A resting place on a stagecoach route where travelers could get a meal and a bed for a night was called a?

A resting place on a stagecoach route where travelers could get a meal and a bed for the night was called a "way station" or "stagecoach inn." These establishments provided essential services to weary travelers, offering food, lodging, and sometimes even stabling for horses. They played a crucial role in facilitating long-distance travel during the era of stagecoach travel.