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The creation of rest areas can be traced back to the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which established the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. This legislation included provisions for the construction of safety rest areas along the highways to provide drivers with a safe place to rest and recharge during their journeys.
As highways were constructed in remote and previously lightly traveled areas, facilities for motorists were often sparsely located, making it difficult for drivers to find safe places to rest. To address this issue, the American Association of State Highway Officials released a policy document in 1958 that outlined site guidelines and national standardization requirements for rest areas.
Today, rest areas are a critical component of the U.S. highway system, providing drivers with a safe and convenient place to take a break during long journeys. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, rest areas offer a welcome respite from the road, allowing drivers to rest, recharge, and continue on their journey with renewed energy and focus.
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20 days ago
Ellie Magdolna for
Pajarito Rest Area Westbound
Busted water fountain in the desert. Was thinking about spending the night here, but not without drinking water. This is really annoying!
EDIT: Decided I have to drive 50 miles to the next rest area for water. This was supposed to be my landing spot but now here I am trying to wake up and go so I can be healthy tomorrow.
FURTHERMORE: Don’t bother driving to the Vaughn NM rest area for water! That one has the water fountains labeled “NON-POTABLE”. So you’ll have to get off the interstate somewhere to look for water!
NEW MEXICO GET YOUR REST AREAS IN ORDER!
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22 days ago
Jose Munoz for
Turnpike Concession Plaza
Good point to stop and get some rest and food great service and friendly people
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a month ago
John Honeycutt for
Turnpike Concession Plaza
Prices were fine and having McD attached makes sense.
HOWEVER .. the men's room was borderline gross. Maybe the women's is okay ... but one reason for stopping is biology.
I buy things when I stop for this reason (bio needs) and recognize the difficulty in maintaining those spaces.
In this instance, there is no convenient second option. So whatever .. live with it and complain a bit on the review.
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a month ago
Laura Elliott for
Quincy Rest Area I-10 Mile Marker 161 (Both Directions)
This is a very large rest stop shared by both directions of the highway. It has extensive parking and picnic areas. Restrooms are clean. The water fountain has such tasty water I filled up my bottles to go. Plenty of quiet spots to rest and lots of trees.
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a month ago
C J for
Quincy Rest Area I-10 Mile Marker 161 (Both Directions)
This a decent rest stop,except for being so far off the interstate. The bathroom facilities🚻 are clean and big. There is also a specific,separate one for handicap individuals♿️. It has plenty of vending machines, for soda and snacks. Multiple picnic areas for eating or relaxing.
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a month ago
Tom White for
Pajarito Rest Area Westbound
Beautiful desolation. Nice spot to chill for a few minutes.
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a month ago
Wayne A. White Jr. for
Clarke North Weigh Station I-35
Clean, lots of room for semis, RVs, toilets his&hers, dumpster. I don't know about you, but that is first class. I spent the night
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2 months ago
GreaterThan Consulting for
Quincy Rest Area I-10 Mile Marker 161 (Both Directions)
This is one very nice, very quiet, very large rest stop. The quietness is nice as the stop is quite a ways away from the high way. You can’t even hear the road noise from the picnic tables. There are two levels if you are not wanting to walk up a bunch of steps or a long wheelchair ramp. To get tho the upper level, just keep driving past the first set of parking spaces. The road will bring you around to the upper part.
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2 months ago
Gary Barnes for
Pajarito Rest Area Westbound
This rest stop boasts exceptional cleanliness and amenities. The restroom facilities are spotless, with ample hot water and a plentiful supply of hand soap, ensuring a comfortable and hygienic experience for all travelers.
Additionally, it caters to convenience and relaxation with well-maintained picnic tables, providing a pleasant spot for enjoying packed lunches. For pet owners, there are designated areas for walking their furry companions, making it a welcoming stop for both travelers and their four-legged friends.
In summary, this rest stop goes above and beyond in terms of cleanliness and traveler-friendly features, offering a refreshing break for those on the road.
