New Kent East Coast Gateway Safety Rest Area and Welcome Center

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I-64
New Kent, VA 23124

Virginia Tourism Corporation is a media company dedicated to promoting tourism in Virginia, offering information on destinations, activities, events, and attractions throughout the state to encourage visitors to explore all that Virginia has to offer.

Their website provides resources for trip planning, including recommendations for scenic drives, outdoor activities, fall festivals, wineries, and more, with the goal of showcasing the beauty and diversity of Virginia as a top travel destination.

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4.522 reviews
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J David H.
10/1/2025

New Kent East continues to be a favorite. So many stops and it's consistently great! Restrooms well maintained. Lots of vending options. Ton of Virginia literature. Also the on and off with...

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Ryan W.
8/22/2025

The new Kent East Coast Gateway Rest Area is hands down one of the nicest and most well-thought-out rest stops I've visited! First impression: huge, spotless, and super organized. The building is...

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Ward D.
1/21/2025

A nice, clean rest area along I-64 eastbound. Virginia advertises a total of 43 rest areas, with several strategically placed along major routes. On I-64 alone, there are six rest areas to serve...

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Lyn L.
3/21/2024

Stop! Don't take that potty break at a grungy gas station or a crowded Starbucks! This rest stop on both sides of the highway is clean, spacious and even has lots of tourist flyers. We stop here...

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Leinani S.
12/12/2023

This is a large, clean, well lit restaurant stop with a tourist information area, picnic tables, a children's playground and lots of grassy space. It's conveniently located directly off I 64 both...

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