It's nice to have a place just to stop and rest in the middle of this route. You can just step out…read moreof the car and look at the view. They have bathrooms here which are medium sized. They also have a vending machine area and picnic tables and a walkway if you need to just walk around. All nice amenities just to walk around. The bathrooms are a bit old, but cleaner than you would think. It is mainly one way so its only for going West. If you need to go back Eastward, then you need to drive another 2.8 miles to the exit to go back. Nice to have, but could be better.

I've always wanted to stop at Sideling Hill. We were traveling east, and the stop is not as…read morefabulous as traveling west. The amenities are small with 2/5 toilets out of order. The rest center needed attention. There is a paved walkway over the highway to the westbound Welcome Center, but it is a steep uphill climb. I took the walk, and was treated to breath taking views of the road cut rock formation. A walkway leading up into the road cut was closed. There are also views of the valley below. The walk to the center and back takes about 30 minutes. I recommend the walk if you have the time and are fit. Sideling Hill is part of the Appalachian Mountains and is a syncline mountain. The layers of Carboniferous rock are interesting. Of course, I wanted to climb around and get a closer look at the rocks, but that was forbidden. On the east side plaza there is also a marker describing the Civil War trail that tracks through the region. The area has a lot of history starting with the geological formation through the Civil War. There is limited parking eastbound and a couple picnic tables in the shade. The center is an easy on and off the highway.i would recommend stopping on the westbound side if you have an option. I'd give the east bound amenities a 2, but the views a 4.

Long driving in Pennsylvania Tpke and therefore service areas are a must. This has lots of parking…read morearea and also a pet area (good to know even though I don't have one). Food court is clean and average noise. Well maintained facility. Restrooms are clean enough.

This is s very clean service area that has a couple of restaurants inside. A lot of tables…read morethroughout but several were put up because of Covid-19. The restroom was clean and the facility offers a lot of outdoor seating too and there is a small dog area.

Standard turnpike plaza. The rest rooms were clean, so that's a plus. I always enjoy getting a…read moreStarbucks and some Auntie Anne's pretzel bits from employees that walk that fine line between customer service and "How did my life lead me to here?"... Eh...pretty much in and out and off I went, thankfully not needing any of their ridiculously over priced gas.

I've driven in the PA Turnpike a million times, but just stopped at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza…read morefor the first time. There's gas, plenty of clean bathrooms, massage chairs, murals of local attractions, Starbucks, 7 Eleven, Sbarro, Auntie Anne's, and a Roy Rogers! I haven't seen a Roy Rogers in yeeeeeears.

Stopped in to stretch the legs, take a bio break, and sit for a few minutes to check texts and…read moree-mails. On a long trip up to Maine via I-81 - such Rest Areas are much appreciated! #PAWelcomeCenterAndRestArea

Very limited truck parking especially in the evening hours, facilities are well clean and…read moremaintained, well lit at night hours and pretty much safe.

This service plaza is one of the more interesting ones as it contains a lot of Turnpike…read morememorabilia. Long before the Turnpike became a way for the state to extract money from travelers to pay for continuous "improvements" and to fund other non-Turnpike related agencies and items, it was a super highway allowing fast, safe travel across the commonwealth. The Midway plazas were unique because they were across from one another and there's a tunnel that runs under the road that joins them; this tunnel has long been closed to the public. Anyway, if you have time, it's fun to look at the pictures that adorn this plaza and also to check out the items in the gigantic display case that celebrate the creation and history of this road.

Traveling home to D.C. from Pittsburgh, we stopped at this service plaza. As we walked up to it, we…read morenoticed all the trash cans overflowing with trash. The inside is grungy and dirty, including the restrooms and sitting areas. They do have a 7/11, Starbucks, and a few other food options. They also have a little museum, massage chairs, an ATM, and more.

Another test stop on our trip south. This one was definitely a small space, but very popular with…read moretruckers. The parking lot was a bit tight with so many trucks. The bathrooms were again very small for as much traffic that seems to pass through, but they were kept clean and stocked, at least while I was there. They offer a few vending machines to get snacks and drinks from and even a hot coffee/drink vending machine that offered a handful of drinks made to order. Overall it was a good spot to stop, stretch our legs and switch drivers, but beware of the tight parking lot, especially later in the day when the trucks call it a night.

