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A rest area, travel plaza, rest stop, or service area is a public facility, located next to a large thoroughfare such as a highway or expressway, at which drivers and passengers can refuel, eat, and rest. Other names include rest and service area (RSA), service station, resto, service plaza, and service centre. Facilities include park-like areas, fuel stations, restrooms, and restaurants. Rest areas are common in the United States, Canada, Australia and parts of Europe and Asia.