I make the drive from New York to Nashville pretty regularly to visit family, and this is a stop I…read morehit every single time. It's consistently one of the best rest areas along I-81. The bathrooms are always clean, there's more than enough parking, and the entire area is really well maintained, especially the lawns. I travel with my dog, and this is the perfect spot for both of us to get out, stretch our legs, and get some fresh air. There's plenty of space to walk around, and it's usually pretty quiet, which makes it even better after a long stretch of driving. It's also a really scenic stop, with nice views of the mountains and surrounding area. There are a few other rest areas within 30-60 miles, but this one and the partner one on the southbound side on I-81 are easily the best in the area.

Very clean and bright. There is parking available in the shade and also a sweet little picnic area…read more A seperate building has vending machines.

Love this rest stop and very quiet and peaceful lots of space for dogs to walk and play and eat and…read morerelax and the bathrooms need to upgraded and plus they have picnic tables to eat snacks or lunch or whatever and i always come here and so peaceful quiet no crowds! Plus they need to update the building and the grounds and add more bathrooms in the future and it is so nice and maybe plant more flowers and etc. Happy fall everyone! From Lauren

Hooray for Virginia rest areas, which are much more awesome than others (talking to you, New York)…read morebecause they allow overnight parking. I arrived here after a full day of driving (and a little sightseeing), parked at the last spot on the end, locked up and went to sleep. Yes, my Sprinter van is converted into an RV. Other than idling trucks all night, it was quiet. In the morning, the men's room was still in decent condition. There are vending machines and a spot for dog walking and if you feel like it, a set of stairs that will take you on a nature walk. Just remember to never hike alone! [Review 1731 of 2024 - 1449 in Virginia - 22754 overall]

A good functional rest area right off I-81 northbound. There…read moreare multiple safety rest areas along Interstate 81 in Virginia, which runs roughly 325 miles from the Tennessee state line near Bristol to West Virginia near Winchester. They are operated and maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation. This particular rest area is located along I-81 northbound near Mount Sidney, and it serves as a straightforward, functional stop for travelers needing a break. We pulled in while traveling north and found it to be an easy on-and-off exit with clear signage. Parking is laid out logically, with plenty of car parking close to the main building and truck parking separated on the other side and beyond the building, which helps reduce congestion. There is a single restroom building, and during our visit the bathrooms were clean, functional, and well maintained. Several picnic tables sit just off the parking lot, including a mix of shaded and unshaded tables, making it convenient to stop for a quick snack or stretch. That said, this is a basic, no-frills rest area with very little natural shade or tree cover overall, so on hot or sunny days it may feel a bit exposed. The walkways and surrounding grounds were clean, and everything appeared to be in good working order. Overall, this Mount Sidney rest area does exactly what it's supposed to do: provide a safe, and clean place to stop briefly before getting back on the road.

Stopped by on our way back home. Traveling northbound, we…read moreneeded to use the bathroom, take A Short break and stretch for a bit. We came here. Clean bathroom.

pulled in weary after too many hours on the road (thanks for nothing google maps!) long after…read moresunset and pretty much past caring about anything except not befouling my car or myself before getting home which is what brought me here. it was the usual stuff in the usual manner except very clean and tidy with only the slightest of delays attending to the human condition. no reason to gig them so I won't. good job Virginia!!

It had what I needed....a restrooms and beverage with ability to stretch my legs…read more I didn't see any attendants, however noted security cameras with a sign that the rest stop was patrolled by the state police. The vending choices were limited yet sufficient. I particularly enjoyed huffing a lilac bush as it was early april@

Had to believe first time at this Virginia rest area West of Charlottesville. I have not missed…read moremuch. It accommodates semi trailers to rear, and cars to front. Plenty of parking is a bonus and the lot was clean. A vending area is housed in a separate area, but they do offer two soda machines by the restrooms. The men's room was clean, but very warm out. The sinks had a heavy dingy gray. There is green space for waking the dog and recreation. Also picnic tables. The area is wooded and is the best thing about the stop. I will continue to drive by. 2.5 rounding up.

Small rest area but the bathrooms were terribly dirty, their water is naturally yellow and…read morenon-drinkable. There was trash on the grounds and bathrooms, there's urine stains on the stall walls, urine on the toilets, and sinks have hair trapped into them. Small walking area, if you're able to walk up a hill. A Pepsi brand vending machine.

It's a rest area operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation, there really isn't much…read moremore to say about it. It's clean and attractive, the toilets, sinks and air dryers all function properly and supplies are well stocked. There are a couple of vending machines as well as picnic areas and grills. There is room for your pets as well, please remember to clean up after them. The grounds appear properly maintained and the facility is open 24/7 every day. One thing to keep in mind is that currently if you have T-Mobile as your cellular service provider you will not have service at this rest area and (like most VDOT rest areas) there are no public phones or Wi-fi available. Public Wi-fi is available at rest areas in many other states so this seems like an issue that Virginia should address.

