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Graffiti Highway,is a popular tourist attraction in Centralia, Pennsylvania about two and a half hours northwest of Philadelphia.
The nearly one-mile stretch of Route 61 is a profusion of color in a mostly abandoned ghost town. The story of the Centralia Mine Fire begins in the spring of 1962, when, according to Ripleys.com, the residents were preparing for their Memorial Day festivities.
Thinking the best way to clean up a sprawling, 300-foot landfill would be to set it on fire, they did just that, having no idea the blaze would continue for more than 50 more years. The smoldering fire "latched onto an old coal seam from the mine," explains Ripleys, "and slowly spread throughout the mines under the city."
Over time, a pattern emerged: Fires appeared and then would be doused. But nothing could stop them from coming, and the stench of burnt trash filled the air. Eventually, the town was condemned and now only a handful of residents remain.

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Business Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

"Easy check in and out. Clean room and walking distance to yuengling brewery "

AED 383 total

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2 Jun - 3 Jun

Property entrance

"Breakfast was very good. Doing construction at Geisinger hospital right behind which makes things a little tough right now but still the best choice if you need to be near the hospital. "

AED 591 total

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2 Jun - 3 Jun

Basic Single Room | Room amenity

"Decent quick stay."

AED 194 total

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2 Jun - 3 Jun

Restaurant

"Pleasant place "

AED 848 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Dining

"Would highly recommend as a place to stay when visiting Knobels. Its just a short drive and the place is spacious, clean, beds are super comfy. Great place will definitely be staying here again."

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

"We had a great time and the owners are great people "

Economy Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

"Really charming hotel--my husband's face lit up when we entered because it's a really fun space. Very comfortable bed."

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"Great stay"

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