I-17 - Sunset Point Rest Area - Arizona
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geobwong2k
N 34° 11.116 W 112° 08.078
12S E 395444 N 3783280
Sunset Point Rest Area. A welcome respite from the long days travel.
Waymark Code: WMCGQV
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2011
Views: 16
The Sunset Point Rest Area is a large rest area with different things to look at while you stretch your legs. There are:
- Vendor Machines
- Rest Rooms
- Pet Exercise Area
- Signs with Interesting Words
- Poisonous Snakes and Insects
- A Sundial memorial to Transporation Workers
- Payphones
- Handicap accessible trail
- Picnic Benches
- Overnight Parking (but not camping)
- ... And more!
Highway Number: I-17
Common Name for the Highway: Black Canyon Highway
Highway Access Direction: Either Direction
Rest Area Name: Sunset Point Rest Area
Facilities:
This rest area contains many conveniences for the weary traveler.
Picnic Tables - Large covered areas containing multiple picnic tables can be found. In the Arizona heat, shade is a must.
Pet Exercise Area - Located at the far end of the rest area is the pet rest area. It was a gravel area that was quite large. Not many trees.
Pay Telephones - Available for use.
Services:
There are vending machines, but no fast food restaurants.
Special Features:
This site contains several markers or vistas.
There is a sundial that is "dedicated to the Arizona Department of Transportation who died while serving the citizens of the State of Arizona".
The inspiring view is another view to behold. Check out the photo gallery.
WiFi: no
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