Rest Areas Can Be Startling, Presenting: The Best In Michigan

As we hit the road this summer for roadtrips let's remember to "hit the head" before we hit the road. Roadtrips can be worrisome for our bladders but thankfully we have rest stops along the highway that we can use. Some rest stops are better then the rest. Let's look at some of the best rest stops in Michigan.

A rest stop is necessary for two reasons for me. If I have to go, I have to go. That's the first reason I stop at a rest stop. The second reason, although it's rare, is to stretch my legs and take a break. Every time I walk into a rest stop in Michigan I am a little nervous about the cleanliness. Rest stop or rest area bathrooms are a lot cleaner nowadays then they were when I was growing up. The rank smell of sewage and waste at rest stops is hard to come by, thank goodness.

I have noticed that the "welcome centers" at the state line and throughout Michigan are bigger and more lavish than the ones that are further into the state. It makes sense, Michigan wants to give visitors to our state a good first impression. I have used the rest stops in the U.P. along 2 and they are old school with a hole and some toilet paper. Not my first choice, if you have to go, it's better there than in your pants.

You shared some of your favorite rest stops in Michigan and here they are.

Best Rest Stops In Michigan

Clare Welcome Center

Cindy Weck-Omo via MMQFB: 

Welcome center on 127 by Clare. Always nice.

Dan Brown via MMQFB:

Clare Welcome Center is the only rest area I ever stop at.

Agreed, this rest stop is clean and it's easy on easy off the highway. I also feel like I close to "up north".

Woodbury Rd. Rest Stop on I-69

William Dellvon via MMQFB:

woulbury rd is nice but some attendents are bad

Truck Stop In Sawyer Is Awesome

James Horowitz via MMQFB:

Rest Stops Aren't Too Bad But This Truck Stop Is Horrible