There is a lot at this welcome center that you probably won't see at other places. I got excited…read morewhen I saw the I heart NY sign and race car, and the nice little playground for children. I personally just didn't have a great experience at this stop. The inside looks lovely but it had an unpleasant odor that is hard to describe. it's possible my stop was affected by the other people who were there, so take this review with a grain of salt, but the vibes were just off. It looked clean, but felt very dirty. I don't know how else to explain it. All of the people I encountered were rude; not just one person, but multiple people. I wanted to get a photo of the sign before we headed out and there were two different families just letting their kids play and climb on the sign while myself and another person were trying to snap a photo. I had to wait a good 8-10 minutes for them to leave to snap one photo of the sign without random children on it. I have nothing against kids playing and waited patiently, but there was a literal playground for children right across from the sign. It's more just that people didn't seem to be very kind or considerate here. Again, this is a fine stop if you need to get off the road and there are things to see here, I just purse didn't personally feel this welcome center was very welcoming.

I had no idea this scenic rest stop existed. It was very clean, and has the cutest playground!read more

Southbound on I-81 as you cross from New York into Pennsylvania, this small rest stop is also a…read morestaffed welcome center with brochures and information about the local attractions in the Pennsylvania area. And clean bathrooms. And vending machines. And free wi-fi! A few good curves as you circle around the parking lot, but there's enough space. And space for trucks, too!

Pretty nice rest area. Has lots of picnic tables, clean bathrooms, and a wide selection of…read moresnacks/drinks in the vending machines. Also had lots of brochures/flyers if you need info for stuff to do in PA.

Nice rest stop and area off I-81 North in beautiful Dorrance, Pennsylvania. The restrooms are…read morealways clean when we visit. There are only vending machines for food or drinks in the lobby. There is an area with picnic tables and a spot to walk and relieve your pets. Plenty of parking for cars and trucks.

Clean facility for a quick bathroom break. If you have a pet, there is a separate area where you…read morecan walk the dog as well. This time, there was a sign that said do not drink the water. No problem. There are several vending machines for snacks and drinks. Outside, they have nice flowers planted and picnic tables should you want to have a break. Easy on /easy off the highway.

For those traveling to the sportsman's haven that is the Upper Delaware region, the East Branch…read moreRest Area serves as a refreshing little pit stop offering bathroom facilities, a landscaped picnic area, two beverage machines by Terry's Vending and a tourism brochure kiosk highlighting some of the area's offerings such as camping and fly-fishing. Like other NYSDOT Region 9 rest areas (found along this stretch of NYS 17/I84 as well as I88), this location consists of a small bungalow-style bathroom facility featuring American Standard toilets and urinals and modern high-powered Xlerator hand dryers set back a short distance from the highway with easy on/off access and plenty of parking. If you're expecting the full service travel plaza experience of Thruway rest areas with their Starbucks and massage chairs and E-Claw machines you might be disappointed. However, while this facility is limited in amenities it is more than ample for what you need it for.

In a rural area, this is a wonderful rest stop while heading west. The property is fairly big with…read morea number of picnic tables, also, featuring a dog walk area with plenty of space to move around. There are also two vending machines located just as you enter the bathroom, with plenty of a variety of drinks to choose from. The bathroom looked pretty clean and all the functions seemed to be working with no problems. The map is filled with a lot of information about the upcoming areas for traveling, things to do in the area, and also the history of the town located. For a stretch along a short or long journey, consider this your stop. The next rest area is *74 miles* away from this one for a heads up.

I was at the rest area on I-84 westbound. There is another across the way for eastbound traffic…read more They are not connected. Easy enough with a straight in ramp so watch your speed as you enter. The trucks use the areas on both sides for parking, so keep an eye out for them too. The rest area has the usual with restrooms, vending machines and a spot for dog walking. It's nice and green here, a great break from fighting with highway traffic. Unlike New York, Pennsylvania does not have limits on how long you can stay and I did not see any signs. [Review 1720 of 2024 - 673 in Pennsylvania - 22743 overall]

I was driving to the Catskills from my Gettysburg address ( I love saying that!) and needed to stop…read moreand stretch, perhaps visiting the men's room whether I needed to or not. My tendency to drive non-stop until I arrive at my destination is foolhardy because of the higher likelihood of developing lower extremity blood clots, and also as my body nature's my joints stiffen up more readily. This rest stop was nothing fancy, yet certainly functional. There was no abject filth, the trash cans were not flowing over, and I felt safe. I have no complaints or issues with this I-84 rest stop

Usually stop here on our way to NY. There are plenty of pumps. People are usually coming in and out…read morewhenever we are there. There is parking for RVs too. There is a store inside to get whatever snacks and drinks you may need for your trip. There is also a Denny's restaurant if you want to stop and eat. It is a truck stop so they offer showers. The bathrooms always seem to clean. Usually you see and attendant cleaning.

