This rest stop along I-80 certainly stands out from the pack. Why, you ask?…read more 1.) the lovely facade was covered with quilt square artwork 2.) they offer an abundance of covered picnic benches and a small walking trail space (ideal if you have your pup with you on the road) 3.) very clean indoor space and bathrooms accompanied by several maps on display in the foyer (you got me ) 4.) ample parking for both cars and semis/trailers

Very nice rest area with plenty of truck parking, clean restrooms and vending machines with free…read moreWIFI available. Plenty of open space behind the facility with a few picnic tables. Perfect spot to take a break from them long hours of driving.

My family and I, and our two dogs, travel back and forth across the country along the I-80 corridor…read moreannually, and we thought we were familiar with every rest stop between Salt Lake City and Chicago, but today turned out to be our first visit to the Tiffin rest stop. It was very clean, offered several snack options in the onsite vending machines, and the outside grounds were lovely. The poetry and prose inspired theme was apparent throughout the grounds from the picnic areas to the facilities building. There are several quotes from famous writers enshrined at the site and a variety of plaques with historic lessons--a little learning opportunity off the well-beaten I-80 path. Save yourself a visit to a filthy gas station bathroom and check out this inspired alternative instead. It's definitely worth it.

Great rest spot with a lot of nice artwork and well designed building with a lot of mural quotes,…read morethe restrooms are definitely clean and well maintained, they have picnic tables with shades from the sun and a area to walk your dog.

Fairly nice and all around clean rest area with plenty of truck parking as well as for cars too…read more The restrooms are very clean and well maintained plus they have vending machines inside as well. Plenty of picnic tables outside all around the facility.

I really needed to pee and presto a rest area appears. At that point it could have been a…read moreport-a-potty and I would have been happy. This rest stop was surprisingly clean. There were vending machines and local info in the lobby. When traveling through Iowa, this would be a very good place to stop when you need to really pee.

Iowa has an amazing set of rest areas along I-80, most featuring particular aspects of the state,…read moregeologically, geographically, economically, environmentally. The park-like area outdoors includes sculptures and displays relevant to the theme, and indoors there are custom handmade tiles on floors and walls immersing you further in the theme. I'm sure most folks just rush in to use the toilets and don't notice. There is also free WiFi so you can use your phone or laptop, altho there is a time limit.

This is one of the cleanest rest stops I've ever been to! We're on the road a lot because we have…read morefamily and friends that live all over the country so finding nice rest stops along the way are our little wins. The bathroom is so well kept and huge. There's also a bunch of places to hangout outside under large trees if you want the shade. From covered picnic tables to places specially for your pets, this rest stop has a little bit of everything for everyone. There was someone even in a hammock just chillin' between two trees, perfectly unbothered. There was plenty of parking both for cars and trucks. There were also a ton of maps both state and local as well as various guides for food, attractions, and entertainment. We'll definitely be keeping this location in mind the next time we're heading to Iowa or on the same route.

It seems unusual, if not downright odd, to write a review of an Interstate Highway rest area, but…read morethis is a unique case. It's located on the northbound side of I-380, a spur from I-80 that begins in Iowa City, passes through Cedar Rapids and terminates in Waterloo. This is the only rest area on the 73 mile spur. (There is a southbound rest area across the freeway.) Prior to the opening of this facility, there was a woefully inadequate building serving the rest area. The entire property has been refreshed with the centerpiece being this new building, a standardized Iowa DOT design, that opened in the fall of 2012. New picnic areas and several interesting pieces of decor make the grounds comfortable and attractive. It's the decor that makes this rest area unique and interesting. Eastern Iowa is Grant Wood territory and this entire rest area is designed around the life and work of Iowa's most famous artist. Wood was born about 40 miles northeast of here in 1891. His family moved to Cedar Rapids in 1901. Wood took an apprenticeship in metalwork, attended an art school in Minneapolis and enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1924, he returned to Cedar Rapids and rented a loft. It had no address, so he named it "5 Turner Alley" which is commemorated here, on the east wall of the building. Wood also helped found an art colony in Stone City, where students lived in ice wagons. Picnic tables are framed by wire frame wagon structures to commemorate the living quarters of artists in Stone City. Other features of the rest area that pay homage to Wood include the window frames that are modeled after the house windows in his painting, "American Gothic." The windows are lit with LEDs that change colors at night. The Iowa state quarter is represented in the east entryway - the quarter also pays homage to Wood and his influence on the Iowa art scene. The colorful terrazzo floor mural depicts rows of Iowa farm crops and blends into the rest room vestibules. The vestibules feature Grant paintings, transcribed to ceramic tile, continuing the theme. A small plaque depicts his most famous painting, "American Gothic" and tells the story of the painting and how it came to reside in the museum at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Northbound Rest Area, at mile marker 12 on I-380, is more than a common rest area, it's a living museum of Iowa and it's most beloved artist. EDITED TO ADD: The American Gothic House is located in Eldon, Iowa, about 2 hours southwest of here. It has its own Yelp listing with several reviews and is worth looking up on Yelp, even if you're not going to visit.

