Clean - yes. Welcoming - not so much. Unlike other states, there is no attempt to make Indiana…read moresound interesting. There were no state maps available. The vending machines were filthy in the vending area. There was a wall of festival guides and tourists attractions. And a fold out display of Indiana trivia - draws mild interest. The upside - restrooms are super clean. There is a picnic pavilion and green space to walk a dog. The vending area carries both Coke and Pepsi products. Long story short.....a good place to relieve yourself or dog and that's about it.

Reasonably clean rest area shortly over the Indiana border from Ohio. They have a lot of parking…read morefor cars and trucks so unless it is a very unusually busy day, you shouldn't have a problem there. The bathrooms are distinguished by binary genders and there are about 15 stalls for each gender. All the expected "amenties" were there, such as a map, some brochures, etc., and a vending machine which may have been locked up (July 2021). Whatever you need a rest area for, this should work for you.

This welcome center/rest stop was very clean and had plenty of restrooms. I stopped here on my way…read moreto Kentucky as I wanted to pick up some Kentucky maps and brochures. They had plenty of those as well. Everything was clean and it did appear that they had the other building closed off, which may have been a bigger welcome center, but I am not sure of that. I was able to get what I needed and use the restroom and be on my way.

It offered plenty of parking and was very clean, but it was outdated compared to the surrounding…read morestates: Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia. I believe Pennsylvania and West Virginia offered rest areas similar to airport terminals, with restaurants and gift shops selling state and local souvenirs. Kentucky needs to think like the aforementioned states regarding return on investment (ROI). Also, I believe the toilets were former movie or TV props for Prison Break or likely Escape from Alcatraz or similar. Edit: I believe it was Canada around Hamilton that offered rest areas that had a food court and shops like an airport terminal.

My final review in Indiana on this trip was this brief stop at the rest area southbound on I-65…read more this rest area is on I-65 between Indianapolis and Louisville and instead of the coffee that kicked in, there was a (single) beer and at least three glasses of water from St. Elmo Steak House https://www.yelp.com/biz/st-elmo-steak-house-indianapolis-3?hrid=mP8N9e1dK0OKBjbrijPbbQ that were making themselves known. Like others in Indiana, it was clean from litter and bathrooms were decent. There are vending machines and picnic tables. Easy access from the interstate with a sweeping turn that would slow people down as they enter. The shape of the center lends itself to shade trees for cars (not so much the truck parking) if you were thinking of a brief siesta before continuing onwards. Back on to the highway was easy with a decently long acceleration ramp allowing a simple merge. [Review 13549 overall, 868 of 2020.]

Very clean restrooms, well stocked vending machines and a very shady picnic area. What else do you…read moreneed in a highway rest area. Southbound on Interstate 65 just before Columbus IN.

Clean restroom. Landscaped grounds. Picnic tables. Parking for Tractor-trailers, RV's and autos…read more Water bottle filling station was out of order.

Wednesday morning and the hustle is real. I'm back on the road just tryna make a dollar…read more.. So, this little rest stop is really a 3 or 4 star establishment. 4 stars because it's always pretty clean. 3 stars simply because it's small and doesn't offer a lot. BUT... both Indiana and Ohio decided to work on their rest areas at the same dang time, and apparently, my opinion did not make it into the docket of either state's government. 200 miles with no rest area. Awesome. So, guess what little buddy?? You're getting an upgrade! 5 stars because you are actually open for business. Well, done. (Update: Ohio's welcome center on I-70 is back open after months, but I didn't know this at the start of my trip.) Ok, today's playlistbecause you can learn a lot about a person not only from the type of music they like, but their road trip mix. That's not always the same thing! At least not for me, I listen to some random shiz that pops into my head when I'm on the road. I digress. I started with O.A.R. I am not a big "jam band" person, but I've always liked OAR a lot more than Dave. If you're curious, listen to the XX album. It's basically a greatest hits and has some of my favorite live tracks (Night Shift that leads into Stir It Up with an actual member of The Wailers). That lead me to a theme: songs with strings, horns and/or piano. I love rock with strings! And horns take me back to my love of ska music in the early 2000's. (I refrained from listening to any ska today because that would lead down a different rabbit hole). Led Zeppelin's Kashmir (just a perfect mix of strings and guitar. Led Zeppelin is also my favorite rock band of all time) Some of Metallica's S&M album. I'm not the biggest Metallica fan, but the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on Nothing Else Matters is perfection! I seriously got goosebumps listening. For horns, I went with Paul Simon's You Can Call Me Al. A goofy little ditty with infectious horns. One of my favorite piano-heavy songs is Feelin' Alright by Joe Cocker. Whenever I hear this song, it makes me want to take up piano, again. At some point in my life, I WILL learn to play that breakdown at the 2:20 mark. Mark my words! Then, my mind went blank! Four decades of music knowledge, and I couldn't think of any other songs that featured strings or horns or piano that I wanted to hear. So, I took a hard left and turned to Dinosaur Jr. and somehow that led to Bush. I really love Bush! (Yep, the band, too) They were one of my favorite late 90's rock bands and Machinehead was my favorite modern rock song for a long time. Alright, that's my 15 cents for today. I need it back so I can get that dollar!

