Nice and clean rest area that is of fairly recent construction…read more Good vending machines too.

Every so often, I have to pull off at a rest stop for a variety of different reasons. I have never…read morebeen to this location before, and for some reason, I found this one extra pretty. Pulling in, there are beautiful gardens at either entrance (truck and car entrance) which really was pretty to look at. The actual little rest stop area was busy with activity, and I enjoyed my time here. Bathrooms were clean, parking was ample and one of the prettier rest stops around!

Clean and well kept rest area. We stopped here on the way to Frankenmuth and found that it was…read moreeasy to get on and off the expressway to this location l. It was brightly lit, and looked like there were picnic tables and other outdoor sitting areas if someone needed to hang out here for a bit. A few vending machines were also here as well.

[Here's another entry in my list of YELP HAMSTERS, where they fell off the wheel. It got screwed up…read moreand then when they fixed it, they screwed it up again. I reviewed the Grass Lake Rest Area originally on May 19 and on June 10 or so, Yelp merged it with another rest area review. I complained, they unmerged the two businesses but my review of Grass Lake seems to have gotten lost. Seriously, Yelp. Get your crap together.] Anyway, this rest area is westbound on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Battle Creek. I recall that the rest rooms were clean and the ramps to get off of the highway and back on were good. Smooth and straight. There is ample room for 20 or so trucks and at least 50 or so cars. The car parking area does not have any shade but there are some areas where you can get out of your car to picnic or walk dogs. Inside, there are maps of the local area and decent vending machines. [Review 11228 overall, 1004 of 2019.]

Every thirty to forty miles on Interstate highways across the country there are rest stops where we…read morecan get out and stretch, take care of business, and then get back on the highway somewhat refreshed. The condition of these rest area varies quite a bit from state to state but in general they seem to be getting better overall. Grass Lake Rest Area popped up at the right time and place and we found that it was definitely following the general trend; it was clean, fully functional, and appeared to be well maintained. There were maps showing our location as we made our way across Michigan on our way to Chicago. Rest stops are especially convenient for times when you want easy off and easy on without complications of restaurants and traffic. Fortunately, good rest stops are becoming fairly common and dependable.

This is one of the most friendliest lodges we have been in. If you live in the area differently…read morejoin. We are just traveling through but they made us right at home.

So, I'm traveling to Grand Rapids for a few days and had to make a pit stop on the way out. I was…read moreon the lookout for a rest stop before I hit the Lansing area for some sightseeing, and this one popped up just in time. Pulling in, it looks like all the other rest stops in Michigan that I've been to, so nothing different here. But, I will say, this one was really clean and pretty! Plenty of flowers throughout, freshly cut grass and no garbage from what I could see. The bathrooms here are in pretty good shape, and they have a few vending machines in the lobby area if you need something to drink or snack on. What I really liked has they even had a coffee machine. Nice! Also, there's plenty of picnic tables and some charcoal bbqs if you need to stay for longer and make something to eat while on the road. They have courtesy dog runs as well if your pets need to get out and stretch their legs as well. Overall, a nice clean pit stop. Easy in, easy out.

As I travel along westbound I-69 (yes, I realize that odd-numbered interstates run north and…read moresouth), this rest area is one of my favorites. Located just before you get to the Lansing area, it makes for perfect timing after traveling a ways from the Canadian border. The building is maintained to impeccable standards. It is newer and laid out well. Refreshments are available in the vending machines inside the building at either end. With ample parking on both sides of the building, easy access is afforded for all who stop. A word of warning to those who utilize the big-rig lot - as with most rest areas in the state, it fills up during the evening hours and you might find yourself scrambling to park along the sides. It is not unusual to see trucks stretched out along the exit and entrance ramps here. A great stop that I make here often.

