Stopped in to stretch the legs, take a bio break, and sit for a few minutes to check texts and…read moree-mails. On a long trip up to Maine via I-81 - such Rest Areas are much appreciated! #PAWelcomeCenterAndRestArea

We be RoadTrippin (SOMETIMES, we prefer taking flights), most times we don't get enough rest…read morebeforehand so we have to find nicely lit areas to stop and catch some Zzzz's and use the restroom. We stopped here for just that on our trek to the Big Apple for a spur of the moment trip. The bathrooms were pretty clean and the landscaping was really clean and well kept. The mowers were there while we were stopped for a nap. I There is a souvenir store inside and my FAV a old school payphone which I took a picture of my son trying to use. Our toddler and I agreed that there was a smell inside. If you have to stop, don't try to keep going to get there. Please STOP for your safety and the safety of others. We ALWAYS pull it over for naps as needed. Safe travels

Clean and spacious 10+ bathrooms with hand dryers. Definitely a good stop when in the road!read more

Very clean! Great location. Easy on easy off I 70. Maryland foliage on display. Beautiful!read more

Easy to get to off of the highway…read more Bathrooms are clean. Plenty of informational packets for things to do in the area. Helpful staff that wants to answer questions. One of the best geocaches that I have ever seen.

this happy place is nestled into the little dangly part of far eastern West Virginia almost cut off…read morefrom the rest of the state which is kinda cool since I was operating in Chris Columbo mode: traveling with only a vague idea of route and destination. plotted a course on google maps to miss Baltimore and DC to the south, instead it brought me here through some of the worst trafficking ever - but this is a rest stop review. I found the welcome center inviting and soothing after the extended and pointless detour that we're not discussing. expansive and well kept grounds surround the tourism information center which is set apart from the "facilities" which were in fine fettle this time through but completely not worth the time and miles it took to get here.

Mason-Dixon Welcome Center on U.S. Route 15. In fact, that highway could be considered a "main…read morestreet" of the Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway it is a popular, highly-rated rest area and visitor center located on US 15 South (Catoctin Mountain Highway) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, just south of the Pennsylvania border. It is frequently highlighted as one of the best non-interstate rest areas in the region, serving as a gateway to Maryland, particularly for those traveling to and from Gettysburg As a rest stop, its rest rooms, vending machines, pet area, playground and picnic areas are open every day from 9-5. But as a welcome center, the building is open only Thursdays through Mondays, 9 AM- 5 PM. The site also features RV dump stations, parking for trucks and RVs, and a scenic overlook with a sweeping view of the Catoctin Mountains.

Excellent rest area on Highway 15 with lots of information. Kindly folks manning the desk. Also, a…read morereplica stone of the Mason- Dixon Line marking the boundaries of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bathrooms open 24 hrs. Snack kiosks also. Great stop to rest from the road. Information building is open 9-5 seven days a week.

Newer rest area, clean and relatively safe. Minus one star for the terrible merge at the on-ramp…read morefor care and trucks at the weight scales. Poor design and the concrete pour must have been done when the guys were half asleep. Nice place to stop for a quick pit or longer rest while traveling.

Clean bathrooms and vending machines. Not much else to ask for…read more Lots of trucks on the road near here! Be careful!

On my multiple trips back and forth on I-70 I usually bypass this rest stop, it's in a weird area…read more For more than one reason. Recently I had to stop because I needed to do some work related stuff. It also didn't hurt that I needed to use the facilities. Getting off at this rest stop can be a bit tricky. This sits at the top of a crest where three lanes of traffic (used to allow for slower moving big rigs to be on the right) goes down to two. So if you are scurrying along to pass those big rigs, you may miss it or have to cut it close to make the exit to the rest stop. Once on the lot, just follow the signs to where regular cars/trucks/suvs would go. The building on the grounds are what you would expect at a rest stop. They do have some things here that are to entertain or educate you, but they have been directly in the sunlight so much that they are bleached or just plain old destroyed. Facilities are well taken care of and usable. My main purpose here was to do a real quick work thing and then continue on my way. The cell service here is bad. I had LTE at most and did not matter what I was trying to do, just would not work. Totally not their fault, but if it is against the law to text or hold a handheld device while driving, they might want to invest in WiFi or something at these rest stops. Getting back onto the highway is a bit tricky as well. Leaving from the regular vehicle lot you go on what feels like a winding country road. Then you have to rush yourself in hopes that you can make it back on the highway without causing any delays.

I have asthma and i stopped here yesterday 6/12/23 to use your facility. When i walked in, the…read moresmell of Bleach was so strong i came out coughing and had to use my rescue inhaler 2x. I haven't had to use it in a long time. It was clean, but you need to take into consideration what kind of people with medical conditions are going in there. Actually my friend who is not asthmatic also came out coughing from the smell. Hopefully you will cut back on the bleach.

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.

Nice clean rest stop on I-68 with a nice view…read more There's only a couple of rest-stops on the highway west between Baltimore and the West Virginia border. Sideling Hill rest stop, about 7 miles west of Hancock, provides clean facilities, nice views, and a welcome center. We always drop a few quarters into the tourist-binoculars just to see as far as we can :-) There's a few picnic tables and benches. You can stretch your legs on a variety of walkways, including a stairway partway up the mountain and a pedestrian bridge across the highway. We just walked around near the The Visitor's Center, and bought from the snack and soda machines inside.

It's nice to have a place just to stop and rest in the middle of this route. You can just step out…read moreof the car and look at the view. They have bathrooms here which are medium sized. They also have a vending machine area and picnic tables and a walkway if you need to just walk around. All nice amenities just to walk around. The bathrooms are a bit old, but cleaner than you would think. It is mainly one way so its only for going West. If you need to go back Eastward, then you need to drive another 2.8 miles to the exit to go back. Nice to have, but could be better.

It works for basic purposes. Driving down Interstate 70 can be exhausting. This isn't to say it's a…read morebad drive view wise, but quick fellows and hills, can be arduous. Take a break. Use the bathroom. That's what this is for. Maryland has clean places like this. Their larger rest stops have restaurants. Some even have stores. This one isn't all of that. Yet as a tired driver, it's a fine place to refresh and rejuvenate. There's also a pet walking area.

If you're driving westbound towards Antietam, then you must stop by this place. A convenient rest…read morestop with a welcome center with tons of information, all about Maryland. The man behind the counter was useless as he only cared that you signed in and offer no advice. However, they have many magazine and pamphlets filled with great information. Parking is pretty good. Only a few vending machines for snacks and drinks, but they take credit cards.

Another test stop on our trip south. This one was definitely a small space, but very popular with…read moretruckers. The parking lot was a bit tight with so many trucks. The bathrooms were again very small for as much traffic that seems to pass through, but they were kept clean and stocked, at least while I was there. They offer a few vending machines to get snacks and drinks from and even a hot coffee/drink vending machine that offered a handful of drinks made to order. Overall it was a good spot to stop, stretch our legs and switch drivers, but beware of the tight parking lot, especially later in the day when the trucks call it a night.

Small rest stop with Nice clean bathrooms, 5 vending machines including one for coffee. A pay phone…read moreand some pamphlets of things to do. Nice grounds to walk around but no pavilions, just picnic tables with no shade. High point is the fenced in area for puppets so they can stretch their legs too. Lots of parking.