This was a great rest area. I felt safe and the restrooms were clean. I wish I had my dogs with Jr…read moreto enjoy the grounds. They had plenty of picnic tables and trash bins all around the property.

Loved this quaint rest stop filled with helpful tourist information, clean restrooms (cleanest rest…read morearea ever experienced), and plenty of parking. Found more interesting things to see and do than the guide books describe. Highly recommended.

Nice rest area with clean bathrooms and good place to sleep for a few hours without loud noisesread more

Just right off the interstate 93 by the Massachusetts/ New Hampshire border line. The facility is…read morevery nice and is very well maintained from the clean restrooms to the welcome are that has free brochures. The vending machines are on the side from the main building. Plenty of parking for trucks and cars and even picnic tables in the open grass area.

Clean restrooms including one Family restroom. Diaper stations in both mens and ladies. No doors on…read morethe entrances, turn right or left to access one of two rows of stalls just past the sinks. Two water fountains are in this area but no bottle filling station. The outside and inside are designed to resemble a small town. A covered bridge looms overhead by a back entrance. Inside are a few small metal tables and chairs plus a couple 'stand up' to eat tables. Outside is a raised area in front with several metal picnic tables plus two more by outdoor vending machines. Three small parking areas seem to provide just enough space during our lunch time stop. A dog walking area was alongside the highway across from the gas pumps. There are eight pull thru pumps but not really a good stop is you have a long trailer. Cars are parked on the other side of the pumps and a sharp left (u-turn) followed by a right are needed to exit this area from what I can see. I did not see an electric car charge station although there is a air vac machine near the pumps. The inside is absolute chaos. We entered midway in to the building into a maze of free standing displays of things to buy next to tables and chairs. At this entrance, on the left, is a cotton candy making machine where a group was standing watching the fun. A tween was standing between some of the displays blocking traffic. The market is directly to the right. Everyone in the area was trying to find a way around all these obsticles. Loud 70's rock is playing both inside and out which added to the feeling of chaos. You can literally see the stress level go up as people try to navigate the interior. It's probably fine during a less busy time of day. The convenience store 'market' inside includes 'grab & go' foods like premade sandwiches and pizza slices plus sodas, snack foods and souveniers. The aisles are too narrow to pass creating back-ups. The self-serve pizza slice area has no counter to place your box while you get yourself a slice so customers were putting items on top of inventory to free up their hand. Nothing is clearly signed. Half the people were 'just looking' while the other half were trying to find a way around the slow pokes. The only restaurant food here is fast food provided by The Common man. Order and pay at a digital kiosk or stand in line on the right for the cashier. Pick up on the left. They have a seperate bakery/coffee shop and you order for both areas at the kiosks. Food and price are just OK. We received a 'steak bomb' which includes onions & peppers when we ordered a plain steak & cheese which is a different menu item. The brie on my turkey and brie sandwich is cheese sauce, same as used on the steak and cheese. The cold cuts are not quality imho but the honey mustard and bread were good and the lettuce was fresh and plentiful. Everything is packed to eat on site. There are plenty of trash and recycle containers inside and out. Bus your own table/picnic table. Vending machines are available outside in a covered area at the side entrance near the pumps. Handicapped parking is there as well. This entrance is closest to the restrooms. A seperate building near this entrance makes apple cider donuts and smells delicious. The state liquor store is at the opposite end of the building and has it's own entrance.

Kind of jealous we don't have something like this back home. A rest area where you can grab snacks,…read moresouvenirs, donuts, food, liquor, gas, and have a clean restroom. Sign me up. We spent a minute in here just looking around before heading back into Manchester. I also love that both sides have a stop.

Stopped here at the one on the southbound side of the bypass just over the bridge from Kittery…read more Gas here is 40 cents less than what they wanted in Maine. No frills pumps but the price was right.

This is a review of the Hanscom's little sandwich shop/diner on the NORTHBOUND Rt 1 bypass, last…read moregas and truck stop place before going northbound over the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge into Maine from Portsmouth. NOT the southbound side Hanscom's. If you want the best BLT in Portsmouth, this is the place. If you are looking for the ONLY place in Portsmouth where you can get a real Philly Cheesesteak, this is the place. They do not have a sign and they don't advertise. It is one of Portsmouth's best kept secrets. Best breakfast sandwiches and breakfast plate place in Portsmouth. The coffee is not too bad either. Very, very friendly people running it who always are considerate and kind. Oh yeah, the prices are wicked reasonable too. The number to call is 603-436-1682. It's the only way to contact them as they have no web presence as of this review writing.

This was a perfect little stop to grab some scenic fall pictures of the mountains. It was also a…read moregood stop for using the restroom. Granted we spotted the porta-potties and used them before realizing the visitors center was actually open...oh well! Even those were relatively clean and well kept. They had a good amount of parking available and some picnic tables if you wanted to have a bite while taking in the views. I think it's worth stopping here even if it's for a quick stretching of your legs and popping into the visitors center and snapping a view pictures of the mountains. Easy in and out so really should not add much time onto your travel time. Worth the time in my opinion!

