This is one of the nicest rest stops I've visited. Easy to get to off of 85, has plenty of parking, and is pet-friendly. In addition, the facilities are clean and organized. There are vending machines available, which is convenient. As we get older, rest stops are a godsend. North Carolina has some excellent rest stops, and this may be one of their best. JV read more

Seriously the cleanest rest area I have EVER stopped at. I went to the NORTHBOUND one. I often drive from Durham, NC to Middle Georgia. This rest area is a wonderful last stop on my way home. It feels safe, it's so clean, and it's beautiful to walk around. There is also a Vietnam veteran memorial here but I have yet to seek that out as I'm always in a rush to get home. I see where you can drive though it on the Southbound side so I may have to try that sometime. If you need to stop anywhere in this area, I would recommend this one! read more

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Well maintained, clean restrooms. I felt safe to take a nap in my car at this rest stop. read more

I-85 Davidson County Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Thomasville, North Carolina

A very nice rest area along the I-85 corridor. North Carolina has several welcome centers and rest areas along the I-85 corridor. This particular one is located at mm 99 in Thomasville, NC. It looked like a very well-maintained facility. The grounds seemed well maintained and the brick buildings looked very clean. There is plenty of parking with truck and trailer parking to the left as you exit the interstate and cars to the right. The car parking is around the onsite structures in a semi-circle making it easy access for everyone. There are 2 buildings. One for restrooms and the other for vending. The restrooms seemed clean and well-kept with an informational sign and map along the wall. I thought that the best features of this rest area were its well landscaped surroundings. It had shaded picnic tables and green spaces making it a very nice spot for stretching your legs, enjoying a snack, or simply taking a break. I did not realize until doing this review that there is a pathway to a memorial between the northbound the southbound stops that I will have to check out next time. Overall, this is a pleasant stop if you are travelling along i-85. read more

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Specifically the ladies room ... Absolutely the cleanest rest stop ever. Well maintained, clean and had plenty of soap and paper towels!

Being born and raised in nearby High Point and having lived in High Point for the first 18 years of my life, it took me almost 40 years until I finally visited this North Carolina Rest Area on I-85 in Thomasville, Davidson County; well, at least that I can remember. It's completely possible that I stopped here in my pre-Yelp days (before 2009) or as a child/minor and just forgot. I stopped going northbound, while on my way to Chapel Hill from Atlanta. There's a southbound stop too. In between the northbound and southbound stops is the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. That makes this rest area unique. From the northbound rest area, you have to walk through a wooded path and over a bridge above Hamby Creek to get to the park. You can actually drive up to the park from the southbound rest area. It has a parking lot that's accessible via the southbound rest area only. The park is a simple, circular park featuring a long wall with veterans' names etched in brick. To learn more about the NC Vietnam Veterans Memorial, visit its Yelp page here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/vietnam-memorial-thomasville. According to the NCDOT website, this rest area opened in 1982 and was renovated in 2011. It has parking spaces for 56 cars, 6 car-trailers, and 19 trucks. This rest area definitely has that old-school aesthetic. During my visit to the northbound stop, the buildings and grounds were clean. There were two buildings, one with restrooms and one with vending machines. There was a variety of seating, inside and out including picnic tables, places to walk dogs, and separate trash and recycling bins (multiple). The northbound rest area was moderately busy on a Tuesday around 4pm. A woman was approaching people in the parking lot asking for help. She told me she was trying to get to Carolina Beach and needed gas money. I saw one guy repark his BMW SUV, around the curve, closer to the main walkway between the buildings, and he took his laptop bag with him to the restroom, presumably because of that woman. read more

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Very clean and well maintained. Great location. Definitely deserves the 5 stars. Was very pleased by the experience.

