This is the perfect place for a stop for cars and truckers alike. Tons of parking, easy to get in…read moreand out of from the freeway. Covered Ramada's, dog walking areas and a kids playground are available in addition to restrooms and it's very well maintained too.

A spacious, clean, well-lit, easily accessible rest stop. Clean bathrooms, a nice information…read morecenter, big variety of drinks and snacks. Lots of parking and picnic areas. Fun traffic barrel sculpture outside.

An excellent highway rest area along the Will Rogers Turnpike aka I-44 between Joplin Missouri and…read moreTulsa Oklahoma. It is just west of the Vinita entrance https://www.yelp.com/biz/ok-turnpike-toll-plaza-vinita?hrid=ZmlJxbkw2ayuq_yBPFLQkg so if you're headed east from there, you'll miss out. Easy to access from either side and with plenty of parking. Inside, lots of toilets, good shopping and a nice spot to literally have an oasis in the middle of otherwise very boring Oklahoma plains. Gas station outside with plenty of space for larger vehicles, McDonald's and a nice gift shop with Oklahoma and Route 66 trinkets. Overnight parking is not permitted and there is no shade out here at all. [Review 19776 overall - 135 in Oklahoma - 748 of 2023.]

I'm gonna give this place credit, it is a bit of an oasis because there isn't gas or a stop…read moreanywhere near here as you head in from Missouri through Oklahoma! Pro tip: Don't drink a sip of anything between the MO state line and this stretch of I-44. I've driven to Tulsa twice from KC (and back), and found myself stopping here all four times. In addition to tons of gas pumps, the bathrooms are reasonably clean, there's a McDonald's (meh) and some traditional gas station snacks, and most importantly, it's super easy to veer off and back onto the road. I also kind of like the big glass archway overlook; while not scenic by any stretch, it's kind of fun to see the cars whizzing by beneath you. If you're like me and prefer to pull off far away from any city traffic, this is a spot you'll naturally gravitate to, and it's a small benefit to paying the $5 toll along this route.

Driving, driving, driving. And now, time for a break. This rest area is just north of Harrison…read morewhere US-65, US-62 and US-412 converge. Super convenient stop, with a turning lane from the other side of the road. The rest area building has restrooms and a great collection of brochures and information about local attractions in Arkansas and nearby hotels and accommodations. If there's a wifi, I wasn't able to connect to it. Picnic tables near the parking area are great for an opportunity to get a little bit of nature. While the sign says "No overnight camping," that is not the same as no overnight parking. There is no time limit posted. The parking area isn't completely level, which may be a challenge for some. [Review 19812 overall - 288 in Arkansas - 785 of 2023.]

Very informative, helpful, courteous staff. Lots of pamphlets and knowledgeable people to help you…read morewith your questions regarding the areas in Arkansas. Clean restrooms, snack machines, complimentary coffee, and dog walking area. Large parking for oversized vehicles and RV.

It's a beautiful sunny day in the mid 70s, smack dab in the middle of Missouri, and we made a stop…read moreat Buc-ee's off I-44 between Rolla and Springfield. Fuel was $3.11 per gallon here, and just four miles down the road it jumps to $3.49 per gallon. That alone makes this place worth pulling into. At this interchange, Buc-ee's paid for roundabouts on both sides, which is highly efficient. It's a brilliant idea and enables smooth traffic flow everywhere. This Buc-ee's has been here for about three years according to Brisket Bill, and it already feels like a staple stop. I stood there watching them chop fresh brisket and almost went with the Big Buckin' Brisket Sandwich XXL... but it was just two buckin' much for me. This is a nine dollar sandwich and worth every penny! It is outstanding! I did hear employees mumbling something about brisket on something. Maybe they were just bored and wanted to chop brisket. Maybe that's what they were saying. Since they already have a brisket Bill here in Springfield, Missouri, maybe I can be Brisket Bill in Huber Heights, Ohio! what's a 90 minute commute anyways? Buc-ee's 3284 N Beaver Rd Springfield, MO 65803

We don't have a Buc-ee's close enough to us just yet. So when we see one we need to stop and take…read moreit in. They have some pretty darn good beef Jerky and the station/store is huge! Soo many items. We picked up some beef jerky, fudge, candies cashews, some key chains, a brisket and cheese burrito, Taffy, gum, some other things and of course, gas. The washroom is pretty cool. Large! Store is clean, fully stocked and staff is very nice.

