Penguin was here at the Troutville Safety Rest Stop to use the bathroom. Small building, small…read morebathroom. It's clean.

Travelers at this rest stop are not as neat and tidy as they are at other rest stops. Disappointed…read moreto see so much trash around the stalls in women's bathroom. They do have a separate stall for those needing an accessible facility. One of the 5 stalls in my bathroom was also out of order. The water was hot and the air dryers were working. Husband said his bathroom was just okay. This is a pretty area, with picnic tables and a dog walking area. We saw, but did not use the vending machines. The outside was clean and welcoming.

A nice rest area right off I-81 northbound by Radford There…read moreare 13 rest areas along Interstate 81 in Virginia, spanning its entire 323-mile length from the Tennessee state line near Bristol (mile marker 0) to the West Virginia line near Winchester (mile marker 323). They're all operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and open 24/7, with amenities like restrooms, vending, picnic areas, and pet zones--though overnight parking isn't officially allowed beyond a few hours. Recently, we were travelling through northbound on I-81 and decided to stop at the one by Christiansburg. The sign at the location said that it is at Mile 108 North. It is a pull-off with truck parking closer to the road and car parking closer to the forest. There is a single building with restrooms. There are about 50 car parking spots. There are picnic tables around the land adjacent to the building. We went there in fall but during the spring the trees must provide some great shade for the tables and buildings. The area was busy when we stopped by but seemed clean and well maintained both in the restroom and around the walkways. Overall, a nice easy-on/easy-off rest area.

Snowman was here on a sunny beautiful Wednesday April 9th, 2025…read more We needed to pee so we stopped by here. The bathrooms were clean.

October 28th, 2025. We stopped by to use the bathrooms…read more Mens bathrooms are small. 2 poop stalls and 2 urinals 2 sinks. And it smells in there.

Nice clean bathrooms. Easy on off from the interstate 81. Small facility, but happy for the rest…read morestop for us and our dog.

The plaza shop and restrooms are always perfect. My wife and I bought a house in SC and are in the…read moreprocess of moving from NY to SC. On my last trip down, towing a very fully loaded trailer behind my RAM Rebel 1500 pickup, At about 12 midnight, I had a trailer tire blow out just after gettin on I-77 from I-81. I called the I-81 travel plaza for roadside assistance. The mechanic on duty was Don. He arrived at my location a couple hours later as he was out on another service call when I called. He brought a new trailer tire, made sure my damaged rim was good after getting the blown tire off. It took him a while, but he got me back on the road and I arrived at my destination in SC safely. The service was GREAT, Don was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. If I had to find a negative something to comment on, it would be charging me $125 for a $76 tire, and $293 for the service. It is what it is and they know they have you by the short curly hairs in your nether region, so they really over charge you. Also, they do not take credit cards or checks, so they will follow you to the next exit and wait for you at the ATM. It can really be expected. I'm sure they've been screwed out of payment by so E people so they make sure you're not gonna beat them out of their due, even if it is exorbitant. Lesson learned: don't hit the road without a good spare and the proper tools. Would I recommend them? In a pinch, ABSOLUTELY. Don was awesome and very diligent about all his work. Thank you I-81 travel plaza and THANK YOU Don M.

They will rob you blind. I had a double blow out. called and the service guys that came out were…read moregreat. after all was said and done, they sent me a work order to sign. nothing on it. couldn't even open the invoice. then they sent the bill. they charged $3400 to change 2 tires. I've been in this business a long time and they tried to tell me I had a special tire. mind you I've been buying these 245/70/17.5 for low deck trailers for years. never paid $850 per tire. Stay away from these crooks. I was also told they gotta pay for all them expensive toys they keep buying. Crooks.

