'''Mars''' is a town in Pennsylvania. Yes, you read that right.

Get in

It is easy to get to Mars, which is near Pittsburgh, from I-79 or I-76. From I-79, take exit 78 for PA-228E towards Mars, then turn left on Pittsburgh St. From the south on I-76, take exit 39 to PA-8N towards Butler, then take a left on PA-228W, then turn right on Mars-Valencia Rd. From the north on I-76, take exit 28 to merge onto I-79N and follow the directions for US-79.

Get around

Mars is a compact little town with ample parking for those with cars, but convenient on foot.

See

  • Spaceship Statue — in the best of American roadside kitsch traditions
  • Funny signs around town (e.g., "Mars Laundromat," "Mars Travel," "Mars High School," "Chuck Kennedy's Cars from Mars," etc.).
  • Do

    Buy

    Eat

  • Mars Pizza.

    Drink

    Sleep

    The bunch of Martian hotels are located outside of the town center, by the highway junction of I-79 and I-76.

  • Super 8 Motel. 29 Sheraton Dr. 1 724 776-9700, +1 800 800 8000. uper8@zoominternet.net. 1 724 776-4522. :00PM. 1:00AM. 0–100$. ttp://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=08577&brandInfo=SE. A particularly nice Super 8, which has been singled out for awards by Super 8.

    Get out