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.

Fun place to stop. Clean bathrooms and nice staff to greet you. There's quite a few fun things to…read moresee and a little bit of state history to learn.

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

Loved this stop .. Restrooms were Clean, huge parking spaces and a big outdoor space .. Enough to…read morestretch out and use the restrooms .. lol !! Run a mile if you want to .. we loved it !! Not too busy ..

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.

Tennessee has many very nice clean rest stops and this is one of them. Small, but the restrooms…read moreare clean and there are lots of picnic tables in the shade to have a quick meal or snack. A must stop.

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.

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.

Your security guy following me into the bathroom yelling "sir" because he assumed I'm a man is…read morequite funny and also stupid. Just fucking let people go to the bathroom (you know, with stalls) and stop assuming someone's genitals by how their hair looks. Sorry, I wasn't blessed with big titties unfortunately. But, like, people like me have been looking for women's and men's restroom signs for decades now. I know which one is which. Seriously, being so concerned where someone goes pee or poop is just so weird.

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.

Had a reservation…read more They were very efficient and nice. Very clean hotel. It's pretty much brand new. It's right across the street from Walmart and off I-55. Definitely recommend.

Very nice rooms and hotel. Great continental breakfast options. Only complaint is the beds…read more Uncomfortable.