Very nice stop and easy pull-off from the highway! The bathrooms are nice and clean and there are…read moresome information pamphlets as well as an interactive large map. There were lots of locally made treats in vending machines and I got the macaroons which came out nice and chilled. There was a nice staff member there who helped everyone out with the vending machines too. There was some "I heart NY" merch in shirts and mugs too. I'd love if they added Adirondack merch too though. Lots of seating, Adirondack-style chairs to stretch your legs out on if you're taking a break from driving. There is also a kids playground and a dog area as well as a small area for everyone else to walk around. Overall, it was a great and easy stop!

Surprisingly beautiful rest stop when you're just used to the NJ turnpike situations of bland…read morebuildings with the necessities. It's technically a welcome center which explains the fact that it's a much more calming and appropriately fitting to its environment in how it fits right in. There aren't any restaurants or shops here but plenty of vending options including souvenirs and other non food items. Facilities are clean and there's even a couple of photo op setups. It has a dog run and playground outside as well.

First rest area north of Albany, NY. Facilities are clean and ample room as our tour bus came to a…read morescreeching halt non-stop from New York City's Chinatown, Manhattan. I rate it four stars as I was hoping for a Arby's, Applebee's, or Wendy's inside but it houses the typical McDonald's and Starbucks.

As far as rest stops go, this is by far one of the cleanest in the state. It's a bit different from…read morethe other several rest stops along 87 and 90...there are just restrooms, vending machines and a bunch of brochures and pamphlets for all of the Adirondack-bound tourists. The faucets work, the toilets flush... and....get this.... there are actually paper towels to dry your hands with (in addition to dryers). It's easy to access and it's just past exit 10 on the northbound side of 87...on the southern end of Saratoga Springs. I also always feel somewhat safe as there are usually a few police cars parked here. Maybe it's a false sense of security (since I don't recall actually seeing police officers...)...but regardless...I've been here many times without incident. Which is a good thing.

Wow . What can I say.. these new service areas in 87 , all look alike the same . We went to 2-3…read moreservice areas and everything looked exactly similar and nice . So many seats to sit and eat. Very comfortable couch to take some rest during your travel. Parking was the only headache in this location. There was very small parking lot in the front of the building and we actually parked a road off this service area . This travel Plaza had all our favorite restaurants and coffee shops .. Starbucks, Panera, panda express, shake shack and few more ! Allllll restaurants are to quality . Wait time was a bit once we order food . Fuel prices are slightly high . Had a good 20-25 mins of stopover .. 4 stars for this good service area !

I was driving from the Albaby Airport back home in south central Pennsylvania and needed a quick…read morestretch and break and came across this in the interstate. It was quite busy on a late Sunday morning and the bathrooms in need of a refresh, but certainly not filthy. The was a Starbucks with drive through, a panera bread, and a Shake Shack, and Chick-fil-A, none of which I visited on this stop. There were electronic car chargers for those so inclined. I was disturbed by all of the broken glass in the parking area I'd selected, so if I develop a slow tire leak, I'll know what happened, and hopefully the state will sweep this up. It is certainly easy on, easy off I-87 access.

Pass by this spot so many times and it was time to put my procrastination to an end. I made a quick…read morestop so I can experience the welcome center. The place has a lot of history boards, a small hike, a tiny park for kids to play, a dam/fall and obviously the I love ny sign inside the welcome center. The welcome center has restrooms and vending machines. It's definitely worth a quick stop here.

Great place to stop and relax along the NYS Thruway. Full of history, tourism, gifts, food, and…read moredrinks for the road. Staff is friendly and helpful.

JULY OF 2026 Penguin was here…read more We needed to use the bathrooms on our way to New Hampshire. Bathrooms are clean. Shopping here also!

Top notch visitors center. Whenever I travel the USA, I always check out the visitors centers, to…read moretake a rest break, ask questions, search for local info. The Vermont visitors center on I91 was beautiful and immediately gave the natural feel and ambience for Vermont. Staffed by friendly, informative folks, we had great conversation and walked away with all the information we needed (and rest for the road weary). Thanks for the hospitality!

