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    Sideling Hill Rest Area

    4.3 (24 reviews)
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    Mollie W.

    Beautiful western Maryland location. Easy on and off the interstate. Clean!! Bathroom very spacious.

    A look through the pass.
    Matthew U.

    On my many trips back and forth to the DMV I would consistently pass this area. Never having the time, nor need to stop here. Well that changed recently when I needed to get out of my car. I had always wanted to, but like I said, I didn't have the need until now. Coming into here you need to be careful, with it being a rest stop there are people pulling in and out at random and the parking lot was a bit weird. I got out and started to stretch my legs and made my way towards the buildings. What is really interesting about this rest stop is that it technically spans the highway. On both sides you can pull off and find relief for yourself or your four-legged friend. There is a pathway that connects the sides and on the westbound side there is a staircase that takes you up to an observation area. As for the facilities, they weren't all that great. They didn't look very well taken care of and maybe in need of an update. And if you went into the visitor's center it had this unwelcoming vibe to it. Most times I'm not one to care much about it, but this rest area is truly staffed with people. They made it feel like you were inconveniencing them. They stared at me the whole time I was in there browsing through the pamphlets for attractions that I might be interested in seeing at least at some point in my life. Anyway, after grabbing a few pamphlets, using the facilities, and stretching my legs, I was on my way. Back on the highway and feeling a bit lighter.

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    J David H.

    Gotta love an easy on and off rest area that checks the most important boxes. Clean restrooms, vending and most importantly a safe environment. I did not spend much time here on an early am visit, however this was a great short stop with a view too. Not much traffic on my weekday visit. Appears others have weighed in with positive experiences based on the overall composite score.

    A very neat representation of the evolutionary and geologic scale
    Ruth D.

    The bathrooms are always clean here and the views are spectacular! I've stopped here numerous times over the years and I've never had trouble finding parking. It's also a good stop for dog owners. On this particular stop, I didn't have a dog with me, but I have on other occasions and I like this stop because the car park lends itself to a more protected pet rest area. Keep in mind that the best views are from the walking bridge, but the bridge is often closed during the winter months "due to weather." Regardless, you have a good view of the hills and valley just by getting out of your vehicle.

    Bob A.

    Nice little clean and well maintained rest stop. A short walk over the highway to a Vietnam Veterans memorial, a visitors center and a scenic view. If may take a minute to take the walk over the highway, if you've got the time, Easy in and out for cars.

    Kara M.

    Very beautiful rest stop! My family stopped here on our way to Baltimore city. I hadn't stopped here before, but the views were amazing! There are plenty of public bathrooms and vending machines if you need a snack. When you walk up the huge hill, you can see the view of the mountains. They have some sort of tour you can pay to go on too! There's another some hundred feet across the bridge that has more bathrooms and maps to help to explore the mountains and the history behind it.

    Catherine E.

    Stunning Views - awesome opportunity for sky bridge walk across highway & along rock face of cut & beautiful overlook for photos. Friendly host at Information Center. & clean bathrooms & vending area

    Stefan S.

    One of the most beautiful and scenic rest areas I've ever had the chance to stop at. Give yourself more time than just taking a leak and getting a snack. Take a walk to the top, look around and take some pictures. Cross the bridge and look on the other side. Take in the museum if it's ever open.

    Greg S.

    Great views, the restrooms were clean but the towel dispenser was empty and parts of the facilities were out of service.

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    When you gotta go, you gotta go. This is a pretty place to recharge for a moment. The facility is clean.

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    Finally stopped here after passing by for years. The view was amazing. Worth a visit.

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    Pennsylvania Welcome Center - Warfordsburg - Pennsylvania Welcome Center - Warfordsburg

    Pennsylvania Welcome Center - Warfordsburg

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    Travel Road Welcome…read moreCenter and rest stop located off Hwy 70 West. The Good: *Clean restrooms *Vending machines *Picnic tables *Big grassy fields for the fur babies and human kids to stretch their legs. *Brochures and tons of info about visiting the Commonwealth of PA (it's not technically a state fyi #todayilearned) The Meh: *Restrooms aren't very big. The men's room consisted of two urinals and two stalls; you know it's bad when there's a line to drop a deuce in the men's room. The Ugly: *Allegedly there's employees to greet you inside the "Welcome" Center, but they were too busy chit-chatting in the back to be bothered. TLDR: Great place to stop, stretch, and ease one's burdens.

    On one of my recent drives back home I noticed that the Pennsylvania Welcome Center coming into PA…read moreon I-70 was closed down. I measure this as being the halfway point for me and usually take that as an opportunity to take a break. But, alas, I wasn't able to make the stop...until recently. They finished their update to what is basically a rest stop and I have to say they did it justice. I hope that means they will be doing the same thing to the one on the outbound side of I-70. It is a no frills stop, but a good place to get out and stretch you legs. They offer vending machines, restrooms, informational materials (including state maps), pet area and outdoor seating if you wanted to eat your food you may have brought with you. Easy off and on to the Interstate. A good place to empty your head before you continue on with your travel.

    Winchester Safety Rest Area - Virginia Welcome Center - Great Info

    Winchester Safety Rest Area - Virginia Welcome Center

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    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.

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    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.

    Sideling Hill Rest Area - reststops - Updated May 2026

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