Not the best rest area. Ladies bathroom was very dirty. Trash on ground, horrible odor. Plus side…read moreis they had paper towels, flushable toilets, soap and paper towels. Sadly, the iconic peanut in front has seen better days.

My husband and I enjoyed our brief and unexpected visit to the Alabama Welcome Center. We visited a…read morecountry store just outside Marianna, FL and overheard someone say that Alabama was just 15 or so miles away. We were told that there were some interesting and fun things to do in Dothan, AL, just 30 or so minutes from the Florida/Alabama border. As we made our way to Dothan, we stopped at the Alabama Welcome Center. I'm so glad that we stopped! The two women working in the reception area were both very friendly and helpful. We visited on the first Friday of June late in the morning. They gave us a few pointers on what to see in Dothan like the many murals on buildings and invited us to browse the many travel brochures available. When we asked about the peanut outside the building, the two ladies told us that there are 80+ peanut 'statues' displayed throughout Dothan. Peanuts are a big crop in the Dothan area. We had fun trying to find peanuts displayed by local businesses while as we spent the afternoon in Dothan. Our favorite was the peanut doughnut man in front of the Krispy Kreme. The restrooms were clean and properly stocked. Large maps in the foyer area made it easy to see how we could travel the roads in Alabama. I never thought I would enjoy a rest area so much but the welcome we received plus the information available made our stop productive and fun.

West bound on I-10 ~ Not recommended. The floor and stalls haven't been mopped or cleaned in a very…read morelong time. Whoever is responsible should be ashamed of themselves.

Avoid this rest area …read more Unless you are ok with Porta potties.As a Triathlete, I am used to them and they were actually clean . However, it was a little eerie not having any running water and being under construction for so many months due to Hurricane issues.

This place creeped me out like a scene from a horror flick. I was driving on 10 West and the dogs…read moreneeded a break. Out of no where I see a sign that just says rest area. I pull off expecting the parking area to be close by like all of the others. No, it's a long winding road that makes you feel like you are going in circles and getting lost. Then you arrive at the lower level where the big rigs park. I should have read Dave O's review before I parked down there. The dogs were desperate for a walk so we jumped out of the car. Thankfully I always lock my car. Thankfully it was day light too. Once up the hill, there are plenty of restrooms and picnic tables under pavilions. The grounds are well cared for and I enjoyed talking pictures of the trees. When I was leaving, a man in a black T-shirt and jeans came up on me out of no where. He asked for gas money to get to Houston, TX. He told me that he lost his apartment and was sleeping in his car with his dog. He was headed to his aunts but needed gas. I told him that I was traveling cashless and the only thing I could offer was for him to follow me to a gas station. He didn't take me up on the offer. After that I quickly put the window back up and took off. I stopped at the upper level to throw trash out and my intuition kept saying get out of there. I stopped what I was doing and took off.

This is not a rest area for those in a big hurry. It's a two way rest stop that serves both…read moreeastbound and westbound traffic. You could use it to turn around and go back the way you came if you wanted to. Because of this, it's a bit of a drive to get to it after you exit the interstate but others exaggerate how far. This rest area is meant to be enjoyed. Go past the facilities around the loop to the highest point, park and walk up past the picnic shelter for a view down to the Apalachicola River and off into the distance. There was more to see when it was first built and the trees hadn't grown up to block the view. There was a new opportunity after Hurricane Michael came through but that is now growing back to hide the scars and some of the view. After the leaves fall is probably the best time to get the view these days. The facilities are kept clean and there is lots of parking. If you want a good walk then park down with the large truck parking area and walk up. Otherwise, go past that parking area and loop around to parking closer to the facilities. There are a bunch of sheltered picnic tables on around the loop. When you leave it is clearly marked which way to go to continue east or west. It will be a bit of a drive back to the interstate but you will be refreshed and ready to drive some more.