This rest area is located a little west of Charlottesville near Mike marker 113. Its easy to get…read morein and out of. You can tell that this location is a bit more dated than other rest areas I've been to here in Virginia. When you come up from the car side of the rest area, the men's restrooms are to the right and the women's restooms are to the left. The restrooms are fairly small, so don't be surprised if you have to wait to use the facilities at peak times. There is a vending area to the left of the main building. Although dated, this is still a nice spot to take a quick break from being on the road.

Nice updated rest area with an easy on and off the highway…read more The restrooms were clean and staff was on the premises. Vending is nearby and bonus Starbucks, but too bad the machine was not cooling to my satisfaction. Don't miss this one with picnic tables, beautiful grounds and nice landscape.

Vending machine is overpriced and refused to dispense my items after purchasing. Bathrooms smelled…read moreof cigarettes and had urine all over the floors.

You know how people will make a long social media post just because they wanted to share a thirst…read moretrap? Like friend - just post your lil shirtless pic and go. This is kind of that - the Center had the cutest Virginia Is For Lovers sign and me and my love wanted a pic in front of it lmao. **************** Growing up, we did a lot of road trips and my mom taught me to avoid rest areas. Make sense from a safety perspective as women. Welcome Centers are typically a class of their own though - and this one just across the state line off I-81 is no exception. Brightly lit, inviting, ample tractor trailer parking, and sparkling clean - I can't believe I've driven past it hundreds of times and never even noticed it. Too busy making a beeline for the Bojangles at the next exit lmao. On one side of the center are the restrooms - choose from men, women, and single room "family." Truly a spot for everyone - IYKYK. The bathrooms themselves were incredibly clean, and there were a couple of larger stalls for accessible access. As a fat, nothing worse than rubbing up against the door or the seat :shivers: going into a bathroom stall. There was even a stall with a mini commode perfect for smaller people and kids. On the other side was the actual welcome center - staffed with an actual employee and hundreds of brochures, booklets, and coupon books of state attractions. Lots of vending machines too. There are two entrances - the front for car drivers and the back for tractor trailer drivers. We had some Truck Business to attend to in nearby Winchester and parked the rig overnight to sleep, then left the truck here for a few hours and it was perfectly safe. We also had our dog with us (mind your business) and were able to give him a long sniff walk around the property and tucker him out. There were a lot of employees tending to the restrooms and the grounds and they were all very friendly. Just a very nice vibe and not at all the seedy trafficking spot drilled into my head since birth lol. Now, I can't speak for what happens when the sun goes down, but during the daylight hours this is worth a stop. Enjoy!

This is the first rest stop when you enter Virginia from the West Virginia border. We stopped here…read morefor a quick bathroom break. We travel constantly and o must say this is one of the best rest stops I have ever been to. It is clean both inside and outside. Very spacious with lots of vending machines and an area to sit and relax or have a meal. The men's and women's bathrooms are kept clean and tidy and are also big and can handle numerous patrons at a time. The outside is just the same, grounds are beautifully maintained and they even have a large "LOVE" sign for pictures of your trip to their state. Graph a magazine or brochure from the rack and see everything this state has to over. I wish all rest areas were like this one, your trip would be so much more enjoyable.

The place is bigger than it looks from the outside. You can purchase gas, grab a quick snack or…read moreprepared food. If a truck driver stopped by, they could rent a shower stall and buy a change of clothes. There is an assortment of souvenirs and gifts. The dog policy is liberal. Real and fake service dogs are allowed. Drinks, motor oil and many items are somewhat over priced. But when you are on the road, convenience matters too.

I stopped in here out of necessity bc all the pumps at BP were out of order and I couldn't get gas…read more Was an easy in and out and everything was in working order and prices were on par with the rest of the area. No issues to report! Easy to find and easy to get to right off I-81.

Time for "second coffee" when I stopped in to Sheetz that is not even a half mile off the highway…read more Easy to access and easy to get back to I-81 and keep heading along. This store has the brew-to-order machines and they're super easy. It makes for great coffee! The store is well stocked with snacks and drinks and their made-to-order sandwiches and stuff. [Review 18685 overall - 1404 in Virginia - 2208 of 2022.]

Really decent spot here!…read more Food/Drink: Plenty of snacks, chips, jerky, sweets, taquitos, and fountain drinks. Dinning Area: None. Prices: Relatively inexpensive, minus the big ticket items. Parking: Plenty of space, side and back private lots. Bathrooms: Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Stock: Plenty of items, all stocked well. Clearly priced, and placed in correct areas. Atmosphere: Very lively, truck stop mostly, but lots of travelers. Staff/Attendants: Staff was Great, Lady at the front cashier was nice, and respectful. Quick process in and out. Nice experience! 8/10