Fall Back Who knew a…read morerest area could be a "must-stop" if one ever finds themselves on a roadie to Rangeley, but yet here we are. Rest areas are usually for stretching, picnicking, and pooping (not necessarily in that order fwiw), and while this place certainly allows for all of the above, it's the nature that makes this a top-notch hiking spot, as well. The Good: *Several pit toilets (don't look down) *Picnic tables *Parking lot isn't huge but it's ample enough. *Series of small cascading water falls with trails along the edges and access to the water. I'm honestly not sure how far back the trails go, but by the time I got to the top it looked like you could keep going for a bit. *Great spot for leaf-peeping The Meh: *The road around the lot is gravely, so don't drive too fast or you'll kick up rocks. The Ugly: *Those pit toilets are...0_o *Yelp Mods who can't read a map to save their lives. I've already had them adjust the pin on here several times and they never get it right--there's LITERALLY A PIN on the map that says "Small Falls Rest Area" and they just stick it in arbitrary places. I'm pretty sure they're fucking with me at this point. 0_o Conclusion: If you find yourself in Rangeley Maine or thereabouts, then be sure to add this place to your list of things to see.

This is my 8 year old's favorite hike in town. I highly recommend this for family with young…read morechildren. It was short but fun and is a real life jungle gym. We even came back with bathing suits since my daughter wants to swim in the water. She had such a blast!

Highlights of review: bed sizes not all as advertised, serious plumbing issues, but lovely outdoor…read moreand common spaces and great location. We stayed at the 1785 Inn in North Conway NH in August of 2025. We booked the entire inn for our family reunion. The Inn is quite large and had enough bedrooms for even our large group, which is hard to find. Many but not all of the rooms had private bathrooms. The listing claimed that all the bedrooms on the top floor (rooms 11, 12, 13, 14) had queen beds or a combination of queen and twin beds. The four rooms on that floor all had double sized beds only. We had serious issues with the plumbing. The water in many of the showers would not stay an even temperature, and would go between ice cold and scalding hot regardless of the temperature adjustment on the faucets. This was especially the case in room 11 on the top floor and rooms 9 and 10 on the second floor. More concerning was water dripping from the kitchen ceiling. The ceiling had obviously sustained previous water damage, but when we reported it to the owner we were told that they had no knowledge of previous issues and suggested that it was because people were not putting the shower curtains inside the tubs. We checked all bathrooms and none had water on the floor. The leak continued to worsen over the course of the week, eventually dripping through the light fixture in the ceiling. We asked the owner to come inspect it and a plumber was dispatched. He did not fix it while we were there and also suggested it was due to misuse of shower curtains. We were left to simply turn the light fixture off and keep pots on the floor to collect the dripping water. These (concerning) issues aside, the Inn's gathering spaces inside and out are lovely. The view is amazing, and it sits right next to a scenic view pull off area. The pool had a few cracks in the steps and an unsteady railing but was enjoyable in the August heat. The hot tub worked early in the week but by the end was stuck in sleep mode. There was a great fire pit with plenty of seating. Inside, a beautiful sunroom and dining area lined with tables made large dinner gatherings easy. The pub area was also a hit with our group, and had coolers for beer and wine and a full set of glasses and bar tools behind the bar. The kitchen was set up like a restaurant kitchen, and there were enough dishes/utensils for our very large group. Please note that there is only one dishwasher, and it is actually a restaurant style sanitizer, so we had to hand wash a lot of dishes or do a lot of sanitizing loads. The takeaway: If you do not need to use all the bedrooms, or you do not mind double beds, then the sleeping spaces may be sufficient for your group. The plumbing needs a serious upgrade, but if you are not using all the showers you could find some that are usable.

The restaurant was a beautiful and lovely meal, real maple syrup, home baked goods, fresh…read morepreserves. I enjoyed complimentary breakfast here since I stayed at the Inn. The Inn however was one of the most "adventurous" stays on my trip out to the East side of the country. The bed was horribly uncomfortable and the water temperature was both freezing and scalding at the same time. Children running in the halls at all hours of the day. Dragging luggage up all those stairs. The guests staying on the road side of the Inn said it was pretty noisy. I was in awe of the amazing age of the structure, the view of the valley surrounding the property and the character all around. And the neat bar on the first floor was a taste of New England.

I'm 5'8" and weigh 320, but still made the strenuous hike. Lots of stairs and elevation changes,…read morebut the views and scenery reward you for your efforts. Well worth the 2 hour hike.

Has a cafeteria, a gift shop, bathroom and seats to soak in everything wonderful in the trail.read more

Kind of jealous we don't have something like this back home. A rest area where you can grab snacks,…read moresouvenirs, donuts, food, liquor, gas, and have a clean restroom. Sign me up. We spent a minute in here just looking around before heading back into Manchester. I also love that both sides have a stop.

You might want to consider adding a laundromat. Necessities…read moreare great. Too many unnecessary items. Looks kind of "tacky."

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]

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.

Haven't been to this travel plaza since I was a kid, and its a lot different than I remember. It…read morehas a rounded shape to it, Sbarra, Dunkin, Burger King, and Applegreen are your options. Bathrooms were a little sketchy, even for a travel plaza. Plenty of parking, and overall a good travel plaza.

Family friendly. Accesible entrance ramps, lots of accessible parking, bathrooms are clean and…read morestocked. Not all soda fountains were in working order, but we got ice at one place and preferred soda options at another store. There are massage chairs and food options including Duncan Donuts!

The woman behind the desk is an absolute gem. I had some time to speak to her while waiting for my…read morefiancé. She happily and joyfully discussed all the things that the reststop is used for! Including finding Christmas trees or local needs for truckers and passerby's. I hope more people get to speak to this gem of a lady filled with info in and around the freeway she serves! She always greets us with a smile and the bathrooms are always tidy. If you ever stop by, say hi to the woman behind the desk ask her a question about the area, I'm sure youll thank yourself for doing so!

Nice clean stop for passing through. Note that Highway Patrol does not allow sleeping in vehicles…read moreat rest stops except for semi-trucks and--where they might have turned a blind eye to this in the past--they've been cracking down lately. I use this rest stop frequently on my commute to/from work and I see law enforcement there all the time. Just this morning there were multiple cop cars with lights and an officer addressing someone whose car appeared to have been there overnight.

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.

Beautiful hotel, amazing restaurants (look at these photos) and we loved the nature and the…read moresurroundings. The only thing that was missing was dental floss & toothpicks.

Giving it four star review for the tavern at the hotel because of its view - the outdoor patio…read moreoutlooks the mountains and I think it's worth it to come for a lunch. Food was okay. The chicken wings were delicious but the salads were not satisfying - the greens were not fresh but yellow and chewy, and the kitchen forgot to put the dressing on the side as requested.