Perfectly serviceable rest area soon after you enter the state via I-65. The next closest one is a…read moretad under 50 miles still in Kentucky. These rest areas serve as important...well, rest areas for travelers and truckers. Those in the trucking industry say the for-profit truck stops off of many intersections are often full and sometimes come with baggage in the form of illicit drugs or illicit activity. There's also the pressure of paying for services even if you don't intend to walk in and use the facilities. With these rest areas being in fairly remote areas off of interstates, these also serve as important points so truckers can rest. Or travelers can switch drivers without having to do a Chinese Fire Drill on the interstate. The amenities here are your basic rest area stuff (federal law prohibits the sale of goods, though there is a carve out for vending machines). Restrooms are clean and drinking fountains are available if you need to refill your water bottle. There is a good amount of green space if you traveled with your dog and he's bouncing off the car walls and needs to stretch his legs. There are 2017 maps if you want to go retro or learn how to read a map. And there is an office for the attendant in what I assume is only occupied 9-5 Monday through Friday. Why did I take off one star? The bottled water cost $2. I know, I know...captive audience. But I can imagine buying in bulk the state of Indiana could get a slightly cheaper price if they tried.

Nice rest stop, clean and well lit…read more There is a lot of informational pamphlets and maps in the main building, all free for the taking. Vending machines were decently stocked when I stopped by, bathrooms were relatively clean too. Nice stop for a weary driver.

This is a large Welcome Center with lots of parking and picnic tables. The Welcome Center was not…read moreopen at 7:30 am, but maps and other information about Kentucky attractions were available near the restrooms. The restrooms are dated, but clean. A second building holds vending machines with Coke products. There was plenty of green space to walk the dog and bags were available for clean up.

Great rest area. Lots of room. Beautiful hills. Clean restrooms. Friendly staff. Recommended!!!!read more

I've stopped at this service center off I74 several times now, and I want to call out how friendly…read morethe staff. This morning, we were greeted when we entered and thanked when we left. The restrooms were spotless. The store offers an amazing amount of supplies for truckers, campers and travelers. I saw everything from small refrigerators to a complete selection of electronic needs. I saw a typical assortment of convenience store roller food and fresh fruits and other grab and go meals. They carried beer, but I did not see locally crafted beer. There is a small McDonald's and Subways as part of the complex. They have showers for truckers. I can't talk to those, but the area looked clean. Outside, they have even built a fenced-in dog park. The park was small with benches for owners. I've never seen a service station with a dog park. The gas was priced average for the area. Parking and the pumps are easy to access. The traffic flow is pretty good. I'll keep stopping here.

I'm no trucker, but if I was, I wouldn't mind stopping at this Love's Travel Stop. Did you know:…read moreThey have showers here! There are four of them. I didn't take a shower, but I did use the restroom, and the cleanliness level of the restroom was just OK. Could have used a once-through. There are also two fast-food restaurants: McDonald's and Subway. I don't eat at either of these places, but do you know what I do eat? I eat banana pudding, and you can find some here in the grab-and-go refrigerated case inside the convenience store. It was OK (it ain't no Buc-ees banana pudding), but if you're in the mood for banana pudding, this one at Love's will do. You also find all kinds of things for your cars and trucks, cooking items, blankets, clothing, sandals, games, toys and lots of packaged snacks. Get some hot dogs (two for $5) in flavors like regular, smoked cheddar and jalapeño cheddar. Surprisingly, they offered cut fruit in an iced cooler by the cash register. Things like pineapple, grapes and watermelon in cups. I don't know why that surprises me, but I'm glad a gas station thinks it's important to highlight nutritious snacks.

This rest stop is a great place to stretch your legs and take a quick break on the road. The…read morebathrooms were clean, and there was plenty of parking, even for larger vehicles. It's not flashy, but it's reliable--and in winter, the area looked peaceful and well-kept. There's also a nice bit of green space for walking pets. Loses one star only because amenities are basic and there's not much in the way of food or vending options. Still, a solid stop when traveling through!

