I love that Vermont's welcome centers allow overnight parking. This is a fabulous service and as an…read moreavid RV'er, I appreciate it. As long as we're not camping, it's cool! The only minus here is that the welcome center is only open from 7a to 7p and when it's closed, the restrooms are also closed. That's not a huge problem for me as I have facilities on board, but passenger vehicles do not. US-4 is a pretty quiet road. I arrived here at 9:00 pm and departed at 6:30 am. I took a spot was not disturbed. I woke up when the sun woke me up. No noise at all. [Review 18473 overall - 72 in Vermont - 1995 of 2022.]

Vermont is a state unlike any other. Then again, this can probably be said about all the states…read more Each has something unique to offer. The state is up north and its claim to fame is maple syrup. That and the tons and tons of snow it gets during the winter. Or at the very least that's why we went. We wanted to experience it firsthand. We stopped at the welcome center and learned quite a bit. There are pamphlets everywhere. Charts, too, depicting who is from the state, who died from the military, and even movies made in the state. Did you know that Beetlejuice was filmed there? Other than that, I cannot say much. There are bathrooms, but I did not use them. There is coffee, but I did not have any. Oh, and there are soda machines for snacks. Come to think about it, there were attendants, but they were having a cup of coffee. Then again, it was Christmas Eve and it was in the teens. I really didn't notice them until the end. This is just a tranquil place that you can go at your own pace. Feels attendants are there just in case.

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.

Very nice for a rest stop. Bathrooms were clean, beautiful views outside with tables to rest and…read morehave a snack. Many vending machines with lots of choices, lots of maps etc.

A bathroom where one might otherwise not be accessible. vending options galore and police seem to…read morebe stationed here and on a rest area on the other side as well. Unsurprisingly an outdoor camp feel but well kept insides. The bathroom has 4 hand dryers. Wow for a rural area. Works great for last minute big groups. This center is near Lake Placid which has a USA Olympic Training Center. Another fully equipped rest area seems about 30 miles north. This explains a lot. Must be beautiful but isolating and serene here with the basics and minimal distractions. Also, not a lot of gas in mountainous Adirondacks and no gas at this rest area. I think I saw 1-3 stations on I-87 so far.

This is a great rest area in the Adirondacks. It's always clean and never had more than 4-6 other…read morevisitors at a time. (I travel here mostly in the spring/fall months but even when I was here in the end of the summer, it was still quiet. It's just a really good spot to use the restroom and stretch your legs. There are several different vending/coffee/beverage machines (quite expensive as I heard someone state). Overall, for a rest area, it's beautiful and well-kept.

I have been to alot of rest stop through my travels across the US. This is one of the cleanest rest…read morestop ever! If you are in the area and need to stop, this is the place. There are also picnic tables outside if it is warm and you want to have a snack with the family.

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

We stopped at the Hartford Welcome Center for a bathroom break and stretch our legs. This rest stop…read moreis the main rest area in Hartford, Vermont. The rest stop offers clean bathroom facilities and Green Mountain coffee with a suggested $1 donation. Food options are limited exclusively to vending machines. They also offer Free public Wi-Fi. The volunteers were very friendly. It's a good place to stop for free map and pamphlets of Vermont.

Fantastic rest stop! Wide open. Tons of parking area even for trucks and vans. Squeaky clean and…read morewell established tourist-serving spot. Warm inside with comfortable benches and couches to sit on. This is the place to stop for pamphlets, hotel info, maps and more. There's another stop just like this one on the I-87 north bound too. Awesome! Review: 5

Right next to the High Peaks North Rest Area, this facility handles southbound traffic on Rt. 87,…read morea/k/a The Northway. It is a mirror image of the northbound stop, with log cabin looks outside, and restrooms and vending machines inside. Minimalist approach, but stuck in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Can't do better than this on the East Coast unless you are in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Note - The North area was already on Yelp as I passed through, and I did not think to add the South area until returning home. It is there now, and my comments for the North are equally applicable for the South. I stopped both coming and going. It is in North Hudson, NY. Can't explain how Yelp got it as Manhattan??

Excellent rest stop in Sharon, VT. Highway signs let us know it's 74 miles to the next restroom,…read moreand as it was lunch time we pulled in for a picnic and walk about. The road in is newly paved and takes you around the back of the building. Big rig parking is by the highway with a pedestrian walkway up to the building. The parking lot is a fair size with no EV charging station (yet) and two handicap spaces. A small pavillion directly across from parking covers three picnic tables. Another 3 are nestled under the trees to the left. Several Adirondack style seats across the lawn overlook the road and view beyond. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The building is small but contains a lot of tourist information on the walls, brochures to take and a volunteer to help. Hot coffee is available, two drink vending machines and one snack vending machine as well as water fountains. Clean mens/ladies rooms and two family bathrooms are located behind a display wall to the left as you enter the building. An information desk is straight ahead. This facility reclaims it's waste water and the process is open to the public in their Living Machine greenhouse area. It's very tropical with a bounty of lush, warm weather plants. Thankfully, it didn't smell like waste water in there. :) Also on site is a large Veterans Memorial, originally opened in 1982. There are several informational displays around the property regarding VT's military history. The memorial is a lovely, quiet space for reflection. A dog walking area is located on the opposite side of the parking lot with waste bags available for your convenience. Furry family members are not allowed inside the building. A volunteer was monitoring the parking area, keeping it tidy. This is a beautiful rest stop with space for kids to run, picnic areas, seats with a view, a memorial and some waste water science. If all you need is a quick pit stop they got you covered. If you have time to roam, they've got you covered there too.

Continuing my way into Vermont with a quick stop here. They have been extraordinarily clean and…read morehelpful in New England and it's awesome to see. I wish more states understood the importance of rest areas as they do up here. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking. Information about local attractions and hotels. Helpful staff. A wifi signal that worked pretty well.

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!

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.

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.