As part of its annual rankings, lifestyle magazine Southern Living is ranking the best places south of the Mason-Dixon line, covering everything from barbecue joints to theme parks. Any guess what their best travel stop is? Here is a hint: It is described as 'steadfastly Texan.' To no one’s surprise, Buc-ee’s has been named Southern Living’s Best Travel Stop of 2024.
San Marcos OKs tax breaks aimed at landing Buc-ee's store Before getting to the food, Rains perused the store’s expansive retail section that is “part home-décor store and part outdoor outfitter.” Like many first-timers, she was amazed by the range of items available, from corn hole sets and footed pajamas to deer feeders and signature candles. “You could even do your Christmas shopping here,” she wrote.
Work on Buc-ee's in Boerne could start this summer, company says To create its annual rankings, Southern Living asks its readers to rate their favorite places across the South. The 2024 survey was fielded from July 12 to August 23, 2023, and had over 20,000 respondents. Founded in 1982 and based in Lake Jackson, Buc-ee’s operates more than 40 travel centers, with most of them in Texas. The company has developed a cult following with its huge stores and beaver mascot.