traffic was slowing to a crawl again on I-5 heading north so I took advantage of the siding for a…read morebit of relief. pulled into the standard Washington State frill free rest area: functional facilities and some vending but not a whole lot else, tables and benches and covering for inclement weather and a tourist information center that doesn't look to have been open for a very long while. still, there's plenty of room to park and skip about in the grass besides the other stuff so it's not truly horrible - iit's just not wonderful either.

Has what you need - restrooms, open space to stretch your legs, and lots of trees and breeze! Of…read morecourse, more parking lot than you could ever utilize! I appreciate a good rest area in smartly located areas. The restrooms were well maintained, and the 'info board' just outside the building helped me better understand where I was at in relation to the rest area. Hey, it's a free place to stop and take a Power Nap. Take advantage!

The Deer Park Loop Rest Area on Highway 101 heading Westbound is a nice place to stop, use the…read morerestroom, stretch ones legs, get a glimpse of the Olympic Mountains, and learn a little bit about the area. It is located just past the Deer Park Loop interchange. There are a number of small restroom buildings with both male and female restrooms. The toilets themselves are pit toilets, no running water here so make sure to have some hand sanitizer (I also carry toilet paper in the trunk of my car just in case). There is small vehicle, large vehicle (for example semi-trucks), and vehicle with trailer parking available. A large grassy lawn stretches out behind the restrooms, a good place to take a short walk and stretch one's legs. Informational signs are also posted at this rest area. One of the signs provides context on how the Olympic Mountains got their name. Another contains a map of the Northern Olympic Peninsula with things such as camping, ranger stations, and lighthouses marked on the map. A great place to stop for a rest and get one's bearings before continuing on one's way.

This is a bare bones rest area, but when the call of nature compels you, you have to answer! There…read moreis a row of pit toilets - no running water, but they were well maintained and stocked with toilet paper. No vending machines or other amenities otherwise. If you're a history buff, there's a historical marker here that described the naming of Mt. Olympus (it was originally named Sierra Nevada de Santa Rosalia!). There's also an informational panel with a map of the northern Olympic peninsula with points of interest if you aren't familiar with the area or are looking for additional stops on your journey. If you want to stretch your legs or walk your dog, there's a small trail near the back of this rest area that abuts some woods. It's away from the busy roadway so a bit quieter back there.

Impressive! Stopped here with my dad and brother to grab something to eat. This place has…read moreeverything you need from a highway rest stop. I almost want to come back to visit again. They even have showers for the truck drivers, and a wide variety of food for discerning appetites. You'll enjoy your visit to Pilot. Oh, they have gas!

This was a great stop and I'm only giving it a 3 because they didn't have much of a selection for…read morehealthy eats, and that was what I was in the mood for. My kids were happy with their selections, a big dog and chicken sandwich & if we are ever up in the area and need a quick stop, I'll give it a go again... as I know what to expect. In addition to gas station food, they also have a Arby's, Cinnabon and showers/laundry... as it's a truck stop too.

I have stopped at the SeaTac Rest Area over the years as part of longer road trips and shorter day…read moreand half-day adventures in the Puget Sound area. Today, Wednesday 2 August 2023, I discovered a new appreciation for its placement on I-5 in regards to heading east to Enumclaw following visiting the rest area, the turn for Enumclaw (Highway 18) was the next exit once I merged back onto the interstate from the rest area. There are two smaller restroom buildings, vending machines, designated parking areas per vehicle type, and grassy area(s) with picnic tables. The restrooms were busy and a little less clean than I have experienced in the past, but nothing appalling. I was running low on water, so I tried two of the water fountains at one of the restroom buildings and found neither worked. Going to the second restroom building, I found working water fountain(s) with water that did not have a funky taste. While typically busy, people utilizing the rest area have tended to be mindful in my experience(s).

Very nice and conveniently located rest stop on the 5 freeway. Lovely trees, open space, plenty of…read morepark benches, and free coffee. The only down side is the "theoretical" ONE HOUR PARKING ONLY! On a long drive, the driver definitely requires more that one hour to recharge and prepare to continue the journey.

The first rest area south of the border, this was a good stop to take care of business and have a…read morelittle stretch after sitting in the car for a while and waiting in the border queue for a while. Restrooms, parking, great shade. There is a free EV charger here. [Review 20912 overall - 118 in Washington - 1896 of 2023.]

Attractive rest stop with lots of green and some picnic tables. Bathroom was fairly well…read moremaintained. We stopped on the northbound side. It's a good spot to rest up before you head over the Canada/U.S. border which is very nearby.

I am not a gambler and I am not a drinker, but this casino was really nice to visit. I shared a…read moredrink with my sister which was really sweet. It was a nicely made strawberry daiquiri. I lost an overall of $20 but was able to donate a portion to where I wanted from the selection given, which I think is great! I do wish that some of the food places inside be open 24 hours. That would be a game changer. I'd visit again for fun.

We stayed here because we had to attend a nearby event and had mixed reviews…read more The positives were comfy bed, no smoking environment and the pool was nice with an option for adult swim from 8 to 10. The restaurant was pretty good by casino standards so we were pleased. The negatives were - when we checked in, we asked if there was a late check in - and were told no -unless of course we were an upper "tier" of their players which was a little crass. Just say no there was not, we don't need to know yes - but not for us. The staff including security all seemed pretty salty, not sure what's that about except for the bartender in the Italian eatery - she was nice. Oh yeah, and the gambling was tight. I wouldn't go back, but it was an ok stay.

