BBC TravelJun 26
The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love
From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.
Petrol station food.
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- Buc-ee'sRestaurantConvenience store, restaurant, petrol station, supermarket.
- Beaver NuggetsPlacePetrol station food.
- Elsewhere
- Route 66TrailChicago, United StatesRoad known for kitschy roadside stops.
- Zion National ParkAttractionSpringdale, United StatesPark with golden orange arches.
- Grand CanyonSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile.
- WalmartPlaceBentonville, United StatesActivate and hold the button to confirm that you’re human.
- Waffle HouseRestaurantNorcross, United StatesSouthern US institution for breakfast.
- CostcoSightIssaquah, United StatesAs of 2021, Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, and as of August 2024, the world's largest retailer of…
- US National Park systemSightWashington, United StatesSystem of parks with majestic landscapes.
- Louisiana's lowland swampsSightNew Orleans, United StatesDiverse landscapes to marvel at.
- Dunkin' DonutsFast foodCanton, United StatesFind your nearest Dunkin' at 140 Albany Tpke in Canton and enjoy Dunkin's signature drinks, coffee, espresso, breakfast…
- Jamba JuiceFast foodFrisco, United StatesVisit your local Macys San Francisco locations at 170 O…
- Bass Pro ShopPlaceSpringfield, United States