This small rest area located on the Northbound side of US-23 is a pleasant quick stop for me. That said, since it is a quick stop for me, I often don't take the time to try to check in here. Until recently they didn't even have a Yelp page. My recent stop changed all of that. My main focus when stopping at rest areas is generally to take a short rest break, perhaps obtain a cool refreshment, and continue on with my journeys. As with many of the old Ohio rest areas, this one doesn't have a lot of parking. As well, the building is very small and doesn't have much going on inside. There are separate men's and women's restrooms, a drinking fountain, a small phone booth with no phone, and that's about it. On the outside of the building, there is a sheltered area which holds snack and refreshment vending machines. The grassy areas alongside and behind the building are large enough to accommodate picnicking families with multiple picnic tables and charcoal grills set about. Walking of animals so they can get their relief is easily accomplished on the outer edges of the grassy areas. With the national shortage of adequate truck parking for trucker's rest periods, this rest area does not hold many spaces for large vehicles. This rest area is a favorite of mine for short stops. read more

OH Rest Area 6-17 - A small building, white doors lead inside to restrooms and drinking fountain. They have a phone booth, but no phone. - Public Services & Government Near Me - Marion, Ohio