Most of us only associate highway rest stops with grabbing a late night snack or hunting down a bathroom on long car rides. However, there’s one in Iowa that may just be the best rest stop on the planet. Read on to learn more about the Iowa 80 Truck Stop and why you should check it out.
The Iowa 80 Truck Stop is a destination in its own right.
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It’s the largest truck stop in the world and can be found in Walcott right off of I-80 on exit 284.
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The 100,000-square-foot rest stop actually sees about 5,000 visitors…per day.
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You can find just about anything you need here, from a dentist to a hot shower.
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The rest stop is peppered with homages to trucking and life on the road.
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Some of the goods in its massive shop are even shelved on real trucks.
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Of course, there are food options aplenty. Head to the rest stop’s official restaurant for homestyle classics or fuel up at one of the fast food joints.
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You can also visit a huge trucking museum right on premises.
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It’s worth pulling over for this amazing American rest stop.
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You can find the Iowa 80 Truck Stop at 755 W Iowa 80 Road, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, IA. For more amazing destinations in Iowa, check out our list of some of the must-see spots for locals and visitors alike.
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