pulled in weary after too many hours on the road (thanks for nothing google maps!) long after…read moresunset and pretty much past caring about anything except not befouling my car or myself before getting home which is what brought me here. it was the usual stuff in the usual manner except very clean and tidy with only the slightest of delays attending to the human condition. no reason to gig them so I won't. good job Virginia!!

It had what I needed....a restrooms and beverage with ability to stretch my legs…read more I didn't see any attendants, however noted security cameras with a sign that the rest stop was patrolled by the state police. The vending choices were limited yet sufficient. I particularly enjoyed huffing a lilac bush as it was early april@

Love this rest stop and very quiet and peaceful lots of space for dogs to walk and play and eat and…read morerelax and the bathrooms need to upgraded and plus they have picnic tables to eat snacks or lunch or whatever and i always come here and so peaceful quiet no crowds! Plus they need to update the building and the grounds and add more bathrooms in the future and it is so nice and maybe plant more flowers and etc. Happy fall everyone! From Lauren

Hooray for Virginia rest areas, which are much more awesome than others (talking to you, New York)…read morebecause they allow overnight parking. I arrived here after a full day of driving (and a little sightseeing), parked at the last spot on the end, locked up and went to sleep. Yes, my Sprinter van is converted into an RV. Other than idling trucks all night, it was quiet. In the morning, the men's room was still in decent condition. There are vending machines and a spot for dog walking and if you feel like it, a set of stairs that will take you on a nature walk. Just remember to never hike alone! [Review 1731 of 2024 - 1449 in Virginia - 22754 overall]

Nice updated rest area with an easy on and off the highway…read more The restrooms were clean and staff was on the premises. Vending is nearby and bonus Starbucks, but too bad the machine was not cooling to my satisfaction. Don't miss this one with picnic tables, beautiful grounds and nice landscape.

Vending machine is overpriced and refused to dispense my items after purchasing. Bathrooms smelled…read moreof cigarettes and had urine all over the floors.

Penguin was here at the Troutville Safety Rest Stop to use the bathroom. Small building, small…read morebathroom. It's clean.

Travelers at this rest stop are not as neat and tidy as they are at other rest stops. Disappointed…read moreto see so much trash around the stalls in women's bathroom. They do have a separate stall for those needing an accessible facility. One of the 5 stalls in my bathroom was also out of order. The water was hot and the air dryers were working. Husband said his bathroom was just okay. This is a pretty area, with picnic tables and a dog walking area. We saw, but did not use the vending machines. The outside was clean and welcoming.

I make the drive from New York to Nashville pretty regularly to visit family, and this is a stop I…read morehit every single time. It's consistently one of the best rest areas along I-81. The bathrooms are always clean, there's more than enough parking, and the entire area is really well maintained, especially the lawns. I travel with my dog, and this is the perfect spot for both of us to get out, stretch our legs, and get some fresh air. There's plenty of space to walk around, and it's usually pretty quiet, which makes it even better after a long stretch of driving. It's also a really scenic stop, with nice views of the mountains and surrounding area. There are a few other rest areas within 30-60 miles, but this one and the partner one on the southbound side on I-81 are easily the best in the area.

Very clean and bright. There is parking available in the shade and also a sweet little picnic area…read more A seperate building has vending machines.

It's a rest area operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation, there really isn't much…read moremore to say about it. It's clean and attractive, the toilets, sinks and air dryers all function properly and supplies are well stocked. There are a couple of vending machines as well as picnic areas and grills. There is room for your pets as well, please remember to clean up after them. The grounds appear properly maintained and the facility is open 24/7 every day. One thing to keep in mind is that currently if you have T-Mobile as your cellular service provider you will not have service at this rest area and (like most VDOT rest areas) there are no public phones or Wi-fi available. Public Wi-fi is available at rest areas in many other states so this seems like an issue that Virginia should address.

This rest area is located a little west of Charlottesville near Mike marker 113. Its easy to get…read morein and out of. You can tell that this location is a bit more dated than other rest areas I've been to here in Virginia. When you come up from the car side of the rest area, the men's restrooms are to the right and the women's restooms are to the left. The restrooms are fairly small, so don't be surprised if you have to wait to use the facilities at peak times. There is a vending area to the left of the main building. Although dated, this is still a nice spot to take a quick break from being on the road.