Near the intersection of I-44 (between Tulsa and Springfield) and I-49 (between Kansas City and…read moreFort Smith), there are a bunch of large and small gas stations. Prices are very competitive and they're all within a cent of each other, and inexpensive to boot. With the extra 10 cents off per gallon for being a Love's Rewards Member, Love's was an easy choice to fill up today. The station is easily accessible from the interstate and the pump area is wide enough for your larger vehicle. Inside, lots of grab-and-go food, a variety of rolled meats on the hot dog grill and options for hot and cold drinks. Restrooms are clean, too. Be sure you're giving way to those truckers. They might not see you and they don't stop quickly with those loaded trailers. [Review 1509 of 2025 - 481 in Missouri - 25060 overall]

Cons: I don't know what it is, but I always have to use the bathroom after we get out of Oklahoma…read moreCity. And for years, I've been stopping at this gas station. It's a pain in the butt because you do have to get off the highway and drive for a few minutes. But now it's even worse . It's not this place's fault specifically. It's the construction. To get off the freeway and to get to the gas station took 25 minutes. And to get back on the freeway, took an additional 20 minutes. My husband was very upset. Pros: this has been a very trusted stop for many years. But I don't think we'll be coming back here ever again.

I have made the trek between SW Missouri and Lawton more times than I would like to count. This is…read morethe first time I noticed the Big Cabin Travel Plaza - how I missed the ginormous Indian out front - I have NO idea. This place is HUGE including a full family restaurant, Subway, chapel!, truck port, gas station and convenience store. I cannot imagine what a traveler could realistically need that couldn't be found here. The place was very clean; I would stop here again!

My reason for a maybe is because yes you can get a quick meal with good service as a stop and go…read morebut the restaurant part is permanently closed which wasn't indicated on google it stated the business was open for business buffet style, only to be disappointed when we got there to find out they were permanently closed a note indicated on a piece of note book paper... our truckers deserve better! Oh and it came recommended so disappointing...I only gave 1 star because 0 is not an option...smh

The best gas station, clean bathroom any time, very friendly always helping me anything I need,…read morelove the store, I stop always when I go to Missouri.some times free coffee , the best coffee too.

The credit card readers on the pumps are not working. The staff says they are aware but can't do…read moreanything. They are "getting new ones in August". Until then, you have to pay inside. The good news is, when you pay inside if you over estimate the amount you need the extra charge is auto-magically removed from your cc. On the cleanliness scale; , this place is about as clean as you get these days.

The hotel is old and tired. They've updated some things in the rooms but the common areas are…read morefilthy and worn out. There are problems w the refrigerators and TV's in the rooms. The pool is closed. Spend a few $ more to upgrade or try a different budget motel at least until the new owners puts some more $'s into a full upgrade.

This is for Super 8, Joplin, MO. Googling has a link to the website, which has correct reviews…read more(low). (see at end) The room on the first floor (sub-basement) is clean, maintained and adequate. Tourist Class (TravelerWeekly.com) and 2-star hotel (google). The tub/shower stall and bathroom fixtures are well maintained. The lobby was small and well maintained. The front desk clerk was friendly and the only "service" to rate was the check-in and check-out. No rug, so take your slippers. Overall, this presents as the OLDER MOTEL that it is. Small room size (like the 1990's), dark furnishings and colors (including the hallways). The sink counter is adequate (by taking turns to use). No alarm clock, no coffee maker, fridge not working. The room seems quiet, the A/C is not too noisy, and it muffles noises. Guests walking above could be heard. How can a hotel not accommodate the handicapped? The lowest floor access is down a steep RAMP! It lies partially below ground level. Plus, no elevator! So, you need to use stairs to reach the upper 3 floors! It's amazing that no other reviews commented about this!? No luggage cart. Lug your bags up the stairs or carefully down the steep ramp (it's likely not ADA compliant). No covered unloading. So, unload on the driveway at the side door and then move vehicle to parking at the back side. (reverse that when depart). The breakfast nook is adequate, small and with only 4 tables and 6 chairs. Minimal fixings are provided, such as cereal, yogurt, twinkies/cupcakes, etc. No hot food except waffle iron, no margarine, no toaster (no bread). Denny's Restaurant is only a couple of hundred feet from the motel. Built 1995; remodel 2005; redesign bathroom and bedding in 2010; and 2016 remodel. This renovation was part of a larger effort by Wyndham to enhance the brand's image and customer experience following their acquisition of La Quinta." One Veteran's Parking Spot also is a Wyndham feature. Its difficult to see/find the access the feeder road to the motel. Aim for the Waffle House and go left. To exit, literally drive through the Cenex Gas fuel pump area to the stop light. The motel is at the end of a dead-end street adjacent to the I-44 R-O-W. The empty concrete pad of the demolished Sunrise Motel is a bleak view out the back. So, along with a large wooded, brushy area nearby, it has the appearance of maybe a somewhat sketchy area? This Google web site below has valid reviews of this motel that describe conditions correctly: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/joplin-missouri/super-8-joplin/overview? CID=LC:yytq4fvvehxh7se:03472&iata=00093796 Google for the unit and click on the "website" shown.

