Unusual or weird hotels and BNBs in the PA/NY/NJ area?
August 28, 2022 11:32 AM Subscribe
I would like to plan a weekend getaway from Philadelphia, but we have limited vacation time so our destination needs to be no more than a few hours away by car. I think I like the idea of getting a hotel or bed and breakfast someplace outside of the city, but it needs to be pet-friendly (we have a small dog) and preferably it would be a little strange. A bit goth, ideally, but we're broad-minded. Trip advisor hasn't been too helpful, or at least its concept of unusual doesn't line up with mine. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
How 'bout a supposedly haunted inn on a small island that's home to a herd of fainting goats? Their site says they are friendly to some small dogs, as long as you call in advance. https://www.faintinggoatislandinn.com/ (I've never stayed here, but it looks awesome.)
Aside from that, apparently there is actually a whole Haunted History Trail if you're looking for places that might be a little creepy in upstate NY. Several options are shown here: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/places-to-stay/2021/10/we-dare-you-to-spend-the-hight-at-these-haunted-upstate-ny-hotels.html. Unfortunately, Wing's Castle (which has a dungeon room!) does not allow pets. Others on the list might, though!
posted by luzdeluna at 4:29 PM on August 28, 2022 [1 favorite]
Aside from that, apparently there is actually a whole Haunted History Trail if you're looking for places that might be a little creepy in upstate NY. Several options are shown here: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/places-to-stay/2021/10/we-dare-you-to-spend-the-hight-at-these-haunted-upstate-ny-hotels.html. Unfortunately, Wing's Castle (which has a dungeon room!) does not allow pets. Others on the list might, though!
posted by luzdeluna at 4:29 PM on August 28, 2022 [1 favorite]
Tina’s Dog House, Victorian Charm Inn, Mercersburg Inn, Fishes and Loaves B&B are some of the Pennsylvania B&Bs within 4 hrs of Philadelphia via BringFido.com; search "hotels" or "vacation rentals," too.
posted by Iris Gambol at 9:22 PM on August 28, 2022
posted by Iris Gambol at 9:22 PM on August 28, 2022
I was thinking Cape May for Victorian hotels. I love the area, though I haven't stayed in any of the lovely old places. This site may show you something you'd like.
posted by annieb at 5:55 PM on August 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by annieb at 5:55 PM on August 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: These are all great suggestions - thank you!
posted by Transmissions From Vrillon at 6:48 AM on August 30, 2022
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