Pocono Mountains Travel Guide - 2008-2009 - (Page 6) BY JANET FUSCO AIRPORTS Lehigh Valley International Airport Kennedy Airport/ JFK International Airport LaGuardia International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport Philadelphia International Airport Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport BUSES IT’S TIME A QUICK AND EASY DRIVE Greyhound and Martz Trailways have direct line service to the Pocono Mountains. TO PLAN YOUR TRIP - Photo by Jeff Greenberg LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS IN THIS GUIDE: AAA DIAMOND RATING Six interstate highways, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-78, I-380 and I-476, make the Pocono Mountains region quick and easy to reach from all directions. New York City and Philadelphia are less than two hours away. For additional directions and information, visit the official Pocono Mountains tourism website at 800poconos.com or call 1-800-POCONOS (800-762-6667). POCONO MOUNTAINS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS When you travel to our region, we want you to feel as welcome and as comfortable as possible. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau operates four Tourist Information Centers. Each center is packed with informative brochures, maps and guides. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you in making your reservations, answering your questions and helping to make the most of your trip to the Pocono Mountains. AAA Diamond Ratings represent a combination of the overall quality of a property, as well as a range of facilities and level of services offered. QUALITY ASSURANCE SYMBOL This symbol signifies that the lodging, attraction, restaurant or campground property has met strict standards of excellence for cleanliness, housekeeping, maintenance, management and guest services. THE POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU OPERATES THE FOLLOWING TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS Lake Wallenpaupack: Route 6 west of junction of Routes 6 & 507. 570-226-2141. Tannersville: Food Court at The Crossings Premium Outlets. Exit 299 off I-80. 570-629-1703. Jim Thorpe: Route 209 in the Jim Thorpe Railroad Station. 570-325-3673. White Haven: Wawa Convenience Store at the junction of Route 940 & NE Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 277 off I-80. 570-443-8429. POCONO MOUNTAINS HERITAGE SYMBOL This symbol denotes a property that is either listed on the National Register of Historic Places or authentically conveys the heritage of the Pocono Mountains region. k SUPERIOR SMALL LODGING STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WELCOME CENTERS The State of Pennsylvania has 15 Welcome Centers in locations throughout the Commonwealth. These centers have excellent resources for information on Pennsylvania’s multifaceted vacation appeal. To request additional information on the centers, contact PennDOT Welcome Center Division, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 5th floor, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120 or go to visitPA.com. The key shows a lodging facility has passed an independent inspection, meeting qualityassurance criteria for the basic needs of cleanliness, comfort, privacy and safety. STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WELCOME CENTERS LOCATED IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center: I-80, Exit 310. I-84 Welcome Center: Matamoras, I-84, Exit 53. PENNSYLVANIA TRAVEL GUIDE If you would like additional information on the state of Pennsylvania, call 1-800-VISIT-PA (847-4872) or go to visitPA.com to request your free copy of the annual Pennsylvania Travel Guide. 6 POCONO MOUNTAINS TRAVEL GUIDE http://800poconos.com http://visitPA.com http://visitPA.com
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