Alana M.
Yelp
This was my first ever visit to a Buc-ee's! And I loved it!!!
Buc-ee's is a lot of things rolled into one nice big Texas-sized treasure chest! I was amazed at how they keep the shelves tidy and fully stocked!
The Buc-ees chain was started by Arch "Beaver" Aplin III in 1982 in Clute, TX. Until 2018, Buc-ee's could only be found in the great state of Texas. Today, you can visit a Buc-ee's in a few other states: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee. There are new locations planned for Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Outside, there are many spots for fueling your vehicle. However, NONE are for 18-wheelers (semis) because they are prohibited at Buc-ee's.
This place is easily accessible from the I-10 in Luling, TX! From what I read on Wikipedia, the first Buc-ee's Travel Center is in Luling, TX ... this must be it?
In the super clean lady's restroom, shopping can continue because there are pictures and other merchandise in there, too! Did you know there's an award for "Best Restroom in America"? There is and Buc-ee's won that award in 2012!
I was busy looking at everything! Souvenirs, food, home goods, outdoor gear, and knick-knacks galore! It was less than a month away from Christmas, so their seasonal items were out & were so cute! The Grinch T-Shirts were "FAB-U-lous" (in his sing-songy voice)! Many beverage options, ice cream, fudge, burritos & tacos, hot sandwiches, hot roasted nuts & other snacks. We got a Chopped BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich to share, an ICEE, an assortment of chips & pork rinds, some Buc-ee's Hot Sauces, & a magnet.
One of the things they are well known for is the Beaver Nuggets. Try a bag or two! We got the Bold n Sorta Spicy flavor.
Our first road trip from CA to AL (and into FL) was in the latter part of the 1980's. I'm sure we've driven this route at least half a dozen times! It's hard to believe that it has taken this long to make our way into a Buc-ee's!!
I could have browsed the entire store all day long, but we were on a road trip and needed to get movin' along! If we make the drive through Texas again, we'll stop in!