Buc-ee’s Beaver Blog

I’m a little shocked at how amazing a gas station can be. I mean, I’ve done the Houston to San Antonio drive more times than I can count, but I’d never stopped in the Buc-Ee’s until this weekend. Why? Oh, the intimidating parking lot for one. I mean, seriously, hundreds of [...]

I’m a fan of the beaver! If you are driving between San Antonio & Houston, or Houston & Dallas (they have more locations in Texas than these as well), you must stop at Buc-ee’s! Lots of gas pumps, clean restrooms, rows of road trip grub, quality deli items, and lots of souvenirs featuring [...]

Love, love, LOVE their billboards all along the highway from Houston that say quirky things like, “”Only 136 Miles to Buc-ee’s. You can Hold It” or “”Jerky. One of the Five Major Food Groups.” Certainly made the 200 mile drive more fun. I couldn’t wait to spot the next billboard.

We still had [...]

Except for a few weeks in spring when the blue bonnets are blooming, the drive along I-10 between San Antonio and Houston is one to be dreaded. Visually boring, deep vein thrombosis creating and three hours in length, one just wants to set the cruise control on the fastest setting that won’t result in a [...]

This place is like the Oz of gas stations. A beacon of hope–one can only walk out a happier person after visiting the home of the beaver.

Any trip from Houston to San Antonio requires a stop here (the same goes for the return trip). I always plan a stop–so I always [...]

A must stop between Houston and San Antonio. Big clean restrooms 20 stalls so no waiting. They have an attendent to keep it that way. Food to fit every taste. Variety of drinks. Things only made in Texas or USA. Plenty of gas pumps too. Right next store is a feed store with outdoor items [...]

Wow. Neither having a full tank of gas nor having eaten just before are good excuses for passing this iconic gas station. The store reminded me of trippy dream I once had as a child, except at Buc-ee’s you can order food, sandwiches, meat, and pastries on a set of touch screen computer ordering systems.

I [...]

I can’t help but shout that out loud each and every time I see their billboards, exit sign reminders and alas, the messiah of all convenience stores–or Texas road trips and travel as we know it.

Stop in for fudge, fried goodies, peanut brittle, clothing, salsa, bow and arrows, beer, coffee, … “Everything you ever [...]

But this location from Houston to San Antonio is a MUST STOP.

So driving in I was in a small pack of cars speeding and passing together. I had already planned to stop here but apparently our whole pack had the same plans. That must have been a good sign that everyone with similar [...]

feel I should just write Buc-ee’s and not say anymore. I find that this is one of the best larger size Buc-ee’s in Texas, after having three other comparisons.
The restrooms are clean, nice sized and always stocked unless there is a huge rush that prevents the cleaning crew from cleaning up behind a person.
The [...]