First off, it's essential that you completely ignore all of the older reviews for this Clear Creek…read moreWelcome Center just off I-70 at mile marker 2. This welcome center re-opened in November with a major renovation that turned a rather hum-drum welcome center into a racing themed spectacle that is quite cool. The welcome center has room for 63 cars, 128 trucks, and it has four accessible parking spots. The welcome center also does have restrooms, including a family restroom, and vending machines. There's also a visitor's area with pamphlets. The racing theme is majorly cool and the welcome center has the theme both internally and externally. While I certainly haven't been to every rest stop statewide recently, it's hard to imagine that Indiana has a better one anywhere. I'm not sure there's much else I can say about Clear Creek Welcome Center, however, if you happen to be coming in from Illinois or you just want to check out a really cool welcome center this is a definite place to stop.

I really can't believe I'm reviewing a rest stop on the side of the interstate, but holy moly this…read moreone deserved some love. We visit a LOT of rest stops (no jokes about certain peoples' bladders) and I have never ever ever been to one as fancy as this one. As you enter Indiana from Illinois, you're coming into the state known for the Indianapolis 500 and this is a rest stop that celebrates that fact. From the pagoda at the entry to the interactive history 'tables' that allow you to see/play/learn more about the sport of INDYCAR racing, to the helmets, cars and beyond, this stop is all things racing. And it's new, clean and has great facilities. So if you're on 70 heading east, skip the gas stations and fast food places and stop at this welcome center. You'll be glad you did! Just know you're going to spend a few extra minutes looking around because it's not a place to run in and out and hit the road again!

It's kind of a bummer that I was here in the early afternoon and only able to enjoy this rest area…read morefor a nap. It would be a perfect overnight stop because of so many reasons. When you're a #vanlifer, these are the things you notice. First, the car parking is well away from the trucks and that means that you don't have to listen to idling engines all night. And the car area was away from the highway so you're not hearing as much road noise all night. And the parking lot was level which is a big deal when you're trying to get a good sleep. Yes, there's plenty inside for vending machines and information on Illinois attractions. And a clean restroom. [Review 1051 of 2026 - 230 in Illinois - 26230 overall]

The rest area attendant was really sweet and the restrooms were clean but they smelled terrible! I…read morecould smell the restrooms as soon as we entered the building. The attendant had travel bags with tons of travel magazines focused on Illinois and the surrounding states. We grabbed one to use in making our future travel plans!

I definitely enjoyed my time at this exotic club with very nice staff that makes you feel very…read morewelcomed. Very nice and clean area with nice couches and bar area. They have some very beautiful women who are not only nice but not too pushy at all. About a 10-15 drive outside Bloomington-Normal area.

This is such a large, green space-loving rest area -- perfect for families, kids or pets…read more COVID has made me particularly thankful for rest stops, considering we've been using them more on trips to avoid crowds at restaurant. This stop had clean bathroom facilities, and I liked the covered picnic area in particular. We ended up eating our lunch here before getting back on the road. The covered picnic area also has places to grill out. It was great to just let our son run -- our "get the wiggles out" -- in this green space. We'll definitely stop here again.

This is a beautiful little rest stop off I-70, with a patch of forest and park that has clearly…read morebeen here for a long time. The trees have to be at least 40 years old, and they have grown in thick enough that the ground stays in shade pretty much all day. Even in the middle of summer it feels ten degrees cooler once you walk in under them. There is old-school playground equipment here, the kind most parks replaced years ago. I doubt it gets much use. Nice to see a little window of how things were back in time. Picnic benches are scattered through the trees, so you can eat something you brought along instead of sitting in the car. The whole area is well manicured and groomed. Somebody is clearly still taking care of the place, which you do not always see at a stop like this. It makes for a genuinely peaceful break on a longer drive. The bathrooms are indoors, so even with snow on the ground you can use the facilities without freezing. They were clean when I stopped. There are vending machines in the back too, which came in handy for a quick snack before getting back on the road. If you are driving through, this one is worth pulling off for instead of pushing on to the next exit.

Nice rest area. All you need for what you have to accomplish. For those needing more than a clean…read morebathroom and safety get a hotel.