Oh, poo. First stop…read moreon the road trip to California. Left on schedule, making great time down Highway 5, I'm gonna hit Grants Pass before 6 pm!! Woo hoo!! Ferghal and Lola are zonked out and I hate to stop but I *gotta go*. As I make my way to the right side of the highway, the pups perk up and breathe their doggie breath down my neck . Much meefing and wild tail wagging. Pups loves them a road trip --- because that means Rest Areas!! They are dogs --- they are easily pleased. First order of business --- figuring out where the hell I am. I drove past Chehalis, but the rest stop sign *says* Chelhalis. I know that's wrong, but deep down I wonder if maybe I'm driving on some sorta road to hell and I've been unknowlingly driving in the Chehalis vortex --- because if there is such a thing --- it's not in middle of the ocean near Bermuda, No, no, no , it's here. In Chehalis. The place people dream of leaving. I could hardly stand staying long enough to pee. Which brings me to the second order of business: Clean bathrooms (but no toilet seat covers --- that just makes me cranky), free coffee, stale store bought cookies (some road stops have ladies who make cookies, this rest stop was staffed by a couple of retired truckers who found the cookies behind the seat in the rig). Now for the third order of business: c'mon pups... do your bidniss! Holy crap! I mean literally... Holy. Crap. There is dog poop everywhere. Ooooooh geeeeeez. I guess those "pick up after your pooch please" signs you see some places really help --- and if you're not gonna have toilet seat covers --- how 'bout some POOP BAGS!? YES I AM YELLING HERE. It coulda been a nice rest stop too --- couple of tables under the trees. Nice wide paths to walk around. It could have been so nice but for well, the poo. Hey! Look - they have WiFi!! Nevermind. Registration won't work --- I don't think I like this rest stop, they don't even have vending machines. Time to toutle on down the highway.

The rest stop is It's great for a quick stop to use bathroom. But when I walked in, I saw the floor…read morebeing destroyed. And I saw signs saying you can only be there for 30 minutes. The snow makes it unreadable of any signs. So how am I supposed to know if I could stay overnight? So I called multiple stores in the area, and they all said "I don't know Ask the owner" no one's theres To see if I can. So this is more of a bathroom stop than a rest stop. Edit, I just asked a staff member who showed up supernice lady. She was surprised that someone walked up to my window and told me. As a illegal to slrep for overnight, she says it's fine we care about your rest. She's super nice. 3 Months ago

Gross, filthy, disgusting, place. Looks like it hasn't been cleaned in a century. Don't recommend.read more

What a beautiful place to visit. The area is gorgeous. One of the last forested areas in Seattle…read moreright next to Lake Washington. With views of Mount Rainier, glimpses of eagles, owls, shore birds and local wildlife it is a get away right in Seattle! The Audubon Society has a center where you can learn about local birds and their habitat, go on guided hikes and explore their gift shop which has all kinds of cool items to take home as a souvenir of a great day spent there. I highly recommend a visit.

This is a great facility that the National Audubon Society has partnered with the City of Seattle…read morewith, in providing a space for those to learn more about the work of the Audubon Center and its mission to protect birds. While at Seward Park we decided to visit this Center. It's a welcoming space and open to the public. When we walked in we were greeted by an employee who mentioned that we could walk through the building, and recommended for us to check out the library. In the community room, there was a class being taught on emergency procedures for the wilderness. Very cool they offer classes and events here! The building is a mix of public and private space, so for the public areas, it's easy to go through it within an hour or so. The other rooms that are closed off are used for private offices and such. But I would encourage you to check out the library, which is the largest public room in the center. You can tell the space for the library was the sitting room for when the building's original use of when The Redfield Family lived upstairs. The bottom portion of the building was used as a concession stand back in the day. But the library now invites guests to check out the different books on wildlife, birds, conservation, travel, and anything else having to do with the great outdoors. Glad to have visited this historical building and learned about the Audubon Center's work. I would also suggest taking children here, as there were plenty of books for kids in the library, as well as taxidermy of birds that may be intriguing to them. The gift shop is mostly items suitable for children, too.

If you're driving the 40 mph speed limit along Vashon Highway, you'll probably miss it…read more Heading north, it's on your right after passing SW 266th Lane. Heading south, it's on your left after passing SW Wesleyan Way. There is a miniature turnout with a couple parking spaces. The actual park is only 0.9 acres and most likely was a viewpoint back in the day before the trees became overgrown. Through the trees, you would have a spectacular view of Quartermaster Harbor. Other than a large rock with the history of Vashon Island engraved on it, and a round, stone picnic table, there's not much else to be seen... If you're not shy, it's a great place to secretly empty your bladder :X.

How small town cheesy is a place called Inspiration Point? Like some 50's makeout scene. Wait, it…read morewas. So during the day the view of Quartermaster Harbor and Maury Island and Mt. Rainier is great and LOTS of photos have been taken here over the years. During the night... well, what do you think happens in a small pullout without any streetlights or much for kids to do on a sleepy island? It is small, but you'll never find more than a few cars anyway. Just follow the main highway past Burton, past the water and up the long, winding hill. You'll know the hill. Trust me. You'll see the place. It's like Kerry Park in the country.