On long road trips, I primarily stop at travel centers/truck stops for gas, snacks and bathroom…read morebreaks. This Flying J location was a good choice. Very large, well lit parking lot extends around the building, which has multiple entrances. I took the opportunity to stretch my legs and go for a walk. Felt very safe. It wasn't too late, maybe 10 pm, but there were few customers so the gas pumps were practically empty. The store is well stocked with a variety of typical food offerings, as well as Pilot coffee, which is very good. The store and bathroom were clean. The one employee I interacted with was friendly.

This small rest area was pleasantly empty on a weekday morning. Restrooms were large and clean…read more Fast food, coffee, and pretzels were available from vendors.

We stopped here on our way home to PA from the Finger Lakes region of NY and needed a restroom…read morebreak and coffee. We got both - plus an Auntie Anne's hot, salty, buttery pretzel and we were on our way. Fortunately, it was not crowded when we arrived on a Monday afternoon and there was parking right up close to the entrance. Nothing amazing but also nothing bad. 3 solid stars.

Going eastward to wherever, this is a great place to stretch and walk around. The property is…read morefairly big from the parking lot, with plenty of grass to explore, plus for your dogs. Further, down the grass, Willowemoc Creek will be seen which at that point, you'll be on the sand. The creek is very nice to look at, with the beautiful sound and also it moving at a nice pace. There is a walkway to follow the creek which will lead to the other side of the grass, leading back to the parking lot. The bathroom is provided also, which to me, wasn't the cleanest and kept up, but did the job though. It would be awesome to see it well maintained and cleaned on a given basis. Plenty of parking, and a lot to do here.

Just YUCK! In an era where we all are being hypervigilant…read morebecause of covid concerns, being forced to use a piss soaked bathroom should NOT be an option! It was so bad 2 men at the hand sanitizing station and I just started talking about how filthy it was. The men were disgusted...and men being, well...less fussy than women about things, were moved to blurt out how gross the bathrooms were to a complete an utter stranger with NO prompting. Fortunately men can aim and shoot when crap is disgusting...but if ya got to do the squat and hover...you're screwed. Just carry an empty chinese iced tea container and use it in your car....it'll be less awkward and more sanitary than exposing ya lady bits to whatever God knows is floating in that air. The cleanest thing in the joint was probably the hand sanitizer.

This was a nice stop on my travels. I needed to get out and stretch my legs as well as use the…read morefacilities. This rest stop is divided in a way. Regular vehicles park to the left when you pull off the highway and big rigs park to the right. Plenty of space to walk about if you needed to and plenty of space to take a seat. Inside it was well maintained. Facilities were clean and in order. I putzed around outside for a while and walked the grounds. They were mowing grass the day I was here so you kind of had to keep moving to not be in their way. Things to note, aside from table/picnic area, there is a pet area available. But the pet areas don't seem to be maintained as well as the rest of the area, disposal bags were missing even though there was a place for them. Police station is on premise.

I have to say, if you're going to revolutionize the toilet, you may want to put a sign up? It was a…read moregood conversation started for me and some strangers. But still. You as a state know it was unusual. You also left the flush buttons that don't work, so the whole thing feels like you're committing some bathroom faux pas. Plus the cost this bathroom revolution cost vs. how much water it saves...seems like it will take some time to recoup those tax dollars. But this random stop on the lonely highway makes for an experience all right. I don't need bathrooms to be experiences though. It was clean and there were some sort of foamy waterless toilets, but it did feel like I was in the middle of an experiment.

Please tell me why the inside the information building the information center inside is closed on a…read moreSaturday when the place is mobbed with people they supposedly have two employees working at the desk there there is nobody there today as far as the grounds go the place is beautifully kept up bathrooms everything are just excellent but the people who are running the information area no show on a weekend

This week my family and I were fortunate enough to break down near the Danbury rest area on 84…read more While breaking down is not fun, we were able to limp to the rest area to get our footing. We were treated with unusual kindness by Lou, who was very helpful to us. He made the state of Connecticut seem like an oasis in the desert. Thank you for a well maintained rest area. The RV dump and water was particularly helpful to us. We also enjoyed eating at the nice picnic tables and our kids enjoyed playing in the grass. We will definitely be stopping through to see Lou if we pass through Connecticut again. - The Chaffee Family