Travelling to Arkansas, Stop here first !!…read more On the way into Arkansas, across the river from Memphis TN, is the city of West Memphis. Just off the highway into Arkansas, off I-55 you will find the West Memphis Welcome Center. This center is staffed with friendly, knowledgable folks who are more than happy to guide you, set you up with travel info or just chat. This welcome center has all kinds of printed media to further enhance your Arkansas experience. This Welcome center also has restrooms, vending machines and seating outside for picnics or just to enjoy the weather. it is always once of my stops when I'm back in good 'ole Arkansas.

Today is welcome center day as per my daughter. We visited 4…read morewelcome centers today in 3 states, so fun. Yes we had time to kill... And I wanted to add more states to my list of visiting places. Quality/Quantity - Welcome center number 1. So why is this welcome center named West Memphis rather than Arkansas...? Good size, beautiful location. Amazing amount of information, good thing we also have Google and Trip Advisor, lol. Atmosphere - Welcome center hours - Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm; Yelp's hours differs slightly. Restrooms open 24 hours. Clean bathrooms. Service - Okay, not as welcoming as the other 3 welcome centers we visited. And all 3 other centers gave us welcome gifts! First experience as we have never gotten gifts before, now we know to ask. Price - Free, thank you! Owner Comment - Thank you Arkansas since 1836 for this beautiful welcome center.

Pretty decent rest area on I40. There aren't many other options, so I guess it's a good thing this…read moreone isn't terrible. Lots of area for dogs and humans to walk.

This is not a good stop for RVs. No designated parking so semis and RV have to park along side of…read moreroad in/out. Dangerous!!

This is a really great rest station to visit, especially during the holidays. Clean bathrooms…read more Treats. On our last visit, the main area was closed...I don't know if that was a one-off or because it was Sunday. I would hope Arkansas would realize that people do have to travel on Sundays and there are hopefully people who would gladly work on that day.

Combining a large rest stop with a big visitor center, the Arkansas Visitor Center has open hours…read moretill 4:30 pm, so we were able to stop in. It's huge inside, with a souvenir shop and plenty of free brochures to pick up. There is a life style cut out of Johnny Cash...later learned that he was born and raised in the state of Arkansas.

Well maintained I enjoy the atmosphere , promoting environmental sustainability…read more Plenty of space to stretch your legs or walk your dog.

Clean, large restrooms, parking areas, etc. Surrounded by solar farms…read more Quiet. No traffic noises. Found that this building has been here for eight years, more recently turned into a rest area. Has an information center about Solar Farms & energy & one for pollination by pollinators. Red & white clover in many of the grassy areas. Room for 13 semi trucks, & 5-6 buses. Security visible.

Not sure what people are expecting in a free government rest area to give such low ratings???…read more Quality/Quantity - Plenty of clean restrooms. Family restrooms. Plenty of picnic areas, parking, etc. Pet exercise area. Vending machines. Night time security. Atmosphere - Easy in and out, see above for more information. Service - Self service, so great. Price - Free, thank you. Owner Comment - Thank you Madison County and state of TN for a clean and well staffed rest area.

I-40 Rest Area westbound Madison County…read more Just a quick stop to use the restroom and stretch our legs... and while waiting for the hubby I made a few, quick observations. I noticed a few things at this rest area including a nicely manicured lawn with covered picnic tables (no BBQ grills), interpretive signs sharing a little history during the Civil War in TN, fully stocked vending machines were available, a sign by the parking spaces that said: Music Highway and names of Isaac Hayes, Tina Turner, Booker T and the MG's (I thought it was cool) and inside the facility were black&white framed pictures of them hung on the wall. Gotta go! Happy travels! Review #1874

Nice grounds. Simple bldg and vending options. Ladies room was pretty clean and had soap and one…read moredryer and a diaper changer. Overall it still felt a little creepy. I think it was the really low/short stall walls and doors. Didn't feel very private and with wide open doors it seemed a bit vulnerable. A security shack with a guard and cart were up front and there was a button inside to press for security. That said, the abundant awareness of the security made me feel a little less safe in ways. I felt it was unusual for a rest stop and just like it probably was really needed if it was that present. So, glad security is there but I'd surely not go there after dark or take my eyes off my children for even a second.

Overall, a decent welcome center and rest stop just south of the Elvis Presley Boulevard exit. The…read moreplace is well-maintained and again pretty cool place. I would definitely recommend here if you are traveling.

