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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

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    PennDOT Welcome Centers

    July 14, 2017
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    Did you know that PennDOT has Welcome Centers?

    When you’re traveling on the road, Welcome Centers are there to assist you!

    Welcome Centers are strategically located along Interstate entry points to assist travelers as they enter the state. The centers are open seven days a week, including most holidays, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted below.

    Also, all our centers offer Free Wi-Fi and a free reservation service. For information on regional attractions, travel or accommodation assistance, staff at our 14 Welcome Centers can help. Our tourist information counselors can make reservations for hotels, campgrounds, and restaurants.

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    Do you ever get hungry on the road traveling?

    Our rest areas have vending machines within their facilities and are available to travelers 24/7 per day.

    When you do stop at our Welcome Centers, if you receive exceptional service or would like to provide other comments, email that center using one of the links below or alert our Tourism Services Manager at ra-pdtoursvcsoffc@pa.gov. You can view the Welcome Center Map or review the following list of centers, locations and contact information.

    Erie, I-90 West: I-90 westbound, 1/2 mile west of PA/NY border, North East
    Email or call 814-217-9600

    Mercer, I-80 East I-80 eastbound, 1/2 mile east of PA/OH border, West Middlesex
    Email or call 724-981-6972 (9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)

    Washington, I-70 East: I-70 eastbound, 5 miles east of PA/WV border, Claysville
    Email or call 724-663-5248

    Greene, I-79 North: I-79 northbound, 5 miles north of PA/WV border, Mount Morris
    Email or call 724-627-7331

    Franklin, I-81 North: I-81 northbound, 1.5 miles north of PA/MD border
    Email or call 717-597-8116

    Fulton, I-70 West: I-70 westbound, 1/2 mile north of PA/MD border, Warfordsburg
    Email or call 717-294-6275

    York, I-83 North: I-83 northbound, 2.5 miles north of PA/MD border, Shrewsbury
    Email or call 717-235-6076

    Delaware, I-95 North: I-95 northbound, 1/2 mile north of PA/DE border, Linwood
    Email or call 610-485-8275

    Northampton, I-78 West: I-78 westbound, 1/2 mile west of PA/NJ border, Easton
    Email or call 610-250-1866

    Pike, I-84: I-84, Exit 53, Matamoras
    Email or call 570-491-4703

    Delaware Water Gap, I-80 West: I-80 Exit 310, Delaware Water Gap
    Email or call 570-234-1180 (9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)

    Susquehanna, I-81 South: 26273 Route 11, Great Bend
    Email or call 570-879-2283

    Tioga, Route 15: Route 15 southbound, 7 miles south of PA/NY border, Tioga
    Email or call 570-835-4999

    King of Prussia, I-276 West: King of Prussia Travel Plaza, PA Turnpike, Milepost 328.4, King of Prussia
    Email or call 610-265-1745 (9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

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    For more information on Welcome Centers, visit www.penndot.gov/TravelInPA.
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    ABOUT THIS BLOG

    Did you know PennDOT is directly responsible for nearly 40,000 miles of highway and roughly 25,000 bridges? We oversee programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports and waterways, in addition to administering the state's more than 11 million vehicle registrations and 8.8 million driver's licenses.

    So, how do we do what we do? And how can we help you travel in Pennsylvania — whether it be for business or leisure — in safe and enjoyable manner? Read PennDOT Way to learn more about the department, what we do, and how and why we do it.​

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