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, cutting through Ohio. We made our first OH pitstop at the Mahoning Valley Service Plaza (6/5). Ohio has really nice rest stops! Nice buildings, a variety of fast food spots, ample parking, pet friendly areas, clean bathrooms, and lots of travel/tourism info.

Our welcome to the state of Ohio was pleasant because of this rest stop that was clean, safe and…read morewell equipped with food or snack options. And the people that work there were so pleasant.

When you have to go. You expect a clean building. This place didn't disappoint. Bit much to say…read moreabout this place. It suited my needs. When I needed it.

Glacier Hills Service Plaza is a rest stop on the Ohio Turnpike. It has a 24-hour Sunoco gas…read morestation, charging stations for electric vehicles, a 24-hour 7-Eleven convenience store, three casual restaurants (i.e., Caribou Coffee, Panera Bread, and Dairy Queen), a truckers lounge, vending machines for snacks and beverages, an information center with travel literature, ATMs, women's and men's restrooms, etcetera. My husband and I stopped at this service plaza when we were driving from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. The parking lot had many available spaces for vehicles. We purchased a beverage and a snack at the Caribou Coffee restaurant. The food court contained many clean tables and chairs. I used the women's restroom, and it was in good condition. I read that the truckers lounge has a 108-space parking lot, separate restrooms, complimentary shower facilities, coin-operated washers and dryers, and vended shower and laundry supplies.

Clean restrooms and plenty vending machines, the ultimate criteria for a successful rest stop.read more

I made an in-Volant-ary stop at this rest area. And then I was in-Volant and it was pretty airy…read more I like that it is clean and well-lit and in a perfect place To give me relief on a long drive. The stretch from Pitt to Erie seems empty and endless, so this place is very much appreciated, and I like all the greenery and space that they have here. Nothing to eat, but still a relaxing spot. Western PA does know how to do its rest areas - when not on the awful evil turnpike.

Good rest area for a nap with nice clean parking and clean bathrooms some vending machines thereread more

Omg seriously? This is the MOST unsanitary rest stop I have ever been in. The women's restroom was…read moredisgusting. Floors were sticky, damp and looked like they'd been mopped with muddy water. 3 of the toilets were wet from the handle to the floor. Sinks covered with clear plastic garbage bags because it was out of order. Yuck. The only things nice was the exterior of the building and the actual grounds/landscaping. The vending machines were also stocked well. But who wants snack in such gross conditions?

This is in mentor, and if you want me to mentor you in rest stops, we can start here…read more This is a pretty standard rest area with the usual amenities, but no restaurants and no gas, and sometimes it's nice and clean and well-kept, and other times not so much, so I give it an average rating.

Small rest area just east of Cleveland. Not a ton of parking but big enough to fit our RV. Vending…read moremachines, restrooms, picnic tables. Nothing fancy.

Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation maintains rest areas throughout the state. The rest…read moreareas give road travelers a safe place to park and rest before continuing to drive. The Mile Marker 163 on Interstate 79 is located slightly south of Edinboro. This mile marker has one rest stop on the Southbound side and one rest stop on the Northbound side. Both rest areas have parking lots, restrooms, and picnic tables. On our roadtrip, my husband and I stopped on the Northbound side of this rest area. We appreciated the opportunity to relax and stretch our legs.

Small rest area. Looks to have some construction going on…read more Easy on and off the road, which is nice. This was a wide open space, good for a quick walk around to get the blood flowing. Good place to stop for a pet as well.

So it's OK (3 Star) because it's a good place to stop if you need a break from driving, take a nap…read moreand rest, or use the bathroom because you really have to go. However... Please note - The water here is not-potable. If you do use the bathroom facilities and wash your hands at the sink, make sure to use the hand sanitizer pumps close to the door to sanitize your skin. Non-potable water is not safe for drinking or cooking because it may contain harmful microorganisms, chemicals, or pollutants that pose health risks. There are signs posted at this rest area warning people to not drink the water.

Recommend not stopping here unless you really really need to use the restroom. Whoever was filling…read morethe snack machines was arguing with some other employees here and it was beyond loud and obnoxious. The bathroom is in desperate need of an update as well and the lights flicker. Try holding it if you can.

Wow- I feel incredibly welcomed to "The Heart of it All", The state of Ohio…read more Beautiful restrooms, delicious vending machine snacks, and ample parking. I look forward to visiting again soon.

Very nice place to stop. Building was big, open, clean, and had a lot of options to refresh…read more Vending machine food and drink, women's restroom was clean and stocked. I found it very cool there was an opioid emergency supplies kit on the wall the restroom. It's sad that in today's world that we have to have an opioid emergency supply kit. I enjoyed that music was playing outside, there were rocking chairs to sit in outside, and lots of informational signs about the native plants and surrounding areas. I think it's super important to have a decent welcome center for visitors to stop in and Ohio did it justice. 10 out of 10!

We were looking for a place to stay for the night on our drive home. Our first time staying at this…read morelocation and it didn't disappoint. Conveniently located near I-80 with plenty of parking. We were greeted warmly upon check-in. The hot breakfast was well stocked and dining room nicely appointed. Our room was clean and spacious. We were happy with our stay.

I travel quite a bit with my husband and I can't remember a better experience at a hotel in quite…read moresome time. It has a homey feel with very thoughtful touches and detail to cleanliness that is second to none. I honestly wanted to stay longer.