In the United States, Canada, Australia and parts of Europe, a rest area, service station, rest stop, resto, service area, service plaza, travel plaza, or service centre is a public facility, located adjacent to a highway or interstate, at which drivers and passengers can eat and drink, take a stroll, let their children play in grassy park-like areas, walk their pets, check and/or refuel their vehicle, sleep, and use the restroom before resuming a long drive on the road.