Interstate Rest Areas. You know the ones. Packed parking lots. Limited selection vending machines. Gas pumps only if you’re lucky. They’re a dime a dozen across the nation… until you get to West Virginia, where any given rest stop, all of which are among the best in the world, is a destination in and of itself.
There are so many reasons to visit West Virginia. But who ever would have thought that one of those reasons is the rest stops?
It sounds a bit ridiculous... but only if you've never stopped for a bathroom break at a rest area along I-64/I-77 in West Virginia. Otherwise, you know exactly what we're talking about.
We're talking about plenty of parking.
We're talking about multiple restaurants with delicious menu options like fresh roasted coffee, delicious food, and even ice cream.
We're talking about local artisan products. Fine wine. Clean bathrooms. Sculptures. A walking trail. An outdoor patio. And a neighboring gas station, to boot.
Billed as "The Best of West Virginia," Tamarack Marketplace is a store brimming with all things West Virginia: art, crafts, woodwork, Fiestaware, food, coffee, wine, ice cream, clothing, blown glass, and so much more.
Plus there are often special events, live music, and craft demonstrations. There's an art gallery. There's a theater. There's a travel information booth. There's a food court staffed by master chefs.
Tamarack Marketplace has an official website and a Facebook page where you can learn more about this absolutely amazing rest area that truly is a West Virginia best. Speaking of, one of the best city parks in the world is hiding right here in Beckley, West Virginia as well.
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