Anyone taking a road trip with kids should stop here to get some wiggles out and take a potty…read morebreak. This was the nicest rest stop I have ever been to. Looks completely remodeled and so clean. There are changing stations in both the MEN and the women's bathrooms! Hallelujah--dads are parents too and should have access to clean and safe accommodations for their littles. There are also a fee family bathrooms! There are water bottle refill stations as well as traditional water fountains. And it's set up in such a way that you feel like you've exited into a peaceful little glen--there are trees that block the highway, a nice little field of grass and picnic benches. Usually rest stops are so shady and have a very distinct urine scent. But this seemed like a luxury rest stop. Seriously, I have never seen one in as quality condition with as much thought put into its design.

Traveling eastbound on I-69 in Lapeer County, this is the last public rest area before encountering…read morethe Canadian border at Port Huron. Unlike many of the original rest areas along interstate highways in the Midwest, this location is nestled up and away from the traffic as it passes by, providing a restful intermission from long distance travel. This rest area has one of the older style buildings in the state. Amenities include a pay phone, an outside spigot for water, rest room facilities inside the main building, and refreshments in a little outside vending area. The passenger vehicle parking area is ample, the truck and RV side not so much. Like most of the rest areas in Michigan, this facility is always well-maintained and is open 24 hours / 7 days a week.

This is a very nice rest stop in the middle of BFE Michigan…read more The restrooms are clean. Nothing else. There is nothing good there, only a bunch of evil vending machines filled to the brim with every kind of poisonous toxic chemical infused junk food you can think of. My rule of thumb is; if it's made by a big corporation/chain, and/or they advertise it on the brainwashing box called TELL-A-VISION it's not good for you. FYI: Always carry fruit, jerky, water with you. Safe Travels.

Perfect for a nice day. There are tons of picnic tables and room to run around. There are plenty of…read morebathrooms inside, including a family one. I would not say it's especially clean inside and there is no place to sit inside.

Recently I came here since I was in need to make a pit stop. I'm sure I've been here a few times…read more Overall this rest stop is very accommodating, modern and clean. Plenty of parking, fair priced vending machines with plenty of useful tourist information.

Michigan does an outstanding job of providing convenient and clean rest rooms. I've hit a few of…read morethem during my time in the Battle Creek area and this one is just as good as others. The parking lot is easy to access and well marked. The bathrooms are clean, the dog walking area is easy to get to and they have a couple of picnic areas. There is separate parking for cars and trucks. Perhaps the only improvements would be some better shade if I was thinking of catching a nap, and a wifi signal? [Review 11116 overall, 889 of 2019.]

This rest area is located on I-69 northbound, just short of Lansing MI. It has a very large parking…read morearea for cars and trucks. Inside, clean bathrooms and vending machines. There is no wifi here but they do have a lot of trees, plenty of space for a dog walking and picnic. Very similar to other MDOT rest areas with the same layout and design. [Review 11105 overall, 878 of 2019.]

If I could knock this rating down a 1/4 star I would! (Grin!)…read more Okay, the ramps to and from the expressway are in need of repair, but otherwise, this rest area located on the edge of Lansing is very well designed and maintained by their staff to the highest level of cleanliness. The parking areas provide plenty of room for transient travelers, be they common 4-wheelers or RVers and big-rigs. All will find space enough to rest from their journey. Vending machines are situated inside the rest room facility, and at $1.50 for soft drinks, they provide for a quick refreshment at a moderate price.

We stopped at Grand Ledge Rest Area 825 during our road trip to take a bathroom break and clean out…read morethe car. The atmosphere was peaceful, with just a few cars there, so it wasn't busy at all. We used the bathroom and grabbed some Starbursts and a bottle of water from the vending machine. I was a bit nervous about what the bathroom would be like, but I was pleasantly surprised--it was very clean! They even had ice cream bars in the vending machines, which was a nice bonus. If you're on the road near Grand Ledge and need a clean bathroom or a quick snack, I'd definitely recommend stopping at Grand Ledge Rest Area 825!

When you travel with people who can't hold their bladder for more than 100 miles having a rest area…read moreon the Interstate is ideal, no one likes getting off the freeway to use the bathroom. So of course, we stopped and used the bathroom and the dog was able to use the dog run plus get some fresh cold water. The rest area was clean on the outside, the trash cans were empty and their was no trash on the ground. The inside was clean also, looked like the floors had just been mopped. I felt safe.