Earlier this month, my husband and I took a road trip from New Jersey to Chicago and back. On our…read moresecond day of the trip, we were driving from Pittsburgh to Chicago, cutting through Ohio. We made our first OH pitstop at the Mahoning Valley Service Plaza (6/5). Ohio has really nice rest stops! Nice buildings, a variety of fast food spots, ample parking, pet friendly areas, clean bathrooms, and lots of travel/tourism info.

Our welcome to the state of Ohio was pleasant because of this rest stop that was clean, safe and…read morewell equipped with food or snack options. And the people that work there were so pleasant.

Came here for a Suno-cone, but they didn't have anything in the way of icy desserts. They also…read moredon't have any deserts, since it's the NE USA and not the SW USA. Ah well. This is somewhere that, in future, I will consciously avoid stopping. The petrol in this part of the country is generally dirt cheap, yet this Sunoco (because it's on a Turnpike) is charging Western NY prices (as in very high) instead of NE Ohio prices. I won't give them a 1 just because nothing utterly awful happened here, but still. If you can get gas elsewhere, you should.

In need of gas on a recent road trip to Cleveland there aren't too many places where you can stop…read morealong the toll road. When I saw a service plaza coming up I decided this was my best bet in order to keep going without multiple stops. Once over the state line into Ohio prices for gas drop quite a bit and is a nice relief for the pocketbook. This Sunoco is part of a larger thing here, but nonetheless does add to the convenience of the overall plaza. Plenty of pumps so you can just pull right up and do your thing. Inside is a convenience store setup to accompany the gas station portion. The convenience store part opens up to the rest of the plaza as well. A reminder, if you are done pumping your gas and plan on going inside, move your vehicle to a nearby parking spot. That way you aren't 'that guy' when it comes to other people needing to get in for gas.

Nicely renovated rest stop. Clean and nice bathrooms. A friendly ranger chatted with us about state…read moreparks. A good spot to stretch your legs, have a picnic or just use the facilities.

This was a great stop right after we passed the border into Pennsylvania. Clean bathrooms and…read morevending machines to your right. Then to your left is the visitor center. Karen helped us, she asked us great questions so she knew what info would help us a lot. We we're giving great information. This is a great place, highly recommend. ** great place to sit and have lunch, beautiful green grass and picnic tables.

Clean restrooms and plenty vending machines, the ultimate criteria for a successful rest stop.read more

I made an in-Volant-ary stop at this rest area. And then I was in-Volant and it was pretty airy…read more I like that it is clean and well-lit and in a perfect place To give me relief on a long drive. The stretch from Pitt to Erie seems empty and endless, so this place is very much appreciated, and I like all the greenery and space that they have here. Nothing to eat, but still a relaxing spot. Western PA does know how to do its rest areas - when not on the awful evil turnpike.

Good rest area for a nap with nice clean parking and clean bathrooms some vending machines thereread more

Omg seriously? This is the MOST unsanitary rest stop I have ever been in. The women's restroom was…read moredisgusting. Floors were sticky, damp and looked like they'd been mopped with muddy water. 3 of the toilets were wet from the handle to the floor. Sinks covered with clear plastic garbage bags because it was out of order. Yuck. The only things nice was the exterior of the building and the actual grounds/landscaping. The vending machines were also stocked well. But who wants snack in such gross conditions?

So it's OK (3 Star) because it's a good place to stop if you need a break from driving, take a nap…read moreand rest, or use the bathroom because you really have to go. However... Please note - The water here is not-potable. If you do use the bathroom facilities and wash your hands at the sink, make sure to use the hand sanitizer pumps close to the door to sanitize your skin. Non-potable water is not safe for drinking or cooking because it may contain harmful microorganisms, chemicals, or pollutants that pose health risks. There are signs posted at this rest area warning people to not drink the water.

Recommend not stopping here unless you really really need to use the restroom. Whoever was filling…read morethe snack machines was arguing with some other employees here and it was beyond loud and obnoxious. The bathroom is in desperate need of an update as well and the lights flicker. Try holding it if you can.

There are two rest areas here, one on each side of the highway. And rather than try creating one…read morefor 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. [Review 20412 overall - 622 in Pennsylvania - 1391 of 2023.]

If the tunnel doesn't appeal to you, maybe the Bridgeville…read more This rest area has lots of beautiful memories for me, and it was a very long time ago that I came here with someone very special and we made this rest area our home for a few hours. It's kind of too painful to talk about because after time, life changes to the degree that you don't even remember yourself or what it was like, just that it was something special and now it's gone and it's too much to talk about, and there are no words to describe the emotions except at this rest area is a graveyard to memories that will never be felt the same way again. It's also a perfectly functioning and clean rest area but with no gas or restaurant or anything like that.

A good rest stop. Clean washrooms. Good variety of eating…read moreoptions. Safe parking. Easy on and off.

The Oakmont Plum Service Plaza is located along the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. Its businesses…read moreinclude a Sunoco gas station, 7-Eleven convenience store, Burger King restaurant, Auntie Anne's restaurant, and Starbucks restaurant. It also has an Apple Green desk for ordering ahead and picking up. Other amenities are an ATM, restrooms, pet-friendly outdoor areas, lots of tables and chairs, information for tourists, free Wi-Fi, etcetera. For years my husband and I have visited this service plaza. During our most recent visit, I thought that the building and grounds looked to be in good condition. At the Sunoco my husband purchased premium gasoline for our vehicle. We generally think that the 7-Eleven could offer more snacks and beverages to our liking. During a previous visit, I used the women's restroom, and it had lots of available stalls that were fairly clean.

Sheetz is a gas-station and convenience-store chain that has hundreds of locations across several…read morestates. This particular Sheetz in Grove City, PA is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. It sells gasolines, packaged snacks and beverages, and made-to-order foods. It also has a few Tesla charging stations, an ATM, and wi-fi. My husband and I drove here to purchase premium gasoline for our vehicle. The gasoline pump worked correctly, and the price for the gasoline was average. We experienced no problems. We did not go inside the convenience store.

No Pennsylvania road trip is complete unless you make a Sheetz run during that trip. After walking…read moreall over the outlets, and before heading to our next destination, we had to make the stop. I will say this about this location, to get her from the outlets can be a bit confusing. If you do not pay attention to the exit from the outlets you will find yourself going the wrong way. As you pass by this location you will be overcome with wanted to pull a u-turn, but you won't be able to do that until after you have gone pass the highway interchange. It can be confusing to all that watch you do this too. Rather larger store, quite nice to browse about. Facilities were clean and usable. Selection of products were plenty. This felt more like a truck stop than a regular stop along the highway. MTOs were available but I was only here for the facilities and to grab a quick drink before moving onto our next destination. I will say, the updated look the stores are moving to are nice and welcoming. Allowing for more people to dine in.