Lovely grounds. Restroom time. The attendant is there …read more Very grateful to have this place today. Thanks to the architects , and all the people that maintain this fine space of respite. Grateful to you for all the hardwork you do to care for us all.

This is a very nice little place in maryland where you could check out magazines and books of…read morethings to do in maryland and maps.The only thing they don't have here which they need is a big maryland sign.So you could take pictures in front of it instead of getting off the road.

Very clean! Great location. Easy on easy off I 70. Maryland foliage on display. Beautiful!read more

Good to have this place. Definitely a pleasant resting stop, after driving who knows how many hours…read moreon I 70. There is a fairly relaxing vibe. Getting in and out is a cinch. Parking spots are plentiful, and good areas to walk/stretch. Clean facilities. Bathrooms decent. There's not a lot here unfortunately. You can get tourist advertisements, but as experienced travelers know, more often these places aren't all that. There are billboard maps. Would like it to be perhaps more interactive.

On my multiple trips back and forth on I-70 I usually bypass this rest stop, it's in a weird area…read more For more than one reason. Recently I had to stop because I needed to do some work related stuff. It also didn't hurt that I needed to use the facilities. Getting off at this rest stop can be a bit tricky. This sits at the top of a crest where three lanes of traffic (used to allow for slower moving big rigs to be on the right) goes down to two. So if you are scurrying along to pass those big rigs, you may miss it or have to cut it close to make the exit to the rest stop. Once on the lot, just follow the signs to where regular cars/trucks/suvs would go. The building on the grounds are what you would expect at a rest stop. They do have some things here that are to entertain or educate you, but they have been directly in the sunlight so much that they are bleached or just plain old destroyed. Facilities are well taken care of and usable. My main purpose here was to do a real quick work thing and then continue on my way. The cell service here is bad. I had LTE at most and did not matter what I was trying to do, just would not work. Totally not their fault, but if it is against the law to text or hold a handheld device while driving, they might want to invest in WiFi or something at these rest stops. Getting back onto the highway is a bit tricky as well. Leaving from the regular vehicle lot you go on what feels like a winding country road. Then you have to rush yourself in hopes that you can make it back on the highway without causing any delays.

I have asthma and i stopped here yesterday 6/12/23 to use your facility. When i walked in, the…read moresmell of Bleach was so strong i came out coughing and had to use my rescue inhaler 2x. I haven't had to use it in a long time. It was clean, but you need to take into consideration what kind of people with medical conditions are going in there. Actually my friend who is not asthmatic also came out coughing from the smell. Hopefully you will cut back on the bleach.

Mason-Dixon Welcome Center on U.S. Route 15. In fact, that highway could be considered a "main…read morestreet" of the Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway it is a popular, highly-rated rest area and visitor center located on US 15 South (Catoctin Mountain Highway) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, just south of the Pennsylvania border. It is frequently highlighted as one of the best non-interstate rest areas in the region, serving as a gateway to Maryland, particularly for those traveling to and from Gettysburg As a rest stop, its rest rooms, vending machines, pet area, playground and picnic areas are open every day from 9-5. But as a welcome center, the building is open only Thursdays through Mondays, 9 AM- 5 PM. The site also features RV dump stations, parking for trucks and RVs, and a scenic overlook with a sweeping view of the Catoctin Mountains.

Excellent rest area on Highway 15 with lots of information. Kindly folks manning the desk. Also, a…read morereplica stone of the Mason- Dixon Line marking the boundaries of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bathrooms open 24 hrs. Snack kiosks also. Great stop to rest from the road. Information building is open 9-5 seven days a week.

It works for basic purposes. Driving down Interstate 70 can be exhausting. This isn't to say it's a…read morebad drive view wise, but quick fellows and hills, can be arduous. Take a break. Use the bathroom. That's what this is for. Maryland has clean places like this. Their larger rest stops have restaurants. Some even have stores. This one isn't all of that. Yet as a tired driver, it's a fine place to refresh and rejuvenate. There's also a pet walking area.

If you're driving westbound towards Antietam, then you must stop by this place. A convenient rest…read morestop with a welcome center with tons of information, all about Maryland. The man behind the counter was useless as he only cared that you signed in and offer no advice. However, they have many magazine and pamphlets filled with great information. Parking is pretty good. Only a few vending machines for snacks and drinks, but they take credit cards.

Newer rest area, clean and relatively safe. Minus one star for the terrible merge at the on-ramp…read morefor care and trucks at the weight scales. Poor design and the concrete pour must have been done when the guys were half asleep. Nice place to stop for a quick pit or longer rest while traveling.

Clean bathrooms and vending machines. Not much else to ask for…read more Lots of trucks on the road near here! Be careful!

