After hours of driving, I’m the one who gave in and announced my need for the bathroom. Luckily, this rest area was up ahead. Very clean bathroom facility. There were very few cars there so it wasn’t crowded at all. Plenty of parking and plenty of stalls. There are two Mens’ bathrooms and two Womens’ bathrooms — both spaciously packed with stalls. The inside is also filled with brochures to look at, and there are a couple of vending machines as well. Both the inside and the outside of the facility were very pretty. A giant compass on the ground outside of the doors would be cool to take a picture at. There are also cool things inside to look at, as well as a prairie trail outside. Picnic tables are located outside to rest/eat at. Super convenient rest stop along the high way.
Stacey L.
Place rating: 4 Madison, WI
Probably the nicest rest stop I’ve ever been in. As with most, it’s easy on/easy off from the Interstate — this one being the red-roofed building on the south/east-bound side. There’s quite a bit of parking, and it’s a nice paved walk up to the building. The building pays homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, and is surrounded by prairie trails that drives the prairie-style point home. The inside is clean and well lit, and has plenty of room. There are a ton of stalls in the restrooms, and there are two private gender-neutral bathrooms as well. There are vending machines and travel brochures inside and a dog run, historical marker, and picnic areas outside. This rest area isn’t anything to go out of your way for, but it’s a great place to stretch your legs or use the facilities if you don’t want to pull into a town or restaurant.