Great overall rest stop. Plenty of fast pumps, not far off the highway. The shop is super clean and…read moremodern with a great beer selection. They even have two slot machines by the restrooms (which I see a guy go straight from the urinal to without washing his hands). Next door is a which Wich. They have non ethanol gas but no electric chargers of any sort

Clean sore and bathrooms but there gas is the opposite my car was fine until I got there gas I…read moretriple checked it was regular but as soon as I got gas there the car started shaking and misfiring because the gas had water in it so my car was broke down on the highway 2 1/2 hours from my home . And I had my car checked it was something wrong with there gas so DONT GET THERE GAS

This facility is extremely clean and convenient. I stopped in to use the ladies room and require a…read morehandicap booth. There were two to choose from and both were available. I took the one at the end and was hopeful my entire walker would fit in. No problem! The walker had plenty of space as this stall appeared to be not only a handicap stall but also a family stall. There was a Full size high handicap toilet with very sturdy hand rails nit there was also a child size toilet too. Five stars for everything I needed and being quite handicap accessible!

Pulling in plenty of parking! So pretty on the outside!…read moreThey need more signs for handicap!!! I watch an elderly lady trying to manage the stairs on the way in- Parking for handicap is around the back by the big trucks- it is hard to see the sign- especially if you only follow the sign that says cars- There are no garbage cans for smokers butts - it is terrible- they just throw them on the ground on their way into the building! Bathroom was clean to look at but smells bad even in the hallway.

An improvement over the last stop, this Love's was clean and tidy. There was no litter in the…read moreparking area, the bins at the pump area were not overfull, the men's room was clean, and the coffee area was well stocked. This was super convenient and located right off the Interstate. Easy in and easy out with a hot cup of coffee for the road. [Review 1734 of 2024 - 1452 in Virginia - 22757 overall]

This place has all the basics covered. Gas is competitively priced, they've got what you'd expect…read moreat a Love's, and there are both a McDonald's and a Chester's here. The area around the pumps is not well marked, and trying to navigate to one of them can be a bit of a free-for-all when it's busy. The shop inside is a bit smaller than other Love's I've visited. The men's room had not been cleaned for a while, wads of paper and wet spots in many places on the floor. It's still an okay place to stop, just be a little careful as you drive or walk around.

This stop was great. Lots of free information. Free peanuts!!! The employees are top notch!!…read moreAnswer all of our questions and we left with a better understanding of the places to visit here in Virginia.

It's been a few years, but this remains a great rest area and Welcome Center for Virginia…read more My visit was a quick restroom and vending. I found everything clean and operational. This is one of the better rest areas in the state in my experience. If you need a break this is a solid choice.

Very clean tourist stop. Gift shop opens during certain hours. The restrooms stay open and they…read morewere vert clean. They also have vending machines in the hallway. Right across from Walmart

Nice visitor's center / welcome center. Very clean and spacious. There is a gift shop that…read morecarries a variety of products from West Virginia. The staff in the gift shop was friendly and personable. The tourist information center part of the center had a nice variety of travel literature. The girl working the desk in the travel center didn't seem to be enjoying her job and gave the impression that she'd much rather be somewhere else. The traffic pattern leaving the center is a little rough since it crisscrosses the entrance to a big Wal-Mart. There was a sign in the center that indicated a "new and improved" center was coming (being built).

We stayed at the Hampton Inn while attending the Front Line Freedom hike and had a great…read moreexperience. The hotel was extremely accommodating to our group. They allowed us to gather in the lobby for a few hours at night with others participating in the hike, which made it a great place to connect and spend time together. They also have a beautiful outdoor area with a fire pit where we were able to relax, enjoy some cigars, and have a few drinks after a long day. It really added to the overall experience. One of the standout touches was the staff opening the breakfast buffet early for us since we had very early morning hikes. They did this for two days over the weekend, which did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Highly recommend this Hampton Inn, especially if you are traveling with a group. They truly went above and beyond.

My 20 year old son and I stayed here for one night in May 2026 after his move-out from Virginia…read moreTech. Lots of pluses. First, the location is close to I-81 and convenient for the 20 minute drive to Blacksburg. Second, the interior lobby is cheerful with colorful glass art. Third, the fitness center was nicer than expected with several treadmills. Fourth, the queen-size beds were quite comfortable. Finally, the DIY breakfast from 6am-10am is what you would expect from Hampton Inns. Overall, I would recommend this Hampton Inn if you're passing through the area and need a location that is convenient to I-81.