One of my fav. In and out, no lines, clean open and nice. Small deli grocery type place and a free…read morevending machines with items from the local area.

This rest area has been a go-to stop for me for 20 years (eep!) and the nostalgic bit of my heart…read moremisses the old layout. I understand they're trying to modernize and make it visually appealing and all that.... That said, once we let go of the same nostalgia that tells us Pluto is still a planet, I will say the updates aren't bad. They're just very generic, which is likely also part of the point. I do like the updated sink setup in particular. Having water, soap, and dryer in one spot is convenient. The fact that you can access this rest stop from both directions also makes it a convenient meeting point on the road. (That's been handy more than once.) So overall, a very good option for a stop in the Albany area.

This welcome center is along US-7 in Vermont but only a couple of miles from the New York border…read more It's an interesting layout to get in and out again but the turns are sweeping and wide, and the signage is good. You can see the Bennington Battle Monument https://www.yelp.com/biz/bennington-battle-monument-bennington?hrid=2mYSueSCcpnX9G-6ZwZAuA from here - you should definitely check it out! The welcome center is only open from 7am to 7pm and when it's closed, there are no restrooms available. Fortunately, I have a potty on board the van. I arrived after closing, took a spot against some of the trees and remained undisturbed overnight. While they have signs that indicate "No camping," that doesn't mean no overnight parking. Just don't "recreate" or set out a tent or a grill, and you should be okay. The welcome center has a free wifi but it doesn't reach far. I tried to sit nearby with the laptop but the mosquitoes were vicious so I headed back to safety. [Review 18457 overall - 57 in Vermont - 1979 of 2022.]

Enjoyed the complimentary coffee/tea and water. Nice place to stop to view the history of the area…read more Restrooms were clean as well. Two staff members on duty to welcome us in.

Everything was run very well. We stopped for gas and ended up with some souvenir. Very nice…read moreexperience

The best plaza if you'd like to have your hair done into a Mohawk…read more Has the same problem as all the other plazas. Other than the cool fact that it's in the Amsterdam area (but not that Amsterdam unfortunately), the gas is 10-30 cents overpriced but you can't get off the highway to get gas because you have to pay more in tolls if you do it that way. The food here is all pretty awful (haven't tried all of it though) and everything inside is overpriced, as usual for these plazas. They do have free Wi-Fi but don't stay too long, because if you fall asleep here or get caught up on your laptop, the people at the toll booth when you exit, will think that you're playing them for fools and will try and charge you full price $25 or so, because you stayed on the highway too long. Sigh. But at least you'll have an awesome Mohawk hairdo.

went to Subway today great awesome service I will definitely go back food was great and the service…read morewas amazing

Wow. I am rating a truck stop! I have to say though, it's because it is probably the best place to…read morestop if traveling from Upstate New York to Boston. Most of the stops on the Mass Pike include McDonalds and mildly cleanly restrooms. This place has a few food options and clean rest rooms. We have started stopping here regardless of which direction we are going because it's clean, parking is easy, and more food options.

My friend and I were going to a show next door at Empire Live and needed to grab some food quickly…read morebefore we headed in. We took a chance on this place and were not disappointed. Great vibes, good selection and the veggie sandwich I got was delicious. A nice touch, the person who was cooking our food made a point to ask if cheese and Mayo was okay to put on my sandwich cause he picked up on me being a vegetarian/having dietary restrictions. Would definitely recommend!

NO ONE is going to write a review like this…read more NO ONE represents Hospitality for Black community in bodega form except for FOR NEAR ME LLC !!! Beautiful Art - Great Food Options- Fabulous Conversations As a Black women-- I say I don't think I ever felt more safe in a bodega. Super respectful and room for human behavior (mistakes, blips, awkwardness) My money will be going into this business at all cost. Nobody will admit it honestly-- but south Pearl has been waiting for something like this. **I also would like to negate another (non black) Yelper -- yes the food is affordable but it ain't meant to be 5 star restaurant prices! We want Food Near Me LLC to stay in business and we want the soul food to be affordable for who it's meant for... Increasing the prices IS NOT always the answer**