Yes, there's a great view of Mount Washington from this rest area and welcome center. Outside, look…read moreover the valley and see the mountain. Inside, the visitor's center is well stocked with brochures, maps and information on accommodations and activities in the area. There are clean restrooms and picnic tables and a decent sized parking lot. [Review 18546 overall - 97 in New Hampshire - 2068 of 2022.]

I'm 5'8" and weigh 320, but still made the strenuous hike. Lots of stairs and elevation changes,…read morebut the views and scenery reward you for your efforts. Well worth the 2 hour hike.

Has a cafeteria, a gift shop, bathroom and seats to soak in everything wonderful in the trail.read more

This was a spot we needed to stop at for our trip back home. The biggest positive was the building…read morewas open, past that not a whole lot. Don't expect the large rest areas with multiple large chain restaurants. This is your bare minimum stop with restrooms and some vending machines outside. I think for the most part this rest area is outdated and could be updated. The space wasn't over the top dirty but also could've been cleaner. Honestly if you need a quick stop to use a bathroom it'll do but don't expect much here.

Right at exit 86 on I495. Simple place, small but was what we needed as a rest area. Can't complain…read moreas it was fairly clean, easy on and easy off the highway.

It's a third world country rest stop! Restrooms are dirty…read more I only pee so not sure if there is toilet paper. Only vending machines with limited selections. Skip this stop if you can.

I rate this a 0.8. Where do I start. The only positive is there is a lot of parking spots. The…read moreoutside looks alright but the place is flooded with creeps. The bath rooms are disgusting and have no toilet paper and the air dryer doesn't work. Smells like a person died in the bathroom. I feel like I got every disease in the book trying to take a leak. #DemolitionToRestStop

The woman behind the desk is an absolute gem. I had some time to speak to her while waiting for my…read morefiancé. She happily and joyfully discussed all the things that the reststop is used for! Including finding Christmas trees or local needs for truckers and passerby's. I hope more people get to speak to this gem of a lady filled with info in and around the freeway she serves! She always greets us with a smile and the bathrooms are always tidy. If you ever stop by, say hi to the woman behind the desk ask her a question about the area, I'm sure youll thank yourself for doing so!

Nice clean stop for passing through. Note that Highway Patrol does not allow sleeping in vehicles…read moreat rest stops except for semi-trucks and--where they might have turned a blind eye to this in the past--they've been cracking down lately. I use this rest stop frequently on my commute to/from work and I see law enforcement there all the time. Just this morning there were multiple cop cars with lights and an officer addressing someone whose car appeared to have been there overnight.

Well, yeah, a chain hotel, and not Hilton's top-of-the-line lodging. But we continue to have good…read moreexperiences here and think this is a good choice for a staying this area (it's in Kennebunk and is cheaper than the resorts closer to Kennebunkport). There are lots of things we appreciate: clean, fresh-smelling rooms, good AC, good blackout curtains, and good water pressure in the shower. But there's more: a very friendly front desk staff who prepare chocolate chip cookies every afternoon, a free hot breakfast, pleasant-enough pool (heated just barely by our standards) and a good fitness room. There are a few things that didn't quite match up for us: the hot breakfast is a bit hit-or-miss depending on your preferences; there are very few places to eat close by; and a trip to Kennebunkport can take 15 minutes with moderate traffic. Bottom line: we like Hampton Inns, and this seems a good one, the positives definitely outweighing the negatives, and it's fairly priced for this area during the summer months.

I had visited the Hampton Inn with my family for my wife and father-in-law's half marathon in Wells…read moreMaine. We were pleasantly surprised with the hospitality here and the amazing service and cheerfulness of the staff. Here is the summary of our 2 day stay at the Hampton Inn. My only regret is that I should have taken more pictures 1) Ambiance 5/5: The place is well maintained with a gym and pool and great rooms. The decor is great and the place looks immaculate. Its also close to some amazing beaches. 2) Service 6/5: I have been to many places in the USA and many other Hamptons as well but this has by far been my best experience mainly due to the amazing staff. Everyone is amazing but 2 people stand out - 'Sag' as she is popularly called - has been the most amazing and happiest person in the hotel that I have ever met. Watch out early morning at breakfast and catch her amazing singing. Along with her, the gentleman who works at the front desk at Night - whose name I am missing, was an amazing help! 3) Food 5/5: The place has one of the most amazing breakfast spreads. Along with this, they even had unlimited cookies available at night for anyone with a late-night sweet craving. There are many things for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians equally. Keep an eye for freshly made scones and pastries at around 8 AM - 8.30 AM 4) Value for Money 5/5: Some people might say this place is costly but for the breakfast buffet, helpful and delightful staff and unlimited cookies, this is a steal :) 5) Amenities: a) Great gym and pool d) Free parking e) Great rooms f) Delightful staff PS: My actual rating is 6/5 for an unforgettable experience. Definitely a must-stay place at an amazing location. Must Visit for: 1) Amazing staff and their singing 2) Great breakfast spread 3) Freshly baked scones and pastries 4) Unlimited cookies at night