You know how people will make a long social media post just because they wanted to share a thirst…read moretrap? Like friend - just post your lil shirtless pic and go. This is kind of that - the Center had the cutest Virginia Is For Lovers sign and me and my love wanted a pic in front of it lmao. **************** Growing up, we did a lot of road trips and my mom taught me to avoid rest areas. Make sense from a safety perspective as women. Welcome Centers are typically a class of their own though - and this one just across the state line off I-81 is no exception. Brightly lit, inviting, ample tractor trailer parking, and sparkling clean - I can't believe I've driven past it hundreds of times and never even noticed it. Too busy making a beeline for the Bojangles at the next exit lmao. On one side of the center are the restrooms - choose from men, women, and single room "family." Truly a spot for everyone - IYKYK. The bathrooms themselves were incredibly clean, and there were a couple of larger stalls for accessible access. As a fat, nothing worse than rubbing up against the door or the seat :shivers: going into a bathroom stall. There was even a stall with a mini commode perfect for smaller people and kids. On the other side was the actual welcome center - staffed with an actual employee and hundreds of brochures, booklets, and coupon books of state attractions. Lots of vending machines too. There are two entrances - the front for car drivers and the back for tractor trailer drivers. We had some Truck Business to attend to in nearby Winchester and parked the rig overnight to sleep, then left the truck here for a few hours and it was perfectly safe. We also had our dog with us (mind your business) and were able to give him a long sniff walk around the property and tucker him out. There were a lot of employees tending to the restrooms and the grounds and they were all very friendly. Just a very nice vibe and not at all the seedy trafficking spot drilled into my head since birth lol. Now, I can't speak for what happens when the sun goes down, but during the daylight hours this is worth a stop. Enjoy!

This is the first rest stop when you enter Virginia from the West Virginia border. We stopped here…read morefor a quick bathroom break. We travel constantly and o must say this is one of the best rest stops I have ever been to. It is clean both inside and outside. Very spacious with lots of vending machines and an area to sit and relax or have a meal. The men's and women's bathrooms are kept clean and tidy and are also big and can handle numerous patrons at a time. The outside is just the same, grounds are beautifully maintained and they even have a large "LOVE" sign for pictures of your trip to their state. Graph a magazine or brochure from the rack and see everything this state has to over. I wish all rest areas were like this one, your trip would be so much more enjoyable.

Nice and convenient easy on, easy off from -81N. Spacious land with a pavilion and several picnic…read moretables. Men's restroom was reasonably clean. I didn't see any vending machines, but perhaps I missed them

Nice safe place to stop for a wee and stretch your legs. Pet friendly. Immaculate grounds with…read morebeautiful flowers all over. Large shaded pavilion. Vending machines. Tourist center and clean bathrooms. Custodian takes really good care of the rest stop. There's plenty of parking!

Stopped in to stretch the legs, take a bio break, and sit for a few minutes to check texts and…read moree-mails. On a long trip up to Maine via I-81 - such Rest Areas are much appreciated! #PAWelcomeCenterAndRestArea

Very limited truck parking especially in the evening hours, facilities are well clean and…read moremaintained, well lit at night hours and pretty much safe.

Great spot to pick up -well Anything! Huge selection. Very…read moregood coffee! Snacks ,electronics, food menu- Oh & gas. This place has it all

Why did I think that taking nothing but non-highway roads all the way home to Pennsylvania would be…read morea good idea. When driving from the DMV it feels like the right thing to do to avoid all those highway backups, but in reality, it's not good for your bladder. I was nearing bursting on a stretch of road and was ready to pull over at the first gas station that I saw. At that point, I had no idea where I was or how far I had gotten. I had tuned out the GPS because my eyes were glued to the road to find a bathroom. I finally came out of a tree lined stretch of road and saw the illumination of a gas station. Wawa. Not necessarily my first choice, but I was happy to see the awning once around the trees. Pulled in, parked, nearly ran inside straight to the restroom. Now the one thing that all Wawas seem to lack is their cleanliness of their facilities. I don't know what people do, or don't do, in these restrooms, but they look like the ones you would find in a horror movie. Ones where they have been trashed beyond comprehension. Like how is it that the walls have paint rubbed off of it. All you need is flickering lights and you're set to be the next victim in the upcoming Wawa horror movie. Listen, even though the facilities were not presentable, I still needed to use them. All that horror makeup of the facilities faded away as my bladder returned to E. Outside the facilities, this isn't a bad Wawa. They still do have a lot to offer. I'm still not happy with their food, but I do like the swift convenience offered at the counter. Grab a drink, go to the counter, ask for an item and I was outside. With a lot of my car rides back home I always need to stretch my legs before I get back in the car. I was able to take in a phone call at the same time. While outside, I noticed that this place wasn't very busy this time of day, very early in the morning. If only that could be the case all the time.