South Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Steamtown National Historic Site

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.

Steamtown National Historic Site
Nay Aug Park

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.

Nay Aug Park

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.

University of Scranton

Marywood University

Explore the campus of Marywood University during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Marywood University

Viewmont Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viewmont Mall during your visit to Scranton. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Viewmont Mall

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Rich with history, Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Our pick of the best South Side Hotel Deals

ANZ Hotels Scranton
ANZ Hotels Scranton
2 out of 5
300 Meadow Avenue, Scranton, PA
The price is AU$173 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (530 reviews)
"Quiet and nice"

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2024

ANZ Hotels Scranton
Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre - East Mountain, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre - East Mountain, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
600 Wildflower Drive at Route 115, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is AU$167 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
Great staff and service and room
"We stayed for a night and the staff and service was excellent. The breakfast was great. Will definitely come back again."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre - East Mountain, an IHG Hotel
Mohegan Pennsylvania - Adults Only
Mohegan Pennsylvania - Adults Only
4 out of 5
1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is AU$189 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Mohegan Pennsylvania - Adults Only
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
3.5 out of 5
700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA
The price is AU$132 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The facility is very beautiful. Parking was very convenient. The mattress was not comfortable. A free breakfast should be included, at least free coffee in the morning."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
The Woodlands
The Woodlands
3 out of 5
1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is AU$176 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"You should NOT have to pay to get into the bars that have bands when you are clearly staying there! That’s ridiculous!"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

The Woodlands
Quality Inn Arena
Quality Inn Arena
2.5 out of 5
1075 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. SR 309, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is AU$106 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$106
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Super noisy. Room was on 1st floor and had a locked connecting door. Could hear noise from adjoining areas include coughs, conversations, dogs and more. Good room and nice shower."

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Quality Inn Arena
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Other neighbourhoods around South Side

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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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Hill Section

If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hill Section
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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.

Dunmore
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Green Ridge

If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Green Ridge
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Dickson City

Dickson City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Viewmont Mall and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail while in the area.

Dickson City

South Side Travel Guide

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