There is one Texas attraction that’s drawn some unexpected attention from World Cup visitors – Buc’ees.
The Trinity Metro even offers a 20-minute shuttle from Downtown Fort Worth to the North Fort Worth Buc-ee’s location.
The massive gas station is known for its catchy billboards, brisket station, and Beaver Nuggets.
A German fan, who goes by Freddy on X, appears to have gotten the most attention online with his posts about the gas station chain Buc-ee’s.
Buc-ee’s has become an unexpected hit with our World Cup visitors! And, it’s now included as a stop 🛑 on Trinity Metro’s Cowtown Shuttle. You can take a quick ride to Buc-ee’s, Tanger Outlets, the Fort Worth Zoo & Botanic Garden & the Arlington entertainment district. #fortworthtx #dfw #soccer @NBCDFW
“It is really just something that if you’re not from Texas, you hear about it and want to experience it. So we thought, let’s try something new,” Richard Andreski, president/CEO of Trinity Metro, said. “We’re not sure how many people will ride, but we’re going to learn some things.”
During the World Cup, Trinity Metro will be rolling out Cowtown Visitor Shuttles to popular tourist spots.
Destinations include the Fort Worth Zoo and Botanic Garden, the Arlington Entertainment District and a shopping trip to the Tanger Outlets and Buc-ee’s.
An all-day pass runs $10 to $20. Cowtown shuttles run on non-match days every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the route taken.
“It’s really amazing. They’re not only like a gas station, but they’re like a supermarket,” said Daisuke Miyaushi, a Japan fan visiting from Chicago. “So it’s really an amazing experience for us.”
NBC 5 spotted several tourists checking out the super-sized store, including fans from Japan, who played the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw on Sunday at Dallas Stadium.
“Maybe we spent too much, I think,” Miyaushi said while laughing.
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