It’s finally summertime, and that means one thing: you’re packing your bags and taking a vacation! Whether you’re driving down to the coast or you’re headed up to the mountains or somewhere in between, you can’t forget to plan your road stops along the way. Stopping for gas and a quick break doesn’t need to be a chore, though. In fact, some might even say the journey is all part of the fun!
And now, we’ve got even MORE reason to believe that… because of the best rest stops in the country, is on your way outta the ATL!
Which Georgia road stop ranks in the top 5 best family rest stops?
According to a new study by SIXT, the Buc-ee’s in Warner Robins, Georgia takes the cake! Coming in at #4, Buc-ee’s Warner Robins is the perfect spot for a family pit stop.
The top 5 family rest stops are:
- Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley, WV
- Buc-ee’s in New Braunfels, TX
- Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, IA
- Buc-ee’s Warner Robins in Warner Robins, GA
- South of the Border in Dillon, SC
The Georgia Welcome Center in Port Wentworth also ranked on the top 10 list, at #9. Georgia is the only state with two rest stops on the top 10 list!
How did SIXT come up with this data?
Well, here’s what they say:
SIXT+ analyzed the 30 most-mentioned rest stops across the country, scoring each on popularity, convenience and accessibility, family facilities (including playgrounds, baby changing stations, picnic areas, and pet-friendly spaces), and the number of nearby dining options.
Why Buc-ee’s?
Buc-ee’s is known for its cult-following all across the U.S. In some cases, Buc-ee’s isn’t even just a stop on the way to your destination… it IS the destination! Of course, Buc-ee’s famously has very clean bathrooms, tons of gas pumping spaces, and a place to get out and stretch, but it’s more than that too.
Buc-ee’s is famous for its delicious full service BBQ kitchen, yummy signature jerky, one-of-a-kind beaver nuggets… and much more!
Learn all about Buc-ee’s on their website, here!