North Carolina I-26 Mile 6 (East) Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the Welcome Center, on I-26 at mile marker 6 eastbound, near Mars Hill, North Carolina. You'll also find directions to the rest area and information about nearby rest stops. Additionally, we've included a list of gas stations situated close to the Welcome Center.

Amenities at the Welcome Center

The Welcome Center, located along I-26, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include on-site restrooms, pay phones for making calls, picnic tables for outdoor dining, disability-friendly facilities, family restroom facilities, vending services for food and drinks, and visitor information to assist with trip planning.

You'll find more detailed information about these amenities in the table below:

Restrooms	Yes
Phones	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Pet Exercise Area	No
Accessible Facilities	Yes
Family Restrooms	Yes
Vending Machines	Yes
Wifi	No
Gas Station	No
Food Service	No
Scenic View	No
Tourist Information	Yes
RV Dump Station	No
Phone Number	-
Notes	-

Welcome Center Driving Directions

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 35.874066, Longitude: -82.544752

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Rest Areas Nearby Welcome Center

In the section below, you'll find a list of 20 rest areas within a 53-mile radius of the Welcome Center North Carolina. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name	State	Interstate	Direction	Distance (mi.)
Turnout	North Carolina	Interstate 26	West	0.9
Sam’s Gap Scenic Overlook	Tennessee	Interstate 26	East	6.1
Turnout	Tennessee	Interstate 26	West	11.7
Erwin Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 26	-	12.5
Welcome Center	North Carolina	Interstate 40	East	30.2
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 40	West	30.3
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 26	West	30.9
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 26	East	30.9
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 40	East	33.7
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 40	West	33.7
Hartford Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 40	West	34.6
Greene County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 81	North	35.1
Greene County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 81	South	35.2
Kingsport Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 26	-	42.1
Jefferson County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 40	West	44.9
Jefferson County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 81	South	47.7
Welcome Center	North Carolina	Interstate 26	West	48.1
Jefferson County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 40	East	50.0
Bristol Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 81	South	52.5
Bristol Welcome Center	Virginia	Interstate 81	North	52.7

Gas Stations Nearby Welcome Center

If you need gas or air for your tires there are 10 gas stations within max 10 miles of the rest stop:

BP in Mars Hill, NC (2.4 miles)
Address: 11120 US-23, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
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BP in Mars Hill, NC (3.5 miles)
Address: 350 Carl Eller Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM, Lotto, Beer, Wine.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Mars Hill, NC (3.6 miles)
Address: 7599 NC-213, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Mountain Energy in Mars Hill, NC (3.9 miles)
Address: 844 Carl Eller Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Comments: You can access it anytime, 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Weaverville, NC (6.2 miles)
Address: 849 Old Mars Hill Hwy, Weaverville, NC 28787, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Shell in Weaverville, NC (6.3 miles)
Address: 10 Stockton Branch Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Air Pump.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Triangle in Barnardsville, NC (7.0 miles)
Address: 1130 Barnardsville Hwy, Barnardsville, NC 28709, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Diesel. Has Restaurant, Restrooms.
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Energy Fuels in Barnardsville, NC (7.1 miles)
Address: 1164 Barnardsville Hwy, Barnardsville, NC 28709, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, ATM.
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Exxon in Weaverville, NC (7.5 miles)
Address: 388 Barnardsville Hwy, Weaverville, NC 28787, USA
Services: Offers Regular. Has Convenience Store, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Marshall, NC (8.3 miles)
Address: 5383 US 25-70, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »

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