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.

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!

The nicest welcome center I've ever stepped into. The center opened in 1999 and is opens daily from…read more7am to 7pm; there were employees there to assist with any questions. The structure is beautiful and looked like a barn; it was nicely decorated and showcased Vermont as a whole. The restrooms were large and clean; they had changing tables which was a plus. They had a large patio area with many seats. There was even a playground. Parking was plentiful. We went in September around 6:30 pm and outside near the playground, there were a ton of mosquitos. We had to run out of there lol. Overall, it's a great spot to stop and stretch your legs if you're in the area.

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.

SUNDAY JULY 19TH, 2026. BOTTLESGONEWILD was here. Needed to…read morerest and use the bathrooms. Vending machines. Paintings. Benches. Coffee available for sale.

Very nice to find this rest area on I-91 southbound, south of where it crosses I-89. Clean…read morerestrooms, easy access, lots of level parking. There are vending machines and restrooms and an area for dog walking. Vermont isn't like New York - there are no signs here prohibiting overnight parking though overnight *camping* is not allowed. Stay in your vehicle and you'll be fine. [Review 1669 of 2024 - 156 in Vermont - 22692 overall]

This service station has ample parking and is easy in/out. Inside you will find various and…read moretreats, Auntie Annie's Pretzels, Mc Donald's, Gulf Mart Express, etc. the restrooms are consistently clean.

Pit stop to stretch the legs and for a bathroom break. Good number of stalls. But the hand dryers…read morehad these odd flat boards set beneath which totally was in the way. So weird! Noticed that this McDonald's had a special dessert pie. Very tempting! Strawberry Cheesecake.

Okay, listen up, road warriors! This Springfield, NH rest area is serving looks. 100 Mbps of FREE…read moreWi-Fi? Yes, queen, for "nhvisitor" (w/o the quotes! My socials are thriving, and my emails are getting answered. The restrooms? Cleaner than my conscience (well, almost). And the views? Absolutely gorgeous. Perfect for a little road trip photoshoot, darling. If you need a pit stop that's actually a glow-up, this is it. Trust me, your inner diva will thank you. Five stars, and a fierce head flip! Oh, and the vending machines are "swipe only" for some unknown reason as they have the correct readers. 4stars for no Pay or whatever you use.

An hour after the last one, I stopped here again for a quick stretch and to check my bearings…read morebefore continuing on to Vermont. Not very large and no real shade for a snooze, but the bathrooms were clean and it was easy to access. If you walk through to the rear of the building, there's a nice view of the valley to the North. What I did like about this rest area in particular was that it was downhill back onto the highway making accelerating back into the flow of traffic a bunch easier.

My Dad is Russian and he's a truck driver, had to park here overnight and he was extremely happy…read moreabout this place!!! The MS.Lizzies cafe was super tasty and very nice people are working there!!! As well as the gas station people are super nice! Definitely will come back again!! Thank you for supporting the truck drivers and providing them with such a good service. Definitely 5 stars!

The staff at the rest stop was so nice. Gas prices were reasonable. You can pick up items needed…read morefor your trip in the shop inside. Great food at MS. Lizzies cafe. Great place all the way around

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.