The old reviews of this rest stop pre-2023 don't apply. Pigeon Creek Rest Area has been remodeled,…read moreand it is now clean, bright and actually a place you want to stop. There is a little museum inside! Just a couple of exhibits and artifacts that tell the history of the Steuben County area, but still: When was the last time you saw exhibits in a rest stop? The restrooms were very clean, and there is lots of space to maneuver around if you use a wheelchair or have a stroller. There are a few vending machines with snacks and beverages (Pepsi and Coke products), and they even had cream soda! What?! I never see cream soda in a vending machine. There's also an ice cream vending machine, too. The outside has some grassy areas for pets to do their business, and a few places to walk them. If you need to stop and use the restroom, this is a great place to do so.

Definitely the nicest welcome center. I've seen in Indiana. This place is brand new and it shows…read more If you need to stop relax, go to the bathroom this is your spot .

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. There was a part where we drove through Indiana. We made our first IN pitstop at the Ernie Pyle Travel Plaza (6/5). I thought this rest stop was very nice. I remember there was a Nathan's and Sbarro. There were also nice map and tourist information displays. Also the bathrooms were clean.

Yet another travel plaza review, Mallory? Haven't you reviewed enoigh of them? Well, when you drive…read moreon the Ohio and Indiana turnpike as much as I do, you're gonna visit a lot of travel plazas. And this is quite a good one! It's clean, modern, and stocked with a few fast food options like Sbarro and Dunkin as well as a 7-11. There's plenty of room for both cars and trucks to park as well. The gas prices are a few cents more than off turnpike places though but all pumps were working when I visited. I didn't get any food on my last visit but I had previously gotten a 7-11 slurpee and my 7-11 rewards were accepted here. I'd drive the extra few miles to gas up here again.

Ohio has much better Turnpike rest stops than PA & IN. Since we travel with our dog, we like that…read moreOH rest stops have a dedicated dog area, often well stocked with poop bags. They also have lots of grass & a small fenced area where you could let your dog off leash. This one has EV chargers. It has Starbucks (though I was bummed they were out of cold brew & iced coffee!), Sabarro pizza & Burger King. The ladies room was immaculate. The floors through out were sparkling. They also have outdoor tables. And of course gas.

The service plazas in Ohio are great, good amenities, clean bathrooms and EV/gas options. Have…read morestopped on this one several times in our travels through Ohio. Expect higher prices for convenience :-) But it's great to stretch, walk around and get the family what they need and want :-)

Such a clean facility! It's nice to take a break when you need to use the restroom! There's places…read moreto sit and eat too!

This place was awful. The bathrooms were nasty and the vending machines didn't work and one took my…read moremoney and didn't give me anything.

I-69 southbound near Battle Creek, about a mile prior to encountering the I-94 interchange (towards…read moreDetroit or Kalamazoo/Chicago). It has a smaller parking lot but still offers the same services including clean restrooms, a dog walking area, picnic tables and parking for both cars and trucks. Bathroom was clean and the vending machine was fully stocked. [Review 11113 overall, 886 of 2019.]

The drinking water at some of the MDOT rest areas can be a bit skanky, my dog won't drink it. I'm…read moresure it is well water, which I generally have not trouble with, but the northern MDOT rest stops water are bad. Even if you use the water fountains. Parking is usually plentiful, lots of space to get a meal outside of your vehicle (picnic), but be prepared for mosquitoes when it warms up in the summer. Bathrooms are usually clean and functional.

A couple of miles short of where I-94 and I-69 meet, Michigan has located another one of their…read moreexcellent rest stops. Westbound between Detroit and Kalamazoo, this rest area is clean, peaceful, offers an easy lane for slowing down off the highway and enough room to get back onto the highway with good visibility. The building is the same as other MDOT rest areas I've seen with bathrooms, vending machines, a map of the local area, picnic tables, a dog walking area and some shady spots (depending on the angle of the Sun) for a brief snooze. Not too many spots for semis and RVs, but there is some room. I imagine it gets quite busy in the evenings and overnights. It is only patrolled by state police as they pass by on the highway, so be aware of your surroundings and strangers who might approach. [Review 11079 overall, 852 of 2019.]

[Here's another entry in my list of YELP HAMSTERS, where they fell off the wheel. It got screwed up…read moreand then when they fixed it, they screwed it up again. I reviewed the Grass Lake Rest Area originally on May 19 and on June 10 or so, Yelp merged it with another rest area review. I complained, they unmerged the two businesses but my review of Grass Lake seems to have gotten lost. Seriously, Yelp. Get your crap together.] Anyway, this rest area is westbound on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Battle Creek. I recall that the rest rooms were clean and the ramps to get off of the highway and back on were good. Smooth and straight. There is ample room for 20 or so trucks and at least 50 or so cars. The car parking area does not have any shade but there are some areas where you can get out of your car to picnic or walk dogs. Inside, there are maps of the local area and decent vending machines. [Review 11228 overall, 1004 of 2019.]

Every thirty to forty miles on Interstate highways across the country there are rest stops where we…read morecan get out and stretch, take care of business, and then get back on the highway somewhat refreshed. The condition of these rest area varies quite a bit from state to state but in general they seem to be getting better overall. Grass Lake Rest Area popped up at the right time and place and we found that it was definitely following the general trend; it was clean, fully functional, and appeared to be well maintained. There were maps showing our location as we made our way across Michigan on our way to Chicago. Rest stops are especially convenient for times when you want easy off and easy on without complications of restaurants and traffic. Fortunately, good rest stops are becoming fairly common and dependable.

Really grateful for this rest area to pull into in my long commute between work and home from…read moresouthwest Michigan to Battle Creek and further 94 east. It is a great, available, convenient place to stretch my legs and to relieve myself after being cooped up in the car and they also have a separate area that has maps and vending machines if you need to grab a quick snack as well as bringing your pets to relieve here. It has double bathrooms for both men and women with separate dual entries. It was clean, well stocked, well maintained and didn't lack anything from all the time I've come here.

Clean rest area. Quick in and out from the expressway with separate parking for cars and semi…read moretrucks.

Clean bathrooms. Dunkin. Store to buy snacks/drinks. Minimal dog relief areas compared to Ohio…read morestops.

Not bad. Clean bathrooms. Didn't eat but it did the job. Plus on a cold rainy day it was good stop.read more

When we road trip, we often stay in Holiday Inn Expresses and we always have a good experience…read more Staff here was exceptional. I thought it was cool the front desk worker knew when the partial lunar eclipse would be happening as I had my timing mixed up. Room was clean. Carts for luggage were easy to access. They were running a special where you picked a lollipop from a tree and if it had a color on the end of a stick, you could win fabulous prizes. We didn't get a color but got two free bottles of water. Breakfast was good. Love when they have real (not instant) oatmeal. The area was clean and it was easy to find seating to enjoy breakfast. Overall nice stop.

Is now a Best Western Motel. Check in was easy and the gentleman was very nice. Our room was very…read moreclean and looks like they were renovating the Motel. Our toilet seat was not on correctly and the bathroom faucet was installed incorrectly. I called the front desk and they offered to send someone up to fix it. I was tired and didn't want to mess with it. I didn't take the time to eat breakfast, but they had a wonderful Keurig coffee choice which I appreciated in my room. I definitely stay there again. very nice Motel.