Welcome to Indiana as you cross the border from Illinois on I-74. This is between Champaign and…read moreIndianapolis for eastbound traffic. More than just a rest stop, this welcome center has displays with information on Indiana tourist attractions and lodging. And if you're here at the right time, there might be a volunteer here to help. Restrooms were clean. The rest area also has picnic tables and areas for dog walking. There is a huge parking lot for cars and a separate parking area for trucks. [Review 17197 overall - 37 in Indiana - 714 of 2022.]

while not quite so fancy as some but this is a full featured welcome center with everything a…read moretraveler could want with the possible exception of brochures and maps and coupons and free coffee... at least that's how it was when I went through. but it was pretty late and the facility was clean and everything worked as expected so there's that (and you got out of Illinois so be grateful for that as well.)

This rest area sits just miles from the Indianapolis International Airport. It''s a rarity to have…read morea stop in city limits, so I give them that. The entrance, parking lot and exit is jacked up. It's the worse situation I've ever seen. The parking lot, curbs and landscaping are in very rough condition. The rest area sits quite a bit off the highway which is unusual. The Men's room was clean, everything worked and had proper supplies. However the facilities were dated. Overall perfectly acceptable. I'm at a not recommend 2.5 rounding down due to the parking lot.

The truck parking area here is very tight and with slot of these rookie inexperienced drivers…read morepulling out of the parking area are more likely to hit your truck and keep going. Besides that this rest area facility is pretty decent overall with clean restrooms and vending machines. Outdoor picnic tables and an open area where you can walk your dog. Might not be the best but it's a decent one for the area in Indiana.

I absent-mindedly neglected to fill up in Lafayette on my way to Indy from Chicago. My fuel light…read morecame on to warn me, but there was no petrol stop for 10 miles. I had to make a split second decision as my light went off to indicate I was out of gas, and rather than put myself in harms way on the shoulder, I coasted into the rest area. It was late on Sunday night and I was racking my brain, when a friend reminded me that I might have roadside assistance through my insurance. Sure enough, I was able to have gas brought to me and gave them the exact location and mile marker, as listed inside the stop. Dated, but warm with a payphone, vending machines and relatively clean bathrooms. Within the hour I was back in business and closer to a gas station than I realized. I'm very thankful to have had the saving grace that was looking out for me that night!

Be advised that OK covers alot of ground between 'icky' and 'very nice', especially when describing…read moreresting areas. The rooms themselves are sufficient for the task at hand and are well suited to those base requirements; accommodations are typical of what is provided by the state free of charge to non-residents. For a modest fee sustenance is available in a separate structure. Picnicking is permitted in designated areas as is the pet exercise and smoking. Extended and overnight parking is allowed but frowned upon, it is generally (and oddly) considered pedestrian.

This location was undergoing a bit of construction during our visit, which caused most if not all…read moreof the handicap-accessible parking to be blocked off. I entered through the door into the McDonald's, and all of the employees seemed to be very familiar with the customers that they were serving, which made me feel like this must be a pretty tight-knit community. The restrooms were clean, and I was happy to see that they had real doors, not the kind with the gaps on the sides. The privacy was appreciated. It was no Buc-ee's (aka "the best lil' outhouse"), but it was a close second.

Smaller than many Pilots--including car lot--and with an incredibly messy restroom during our visit.read more

Pretty clean for a rest area. Not that new, you can tell that building has wear and tear. But you…read morecan also tell that it was a beautiful structure when it was new.

Clean restrooms, truck parking. Landscaping really nice…read more Lots of wildflowers. Clean lot, trash cans available.

Great breakfast, a bit pricey, beds were good and shower fantastic! I found the outside noise a…read morebit high but they offered ear plugs that fixed that.

This is the 3rd or 4th time I've stayed at this particular HIE - for several good reasons. One,…read moreit's in a great location with easy access on and off of I-70. More importantly, however, is that this hotel checks all the boxes - it's clean, well maintained, quiet and it has really comfortable beds. When driving from Denver to Columbus, we plan our itinerary to include a stop in Terra Haute. The staff is really nice and, as with all HIE hotels, there's the complimentary hot breakfast. This is one of my favorite HIE locations.