Small rest stop with Nice clean bathrooms, 5 vending machines including one for coffee. A pay phone…read moreand some pamphlets of things to do. Nice grounds to walk around but no pavilions, just picnic tables with no shade. High point is the fenced in area for puppets so they can stretch their legs too. Lots of parking.

Mason-Dixon Welcome Center on U.S. Route 15. In fact, that highway could be considered a "main…read morestreet" of the Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway it is a popular, highly-rated rest area and visitor center located on US 15 South (Catoctin Mountain Highway) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, just south of the Pennsylvania border. It is frequently highlighted as one of the best non-interstate rest areas in the region, serving as a gateway to Maryland, particularly for those traveling to and from Gettysburg As a rest stop, its rest rooms, vending machines, pet area, playground and picnic areas are open every day from 9-5. But as a welcome center, the building is open only Thursdays through Mondays, 9 AM- 5 PM. The site also features RV dump stations, parking for trucks and RVs, and a scenic overlook with a sweeping view of the Catoctin Mountains.

Excellent rest area on Highway 15 with lots of information. Kindly folks manning the desk. Also, a…read morereplica stone of the Mason- Dixon Line marking the boundaries of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bathrooms open 24 hrs. Snack kiosks also. Great stop to rest from the road. Information building is open 9-5 seven days a week.

I've been to this travel center a few times during my travels. The staff here are excellent and…read moreour Chitty chatty! Clean restrooms, a small food court, typical soda and snacks. Some clothing and knickknacks- One of the locals was buying up this stuff like it was going out of business. I got that company gas card so I don't need to worry about fair gas prices, nah mean?? But the gas prices here are fair. I fill the gas tank to that "F" line and I'm Out!

Composite review. On…read moreour way through Breezewood this has become our "southern" stopping place. Gas, good parking, easy access (and safe exit), customer service fine, maintained (which is to say a lot given the huge volume they do). Inside restaurant on the left is now our favorite food stop -- sit down service, fast and friendly. Pittsburgh to MD is a real trip and this facility is the midway rest point for our family. Will return (and update the review if anything changes). f8 and be there.

Very clean! Great location. Easy on easy off I 70. Maryland foliage on display. Beautiful!read more

Good to have this place. Definitely a pleasant resting stop, after driving who knows how many hours…read moreon I 70. There is a fairly relaxing vibe. Getting in and out is a cinch. Parking spots are plentiful, and good areas to walk/stretch. Clean facilities. Bathrooms decent. There's not a lot here unfortunately. You can get tourist advertisements, but as experienced travelers know, more often these places aren't all that. There are billboard maps. Would like it to be perhaps more interactive.

On my multiple trips back and forth on I-70 I usually bypass this rest stop, it's in a weird area…read more For more than one reason. Recently I had to stop because I needed to do some work related stuff. It also didn't hurt that I needed to use the facilities. Getting off at this rest stop can be a bit tricky. This sits at the top of a crest where three lanes of traffic (used to allow for slower moving big rigs to be on the right) goes down to two. So if you are scurrying along to pass those big rigs, you may miss it or have to cut it close to make the exit to the rest stop. Once on the lot, just follow the signs to where regular cars/trucks/suvs would go. The building on the grounds are what you would expect at a rest stop. They do have some things here that are to entertain or educate you, but they have been directly in the sunlight so much that they are bleached or just plain old destroyed. Facilities are well taken care of and usable. My main purpose here was to do a real quick work thing and then continue on my way. The cell service here is bad. I had LTE at most and did not matter what I was trying to do, just would not work. Totally not their fault, but if it is against the law to text or hold a handheld device while driving, they might want to invest in WiFi or something at these rest stops. Getting back onto the highway is a bit tricky as well. Leaving from the regular vehicle lot you go on what feels like a winding country road. Then you have to rush yourself in hopes that you can make it back on the highway without causing any delays.

I have asthma and i stopped here yesterday 6/12/23 to use your facility. When i walked in, the…read moresmell of Bleach was so strong i came out coughing and had to use my rescue inhaler 2x. I haven't had to use it in a long time. It was clean, but you need to take into consideration what kind of people with medical conditions are going in there. Actually my friend who is not asthmatic also came out coughing from the smell. Hopefully you will cut back on the bleach.