The Vacation Inn - Lodging at The Endless Mountains, PA
WELCOME TO THE VACATION INN MOTEL WEBSITE! WE WANT YOU TO VACATION INN THE ENDLESS MOUNTAINS!
WE NOW HAVE A RESERVATION SERVICE AVAILABLE SO YOU CAN MAKE RESERVATIONS ON LINE. WE HONOR VISA, MASTER CARD, & DISCOVER. DON'T WORRY IF NONE OF THE ROOMS ARE BOOKED WHEN YOU CHECK AVAILABILITY. . I JUST KEEP FORGETTING TO UPDATE THE LIST; IT IS A HASSLE TO DO SO. AND I WILL KEEP CURRENT ON THE NOTIFICATION EMAILS WHEN I APPROACH CAPACITY. . . . If you make a reservation I will honor the rate listed..
CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABILITY CALENDAR.
GOT GPS??? WE ARE AT NORTH 41.76727 & WEST 75.48289 WHICH IS WHERE THE HIWAY (171) MEETS THE DRIVEWAY. . We are 5 miles north of the village of Union Dale on RT 171 North and 2 miles north of the Herrick Center corners/intersection which is where Rt 374 from Elk Mtn & I-81 ends. If that doesn't work then try our NEW 911 ADDRESS which is: 9207 State Route 171, Union Dale, PA., 18470. .
.Right now there is not enough snow to run snowmobiles. I usually don't recommend that until we get a foot of snow on the trails. The good news is that there is about 6-8 inches of fresh snow on the trails from last week and it is good for cross-country/nordic skiiers and there is still more coming. As of Monday Feb.-8, the forecast is for plowable snow, about 4-6 inches on Wed-Thurs. If there is that or more, that will make the trails passable for snowmobiles. Of course that also means downhill skiing at Elk and SnoMountain are as good as it gets with this fresh snow and what they are making..
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There are trails to go 4 wheeling now both here and in the area along with other things to do in the area. See out links page for details.
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WE STILL HAVE ROOMS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND! AND WE HAVE ROOMS AVAILABLE DURING THE WEEK. SEE OUR SPECIALS PAGE FOR DETAILS ON 2 DAYS FOR 1 -OR- 3 DAYS FOR 2 SPECIALS. Call if we didn't list them yet. 570.679.2100. . . So call to make reservations. . Practically all the renovations are complete on the motel rooms and work is still being done elsewhere, but that work won't interfere with your stay here in any way except that the restaurant is still closed due to work being done and there is no noise to bother you.
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As regards to ski ticket packages, please understand that my rates are among the lowest in the area and since I am a small Motel I only get a $5 discount on tickets unlike the big chains who can rent 100s of rooms and get a much bigger discount. You will be closer here and save on gas since we are only 7 miles from Elk. And when staying here you will save so much on room rentals that it will pay for the tickets. If you are spending $100-150 or more for a room elsewhere you are saving the ticket price by staying here. And if taking advantage of our 2 night for the price of one during the week (Sun-Thurs nights) you will save even more money.
IF HAVING TROUBLE SENDING ME AN E MAIL THRU THE WEBSITE THEN USE MY REGULAR E MAIL: vacation@nep.net or vacationinnpa@yahoo.com It is all supposed to end up there anyway. If you don't get an answer in 24 hours then I never got it and try using the other email.
Because of the NEW STATE REGS, we are now a SMOKE FREE FACILITY. Of course, trying to get everyone to comply is another thing. ....
For fishermen & ladies, trout season opened on April 18th, and Bass season in June. Ice Fishing is now in season. Need bait & tackle?? It's nearby..
RESERVATIONS can be made by calling 570.679.2100 and having your Visa, Master Card, or Discover Card available or try our new reservation service on the right side of the page..