I'm thankful for these little rest stops when I have an Amazon run. I saw a little taco joint that…read morelooked amazing. But, alas, when you have 53 feet of a$$ you can't just pull into any parking lot. So, I guess my lunch break is this little rest area and my keto meal replacement shake. Deeelicious! Ok, today's playlist: I started a journey to listen to 1001 albums I must hear before I die (It's a book and there is an online album generator. It's a whole thing. You should check it out.). Today was day 1 on my musical journey. My first critically acclaimed album? The Beatle's seminal work, Abbey Road. After that album, I went back to my current side project of working through all Pixies albums. They were always a band I knew of, but didn't know. So far, I've soaked in Surfer Rosa, Doolittle, Bossanova, and Come on Pilgrim. While my favorite Pixies song continues to be "Where is My Mind" and Kim Deal's vocals on Caribou are infectious, my favorite album is Doolittle at this point in my exploration. Doolittle is a tour de force! (Ok, for the one person who would care about my views on Fight Club:) Side note: Where is my Mind is featured in the closing scene/credits of one of my favorite movies, Fight Club. When I heard this song the other day, I couldn't place it. Sometimes it takes my mind a minute to click. Today(!) I just had a random memory from 3-4 weeks ago when I watched Fight Club for the first time in years and was reminded why I love this movie. The ending song grabbed me and I remember thinking, "Who is this?" So, I looked it up and thought, "Huh, Pixies. That's cool." Four weeks later and I'm diving into their entire catalog. Odd how these strange coincidences keep happening to me, lately. Side note... (of a side note of a side project. We are full-blown Inception at this point!) I love Marla Singer, not just as an amazing character, but if I were Jack (and sometimes, in some ways, I feel I may be), I would have also fallen in love with Marla. A lot of people may have differing options on Marla Singer. Allow me to share mine: I hold Marla in high regard. I have no negative feelings about her at all. She is fascinating and enigmatic. Anything she does or says is because she chooses to do and say them. She doesn't have a lot because she chooses not to. She is way cooler than Jack will ever be, and he isn't anywhere in her league. As a matter of fact, Fight Club is really the journey (attempt) of Jack to reach Marla's level, in his own mind (quite literally!). Let's get this out of the way... yes, Jack. He will always be Jack to me. You may choose to call him the Narrator, but I am Jack's complete indifference to your preference of calling him Narrator. Back to Marla. She is the kind of woman you want to save, but she is doing a fine job of saving herself. Not only does she not need to be saved, she is actually Jack's savior. Fun, cool, knowledgeable, unabashed, educated, gorgeous, loving, caring, patient. She loved Tyler, I mean Jack, and she waited for him. She never gave up on him. Marla Singer. Fight Club, itself, confesses at the beginning that the entire movie is because of her. She may have flaws and a past, but I'd say Marla is perfect.

On a recent cruise up I-65 through Indiana, we had to answer that timeless summons: Nature Calls…read more This rest area delivers exactly what you want in that moment of urgency--easy off, easy on, and plenty of parking. No stress, no circling, no drama. The grounds are impressively well-kept. I counted three or four staff members actively tending to the place--grass being cut here, hedges trimmed there, a trash can getting emptied like it owed someone money. There's a clear, ongoing effort to keep things tidy, and it shows. Dog owners will appreciate the nicely shaded walking area. When we passed through, a couple was out enjoying the weather with their Shelties, living their best roadside life. There are also a few picnic tables for those who prefer to turn a pit stop into a proper pause. Now, the building itself... let's just say it's rocking a bit of a "vintage charm." From the outside, it feels dated compared to some of the more modern rest areas along I-65. Inside, it's clean--but again, definitely due for a facelift. There's a noticeable disinfectant aroma in the air. Whether that's reassuring or a little aggressive depends on your perspective, but hey--at least you know they're trying. A freshly mopped floor (thoughtfully cordoned off) confirmed that cleanliness is taken seriously. The men's and women's facilities are located on opposite sides, each with what appears to be two sections. In the men's room, the faucets are... adventurous. Instead of a smooth stream, you get a dozen tiny jets firing off like a synchronized water show. Functional? Yes. Elegant? Not so much. If you're feeling snacky, there are several surprisingly well-stocked vending machines--perfect for a quick grab, assuming you're okay with highway pricing doing its thing. At the end of the day, this rest area fulfills its core mission: a reliable, clean stop when nature calls. It's not going to win any design awards, but it gets the job done. A little modernization would go a long way--but in the meantime, it's a solid pit stop when you need it most.

This is a nice rest stop that we stopped in this afternoon. On our way home from Indiana. We were…read moredriving on down the road side on the right side. We need a visa restrooms went in my Stabley Schmidt. Bathrooms could've been cleaned a little bit but it's a little nice location and got the job done. So we handle our business get back in the car and headed on down the road.

Traveling across I-70 a couple of times each year, you get to know where each rest area is located…read moreand which ones are best. We stopn at this particular spot almost every trip we take to Denver. Clean, well maintained, plenty of space for parking and/or picnics.

Indiana Welcome Center Rest Area I-70 West…read more Stopped in for a quick travel break and to stretch my legs a bit. Heading west on I-70 mile Marker 143. Spacious inside, very clean, and serves the purpose. More impressive on the inside than out and is slightly dated. Main thing is that it is clean and inviting. Good vending selection and a tourist info center but that was closed for Sunday Travel. Welcome Center|Rest Area Facilities: -Welcome Center -Truck and Passenger Vehicle Parking -73 Car and 156 Truck Spaces -Restrooms -Vending Machines -Picnic Area96 https://www.indianarestareas.com/in-i70-interstate-70-indiana-centerville-welcome-center-westbound-mile-marker-143/