WELCOME TO THE VACATION INN MOTEL WEBSITE!   WE WANT YOU TO VACATION INN THE ENDLESS MOUNTAINS! 

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. . For directions to Vacation Inn see below.

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 OR TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.

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. . 

The local NEPA SNOTRAILS SNOWMOBILE CLUB has a new website if you are trying to find out the new info, then click here.   http://nepsnotrails.snowclubs.com   .

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.  And that goes for annual events and things to do in the area.  Look it up on our links page.  

For those interested, the first railroad train excursion of the year is April 18, a Sunday, at Steamtown in Scranton.  Go to the links page to get on the Steamtown (or any other) website to get details.  And check out the Wayne County website for the trains running in Honesdale  also a reminder that the Great Train Robbery Train Excursions begin the weekend on Sunday, June 27 at 1:00 pm, departing from the Wayne County Visitors Center in Honesdale.  These excursions will run every Sunday through September 5th (with the exception of Sunday, July 18th).  To make reservations, please call 866-637-2457.  Visit www.waynecountycc.com for the full Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion schedule.

As part of our continuing level of improvments, there is internet connections in all the rooms and wireless in the Office and restaurant. 

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   The restaurant is being converted to a meeting/conference room for the future.  Don't worry about food.  It is as close as 1 mile away and within 10-15 minutes there are enough restaurants to choose from hamburgers & pizza to world class food and service.  This is a far cry from when we started 46 years ago when we were litterally the only place here & felt an obligation to run the restaurant to keep you from starving..  .

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 opens on April 17th, and Bass season on June 12th.    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 US RT 6 EAST to CARBONDALE, then getting OFF US Rt 6 at EXIT 6, follow signs on Bus 6 EAST to Rt 171 (left after the Gulf Station) 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 when coming from the SOUTH on I-81 entirely, then 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 if coming up on the turnpike to stay on it) 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.  You will see the sign for RT 171 North after the Gulf station in Carbondale.

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 (left turn at end of off ramp) 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 usually, this is really the best way right now.  

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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 & may go NORTH up I-81  for a mile as I-84/380 ends right where all three roads meet.

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 ski 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.  

Both Scranton and Honesdale both have museums dedicated to early railroad history and both locations also have train rides throughout most of the year.  See our links page for that info on riding the trains.