Very limited parking for truckers but overall still a nice and convenient rest stop. Clean…read morerestrooms and vending machines. Picnic tables with overhead roofs and plenty of art displays around the outside of this rest stop.

Stopped here on a road trip and was genuinely impressed. This has to be one of the nicest truck…read morestops I've ever visited. Everything was clean, well maintained, and there was plenty of parking available. What really sets this place apart is how much it offers. There are countless food options, a large gas station, and even amenities you wouldn't expect like a chiropractor, dentist, movie theater, and museum. It truly feels like a one stop destination where you can take care of just about anything while traveling. Whether you're driving across the country or just passing through, this is a fantastic place to stop, refuel, grab a meal, and take a break. Highly recommend!

This truck stop lives up to its billing of being the World's Largest Truck Stop. This place is huge…read moreand amazing. You can get gas here. Then inside is like a mini-mall. They have a food court with a Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut Express, all with seating. They also have a truck parts store, tourist souvenirs, convenience store items, clothes, and custom truck parts. The place was really clean, especially considering how many people go through there. You will find an actual tractor-trailer truck in the auto parts section of the truck stop. There are a lot of photo ops here at the truck stop, including the tractor-trailers and other vehicles inside, and murals and antique gas pumps outside. There is also a truck museum across the parking lot that is free to visit, but is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. I came here on a Monday, so of course it was closed. If you are coming into or leaving Iowa, this is a must-stop. This place is amazing and has just about everything. The staff there was very friendly too. I am glad I made the stop here, and I did not even need gas.

Stop for gas and Go inside -They offer a Free coffee and free donut after 4pm. Lovely offerread more

Great service pizza is hot and good for a quick bit in the go, there's a white lady with a country…read moreaccent that's has great service

I would give this place a five star review, but if you're walking your dog in the designated pet…read morearea, watch out for 2-3 foot deep water. Because my dog is soaked and my feet as well! Grass is about 8 inches long in the "mowed areas" so make sure you have your rain boots on when walking any where but the cement!

Nice clean rest stop great place to walk the dog and even a park for the kids.free Wi-Fi and lots…read moreof vending machines you going to place to have a picnic.

Great stop for a nice view, stretch your legs and a quick bathroom break…read more Had a quick snack sitting on one of their picnic bench's.

This overlook buries the lede: It's not just, or primarily, a scenic overlook, but a large rest…read morearea. That was unexpected! Honestly it's really weird highway marketing. The "scenic outlook" part of it is the drive from the freeway to the rest area. And it is a beautiful vista to be sure, but... there's not really any place to pull aside and look at it. When I've encountered scenic overlooks in Oregon, or when I was in North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was a part of the road set aside with the explicit purpose of folks pulling over to look. Here, you can look as you're driving along but once you get to the parking you can't see anything. There are nearly a dozen picnic tables scattered about the place, some more secluded than others. There's also a garden, which has a couple of bench swings to sit and enjoy the surroundings a bit.

Clean bathrooms, playground, River overlook. This was a great stop to make in order to take in the…read moreMississippi River, stretch our legs and use the restroom. I enjoyed a beautiful birdsong concert in the trees near the parking lot as well!

Closed at 8pm, very out of the way off highway, do not come here. Nice view of the Mississippi…read moreRiver at least.