Lodging Recommendations

[jdleach 525]

Anyone have recommendations for lodging at the Big Show? Am seriously thinking of going, really want to get out of Indiana for a few days. Kinda wanting to go on the cheap, but don't feel like camping. Am also considering a side trip to Gettysburg on Sunday.

[squonk 38,916]

I'm staying at the President's Inn in Gettysburg Thurs and Fri nights. Easy to get to and about a 20 min. ride from the show. There is a nice diner in G- burg as well called the Lincoln Diner. Good food and cheap

[jdleach 525]

Thanks Mike, but they are all booked up, will poke around and see what else pops ups.

[rmaynard 14,893]

Thanks Mike, but they are all booked up, will poke around and see what else pops ups.

Check with Stevasaurus. He stays in Chambersburg. Might be some availability there.

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[jdleach 525]

Thanks Maynard, I figure stevasaurus will probably pipe in. Did some more poking around, and have seen several openings in Chambersburg and Waynesboro. Prices don't look terribly bad. A bit of a sticker shock though. Used to travel a lot when I ran my machine shop, but that was 17 years ago. Prices sure have gone up.

 

Doesn't help that I am as tight as the bark on a tree either. Must have been the raising of 5 kids on crap income.

Edited June 8, 2014 by jdleach

[chazm 412]

I believe Dino stays @ the Super 8

 

http://www.expedia.com/Chambersburg-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-And-Suites.h1545160.Hotel-Information?rm1=a2&hwrqCacheKey=2edc7356-a79a-4980-b0d7-9aba96e89a0cHWRQ1402196132343&c=29d86bb5-2947-498b-b335-3632f6114139&

 

http://www.expedia.com/Chambersburg-Hotels-Super-8-Chambersburg-Scotland-Area.h855917.Hotel-Information?rm1=a2&hwrqCacheKey=2edc7356-a79a-4980-b0d7-9aba96e89a0cHWRQ1402196132343&c=29d86bb5-2947-498b-b335-3632f6114139&

Edited June 8, 2014 by chazm

[jdleach 525]

Thanks chazm, I can do those rates, and not break the bank. At that price, I may ask my youngest daughter if she wants to go, that way I can drag our 17 month-old granddaughter with us.

Thanks to all you folks. Trying to put something together that won't break me. Haven't had a true vacation in about 20 years. 

[leeave96 487]

Typically I stay in Chambersburg. If you want to tour the Gettysburg battle sites, lots of lodging here.

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Haven't had a true vacation in about 20 years. 

 

The big Pennsylvania  show...

is a vacation destination well worth the wait.     

[Fun Engineer 859]

Chambersburg is where I stay when I go with my wife. Otherwise I camp at the show. It's close enough to Gettysburg also.

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[stevasaurus 22,229]

I and a few of us now are staying at the Comfort Inn in Scottland, PA.  It is about 4 miles north of Chambersburg on the freeway.  The rates are good, places to eat, about 20 minutes to the show.  The address is 3301 Blackgap Rd, Scottland, Pa...phone # 717-263-6655.  I think they still had some openings.  This is a nice, clean motel...be the 5th year there for us. 

Edited June 8, 2014 by stevasaurus

[jdleach 525]

Thanks stevasaurus! I talked to my daughter and I think she and my grandcritter are wanting to come!!!! I will drive 1000000 miles for the Rodent (Addalyne, the grandcritter, 17 months).

[stevasaurus 22,229]

Did I mention that they have an indoor swimming pool??  and free continental breakfast...including waffles!! 

[squonk 38,916]

Did I mention that they have an indoor swimming pool??  and free continental breakfast...including waffles!! 

Swim suits optional?   

Edited June 9, 2014 by squonk

[jdleach 525]

If my daughter didn't wear a swimsuit, the pool would be packed. If my wife and I didn't wear ours, we would clear the hotel, and probably frighten each other as well.

My wife, daughter, and grandrodent would love the waffles, I can't stomach the things ( and I eat about anything that moves, tonight I had greens and hominy with grilled chicken for supper). Oh well, I'll just order an omelet and sausage.