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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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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"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. "

SAR 666 total

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23 Jun - 24 Jun

Basic Single Room | Room amenity

"Decent quick stay."

SAR 198 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

Restaurant

"Pleasant place "

SAR 866 total

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10 Jun - 11 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."

Exterior

"Friendly service, clean room"

SAR 229 total

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10 Jun - 11 Jun

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."

SAR 639 total

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18 Jun - 19 Jun

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

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

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