Visit The World S Largest Truckstop In Iowa

Iowa has some amazingly large things. The world’s largest frying pan is in Brandon. The world’s largest grain silos are in Albert City. The world’s largest strawberry monument is in Strawberry Point. The world’s largest rocking chair is in West Amana. The list goes on. So, it’s no surprise that you’ll also find the world’s largest truckstop in Iowa.

On the eastern edge of Iowa and near the small town of Walcott, Iowa 80 Truckstop — also known as The World’s Largest Truckstop — offers all of the sights, sounds, and entertainment you’d expect from such a place. Some people call it “a trucker’s Disneyland.” The World’s Largest Truckstop hasn’t closed its doors, even for a minute, since it opened in 1964. It’s a small city, and you’ll want to visit.

This place is huge. You can stop in for a quick snack or sit down for a full homestyle meal.

Rachel Flynn On site, there’s a Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Caribou Coffee, Orange Julius, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and the Iowa 80 Kitchen.

The Iowa 80 Truckstop serves about 5,000 customers each day.

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This is more than just a giant convenience store.

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Rachel Flynn A barber shop, dentist, church, chiropractor, dog washing business, movie theater, gift shop, laundry facility, library, truck service center, workout facility, and even a Verizon Wireless kiosk are all ready to serve.

The truck showroom is amazing.

Rachel Flynn Murals, several semi-trucks decked out with the latest technology, and every truck accessory you could want are right here.

There’s even a truck on display in the convenience store area of this giant truckstop.

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You could spend hours here. Wandering through the retail portion of this multi-level building could easily take up an entire afternoon.

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Rachel Flynn This is a great place to stretch your legs on a long road trip.

The much-anticipated annual Truckers’ Jamboree celebrates America’s Truckers with a huge party. This family-friendly event features fireworks, games, food vendors, exhibits, and a giant antique truck display.

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The Iowa 80 Truck Museum is right next door to The World’s Largest Truckstop.

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Jean-Pierre Magnan/Flickr The museum is full of one-of-a-kind trucks that will give you an idea of just how far the trucking industry, and their equipment, has come over the years. Admission is free, but a donation to help support the museum is much appreciated. The museum is dedicated to acquiring relevant and interesting exhibits and donations help them further their mission.

For more information, visit the Iowa 80 Truckstop website.

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On site, there’s a Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Caribou Coffee, Orange Julius, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and the Iowa 80 Kitchen.

A barber shop, dentist, church, chiropractor, dog washing business, movie theater, gift shop, laundry facility, library, truck service center, workout facility, and even a Verizon Wireless kiosk are all ready to serve.

Murals, several semi-trucks decked out with the latest technology, and every truck accessory you could want are right here.

This is a great place to stretch your legs on a long road trip.

Iowa 80 - The World’s Largest Truckstop/Facebook

Jean-Pierre Magnan/Flickr

The museum is full of one-of-a-kind trucks that will give you an idea of just how far the trucking industry, and their equipment, has come over the years. Admission is free, but a donation to help support the museum is much appreciated. The museum is dedicated to acquiring relevant and interesting exhibits and donations help them further their mission.

Have you been to The World’s Largest Truckstop? Are you inspired to visit now? Let us know what you think!

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Address: Iowa 80 - The World’s Largest Truckstop, 755 W Iowa 80 Rd, Walcott, IA 52773, USA

