Everything that’s coveted is eventually forgotten, and fancy resorts are no exception to this rule. Penn Hills Resort, located in the Poconos, was once the crowning glory of honeymoon destinations in the area, with commercials broadcast throughout Pennsylvania as well as in New York City and the entire Northeast. You might remember seeing these commercials; or maybe you once stayed at Penn Hills during its lifespan from 1944- 2009.
Below, check out some amazing photographs of what Penn Hills now looks like, followed by a thorough video tour of the abandoned property.
Forsaken Fotos/ Flickr The 500-acre resort was founded as a tavern but quickly expanded to become a full ski resort with a golf course, ice skating rink, wedding bell-shaped swimming pool, and guest villas that included heart-shaped whirlpool jacuzzis, round beds, and luxurious floor-to-ceiling carpeting (just in case gravity flips sideways).
Forsaken Fotos/ Flickr The resort catered especially to swingers, honeymooners, and young couples… Penn Hills was a romantic spot.
Forsaken Fotos/ Flickr Despite its immense popularity and legendary status, it closed fewer than two months after the last surviving co-founder died in 2009.
Forsaken Fotos/ Flickr Upon closing, Penn Hills owed the county more than $1 million in back taxes and its employees never received their final paychecks. A sad ending for what was once a major landmark of the Poconos.
Forsaken Fotos/ Flickr
To get a complete tour of the abandoned resort, watch the video below. As part of his Dead Motel Series, urban explorer and videographer Dan Bell recorded rare footage of Penn Hills’ abandoned interior. He includes plenty of interesting information about the former resort, as well:
Forsaken Fotos/ Flickr
The 500-acre resort was founded as a tavern but quickly expanded to become a full ski resort with a golf course, ice skating rink, wedding bell-shaped swimming pool, and guest villas that included heart-shaped whirlpool jacuzzis, round beds, and luxurious floor-to-ceiling carpeting (just in case gravity flips sideways).
The resort catered especially to swingers, honeymooners, and young couples… Penn Hills was a romantic spot.
Despite its immense popularity and legendary status, it closed fewer than two months after the last surviving co-founder died in 2009.
Upon closing, Penn Hills owed the county more than $1 million in back taxes and its employees never received their final paychecks. A sad ending for what was once a major landmark of the Poconos.
Wow! Did you ever vacation at Penn Hills when it was open? Would you explore there now? Share your stories or thoughts in the comments below.
If you thought this was interesting, you might like our post about the abandoned Williams Grove Amusement Park in Mechanicsburg. As always, thanks for reading!
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