Quality/Quantity - What a great way to end our Welcome Center Tour!…read moreAgain, the team here was so welcoming. From the minute we walked in to us hanging out and cracking jokes. Wealth of information, especially on whiskey and wine trails, see pictures. Yeah, I did NOT expect to drink so much in Nashville... Atmosphere - Good size location. Clean large restrooms. Service - 5 stars, again so welcoming. And they even went out of their way to give us a "goody" bag. We got guitar picks! Not sure if you can see them in my picture, see in my photo. My daughter also plays the guitar. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you again TN for such a great welcome to your State. We had such a great time here! And I am going to recommend you to all our friends.

I think this is my first time popping in at this Welcome Center, they have several rig parking…read morespaces and I came in here looking for a microwave-- Bingo! Very posh, very clean, air conditioned well, especially in this 44 degrees Celsius humidity...brutal weather outside today. The walls are decorated by some of photographer Earnest Withers's works showcasing Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King and other historically local figures. They got a pyramid looking sculpture outside although I don't really know the history of the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid sitting across the downtown skyline. But yeah, neat place to check out. Great facility for truckers on their downtime or needing a place to heat their food.

All in all, this is a good enough welcome center and rest area as you are driving on Interstate 55…read morefrom Mississippi into Tennessee. This particular rest area also has a dog park along with the usual amenities, so that is a nice touch. If you want a pleasant enough rest stop, I would definitely recommend here.

This is officially the Madison County I-40 West Rest area & has a Yelp page accordingly but I saw…read morethis one & liked it a lot better! It is on the official "Music Highway" which is the stretch of highway between Memphis AND is on the Rufus Thomas Walking the Dog Trail, gotta love it!! This I-40 West Rest Area is located just outside Jackson, TN. This rest area has alot to offer while traveling. It offers: restrooms, parking, picnic tables, telephones, and pet exercise areas. It's clean, neatly landscaped and has easy access with clear markings with lots of parking for cars and trucks alike Bottom line: Having been a life long music but, a radio guy and a 20+ year Me Memphis resident this i-40 rest area gets my vote for coolest named stop in the world because it's THE Isaac Hayes, Tina Turner, Booker T. and the Mg's Rest Stop! Yes way cooler!!

I have been so impressed with the rest stops during my road trip. When I began the road trip I…read morethought the rest stop areas were going to be awful and they have been just the opposite. This is another beautiful rest stop dedicated to Isaac Hayes, Tina Turner, and The MG's which is now on Yelp. Clean restrooms, maps, pictures and covered and uncovered picnic areas. The landscaping is well maintained, no pets allowed in the picnic area, vending and snack machines. Next, time you are traveling the I-40W Jackson, TN stop off at the mile marker 73 and rest. Welcome to Yelp.

VERY DISAPPOINTING STAY. Stayed here 3 nights over 2026 Memorial Day weekend and it was the most…read moredisappointing stay we've had at a Hilton property. This is a recently renovated hotel (following an extensive fire a couple of years ago), but we didn't expect; 1) The rooms we selected online the day before to not be the rooms the desk clerk put us in; 2) Only ONE working elevator for the entire 4-day stay; 3) A closed swimming pool (on Memorial Day?); 4) A shower that leaked out onto the bathroom floor regardless of the position of the shower doors; 5) Full trash cans in the 2nd floor elevator lobby for much of the weekend; 6) An unresponsive (and then vacant) front desk when we called for additional toilet paper; 7) Loose wall toilet paper holders in both of our rooms and 8) One of the two automatic lobby doors to crap out on Saturday night. Seriously, quality control on the renovation was apparently lax. This was a holiday weekend and the property management was ill-prepared to provide the Hilton experience we are accustomed to. We won't return to this property, and know first-hand that things are much better (and a little less expensive) across town at the new Home 2 Suites property a block away. This review was also provided to Hilton via their after-stay survey. I've gotten no response from them-- I presume that they handed it over to the property managers, who then chose to ignore a dissatisfied customer.

Well maintained property. Rooms were nice and clean. Morning breakfast served until 10. Nice…read moreoutdoor pool area - well lighted at night as is the parking area. Although located close to the highway, there was little traffic noise in the room. We traveled with a pet. $75 non refundable fee required. Close to commercial areas and eating establishments. Staff were friendly and professional.