Best truck stops in the US

After crossing the two borders of the states, you have a need for a tasty snack and a good sleep. But you are not going to stop at the same hash house as last time after you left with turned tail, and the sensations in your stomach were as if you had swallowed a pack of Mentos and had a roll of Coca-Cola. No, you're ready to drive an extra mile to get to that little harbor for the long-awaited rest. See yourself rested and contented after return to the cab. Where are these roadside parking lots? We chose ten best truck stops that are worth visiting once again.

What are the best truck stops?

Truck stops in America are specialized parking places for trucks. In those places, truckers are able to find all the necessary set of road services including refueling, weight (for the truck), parking to spend the night, shop, showers, washing machines, restaurants.

Iowa 80 (Walcott, IA)

This is one of the world's largest truck stop chains. It is more appropriate to think that this is a roadside paradise. There is a truck museum in which you will find antique trucks, collectible toys, as well as a collection of roadside infrastructure exhibits (for example vintage refills and signboards) in Iowa 80.

Unlike other best truck stops, there are plenty of amenities for guests on the territory of Iowa 80: a cinema, a hairdresser, a laundry, the legendary Gramma's Kitchen, as well as medical services, including a chiropractor.

Do not miss the annual gathering of truckers held every July.

South of the Border (Hamer, SC)

You've already seen stickers on bumpers and now it's time to visit this one of the best truck stops. It is located not far from Myrtle Beach. This is an oasis made in the Mexican style. It is a perfect place for a fiesta in a motel or camping. Do you want to have some fun? Look into the reptile park or shoot from a height of 200 feet from the top of the famous Sombrero Observation Tower (Sombrero Tower), one shaped like... well, you know.

Jubitz Travel Center (Portland, OR)

A 24-hour restaurant in the hotel with a cinema for $5 and a bar. A record number of regular customers who come again and again. The hotel runs in the rhythm of music and loud parties, which even Portland hipsters are recommended to visit.

Jubitz has 100 rooms and a service center that works around the clock. This is all that the driver needs. All the amenities are in one parking lot.

Trail's Travel Center (Albert Lea, MN)

At the entrance, you will be met by 3-meter-high Viking statues. There is everywhere a wooden interior. There is a triumph of the Scandinavian theme inside the complex. There are Vikings with weapons in the decoration of the walls and a seven-meter fresco on the boat.

If you are planning to stay, be sure to try a few varieties of whiskey in the local tavern. Totally, there are about 50 brands.

Do not mix up the best truck stops with rest areas. In contrast, unlike the truck stops, rest-arias are just a parking lots for trucks alongside the highways. Here you can stop to eat or spend the night (in the cab of the truck). Service is not here. There are only toilets and machines with drinks and chips.