We generally feature places different than this, but this rest stop was such a great home run by the state as a place to relax, showcase the scenery the state has to offer to visitors coming from the north. The I-99/15 corridor is beautiful across the entire midsection of the state, but especially when it comes to the northern section from the Williamsport to the New York border (and up to Corning, NY).
One of the finest highway rest stops I have ever stopped at in my travels across the country is the Route 15/Interstate 99 Southbound Welcome Center in Tioga. It gives a view of the Upper Tioga River and the Tioga-Hammond Lakes.
The building is built like a mountain lodge with cut logs and an a-frame main lobby.
The location is breathtaking and a fine example of a utilization of the stunning landscapes of Pennsylvania as both a highway rest stop for road safety, and as a welcoming spot to the beauty of what the state has to offer. The Welcome Center does a great job of informing people of the tourism opportunities of the state. The facilities are also fantastic for getting out and walking a little bit and there is ample room for picnicking. You could almost spend an afternoon taking in the views. If you have your fluffy friends along with you, this is also a great place to go and take a walk. The scenic views extend for the length of the rest stop. It would be great to see more places built like this to take advantage of the fantastic scenery that the state has to offer.
This article from a little while back covers some of my ideas to help boost tourism across the state, and this rest stop should be a model for that.
We have released our 2022 Pennsylvania Calendar!
It features views of:
-Independence Hall in Philadelphia
-Sunrise in Downtown Pittsburgh
-Knoebels Amusement Resort
-Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
-Millersburg Ferry across the Susquehanna River
-Tank Hollow Overlook above the Lehigh Gorge in the Poconos
-The Reading Pagoda
-Kennywood Park
-Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge in Chester and Lancaster Counties
-Academia-Pomeroy Covered Bridge in Juniata County
-Ohiopyle State Park
-A holiday scene in Pittsburgh
The calendars open up to be 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide (8.5 by 11 pages)
It makes for a great gift for someone or for yourself. It is available for purchase through the PayPal dropdown menus at the top of the page and the bottom of this article.
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