DIRECTIONS-- BECAUSE OF ALL THE CONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 81 WE RECOMMEND THE ALTERNATIVE NORTH AND SOUTH ROUTES LISTED BELOW BE USED INSTEAD OF WHAT FOLLOWS FOR THE SUMMER . Take EXIT 206 off I-81 then Rt 374 EAST to Rt. 171 NORTH. We are on Rt 171 on the left hand side (about 15 miles from I-81). Some of the signs got knocked down in the recent storms. Turn left when you get to PA 106 to STAY on Pa 374 EAST. .
TAKE THIS ROUTE INSTEAD TO SAVE TIME DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 81: An ALTERNATIVE route from the SOUTH which is a little faster and less milage is to get off from I-81 around mile 185-6 by getting on RT 6 EAST to CARBONDALE, then getting OFF Rt 6 at EXIT 6, follow signs on Bus 6 EAST to Rt 171 and STAY on Rt 171 NORTH for 15 miles and the VACATION INN is on the left. This is for those coming up Rt 380 & 84. Follow signs to Route 6 East. You may have to get on I-81 North for a mile. This is actually the most direct straight line path to the Motel from I-81 and least hilly..
If you want to avoid a lot of the construction entirely get on the PA TURNPIKE NORTH at exit 175 (off I-81) and go NORTH on the TURNPIKE to the end--Exit 131 and take BUS. Rt 6 EAST to Rt 171 NORTH. At the present time we recommend those coming north up I-81 actually get on the PA Turnpike at mile 175 and spend the extra $.65 cents (twice) to go to the end of the Turnpike and then get on Bus Rt 6 East to PA Rt 171 North.
TAKE THIS ROUTE INSTEAD TO SAVE TIME DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 81: An ALTERNATIVE route from the NORTH is to get off I-81 at EXIT 230 (first exit in PA) AND TAKE Rt 171 SOUTH for 25 miles to the VACATION INN which is on the right. This is less hilly than coming from Exit 206 and with the entire length of I-81 in the county under some sort of construction this is really the best way right now.
DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION ON RT 81---For those using the PA TURNPIKE it is really faster if you take the TURNPIKE to the end-- EXIT 131-- and get on BUS RT 6 EAST and follow that to Rt 171. Yes you will have a couple of traffic lites and have to go past the malls but you will still move faster than on I-81. And when you get to Carbondale look for the signs for Rt. 171 North just past the Gulf Station. .
From New England/I-88 Get off at EXIT 6 (mile 16) and TAKE NY 79 SOUTH to PA which becomes PA 92 South to Susquehanna and TAKE RT 171 SOUTH to VACATION INN.
If taking I-84 from New England, New York or northern N.J. then you have to take ROUTE US 6 EAST to Carbondale & go NORTH up I-81 for a mile as I-84/380 ends right where all three roads meet. Go to our Innkeepers Association website www.inns-em.com also listed on our links page for further info & maps. There is an additional listing of things to do and places to see on the INNS website that is different than the info on my links page .
See INFO & LINKS PAGE for upcoming events and places to see and enjoy in the area.
Located at the top of the Endless Mountains and the northern edge of the Poconos, the Vacation Inn is in an area that can still be called "God's Country" - where deer graze on your front lawn and many types of wildlife are commonly seen in the woods. Area hunting and fishing is great, and around Columbus Day, the fall foliage is spectacular to see.
December brings a winter wonderland, with two downhill and two cross-country ski areas nearby. The Vacation Inn is situated on the main connecting trail between two abandoned railroad beds that provide over 200+ miles of snowmobile and cross- country trails.
In the summer, these same trails can be used for hiking, horseback riding, or just a peaceful walk through the woods. There is a wide range of antique and collectible shops in the area, and over a dozen golf courses and a half dozen driving ranges - most of which require no reservations.
Hunters have over 30,000 acres of State Game Lands at their disposal. Whitetail deer and black bear are plentiful. Squirrels, rabbits, and turkey provide action for small game hunting. Over 30 area lakes and streams are stocked with trout, bass, pickerel, panfish, and more. By early January, safe ice is often ready for some of the best ice fishing in the state.
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