If Duchovny, Beckham, Navarro, and Jones come to visit you, it's time to get your Davids on. I recently spent the night here and I really appreciated how safe and secure I felt. The only problem with the rest area is probably that there are not any services for proper eating or gas, but other than that this is definitely one of the better rest stops that I've been too. They even have a really nice poignant Memorial to Vietnam. read more

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Super nice. Very clean. Felt safe during the day. Lots of vending options. Nice place to stretch your legs too

Finally passing through here with a few minutes of extra time. As well, it was a bright sunny day (maybe too sunny for driving) so I stopped here to give my eyes a break, look at some greenery and pop over to see what the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial looked like. A short walk down a tree lined lane, over a single lane bridge and up a short hill (the sign says 900 feet, but it seemed longer) and I found it. A large circle with a grassy area. Along the wall at the back, the names of those from North Carolina who gave their lives. Quite peaceful and with the wing blowing, the POW-MIA flag flying below the Stars and Stripes. I'm glad I stopped, especially with Memorial Day coming up. read more

I-85 Davidson County Rest Area - North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Rest Stops Near Me - Thomasville, North Carolina

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Love how north and south do the whole diverging diamond thing here so you exit the highway on the right side of the road but end up in the median at a rest stop that shares the memorial with traffic going the other way. Getting back on I-85 provides an opportunity to merge poorly by not using the acceleration lane to match speed before entering the traffic flow inducing snarls and congestion that never quite dissipate entirely. yea!! The actual SB rest area is nicely managed with vending in one building and facilities in another plus picnic tables and shelters all over the grounds. Good car parking is available on both sides as the lot wraps around the buildings, that being said truck parking is displaced somewhat and suffers slightly. But perhaps the increased separation from car traffic helps with extended periods of resting?? Not sure if it's a good idea but there's a lot of nature to explore just a little ways off the beaten path and seeing as it's between the roadways a person shouldn't get dangerously lost. read more

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Your standard clean, useful rest stop, which is much appreciated by travelers. What sets this one apart is the nearby North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is accessed by a short path off the north end of the rest stop. read more

I-85 Davidson County Rest Area - NC Vietnam Veterans Memorial, near the rest stop. - Rest Stops Near Me - Thomasville, North Carolina

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This is another beautiful rest area along I-85 travelling through North Carolina. Inside the building you will find vending machines and restrooms. Like all of the other rest areas I've been to while in NC, the restrooms are clean and well maintained. The outdoor area is beautiful as well. There is plenty of parking and lots of shade to keep out of the hot summer sun. Although I didn't visit every area of the rest area, there is also a Vietnam Veterans Memorial here as well. If I pass through here again and have more time, I plan to visit that area of this rest stop too. Overall, this is a great rest area with clean restrooms and a good place to stretch your legs during a long drive. Even if it's just a few minutes, you'll feel better after the break and back on the road. read more

Comfortable stop. Always clean grounds and restrooms. Worker or security usually on duty like tonight. Excellent vending area also.

This was the cleanest rest stop I've seen. The grounds were also very plush and well maintained. The bathrooms were well stocked and very clean. They have vending machines and information available as well. read more

Wow, what a clean rest area. The bathrooms were impeccable and the outdoor area had no trash anywhere outdoors. If this is Johnnys place of work he is a gem!! I wish they all had ther own # so we could identify them easier. Every rest stop in NC is spotless!! read more

AnotheR good rest stop in NC. I feel like I am usually scared to get out of the car at rest areas, but this one was nice and no qualms here. The bathrooms and very clean and vending machines well stocked. Make sure you have coins or cash though because they don't take cards. read more

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The lady attendant on days keeps immaculate bathrooms, her name is Ruby. I am so impressed with how nice it looks and smells. She is so needed in keeping her job areas clean and I am thankful to stop here when most restaurants would struggle to keep up with her high hygiene quality standards. She is a blessing @ NC mile marker 100 southbound I 85. She should have full health benefits and a raise. read more

Nice rest area in a wooded parklike environment. Highly recommend you walk the few hundred feet into the woods to see the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it is a pleasant tranquil place, a great respite and a nice excuse for a walj in the woods where there is a nice brodge over a small stream. In general NC rest areas are nice and generally much cleaner than those in most other states. read more

I-85 Davidson County Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Thomasville, North Carolina

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Clean bathrooms, vending machine options, well kept rest stop.. Now back on the road we go. read more

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Best place ever to take a poop. Highly recommend taking a poop here. I really had to go and this is where I went.

We travel to New Jersey twice a year and this is a scheduled stop on the way to NJ and on the way back home. The grounds are very nice with a good walking area for our dog. The vending area is in a building joined by a sidewalk to the restroom building, both are very clean inside and outside. We discovered this rest stop about eight years ago and it is always clean, definitely recommend! read more