Jim Thorpe … A great little town for a weekend getaway -- a bunch of outdoor adventures are very nearby to town, and the pretty downtown has a lot to offer in itself! Go during week for a lot less crowds.
Philadelphia … Its a nice place to visit and Penn University is a place to see. You can a see a whole world is there. People from different countries, races and religions staying over there and all are students having a great time. If you are 22-28 you will go back to your college days and enjoy the place.
Cresco … Some of my best teenage memories are of time spent here with youth group from church. It was good clean fun trying to get past the chaperones -- great times.
Philadelphia … I second the Art Museum! It's fantastic. And the Mutter Museum is great.
HI - Newtown, Tyler State Park Hostel in Newtown … This was the very first hostel that I ever stayed at in 2000. At first I was a little nervous about staying at a hostel. But my fears were soon quelled when I met Shirley, the manager. She fixed me fresh strawberry pancakes! The Tyler hostel is located in a comfy old farmhouse nestled amongst the trees. It was an excellent first hostel experience!
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia in Philadelphia … My girlfriend and I had an awesome time, and we made sure we met the requirements (college IDs). The staff offered us maps and advice for just about anything and everything, and they offered to help if they did not know right away. Their location is perfect, being close to the historical stuff for the day and a bunch of bars and clubs at night so. Also. they have events every night and really try to get the guests to mingle. We looked at hotel rates in the surrounding area and they were ridiculous! So we paid less, had free drinks and pasta, and met cool people from around the world. I wish more hostels were like this. I really dont mind the price either because it keeps the boring budget travelers that stay on their computers all night because they cant afford to go out at bay. the free beer and drink nights are great because the same drinks at the bar cost around $5. We definitely drank our money's worth. Will recommend to everyone we meet on our northeast adventure! Thanks guys!
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia in Philadelphia … I stayed at Apple Hostels in May also. They appear to be very strict on who they allow to check in, but if I'm not mistaken it's clearly indicated on this website as well as my confirmation email, which I assume everyone receives. Anyway, everyone at the hostel was simply amazing, including the guests. Kate and Ryan were particularly helpful in showing me where to go. I definitely recommend seeing the Eastern State Penitentiary -- very cool! The hostel is in the perfect spot, right near all the nightlife, and around the corner from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. They don't do free breakfast Monday through Thursday, but they have free wine and cheese on Tuesdays and free pasta dinner on Wednesdays. Oh, they also have a really cheap ghost tour on Monday nights, which I thought was great.
HI - Newtown, Tyler State Park Hostel in Newtown … For all of the simple folk out there, including those who love simple quiet country experiences at extraordinary simple prices, $18 to $24 per person per night -- this is a bit of heaven. I am a social worker who loves to travel, but can not afford $150 Bed and Breakfast or hotel costs. This lodging is a cross between camping and college dorming, but it's location is in country woods heaven. It is Bucks County at its best. Dark nights with only the sounds of night birds. Horse paths with affordable horse rentals nearby. A covered bridge. The accommodations include dormitory style lodging in an old stone farm house. It smelled of fireplace wood and musty couches and something reminded me of my youth in Appalachia. If you are lucky, you may find yourself in a room alone, as my daughter and I did. Ok, it was our first time and we were on edge the first night. Sleeping next door to strangers in a house was a new experience. Well it isn't anymore. In fact, it can be a great way to meet…
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel in Philadelphia … Excellent, with a small reservation about the lack of air-conditioning. I was in in one of the attic rooms and it gets very hot there--and it wasn't air-conditioned. That quibble aside, I enjoyed my stay (April, 2004) and have recommended it to friends, and will do so whenever asked. Not REAL easy to find, but a lovely place once you do. I met some delightful people and the staff were very helpful.
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel in Philadelphia … It's a very nice hostel and we would stay there again! Bus to Philadelphia.
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel in Philadelphia … It was my first experience in a hostel in U.S.A. I really liked this hostel. With international student ID or Student advantage card, you get fifteen percent off. The receptionist guy, who has been working there for six years, was really helpful. The hostel does not provide any food/cafes but there are some vending machines and you can always order food. The hostel is ten minutes walk from bus station. It is in the end of the park, if you have a lot of luggage, keep this in mind. The rooms were very clean. Overall, I really had a good experience.
Mary's Guesthouse in Jim Thorpe … I found Mary's to exceed expectations. I was treated with incredible friendliness and really felt less like a guest than a visiting relative. The house itself was pristine, and all necessities were on-hand and convenient. The owners also have ensured elements of Mary's to be environmentally friendly. This is a perfect place to spend the night while seeing an amazing little town. I can't recommend this guesthouse highly enough.
HI - Ironmaster's Mansion Hostel in Gardners(Gettysburg) … Donna is a wonderful caretaker! Had an excellent stay at IMYH during my hike. The false floor in the first floor closet was unbelievable. Thank you Donna so much for your generosity and hospitality. Hikers are lucky to have you at the IMYH. Hope to see you again!
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia in Philadelphia … i went to philadelphia mid march 2009 and stayed at this hostel. it was a few feet off market street so location was good and safe and near public transport. the building was in good shape and the mens dorm and bathroom was spartan but clean. staff were great and knew where to go to eat (ask them because philly can be pricey in some parts of town). shawna, amy, and dennis were especially helpful. they had pub crawls so young people would probably like it (most guests were in their twenties). but if you are like me and in your forties and dont touch alcohol and like to go to bed early you will still feel comfortable. stayed four days and hope to go back. overall great hostel, good location and very nice staff.
HI - Ironmaster's Mansion Hostel in Gardners(Gettysburg) … This hostel, on an ironworking plantation active from the 1820s to 1890s and somewhat isolated for motorists, is a real asset for hikers along busy sections of the AT -- which it straddles -- and a jewel all should appreciate. It's a friendly, orderly, clean, and well-looked-after property located within several converging state parks and forests not far from Harrisburg and Carlisle -- and Gettysburg -- within a major Eastern north-south/east-west highway junction and heritage tourism complex. Ease of access to its peaceful and bucolic mountain surroundings forms its greatest attraction. Very good times, good value, for hikers, families, individual travelers.
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel in Philadelphia … I stayed in this hostel for one night only but it was enough to impress me. Firstly for the staff met only two people Andrew, and a lady (didn't get her name) both were very congenial and helpful, so no problems there. Next the hostel as such. It's an old building so you get creaky sounds of the old building but i guess it adds to its rustic charm. As for the comfort, comfortable the kitchen is well equipped -- hey, but the vending machine was broken -- ate my money! beds are comfortable. since it's in middle of nowhere, no traffic sounds. Cleanliness, its not the cleanest place on the planet but it's not dirty. With so many people living under one roof, the limited staff can manage to keep it clean and hygienic, hats off. Now for the bad part -- it's in middle of nowhere -- correct that, far end of nowhere. They have a bus stop one to one and a half miles from hostel where only two buses show up -- that too not on time! you have to walk from the stop, the walk is through a beautiful…
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