Most Common Rest Area Sites
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The U.S. has more highway rest areas than any other country in the world, and here are some common sites you'll see at them.
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bathroom
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map
you'll usually find a huge map posted on one of the walls
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vending machine
filled with junk food
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tourist brochures
more than you could ever have a use for
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water fountain
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information counter
sometimes even a staffed counter with information about the area
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mileage charts
to figure out the distance to your destination
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trees
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parking spaces
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pet runs
there are usually designated areas to walk your pets
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picnic tables
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permanent barbecue grills
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grass
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semi trucks
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RVs
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pets on leashes
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highway entrance ramp
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coffee machine
steer clear of the liquid coming out of these unless you're truly in dire need of a caffeine boost
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fences
usually to divide the rest area from the highway
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pay phone
Even in the age of cell phones, rest areas are one of the few places where you can still count on finding a pay phone.
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