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Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Hotels near I-80 in Milesburg offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Hotels near I-80 in Milesburg offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

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I'net

Hotels near I-80 in Milesburg offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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  Penn Cave - is just east of Milesburg. As the crow flies it is only about 5 ot 6 miles from I-80 - but, as you can see, this is in the middle of ridge after ridge of fairly steep mountains. After you negotiate the bends and turns and a couple mountain passes, it is a 17 mile drive. But it isn't a bad drive and it is certainly scenic.
  Penn Cave is billed as the only all-water cavern in the U.S.A. They feature a 1-hour tour (by motor boat) along this underground stream. While we didn't go, we've been told that it is very fascinating - especially for the younger set.
  Tours are conducted from about 9a-5p Monday through Friday (last tour leaves at 4p). Exceptions to these hours are for the summer season, June through August, when the hours are extended: last tour departs at 7p. During December tours are weekend only affairs and don't start until 11a. Last tour at 4p. These schedules are subject to change so call them before setting up any schedules. Admission is $11; kids 2-12 get in for $5.25. For more information and for current schedules and rates, phone them at 1-814-364-1664. They have a website at Penns Cave but it may not be current.

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  From I- 80 westbound, take exit 173 (Lamar) 'Lamar' and follow PA-64 through Lamar into Nittany. Turn left on PA-445 and follow 445 south, through the pass, to PA-192 at Madisonburg. Turn right and follow PA-192 westbound. Watch for the obvious signs; it is another 5 miles to Penn's Cave.
  From I- 80 eastbound, take exit 161 (Bellefonte) and follow PA- 26 southbound to Pleasant Gap. Turn left on PA-144 and follow it, southbound, through the pass, to PA-192 at Centre Hall'. Turn left and follow PA-192 eastbound. Watch for the obvious signs; it is another 5 miles to Penn's Cave.

Pennsylvania Military Museum at Boalsburg (south of I-80 exits 158 and 161) are CLOSED. This is the museum featuring the full-sized, semi-animated (lights and sound) replica of a World War I battlefield, trenches and all. We were told a scheduled reopening is for the summer season of 2005. This was quite an attraction - especially for the  age 8-16 crowd - previously and it is supposed to be much better (and up to date) when it re-opens. They have a page on the Penn State U web site which was still available at this writing: Military Museum.