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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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"Great stay"

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

"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."

"Nice stay"

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

"Nice, quiet setting "

AED 910 total

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14 May - 15 May

"Great property and location. Love the pool!"

"Beautiful cottage with everything you need!"

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

AED 1,278 total

includes taxes & fees

15 May - 16 May

"Amazing house and even better host!"

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

"Perfect place"

AED 1,042 total

includes taxes & fees

14 May - 15 May

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

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

"We had a great one night stay on our road trip. Love that you can bring dogs here. Bed was comfortable and wood stove is lovely. Wish the hot tub was hotter but that's all I would have changed."

"The property, surroundings, and accommodations were great. The home was clean and came with everything you need. It was easy to communicate with the owner. We’d definitely come back, maybe next time in the summer! "