Quiet, excellent room, very clean (passed my UV light check too). My only complaint is the "free…read morewifi." Free wifi does not include making you sign a 4 page contract to access their free wifi so they can have access and use all the personal data from your phone! That is not "free" instead... that is creepy af. Front staff needs better education on where rooms are located in the building or they need paper maps to hand out with keys. Front staff also needs to have a list of local restaurants or the rooms could have them displayed on the corkboard. They provide the name of the hotel for "Emergency Purposes" but the address is nowhere to be found. Room 420 light stand plug does not work... do not plug in anything after a long day expecting it to charge... it won't.

Let-friendly easy access off Interstate 44, this informal, all-suite hotel is about 3 miles from…read morethe Ozark Empire Fairgrounds where we were shooting photos for the North American Diving Dogs National. I requested a main floor room and the staff accommodated us with that and on the side near a grassy area to walk dogs. The parking lot is large and has some grassy spots for dogs. We picked up after our dogs but not everyone does that at this location. The room was clean, beds were comfortable, bathroom was large and clean. The only thing we had trouble with was the cooktop that had a spill from previous guests and when we turned it on it smoked like crazy. We shut it down and added that to the dishwasher so we could use it the next night. Plenty of parking. It's a bit weird to enter the hotel lot, but once you figure out that your going past other hotels you'll do great. I would stay there again if I was in the area.

My friend and I just spent a weekend hiking near Neosho, and we stayed at the Best Western Big…read moreSpring Lodge. What a delightful place! Every single staff member was wonderful, from the folks at the front desk to the breakfast ladies to the housekeepers to the maintenance men. Julio was very helpful when I called ahead of time with questions about our reservation. Special kudos to Dezaray at the front desk, who was on duty all weekend. She is the epitome of hospitality! We felt so welcomed on check-in; she was friendly and efficient and gave us lots of information about local sites and restaurants. My friend and I played board games in the evenings on both nights of our stay, and Dezaray was so accommodating: turning down the volume on the TV so we could hear each other and making sure we had snacks and drinks available. We chatted with her about our adventures each day and gave her feedback about her restaurant recommendations. It was such a good feeling to walk in the front door and see Dezaray at the front desk, welcoming us "home". Thank you! The breakfast every morning (included in the cost of the room) was EXCELLENT! They had lots of different fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges and blueberries) as well as dried apricots and other healthy options. The buffet included everything from eggs to breakfast meats to potatoes to yogurt to breads to the marvelous waffle machine. And, of course, milk (including soy milk) and juices and coffee! There was always ample seating (although we were there at opening each day, and it may get busier later in the morning). We appreciated having the water coolers in the breakfast area and gym room to keep our water bottles full. Our room was spacious and well-appointed, with two queen-size beds, a bureau (which also contained the room fridge and microwave and held the TV), nightstand, armchair, desk area with office chair, closet and bathroom. We appreciated the European model of the toilet and shower/tub being separated from the sink/vanity area. Despite the lodge's proximity to the highway, our room was quiet and we both slept well. It was easy to adjust the temperature (which was handy since our window faced east). The housekeeping staff was very accommodating, as we declined full services but asked for fresh towels each day. We were sad that the pool wasn't open yet, but we understand, given the cooler weather. We were also sad that there was no hot tub available, as that would have been very nice after hiking all day. There is a gym room which looks like it's filled with all necessary equipment, but we never used it. The lodge's location is very handy: adjacent to Hwy 60, near drug stores and restaurants, and just a few minutes from downtown Neosho. The area is very safe: well-lit with grassy areas surrounding the property for guests with pets to exercise. We did encounter two maintenance issues during our stay. The first was that the tub stopper would not stay in the "up" position to drain the tub while taking a shower (we used a clothespin to keep it open). The second was a faint odor of mold from the carpet underneath the vanity/sink, where there must have been a prior leak. I brought both of these issues to the attention of the manager as I was checking out, and she promised to address them. My friend said how much she enjoyed staying at the Big Spring Lodge, and I agree! We will definitely return on our next visit to the Neosho area. Thank you for a marvelous stay!

We stayed here from Friday evening until when we left on Sunday morning. We left each day around…read more5:10am, so we were too early for their complimentary breakfast. They actually left out some cereal and milk on Saturday morning which was very nice. The room we stayed in was comfortable and fitted. There were some stains on the floor in various areas on the carpet. On the floor above us there seemed to be a track and field event being held because we heard constant running and jumping for hours on end throughout multiple times. The bathrooms by the lobby were broken, but the ones in the room worked fine. The people working here were all nice. The first set of keys they gave us only worked for the first day and they had to fix them the next day. Overall good stay for the cheap price.