Travel
Substantial Travel Savings
For information on discount hotel accommodations in Oaks, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas, call Connections at 1.800.262.9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com for more information.

Free Parking
Conveniently located in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the National Country & Crafts Show is easily accessible by car. For added buyer convenience, parking at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks is free.

Driving couldn’t be easier!
It’s so easy to drive to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks,100 Station Ave. Oaks, Pa. 19456. Check out our directions and map below:

FROM POINTS NORTH (New York, New Jersey and New England)

·         New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 6 - Pennsylvania Turnpike

·         After toll, follow connector road to Pennsylvania Turnpike entrance

·         Follow Turnpike to Exit 326 – Valley Forge

·         After toll booth stay right to Route 422 West toward Pottstown

·         Follow Route 422 West to Oaks Exit

·         Make a left at the end of ramp onto Egypt Road

·         Left at 3^rd light - Station Avenue and follow signs for Expo Center

FROM POINTS SOUTH (Washington DC, Baltimore, MD and Wilmington, DE)

·         Interstate 95 North toward Philadelphia/Pennsylvania

·         Exit at Interstate 476 North toward Plymouth Meeting

·         Exit at Interstate 76 West toward King of Prussia

·         Stay right when see signs for King of Prussia and Route 422 West toward Pottstown

·         Stay right for Route 422 West

·         Follow Route 422 to Oaks Exit

·         Make a left at the end of ramp onto Egypt Road

Left at 3^rd light - Station Avenue and follow signs for Expo Center

FROM POINTS WEST (Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, PA)

·         Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Exit 326 - Valley Forge

·         After toll booth stay right to Route 422 West toward Pottstown

·         Follow Route 422 West to Oaks Exit

·         Make a left at the end of ramp onto Egypt Road

·         Left at 3^rd light - Station Avenue and follow signs for Expo Center

FROM CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA, PA

·         Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) West toward Valley Forge

·         Stay right when see signs for King of Prussia and Route 422 West toward Pottstown

·         Stay right for Route 422 West

·         Follow Route 422 to Oaks Exit

·         Make a left at the end of ramp onto Egypt Road

·         Left at 3^rd light - Station Avenue and follow signs for Expo Center

FROM PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

·         Exit airport to Interstate 95 South

·         Exit at Interstate 476 North toward Plymouth Meeting

·         Exit at Interstate 76 West toward King of Prussia

·         Stay right when see signs for King of Prussia and Route 422 West toward Pottstown

·         Stay right for Route 422 West

·         Follow Route 422 to Oaks Exit

·         Make a left at the end of ramp onto Egypt Road

Left at 3^rd light - Station Avenue and follow signs for Expo Center

Distance from key locations:

Approximately 4 miles from the PA Turnpike
20 miles from Center City Philadelphia, PA
28 miles from Wilmington, DE
52 miles from Lancaster, PA
62 miles from Allentown, PA
73 miles from Harrisburg, PA
75 miles from Atlantic City, NJ
90 miles from Baltimore, MD
99 miles from New York City

131 miles from Washington D.C.
and Arlington, VA

Additional Transportation Information:

Airport Shuttle:

Tropiano Transportation:

Office phone number: 800-559-2040 or 215-643-5397
Website: www.tropianotransportation.com - on line reservations
Must make a reservation ahead of time for pick-up
Prices are subject to change due to changing fuel costs

Car Rental Companies: For you convenience please remember that Oaks is in

the suburb therefore driving is the suggested mode of transportation as cabs can be expensive.

NEW DISCOUNTED RATES - Enterprise Car Rental – 800-261-7331, 215-492-0626 or www.enterprise.com must use the Corporate ID #: 17C4182 and Pin #: URB to get the discount.
Alamo Car Rental – 800-GO-ALAMO or www.alamo.com
Budget Car Rental – 800-527-0700 or www.budget.com
Hertz Car Rental – 800-654-3131 or www.hertz.com
Dollar Car Rental – 800-800-3665 or www.dollar.com

Cab Companies:

Oaks Area

Al’s Taxi & Shore Shuttle – 732-280-7400
Norristown Yellow Cab – 610-272-1234
Main Line Taxi Co. – 610-664-0444

Plymouth Meeting

Main Line Taxi Co. – 610-525-6230
Norristown Radio Taxi Inc – 610-275-9700
Philadelphia Taxi Inc – 610-595-1599

Tips to remember for the cab companies:

· Plan ahead; please allow plenty of time for the wait. It can be more than an hour at times.

Share a ride, remember cabs are harder to get in the suburbs compared to the cities
Remember to pay a per ride fee, not a per person fee.

Shuttle Bus Information:

Shuttles will run from the hotels listed through Connections (with the exception of all Plymouth Meeting hotels listed), our housing company, during the show only, February 7-10, 2009. Shuttle service is not provided for move-in or move-out. Hotels are subject to change therefore please check www.giftshowhotels.com or www.nationalcountryandcraftshow.com for up to date information.

Train / Amtrak / SEPTA:

Amtrak: 800.USA.RAIL. Service from NY City, Washington DC and other parts of the country to Philadelphia, arriving at 30th St Station. http://www.amtrak.com/. Amtrak's Metro liner Service puts Philadelphia's 30th Street Station just 1 hour and 10 minutes from New York City, and only 1 hour and 40 minutes from Washington, D.C. From 30th Street Station, you can rent a car or take public transportation into the Valley Forge area. It's just a 30-minute drive. Tropiano provides a shuttle service.

SEPTA Paoli Regional High-Speed Line: Local trains from Philadelphia's Suburban and 30th St Stations to Paoli. 215.580.7800.

SEPTA Bus Routes: 215.580.4000. Rt. 125: From Center City Philadelphia with stops at The Plaza, King of Prussia, the Radisson Hotel and Valley Forge Park (Park on weekdays only). Rt. 95: The King of Prussia Shopping Complex to Plymouth Meeting Mall. http://www.septa.org/

Airport/ Train Station Shuttle Information:

Airport Shuttle Service at the Philadelphia International Airport to and from Oaks 7 days a week.

Tropiano Transportation:

To schedule service:

· Office phone number: 800-559-2040 or 215-643-5397

· Website: www.tropianotransportation.com - on line reservations

· Must make reservations ahead of time for pick-up

· For larger groups please call ahead of time at 215-643-5397.

Tropiano Airport Shuttle services all major hotels and businesses in the suburbs of Philadelphia as listed in the “Hotel Schedule & Fare List” on the web site. From these hotels, passengers are able to go to/from the Philadelphia International Airport and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. Reservations are required for all Shuttle Service.

Special Arrival Instruction into Airport:
After you have your luggage, go to the Ground Transportation Desk in the Baggage Claim Area and dial #19. This will connect you to the Tropiano Dispatcher and he/she will instruct you on where to go for pickup.

Special Arrival Instructions into 30th Street Train Station:
When you arrive, go to the main concourse and call Tropiano Inc. at 800-559-2040. The dispatcher will instruct you from here on where to go for pickup.

Cash Only. No Credit Cards.

Prices subject to change due to changing fuel costs.

Any questions on airport/ train shuttles please call Tropiano Transportation at 800-559-2040 or 215-643-5397

Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd., NW , Suite 111 Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 678-285-3976 Toll Free: 1-800-318-2238 Fax: 678-285-7469