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If you are still stuck in the snow and stopping at every rest stop while you prepared yourself for this weather like us. Then this place is worth the stop, they cleared of the parking lot the best they can with it snowing and icing. Restrooms were stocked and clean, with working dryer & soap machines. Many options of vending machines, while you are standing there take a moment to enjoy the wildlife unless you really are like me that's glued to your phone making a Yelp review. There are benches to chill at and a big lobby to stay warm. Overall, a nice stop and happy I didn't have to create this stop! Lol

My first drive through Illinois and I was running early for a meet-up... (forgot to take into account the timechange!) I needed a little rest and something to gnosh on... so, I stopped. I was delighted to discover that not only were the facilities clean and the vending machines well stocked, but they had some lovely picnic spots, a small playground (if you have kidlits), and a beautiful walking path through the woods! So, I was able to take a lovely little stroll, stretch my legs, get a little snack, and relax a bit before getting on the road. All in all, a nice little rest stop!

Prettiest little rest area I ever did see! Clean as a whistle inside and out. Lovely little wooded walking trail (.25 mi.) with two pedestrian bridges. Backs up to farm land. There are numerous picnic tables, an area for dogs on leashes, well-stocked food and beverage (and stuffed animal) vending machines. Restrooms are equipped for the disabled. This is a nice place to take a refreshing break.
1 year ago
This was a very good stop, easy on and off the highways always a plus. The restrooms although dated were clean. Vending is inside. A weird factor is a rear foot bridge that goes to a broken down picnic table. Don't let the kids play back there. The biggest plus are the nice grounds, picnic tables and even a playground. I would stop here again. read more
After the coffee kicked in, it was time for a stop along I-64. This rest area is nicely shaded though the trees are still bare this time of year. Restrooms were clean and there is plenty of room for a walk around to stretch. This one is nicer than most. [Review 573 of 2024 - 190 in Illinois - 21604 overall] read more
5 years ago
Review is for westbound I-64 rest area. This is a nice place to stop and stretch for truckers or car travelers. Picnic tables scattered around the grounds provide plenty of shady seating amid the trees. There's a children's playground. Bathrooms and other inside public spaces were clean. Vending machines provided a variety of snack and drink options. read more
5 years ago
We like to joke about roadside rest stops. We critic and rate them despite they are all basically the same thing and serve a rather necessary purpose. Some states take better care of the rest stops than others. In some cases, they are more like parks, actually well designed and fun. Some are great places to stop and actually rest, have a picnic, and stretch. I've seen some that provide areas for doing some basic exercises and have walking paths. And some are also set up to show a nod to the local area, state themes, or respect the outdoors. I make a point of using this rest stop instead of a business because it's clean, quick, and feels more park-like and relaxing than a greasy fast food bathroom. But also because I almost always see wildlife from deer, all kinds of birds, lizards squirrels, and more. There is a creek behind the restroom building with a couple of bridges and a lightly maintained trail that goes back into the trees. You very quickly can feel like you are out on a nature hike rather than a roadside restroom stop. Since I pass here throughout the year I like to see how the seasons change and all the colors from fall and spring are represented. After my walk, I feel renewed, fresh, and ready to take on the monotony of the road. read more
5 years ago
This rest area is very impressive, from the fresh cut grass on the outside to the clean restrooms inside, it's also safe especially during the day hours and plenty of parking for the truckers. read more
6 years ago
If you are still stuck in the snow and stopping at every rest stop while you prepared yourself for this weather like us. Then this place is worth the stop, they cleared of the parking lot the best they can with it snowing and icing. Restrooms were stocked and clean, with working dryer & soap machines. Many options of vending machines, while you are standing there take a moment to enjoy the wildlife unless you really are like me that's glued to your phone making a Yelp review. There are benches to chill at and a big lobby to stay warm. Overall, a nice stop and happy I didn't have to create this stop! Lol read more
9 years ago
My first drive through Illinois and I was running early for a meet-up... (forgot to take into account the timechange!) I needed a little rest and something to gnosh on... so, I stopped. I was delighted to discover that not only were the facilities clean and the vending machines well stocked, but they had some lovely picnic spots, a small playground (if you have kidlits), and a beautiful walking path through the woods! So, I was able to take a lovely little stroll, stretch my legs, get a little snack, and relax a bit before getting on the road. All in all, a nice little rest stop! read more
13 years ago
It was reasonably appealing, although the rest room could have used some care, rather than the expensive design. I'm sure some group was congratulating themselves when the rest area was opened with the modern design elements. Does it really need to be much more than cost effective when taxpayer money is involved? read more
Prettiest little rest area I ever did see! Clean as a whistle inside and out. Lovely little wooded walking trail (.25 mi.) with two pedestrian bridges. Backs up to farm land. There are numerous picnic tables, an area for dogs on leashes, well-stocked food and beverage (and stuffed animal) vending machines. Restrooms are equipped for the disabled. This is a nice place to take a refreshing break. read more
10 years ago
This is the best place to stop along 64. The bathrooms are always clean and well stocked, and you can grab a snack at the vending machines. Those driving for long periods of time will appreciate plenty of green space to stretch their legs. You could even bring food and stop here to eat at one of several picnic tables while your kids play on the swingset. read more
8 years ago
Amazing rest stop on 64 - great for families or those traveling with dogs. Our toddlers were getting super antsy in the car and I was delighted to find a playground, a wooded walking path, healthy choices in the vending machine and well kept picnic areas for snacking. This should be a model for other stops. read more
13 years ago
Best rest area I have ever seen.Great walking path to stretch your legs.I always stop when I travel thru this area.
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Interstate 64
Opdyke, IL 62872
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(217) 782-7820
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“The biggest plus are the nice grounds, picnic tables and even a playground.”
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1 month ago
A very nice rest area with a little more to offer than most While traveling westbound on I-64, we decided to stop at the Goshen Road Rest Area for a break and found it to be one of the nicer rest areas we have visited. It was easy to get off the interstate and equally easy to get back on when we were ready to continue our trip. There was plenty of parking available, and the entire facility seemed clean and well maintained. The main building and restrooms were functional and provided everything you would normally expect from an interstate rest area. What made this stop a little different, however, was what we found behind the main building. There is a bridge that leads over to a small, approximately two-acre forested wetland area. It was a nice surprise and gives travelers an opportunity to get outside, walk around a little, and see something besides another parking lot during a long day on the road. I always appreciate rest areas that provide a little extra space to stretch your legs, and this one certainly does that. The wooded wetland area makes the stop more interesting and sets it apart from many of the other interstate rest areas we have visited. Overall, this was a very nice, clean, and functional rest area with plenty of parking and easy access from I-64. The small wetland area behind the building was an unexpected bonus and made this more than just a quick bathroom stop. If you are traveling westbound on I-64 and need a place to take a break, I would definitely recommend stopping here. Enjoy! read more
3 years ago
I went there 2 months ago and there was clients working but no supervisor to be seen no one outside tending to trash cans the trash cans was full read more
6 years ago
Full stock toilet paper, clean and has vending machines. Good quick stop to rest and grab a snack before heading on the road again.


























































