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TA Travel Center

Mt Vernon, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST REST STOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026
TA Travel Center

Large travel center beside I-44 near Mt Vernon, with a deli-style food counter, a Wendy's and a big truck lot. The bathrooms and showers are clean, the smoked meats are a highlight, and prices are high.

Highlights

  • Smoked pork belly and ribs
  • Clean, roomy showers
  • Giant obelisk in parking lot

Good to know

  • Off I-44 at exit 46
  • Plenty of truck parking, camping section available
  • Long waits for showers at busy times

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