You know how people will make a long social media post just because they wanted to share a thirst…read moretrap? Like friend - just post your lil shirtless pic and go. This is kind of that - the Center had the cutest Virginia Is For Lovers sign and me and my love wanted a pic in front of it lmao. **************** Growing up, we did a lot of road trips and my mom taught me to avoid rest areas. Make sense from a safety perspective as women. Welcome Centers are typically a class of their own though - and this one just across the state line off I-81 is no exception. Brightly lit, inviting, ample tractor trailer parking, and sparkling clean - I can't believe I've driven past it hundreds of times and never even noticed it. Too busy making a beeline for the Bojangles at the next exit lmao. On one side of the center are the restrooms - choose from men, women, and single room "family." Truly a spot for everyone - IYKYK. The bathrooms themselves were incredibly clean, and there were a couple of larger stalls for accessible access. As a fat, nothing worse than rubbing up against the door or the seat :shivers: going into a bathroom stall. There was even a stall with a mini commode perfect for smaller people and kids. On the other side was the actual welcome center - staffed with an actual employee and hundreds of brochures, booklets, and coupon books of state attractions. Lots of vending machines too. There are two entrances - the front for car drivers and the back for tractor trailer drivers. We had some Truck Business to attend to in nearby Winchester and parked the rig overnight to sleep, then left the truck here for a few hours and it was perfectly safe. We also had our dog with us (mind your business) and were able to give him a long sniff walk around the property and tucker him out. There were a lot of employees tending to the restrooms and the grounds and they were all very friendly. Just a very nice vibe and not at all the seedy trafficking spot drilled into my head since birth lol. Now, I can't speak for what happens when the sun goes down, but during the daylight hours this is worth a stop. Enjoy!

This is the first rest stop when you enter Virginia from the West Virginia border. We stopped here…read morefor a quick bathroom break. We travel constantly and o must say this is one of the best rest stops I have ever been to. It is clean both inside and outside. Very spacious with lots of vending machines and an area to sit and relax or have a meal. The men's and women's bathrooms are kept clean and tidy and are also big and can handle numerous patrons at a time. The outside is just the same, grounds are beautifully maintained and they even have a large "LOVE" sign for pictures of your trip to their state. Graph a magazine or brochure from the rack and see everything this state has to over. I wish all rest areas were like this one, your trip would be so much more enjoyable.

Excellent rest stop, you can sit outside at a picnic table and view the mountains. They also have…read morerestrooms and vending machines.

Time for "second coffee" when I stopped in to Sheetz that is not even a half mile off the highway…read more Easy to access and easy to get back to I-81 and keep heading along. This store has the brew-to-order machines and they're super easy. It makes for great coffee! The store is well stocked with snacks and drinks and their made-to-order sandwiches and stuff. [Review 18685 overall - 1404 in Virginia - 2208 of 2022.]

Really decent spot here!…read more Food/Drink: Plenty of snacks, chips, jerky, sweets, taquitos, and fountain drinks. Dinning Area: None. Prices: Relatively inexpensive, minus the big ticket items. Parking: Plenty of space, side and back private lots. Bathrooms: Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Stock: Plenty of items, all stocked well. Clearly priced, and placed in correct areas. Atmosphere: Very lively, truck stop mostly, but lots of travelers. Staff/Attendants: Staff was Great, Lady at the front cashier was nice, and respectful. Quick process in and out. Nice experience! 8/10

I love this place…read more Always greeted warmly by the front staff, and briefed on the available benefits for staying here, including free breakfast in the morning Went to my room, which consisted of a wonderful king-size bed, a well lit bathroom and a nice workstation with big screen TV The bed is comfortable, the pillows are outstanding. The bathroom is clean, and the room itself is impeccable. If you are going from extreme north to extreme south and avoiding 95 this is the stop. There is so much to do around here, along with a Walmart and numerous restaurants Easy on and easy off interstate 64 and 81 Yes, this is my go to. Yes, this is my favorite hotel. Yes, it's reasonable, it just checks all the boxes.

We've stayed at this location twice, both times we have been greeted by Calvin and he is an…read moreabsolute delight. Always down to chat and always willing to help out. This place runs on Calvin. He's a twin, ask him about that. Rooms are as expected, place is nice. Calvin is the draw. He works evenings on both of our stays. I wish I had an upcoming reason to come back to Staunton to hang out with Calvin some more.