mountain Waterpark
- Marywood University
- PNC Field
- Seven Tubs Natural Area
- Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
- Bear Creek Lake
- The Marketplace at Steamtown
- Lehigh River
- Viewmont Mall
- Crystal Lake
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
- United States Penitentiary Canaan
- Chacko's Family Bowling Center
- Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau
- Big Bass Lake
- Frances Slocum State Park
- Nay Aug Park
- Newton Lake
- Keystone College
