You can even find a private shower facility (with oversized tubs!), a coin-operated laundry, a deli, and more. In fact, it is a beautiful resort with a 500-acre golf course, swimming pool, fitness center, and a fully functional business center.Īlong with the expected gas station, travelers and visitors alike can find a 24/7 convenience store that comes stocked with enough books, groceries, CDs, DVDs, and souvenirs to just be a full-on mini-mall. Located at Exit 198 off of I-40 in Flagstaff, Arizona, the place is not even built or designed like a typical rest stop or travel center. You can even take a trip down the Katy, Texas location’s world record 255-foot long carwash. You can even stumble across a world record or two during your stops at a Buc-ee’s as well, with the New Braunfels location boasting the world’s largest convenience store at a whopping 66,335 square feet as well as winning Cintas’ 2012 America’s Best Restroom Award. While our next selection is a chain, there is still plenty to do or find any time you find yourself at any of the 39 Buc-ee’s locations across the country, with a majority in the Lonestar state.Įach Buc-ee’s location boasts huge restrooms, tons of gas pumps, and fully stocked delis. The Border even has an inn and a campground if you need to stay the night. All the more notable is Pedroland, an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, carousel, bumper cars, mini-golf, and an arcade.
There you can see up to 15 species of crocodilians and over 50+ different kinds of snakes and other reptiles and lizards. The Border is also renowned for being home to the largest indoor reptile exhibit in the United States, and it is open every day. There’s even a place to grab some much-needed ice cream after dinner! As the self-described “favorite highway oasis & gateway to the southeast,” you’ll find plenty to do here.įrom grabbing a bite at one of the four different dining options, ranging from fast food, casual dining to a full-on steakhouse. Located off of I-95 in Dillon, South Carolina, the world-famous South of the Border is our next recommended stop to make. There’s even a trucking museum and even non-denominational services on Sundays to go along with the 5,000 customers they see on an average day. If that wasn’t enough, you can also get a haircut, find a chiropractor, visit a dentist, do some laundry, check out a movie, get in a quick workout (and needed shower afterward), and more! That’s not including their full-service truck service center with their own ASE Certified mechanics available 24/7. Or take your pick from your usual road trip favorite snacks at their expanded convenience store. Hungry? Take your pick from one of eight dining options, with everything from the Iowa 80 Kitchen’s seating for 300, to a quick bite at any of the other seven dining options. Sitting 40 miles east of the University of Iowa, this rest stop truly works to live up to its namesake, having close to everything anyone on a road trip may need, including the ever-important gas station. If you find yourself off of I-80, on exit 284 in Walcott, Iowa, you will see none other than the World’s Largest Truck Stop. To help you make the most of every one of your pit stops, here’s a list of America’s 10 best rest stops: The Iowa 80 Truck Stop Fortunately, just as there are countless sights to see across the country, the highways and roads are also filled with must-see attractions. From picturesque drives through cities like New York or Chicago to the idyllic sights and sounds of a trip through a national park, there’s something to see no matter where you find yourself across the country.īut no matter how prepared you are for your next road trip, you’re going to need to make a stop or two along the way. Taking a road trip is one of the ideal choices for weekend travelers and everyday adventurers alike.
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