WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester Office of Tourism. March 18, 2004: The newly-released publication, The Westchester Way Travel Guide, provides comprehensive travel information for this destination in southeastern New York State.  During the spring and summer months, advertisements in print and broadcast media will promote weekend getaways to Westchester County.

The annual 68-page, magazine-style travel guide, produced by the Westchester County Office of Tourism, contains detailed information on the county's hotels, attractions, historical sites, performing arts centers, parks and recreational opportunities, shopping, nightlife and children's activities. 

The Travel Guide's calendar of special events describes the fairs, festivals, musical and theatrical programs, ethnic celebrations, museum exhibitions, holiday activities, craft, antique and auto shows, and major sporting events taking place county-wide throughout 2004.  The calendar includes the game dates of the USBL's Westchester Wildfire, and a list of road races and marathons. 

There is additional information on parades, fireworks displays, Westchester movie and TV locations, and farms, orchards, and wineries.  A special section, "Dining, The Westchester Way", highlights over forty of the best restaurants in Westchester.  Each restaurant that advertised in the guide is listed with information on the type of cuisine served, hours of operation, meal prices, availability for groups, and more.

An advertising campaign is planned in May and June to promote weekend getaway packages, with special rates offered at several Westchester County hotels.  The ads will run in newspapers and television stations in the New York City metropolitan area.

The Westchester County Travel Guide is available to the public free of charge, and can be requested by calling the Westchester County Office of Tourism at (800) 833-9282 or (914) 995-8500, or by visiting the Tourism website at www.westchestertourism.com.