Access to this rest area is a little skewed if you're expecting a quick easy in easy out stop - the…read moredirections to the rest area are clearly posted but it does take a little longer than normal to get to the parking area. This rest area is very spacious and there are a number of covered shelter scattered across the property that provide shade and some privacy. The entire property is well maintained and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. It's a good choice if you need to use the facilities or just need a driving break...

Any open rest area is better than no rest area and my only push back with this one is that you do…read moreneed to completely exit the Interstate to access this one. It is connected to a Florida Department of Transportation depot which I suppose saves the state a bunch of effort and money. The rest area is a loop and yes, because it is accessed off the highway, you're not going to have anyone zipping through it. And as a loop, surrounded by high trees, it's possible that you can find a shady spot for a quick snooze. Which I did. Driving is hard work! [Review 932 of 2024 - 1811 in Florida - 21961 overall]

Well maintaned outdoors space with covered tables. Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms but it's…read morenot going to handle crowds. One urinal and two toilets in men's room.

Just north of Dothan, Alabama lies this small rest area. When I say small, it is pretty small,…read morehowever it does suit the area. This is not a high-traffic road and the area is definitely small town America. However, this offers a great stop just north of Dothan and there is parking for both trucks and cars. There are, of course, vending machines and the restrooms were clean.

Clean. Easy in easy out. Picnic tables. Safe. Good place to take a break. We had lunch at the…read morepicnic table and spent sometime in the sun.

Lady cleaning the lobby was very rude and very getto. Other than that the bathrooms were clean so…read moreshe is good at that she just doesnt know how to kindly interact with other humans.

This is the last rest area before you reach the Crestview, Eglin AFB exit. It was clean and had…read morenight time security which makes me feel safer. There are also the usual vending services.

This rest area, as the name would imply, is at Mile Marker 60 on the westbound lanes of Interstate…read more10. Just your typical Florida rest stop oh, so I did like the little benches that almost appeared like little bus stops by the parking spaces. As I said, this is typical Florida rest area where it has the usual vending machines, ample space to walk your pet, few picnic tables and rest rooms. The rest area is relatively clean and it is a good stop before hitting Pensacola. I would definitely recommend to stop here.

Adorable, very clean and greatly landscaped rest area. This place was a welcomed stop after some of…read morethe rest areas I've been to. There was a staff member on site. No issues.

This is a nice rest area to stop at and stretch your legs and to take a break from driving. It has…read morethe expected vending machines if you want to grab a snack and this rest area is well maintained. All in all, this is a good place to take a break from the road.

This is a good rest stop heading west on I-10. It has the basic amenities: clean restrooms, picnic…read moretables, and vending machines. Take a quick stroll, stretch your legs, relieve yourself of all the soda or coffee you've been drinking to stay alert as you drive.

Coffee has to go somewhere and today I transported and processed it from the diner to this rest…read morearea. This is a larger rest area with separate spaces for passenger cars and trucks, but if you drive past the building, there's a loop that goes around to a picnic area. There's shade here if you're thinking of taking a quick nap to rest up from too much highway driving. Inside, the rest rooms were reasonable and there is a building with vending machines. [Review 14096 overall, 1418 of 2020, number 1157 in Florida.]

After driving through a Florida torrential rain event I decided to take a driving break and chill…read morefor a few minutes. I was surprised to see that I had never checked in at this rest area before after have made this drive across I-10 numerous times. I do like that the big rig parking lot is in the from of the amenities with only a small island / curb between the car parking forcing the "four wheelers" to yield to the multi-wheeled vehicles to merge back on to the interstate. There is a large covered area that houses everything, restrooms, vending machines and sitting areas, of course there are a number of covered picnic tables scattered around the property too. The grounds are well maintained as are the restroom and public areas. There were several employees onsite who were very friendly amd providing information for anyone with questions. This is definitely a rest area that I'll remember when traveling through the area in the future...

All in all, a decent enough rest area just before Tallahassee, Florida. It is well-maintained and a…read morewelcome break from a long drive. I would definitely recommend here.