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2 months ago
Darryl Forbes for
Quincy Rest Area I-10 Mile Marker 161 (Both Directions)
This rest area is quiet because it’s in a wooded area away from the noise of traffic. However, it does have security. I also noticed quite a few picnic tables, so it’s a nice place to sit and eat and just relax. The restroom was clean . As far as rest areas go, this is a nicer one. And the car parking area is totally separate from the large truck parking area. So you don’t have to worry about kids running in front of the trucks
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2 months ago
Bruce K. for
I-79 rest stop northbound
There are two rest areas here, one on each side of the highway. And rather than try creating one for northbound and have Yelp merge them, I'll just add here.
This is the last stop before you get into Pittsburgh, so it's a great stop. Plenty of parking, some green space so that you can get out of the car and relax a bit from fighting big city traffic.
Restrooms were clean and the parking was level enough. I had no problem with the Sprinter van and then back onto the highway to the next stop.
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2 months ago
Adam Dobrzanski for
Illinois Tollway Customer Service Center
Biggest scam on the planet. Checked everyday for 14 days for tolls and they never showed up online. Then got a bill in the mail with more fees then what my actual tolls were. No way of fighting it or fixing it.
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2 months ago
Clay M for
Quincy Rest Area I-10 Mile Marker 161 (Both Directions)
Works. Restrooms, picnic areas, pet walking. Clean. Accessible from both directions on I-10.
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2 months ago
Dave Nelson for
Illinois Tollway Customer Service Center
Stopped to get an I pass, a very pleasant women helped us. Couldn't be more satisfied as she answered all of our questions.
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3 months ago
Rene Koller for
Halte-routière de La Durantaye
Clean washrooms, picknick tables available. No store.
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3 months ago
Mahesh Paritala for
Arkansas Tourist Information Center Social Hill
Has got AC restrooms and clean.
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3 months ago
Sew With Mickey G for
Illinois Tollway Customer Service Center
I can’t make this up. Here I am trying to be a I-pass customer going out my way to get the pass. I went to Edit to close out my rental car that I had listed 07/02/23 until todays date. Why when it went to the next screen to edit the dates somehow the State changed from FL to GA. Mind you it’s not way to manual edit your car once listed outside of the date.
I’m EXTREMELY MAD. at the fact I sat on the phone with the “Lighthouse people” just for them to waste my time and give me false hope. Telling me you can only help me by dating the car to 7/24 when I had the car since 7/02. Telling me to worry about the toll way bill when the rental people give it to me in INSANE. I go thru 7 tolls 6 days a week. Before the GLITCH on THE IPASS SITE I had $22.00 in unpaid tolls. I literally can just scream right now because each toll $20 bucks. I feel that I’ve been scammed as a customer.
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3 months ago
Fishing with Rip Van Winkle for
Turnpike Concession Plaza
Clean very large restrooms so you won't be stuck waiting for a stall. Station is well stocked and clean. They have all the normal gas station offerings. This place is free to get on and off during the toll road trip. It is about the only free stop on the turnpike for a long distance.
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3 months ago
Aaron Piekarz for
Indiana Rest Stop
Behold, the majestic rest stop! A sanctuary of bliss nestled between highways, where the aroma of trucker sweat mingles with exotic restroom fragrances. The toilet paper, softer than a unicorn's mane, caresses your nether regions with divine tenderness. The vending machines, stocked with snacks fit for the gods, bless your taste buds. Oh, rest stop, you're a divine oasis in the barren desert of travel! #RestStopHeaven
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4 months ago
Chris F for
Illinois Tollway Customer Service Center
WOW! What an embarrassment. Terrible road, terrible traffic regardless of travel time, minimal warnings you're actually approaching a toll and basically impossible to avoid for those traveling through. Website is also embarrassing, is it too much to ask for a "Pay Pending Tolls" button on the home screen, why bury it on sub pages/menus! Took forever to post my toll so long I was worried about additional fees! Takes you 2 seconds to take my money but 2 weeks to post a toll, are you manually going thru the video and entering plates!
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