We are planning a trip to Pittsburg temple and want to stay for a day. Any recommendations for a motel around that area? Would appreciate if contact # is provided.

Thanks

Hi Desi #1,

If your trip takes you onto 'I 90' and 79 South, then at Angola and also at the roadside (Highway) rest stops, you see bins full of "Room$aver" Booklets piled in front of the coffee shops (McDonalds) and Rest stops. (Wash rooms and maps). You can see where you can rest while you are in Pittsburgh. It is also called Traveler Discount Guide. (Location: Angola and other locations too)
Such as tourist info.

When you are heading south on I 79 exit at Cranberry. Where the I 76 and the I 79 intersect and go on Pennsylvania TurnPike (TurnPike) Exit at MONROEVILLE and take the right most lane to go towards the temple you want to visit. It is an interactive map and enlarge to find the exact exit. Note down the entry and exit points on a piece of paper and in your pocket. Watch out for the speed limits and the Crazy truckers, you are in their backyard or their stomping grounds. {EVEN numbers East West - ODD numbers North south just a thumb rule}

In Monroeville there are a few good hotels and they all provide discounts to temple devotees. Also, these RoomSaver booklets will provide you with a coupon and a low price too. You have a choice at the counter "At the time of Registry". Costs about $50-60 for a room that will accomodate (take in) four people. Very nice place to go, especially in the summer. Now shopping is even getting cheaper due to the Us dollar taking a beating. If you have a cell phone then you can book on your drive, before 15:00 hours. Some won't honour after that time, see for the times in the booklet.

Here are some useful links. They will get you out and back. Do get some road maps and trip ticks if you are an Automobile Association Member (Any). There is plenty of food available at the canteens there. Please carry some loose dollars and loonies and toonies. Also, these toll booths are coin guzzlers too so have ample supply of coins for your use.


http://www.svtemple.org/temple/index.shtml

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=&daddr=svtemple%4040.440905+-+79.804087&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.323858,59.238281&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=12

http://www.svtemple.org/temple/hotelsmotels.shtml

Have a very happy trip and Pilgrimage.

My namaskars to the BIG GUY.

Freddie.