Texas boasts seventy-six safety rest areas. All of them offer amenities such as air-conditioned…read moreand heated restrooms, spacious parking areas, Wi-Fi access, informational displays showcasing local attractions, office space for law enforcement, enhanced security measures, tornado shelters, walking trails, and children's play areas. This particular rest area is exceptional and certainly warrants a five-star rating. The parking lot is expansive, easily accommodating large vehicles such as semi-trucks and RVs, and is well-lit at night. The interior is spacious and bright, featuring a large lobby with a windmill display and an informative exhibit about the surrounding area. An outdoor viewing area is also available at the rear of the building. Restrooms are conveniently located on both sides of the building, along with an information desk, vending machines, and a tornado shelter. We have made numerous stops here and have consistently found the facilities, including the restrooms, to be clean.

Great rest stop, with running toilets and sinks. Also- a tornado shelter…read more Beware of snakes outside, in the shaded areas.

In my travels across the US, I've been to a lot of rest areas. Some are very minimal (place to…read morepark, maybe a picnic table). Some, like this one, are at the other extreme. Extremely clean, but not only that, but it is also a sort of "mini museum" of US Route 66. Very fun. Interesting stuff. If you find yourself on I-40 between Amarillo and Shamrock Texas, it is definitely worth a visit.

Yes, Route 66 clips the top of the Texas panhandle as it continues its way from Chicago to Los…read moreAngeles. This rest area is along I-40 and it's a good one. Clean and level and a nice spot to stop for a break. The building looks quite Art Deco and has brochures and information about local attractions. The restrooms were clean. There are picnic tables and a playground here. This is the Texas Plains and it's flat as a dinner plate. The winds don't stop so if you're in a large vehicle, you can expect it to rock at bit as you're driving or stopped. [Review 21105 overall - 453 in Texas - 68 of 2024.]

Conveniently located and shows up on Apple Maps! This rest area came in clutch for real! My kiddo…read morewas restless and ready for a stretch, so we decided to go ahead and make the break. Restrooms are clean, smell fresh, stocked toilet paper. Everything you'd need for a good toilet time :) There's a play area for kids and adults to stretch plus I'm pretty sure I saw vending machines. I didn't look too hard though so I could be mistaken. Trash bins have been taken so no stinky trash lying around outside the facilities. 10/10 I'd recommend.

A pretty solid rest stop ! There's tons of parking - including plenty of space for trucka/trailers…read more The building has a small historical exhibit in it as well as massive, very clean restrooms. The women's has a baby changing space too. I love that this one had so much covered area. There were a few grills and a playground too. The only downside is there are tons of sticker-burs. If you have a fluffy dog they will get covered

It's been a few years (like 3) since the roadtrip I took where I stopped at this rest stop, but I…read moredistinctly remember this one because: 1, it was very clean, bright, pleasant, safe, and also very informative... and 2, the elderly gentleman manning this rest stop was so kind and we had a wonderful chat about visiting each other's state. I was the only one out of my group that used the restroom and I felt like he looked out for me (it was daylight). Maybe I was a little wary of Texas initially (first time there) but I felt so much better after our positive interaction. Don't remember his name, but thank you!

Very nice clean rest area. Ample parking, has a place to eat a picnic lunch and a playground for…read morethe kids.

More than just a rest area, this stop on I-40 eastbound (there is another on the opposite side for…read morewestbound traffic) is a full tourist information center with a few racks of brochures for Oklahoma attractions, shopping and accommodations. There are some Oklahoma mementoes for sale including shirts, mugs, hats, postcards and such. The rest area has separate parking for cars and trucks plus a pretty large fenced dog park with small and large dog run areas. Rest rooms were clean. Not much for shade, the only downside. [Review 16209 overall - 50 in Oklahoma - 1715 of 2021.]

This was a nice rest stop. First one I've seen with a fenced in dog park area. One for big and one…read morefor small dogs. There was waste baggies available and it looked like it was pretty well maintained. The restrooms were decent. One urinal was out of order hence the 4 stars. The grounds were well kept and one of the employees was vacuuming the entrance and inside. There were vending machines as well.

What a great place to stay!! Can't recommend enough. Site was perfectly level, The views were…read moreamazing, and our kids had an absolute blast petting the horses. The owner is extremely nice and it only $25 a night this place is such a deal! Beautiful views in all directions and a sunset to remember.

Donna was my guardian angel. I'd run out of gas on my motorcycle as I sat in the dilapidated…read moreConoco station at her exit on I-40. I could see "Longhorn RV" painted on her building and gave her a call. She graciously gave me gas and got me on my way. I can only imagine her caring personality is reflected to the guests she has at her RV park. God Bless you Donna.

Perfect rest stop for toddlers and families and dogs and anyone! Clean, air conditioned bathrooms,…read morebig play ground, covered picnic tables. A better stop than most city playgrounds. For families who stop and picnic and play on long road trips, this is the perfect rest area on 287.

Very clean ample parking a little respite to get a beer from the cooler and back on the road .read more

Dearest Texas, We have reached your fine City of Amarillo!…read moreWe made it here by morning too! We need information. We decided to stop in here and what a wonderful place to stop. A visitor center, with this being Texas is absolutely bigger and better than anywhere else . The friendly atmosphere of the staff. In fact the gentleman that helped us and greeted us from behind some glass window came out and showed us the "how to do this and that." They made sure we knew what we wanted and needed . If that's even possible! The local business on the outer ring has flora and fauna of the small city of Amarillo. The landscape has a great variety of steel cows to take photos of . It's truly well done . Great little area to walk around and explore the landscape of nature here in Texas. It's bigger and nicer in Texas . Snap a self portrait with horn and those that you love. See what you look like with bull horns . The parking lot has plenty of parking. Lots of free information inside and happy people to share joy about Texas with you. Plan to stop and see how great Texas can truly be.

Great spot super clean and staff are great and very friendly. Also safe spot with cameras to park…read morefor the night to rest plus next door to a Buc-ees so what's not to love about that

There are partner rest areas here on US-287 near Quanah. This review is for the northbound one…read more This is a full service rest area. There is parking, a dog walking area and a surprisingly excellent playground. If your kids are getting a little antsy after spending too much time sitting in the car, here's your spot to tucker them out. The playground is understandably a little dusty. The play area is fenced in. That's important as there is high speed traffic not far away. A couple of pretty solid picnic shelters outside. Inside, clean restrooms and some interesting interactive displays about local stuff like the cattle and the wind. I'm impressed. US-287 is not an interstate so to see such a rest area here is pretty darned cool. [Review 16135 overall - 312 in Texas - 1640 of 2021.]

This picnic area is just that: a picnic area. There are no facilities at all. It is a spot to park,…read moremaybe walk around, and then get back into your car. There are no buildings and no restrooms here. It is a very simple look off US-287 and about the only plus is that it is north to south so maybe you'll get some shade if you're planning a nap. I do not know if there are any law enforcement patrols through here. [Review 16137 overall - 314 in Texas - 1642 of 2021.]