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World’s Largest Truckstop In Iowa April 07, 2022 Meghan Byers What are some interesting roadside attractions in Iowa? If you love roadside oddities, Iowa is the place to be. The Hawkeye State is full of whimsical and downright strange roadside attractions to make your next road trip extra memorable. Stop by Audubon to visit Albert, the World’s Largest Bull, who towers over the streets of Audubon at 28-feet tall. He weighs 45 tons, is made mostly of steel and concrete, and was built in 1964 as a replica of a “perfect” Hereford bull. If you push a button at the information kiosk beside Albert, he’ll tell you his story along with some fun facts. In Avoca, visit the Volkswagen Beetle Spider, a real Volkswagen suspended in the air by eight metal legs, resembling an enormous spider, sitting in the middle of nowhere next to a cornfield. Because why not? The Volkswagen Beetle Spider has recently been joined by a metal dragon and dinosaur sculptures to keep it company. And if you can’t get enough of bizarre sculptures, be sure to check out L.J. Maasdam’s Wheel Art in Lynnville, a towering sculpture of wagon wheels welded together and extending upward into the sky. The story goes that Maasdam built it when he was 90 years old, after collecting the wagon wheels for years. Visit this guide to learn about more unique roadside attractions in Iowa. What are some other unique things to see in Iowa? From one of the most crooked streets in the world to the Field of Dreams featured in the 1989 film, Iowa has no shortage of interesting sights to see. Walk along the Davenport Skybridge, a cable-stayed bridge with glass walls, trippy neon lights, and an observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River. Or take the Fenelon Place elevator, “the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway.” Wondering what else to explore in Iowa? Visit our guide to uncovering Iowa’s best attractions.

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World’s Largest Truckstop In Iowa

April 07, 2022

Meghan Byers

What are some interesting roadside attractions in Iowa? If you love roadside oddities, Iowa is the place to be. The Hawkeye State is full of whimsical and downright strange roadside attractions to make your next road trip extra memorable. Stop by Audubon to visit Albert, the World’s Largest Bull, who towers over the streets of Audubon at 28-feet tall. He weighs 45 tons, is made mostly of steel and concrete, and was built in 1964 as a replica of a “perfect” Hereford bull. If you push a button at the information kiosk beside Albert, he’ll tell you his story along with some fun facts. In Avoca, visit the Volkswagen Beetle Spider, a real Volkswagen suspended in the air by eight metal legs, resembling an enormous spider, sitting in the middle of nowhere next to a cornfield. Because why not? The Volkswagen Beetle Spider has recently been joined by a metal dragon and dinosaur sculptures to keep it company. And if you can’t get enough of bizarre sculptures, be sure to check out L.J. Maasdam’s Wheel Art in Lynnville, a towering sculpture of wagon wheels welded together and extending upward into the sky. The story goes that Maasdam built it when he was 90 years old, after collecting the wagon wheels for years. Visit this guide to learn about more unique roadside attractions in Iowa. What are some other unique things to see in Iowa? From one of the most crooked streets in the world to the Field of Dreams featured in the 1989 film, Iowa has no shortage of interesting sights to see. Walk along the Davenport Skybridge, a cable-stayed bridge with glass walls, trippy neon lights, and an observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River. Or take the Fenelon Place elevator, “the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway.” Wondering what else to explore in Iowa? Visit our guide to uncovering Iowa’s best attractions.

The OIYS Visitor Center

If you love roadside oddities, Iowa is the place to be. The Hawkeye State is full of whimsical and downright strange roadside attractions to make your next road trip extra memorable.

Stop by Audubon to visit Albert, the World’s Largest Bull, who towers over the streets of Audubon at 28-feet tall. He weighs 45 tons, is made mostly of steel and concrete, and was built in 1964 as a replica of a “perfect” Hereford bull. If you push a button at the information kiosk beside Albert, he’ll tell you his story along with some fun facts.

In Avoca, visit the Volkswagen Beetle Spider, a real Volkswagen suspended in the air by eight metal legs, resembling an enormous spider, sitting in the middle of nowhere next to a cornfield. Because why not? The Volkswagen Beetle Spider has recently been joined by a metal dragon and dinosaur sculptures to keep it company.

And if you can’t get enough of bizarre sculptures, be sure to check out L.J. Maasdam’s Wheel Art in Lynnville, a towering sculpture of wagon wheels welded together and extending upward into the sky. The story goes that Maasdam built it when he was 90 years old, after collecting the wagon wheels for years.

Visit this guide to learn about more unique roadside attractions in Iowa.

What are some other unique things to see in Iowa?

From one of the most crooked streets in the world to the Field of Dreams featured in the 1989 film, Iowa has no shortage of interesting sights to see. Walk along the Davenport Skybridge, a cable-stayed bridge with glass walls, trippy neon lights, and an observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River. Or take the Fenelon Place elevator, “the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway.”

Wondering what else to explore in Iowa? Visit our guide to uncovering Iowa’s best attractions.