Buc-ee’s fever is set to spread across Indiana, as the Hoosier State is about to have its own for the first time. Greenwood, Indiana—immediately south of Indianapolis—will be the location, so look for Interstate 65 traffic to increase accordingly in the southern part of the Indy metro.
And that last part isn’t entirely tongue-in-cheek. While Buc-ee’s has developed an enormous following, not everyone in Greenwood is thrilled about its addition to the landscape.
Whenever I’ve visited Buc-ee’s—I’ve been to the two Kentucky locations in Smiths Grove and Richmond—I’ve been reminded, to a much lesser extent, of what it’s like parking at Disney World. There’s the carefully directed route onto the property, the massive rows of gas pumps—which can be overwhelming up close—and the hordes of eager visitors waiting to get their hands on Beaver Nuggets or a brisket sandwich…