The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park was a quiet tucked way piece of history that’s squeezed between the cheeks of the North and Southbound rest areas of I-85 south of Thomasville, NC. It’s so unfortunate that so many perished for such an unnecessary war.
Great Rest Area. The facilities are always clean and well maintained. This is a great location for walking especially because of the memorial, it’s quiet and there’s a walkway all the way around the memorial itself Restrooms: Always clean and well maintained Dog-friendliness: Dog walk friendly with provided baggies Picnic area: A few picnic areas available
This place was great. We were driving through on Memorial Day Weekend and stopped at the rest area. Was a pleasant surprise to have such a nice memorial at the rest area. Wife and kids enjoyed the walk along the path to get there. You should make time to stop and see this.
This place is such a beautiful surprise on the side of 85!!!! The detail taken to create and maintain this place shows the honor given to those who served in the Vietnam war.... A MUST SEE REST area
Simple, tranquil and beautiful memorial. Definitely worth checking out and paying respects to North Carolinians who served in Vietnam War.
What an unexpected surprise and amazing memorial. Stopped at the rest area, expecting nothing. Saw the signs for the memorial and decided to stop by and it was so SERENE. Very well kept memorial. I loved the circle and being able to read the names, which made it seem so much more personal. I would love to visit again on my way through.
The memorial is worth the time to visit. There is a wall of names North Carolinians lost in the war similar to the one in Washington DC, but the names are engraved in bricks. Follow the signs as you drive through the rest area.
Amazing memorial to such brave men that died in service to their country.
A very dignified display. Thanks for honoring all NC veterans.
Very humbling and quiet place in the midst of highway 85. Well laid out and easy to walk or ride in a wheelchair to get to it. There is limited parking available close by if you need to park closer to the memorial.
