Terrible's Road House
| Terrible's Road House | |
|---|---|
 Two modules of the station, in 2022 from a car | |
  Location within Nevada  Terrible's Road House (the United States) | |
| Alternative names | World's Largest Chevron |
| General information | |
| Status | Operating |
| Location | 22625 NV-161, Jean NV 89019 |
| Coordinates | 35°46′55″N 115°19′56″W / 35.7819°N 115.3322°W |
| Current tenants | |
| Opened | July 6, 2018 |
| Owner | Terrible Herbst |
| Known for | Containing the world's largest Chevron |
| Website | |
| terriblesroadhouse | |
Terrible's Road House is a gas station in Jean, Nevada off Nevada State Route 161. It contains the World's Largest Chevron and is a tourist trap for people traveling from Las Vegas to California, being about 30 mi (48 km) south of the former. It has 96 pumps, 60 restroom stalls, and a 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) convenience store. The gas station is owned by Terrible Herbst.[1]
History
[edit]The center opened on July 6, 2018.[2]
Features
[edit]The station contains a White Castle restaurant, and it is the third ever to open in the Western United States, and the first there outside of Las Vegas. Prior to its opening, it was set to employ 100 people, with about 20 people on each shift. It also has 72 soda fountain heads, six times the average amount, and a 30 ft (9.1 m) coffee bar. It also contains the second-ever physical Jack Link's store, displaying a 13 ft (4.0 m) tall bigfoot statue at the entrance. A lounge dedicated to Red Bull is also found within the grounds; it is the first physical location where enthusiasts of the sports drink can buy merchandise. The center also provides 15 slot and video poker machines. It has a racing theme with planes suspended from the ceiling and a replica NASCAR car.[1][3][4][5][6]
References
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- ^ a b c Akers, Mick (July 10, 2018). "This Terrible's in Jean, touted as world's largest Chevron, aims to be tourist draw - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Riley, Bryce (July 6, 2018). "World's largest Chevron opens its doors in Jean". KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "World's Largest Chevron Gas Station: world record in Jean, Nevada". World Record Academy. January 29, 2023. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "The World's Largest Chevron in Jean". City of Primm. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Millward, Wade Tyler (June 30, 2018). "Travel center with world's largest Chevron opens soon in Jean". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Riley, Bryce (July 6, 2018). "World's largest Chevron opens its doors". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
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