Another test stop on our trip south. This one was definitely a small space, but very popular with…read moretruckers. The parking lot was a bit tight with so many trucks. The bathrooms were again very small for as much traffic that seems to pass through, but they were kept clean and stocked, at least while I was there. They offer a few vending machines to get snacks and drinks from and even a hot coffee/drink vending machine that offered a handful of drinks made to order. Overall it was a good spot to stop, stretch our legs and switch drivers, but beware of the tight parking lot, especially later in the day when the trucks call it a night.

Small rest stop with Nice clean bathrooms, 5 vending machines including one for coffee. A pay phone…read moreand some pamphlets of things to do. Nice grounds to walk around but no pavilions, just picnic tables with no shade. High point is the fenced in area for puppets so they can stretch their legs too. Lots of parking.

Earlier this month, my husband and I took a road trip from New Jersey to Chicago. We stopped at the…read moreBlue Mountain Service Plaza for a pitstop on our first day on the road driving through PA. This service plaza offers what you need - standard fast food spots, vending machines, clean bathrooms, areas to walk around and stretch your legs, Sunoco, etc.

Standard turnpike plaza. The rest rooms were clean, so that's a plus. I always enjoy getting a…read moreStarbucks and some Auntie Anne's pretzel bits from employees that walk that fine line between customer service and "How did my life lead me to here?"... Eh...pretty much in and out and off I went, thankfully not needing any of their ridiculously over priced gas.

Location is everything! Directly off the turnpike in the…read morecenter of PA. When roadtripping back home, we had low air pressure in our tire and immediately stopped to fill it. Love's was conveniently located off the Carlisle exit and they had the air pump well marked. However... charging $3 for someone to pump air... that bumped them to 3 stars! Let's face it... most modern gas stations give air away for free. We still filled up on gas and we still bought some snacks. It seems wild to overcharge or to charge at all for air.

We stop at this gas station every year we travel south. Always friendly staff and clean restrooms…read moreand great snacks. There is a Wendy's attached as well open 24/7. We make sure we stop here as a rest stop.

Gas price was the same in PA Tpke, all Sunoco. No choice anyway, but acceptable. Easy access to get…read morein and out of gas pump stations. Good deal for the travelers. Place is safe and no problems.

Right now, 15 gallons of gas cost $100. I remembered paying $35 for 15 gallons right before the…read morepandemic. So, here we are paying $65 more for a measly 15 gallons.

Mason-Dixon Welcome Center on U.S. Route 15. In fact, that highway could be considered a "main…read morestreet" of the Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway it is a popular, highly-rated rest area and visitor center located on US 15 South (Catoctin Mountain Highway) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, just south of the Pennsylvania border. It is frequently highlighted as one of the best non-interstate rest areas in the region, serving as a gateway to Maryland, particularly for those traveling to and from Gettysburg As a rest stop, its rest rooms, vending machines, pet area, playground and picnic areas are open every day from 9-5. But as a welcome center, the building is open only Thursdays through Mondays, 9 AM- 5 PM. The site also features RV dump stations, parking for trucks and RVs, and a scenic overlook with a sweeping view of the Catoctin Mountains.

Excellent rest area on Highway 15 with lots of information. Kindly folks manning the desk. Also, a…read morereplica stone of the Mason- Dixon Line marking the boundaries of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bathrooms open 24 hrs. Snack kiosks also. Great stop to rest from the road. Information building is open 9-5 seven days a week.

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.

Stopped in to stretch the legs, take a bio break, and sit for a few minutes to check texts and…read moree-mails. On a long trip up to Maine via I-81 - such Rest Areas are much appreciated! #PAWelcomeCenterAndRestArea

We be RoadTrippin (SOMETIMES, we prefer taking flights), most times we don't get enough rest…read morebeforehand so we have to find nicely lit areas to stop and catch some Zzzz's and use the restroom. We stopped here for just that on our trek to the Big Apple for a spur of the moment trip. The bathrooms were pretty clean and the landscaping was really clean and well kept. The mowers were there while we were stopped for a nap. I There is a souvenir store inside and my FAV a old school payphone which I took a picture of my son trying to use. Our toddler and I agreed that there was a smell inside. If you have to stop, don't try to keep going to get there. Please STOP for your safety and the safety of others. We ALWAYS pull it over for naps as needed. Safe travels

Maryland House is the southern most of three travel plazas on I-95 between Baltimore and Newark,…read moreDel. We stopped here on our way to Pennsylvania for one of our favorites -- Phillip's Cream of Crab Soup (5/5). Centrally located between the northbound and southbound roadways, Maryland House is easily accessed from the left lane. It is bright and airy with a variety of food options in addition to Phillip's. Table seating is in the central open area, and there are tables outside as well. There are rest rooms, an information center, and large parking lots. A gasoline station and EV charging stations can be found in the same travel plaza.

Oodles and oodles of toilet stalls in this rest stop! Cute…read moreshopping and lots of restaurants. Thankful to all that made this rest stop possible to us travelers!!

Hotel A relatively…read morenewer establishment, the Homewood Suites in Carlisle was the location I picked when needing to spend a week in the area for work. Check in was a breeze and the lovely lady working the evening I got into town was happy and just extremely pleasant to deal with. she got me on my way in a few moments after I arrived. Rooms were good sized and very clean- as were all areas of the establishment: Common areas, hallways etc. Bed was comfy, and the hot water was hot - without having to wait forever. Perfect. In the morning, they offer what I would say is one of the best free breakfasts I've had in quite some time. Coffee was not only hot, but tasted very good - a rare find these days. The hot offerings changed daily and pretty much every dietary preference was covered in some fashion. the folks doing kitchen duty were obviously very dedicated to their jobs, and it showed. Round it all out with an indoor pool and fitness center as well as a small outdoor patio seating area, and you have a very good place to unwind after a long day of meetings or whatever it is that brings you to town. Overall a wonderful experience and I would absolutely use this location again if back in the area.

Wow, what a place. It's all brand new, very fresh, and very well maintained. The staff was very…read morefriendly. The managers reception in the evening was very nice, I'm in course, a salad bar, free, beer, and all sorts of snacks and drinks. The morning breakfast spread, is substantially better than a lot of the breakfast I pay $20 for another Hilton properties. Each room is like a little apartment. The fitness area, is better than the average hotel gym. This will be my new stop over, as I travel Across Pennsylvania every couple weeks. Very nice, highly recommended, just a short drive from the turnpike.