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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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"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."

"Great stay"

"Nice, quiet setting "

SAR 913 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

"Place was super clean, quiet and real big.It's close to Bloomsburg, the Susquehanna River and Knoebels. Can'twait to go back.. "

"Perfect place"

SAR 1,065 total

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2 Jun - 3 Jun

Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster

"Property was clean all household amenities were there was quite efficient for what we needed for a few days away neighborhood is extremely quiet "

"The property was phenomenal, and the house was pristine… Would absolutely stay here again"

SAR 3,114 total

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5 Jun - 6 Jun

"Great place to stay at eagle rock resort! Nice view of the lake!"

"Beautifully updated row home. The host was amazing to deal with. Perfect place to stay with family."

SAR 1,305 total

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2 Jun - 3 Jun

"Beautiful home!"

"We had an excellent time staying here. This is our 2nd stay."

"It was a truly amazing stay. Thank you so much!"

"Me and my friends just spent our New Year's here for two nights. The man cave lives up to its name-- we spent a good deal of the weekend playing pool, darts, and card games, used the grill, and were just a few blocks off from some great food and liquor stores. I'd imagine any sort of group would enjoy coming here, though, given other advantages like access to trails and monuments in historic PA. Everything worked just as we wanted it to, and Mary's filled out the space to create a great place...

SAR 1,374 total

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31 May - 1 Jun

"My family and I come up every year to go to Knoebels. We decided to rent a house this year instead of camping, this house was right next to so many great restaurants and shops, we didn't need to drive to go eat. Plus the house was so clean! The owner also left a binder of local places to visit and try. Would highly recommend this house. "

"Everything about this stay was fantastic! The property was phenomenal with a great view. Close to everything but so serene! Lots of stuff to do for the whole family!!! "