For road-weary travelers, there’s no sight more welcome than that little green sign along the Interstate that announces an upcoming rest stop. Here’s a rest stop that’s far from ordinary, and the next time you pass you might want to take a break here.
When you’ve been traveling outside the state, and you’re finally headed back home, there’s no more sign you’d rather see than this one. Ahh… feels good to be back, doesn’t it?
Ken Lund/flickr
If you’ve been in the car for very long, you’re probably dying to stretch your legs, and you might be ready for a snack. You’ll find the best rest stop in all of Delaware right along I-95, at 530 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Newark.
Most rest areas offer dim-lit little buildings, sketchy restrooms, and one or two picnic tables. The Delaware Welcome Center takes everything you thought you knew about rest stops and turns it on its head.
HMS Host at Delaware Welcome Center/Facebook
Unlike the tiny, dark rest stops that are more common along America’s Interstate, the Delaware Welcome Center is large, airy, and bright.
HMS Host at Delaware Welcome Center/Facebook
Tired travelers will also be happy to see a Starbucks, where they can get a big serving of caffeine. An espresso or latte and a pastry sound wonderful, don’t they?
HMS Host at Delaware Welcome Center/Facebook
When the weather’s nice, you can dine on the patio and get some fresh air.
HMS Host at Delaware Welcome Center/Facebook
While you’re dining and relaxing, you can charge your car at one of several charging stations.
Teresa Chien/Google
You’ll also find lots of information about the state of Delaware, as well as clean restrooms, a pet area, and phones.
HMS Host at Delaware Welcome Center/Facebook
Have you ever stopped at the Delaware Welcome Center on a road trip? We’d love to hear what you thought!
Ken Lund/flickr
HMS Host at Delaware Welcome Center/Facebook
Teresa Chien/Google
If you love exploring Delaware by taking epic road trips, you won’t want to miss this trip through Chateau Country.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
