Shopping Archives – Silly America

Buc-ee’s in Amarillo, Texas

Buc-ee’s opened its first Panhandle location in Amarillo, Texas, in December 2024. Convenient to Route 66, it offers fuel, snacks, and famously clean bathrooms.

The Candy Lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Candy Lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico takes no half-measures when it comes to her sweets. She’s in the empire business, making mouth-watering homemade confections, risque treats, and a special blue sky candy that has Breaking Bad fans knocking.

Wally’s in Pontiac, Illinois (Home of the Great American Road Trip)

Wally’s was founded by cousins Michael Rubenstein and Chad Wallis who came up with the idea on a drive home from Colorado. They wanted to open their own gas station and store that would also attract visitors as a tourist attraction. What they came up with was Wally’s, a concept similar to Buc-ee’s but with a theme concentrating on the Great American Road Trip.

DECOPOLIS Discovitorium in Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Decopolis Discovitorium and the TulsaRama Town Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a fun spot that offers unique gifts in an even more unique location. Stroll through the living dioramas and shop for rocks, fossils, dinosaurs, steampunk treasures, Tulsa souvenirs, local interest books, art, and more!

Gearhead Curios: Restored Texaco Station in Galena, Kansas

At Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas you’ll find a Big Boy statue, a Betty Boop statue, an American flag mural made from license plates, and a brand new custom 22-foot tall Texaco Man that was installed in 2024.

Redmon’s Candy Factory in Phillipsburg, Missouri

If you’re on a Missouri road trip and are craving something sweet, you could stop at a gas station to pick up your typical Twizzlers or peanut butter cups. Or you could stop here, at Redmon’s Candy Factory in Phillipsburg, Missouri, for homemade fudge, candy by the pound, popcorn, fun sodas, and more.

World’s Largest Gift Store in Phillipsburg, Missouri

The World’s Largest Gift Store has just about any souvenir you could imagine, all neatly organized and displayed by type in sectioned-off booths. Find toys, socks, coffee mugs, puzzles, T-shirts, home décor, Coca-Cola memorabilia, and more. And, due to its close proximity, you’ll find plenty of souvenirs devoted to Route 66 and Branson.

Richardson Trading Post in Gallup, New Mexico

Richardson Trading Post in Gallup, New Mexico, has been a staple of the region since 1913, offering Native American art and jewelry long before Route 66 was established. Visitors can browse an extensive selection of Navajo rugs, turquoise jewelry, and other handcrafted goods in this historic trading post and pawn shop.

Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Co in Holbrook, Arizona

You can’t drive Route 66 in Arizona without passing by a petrified wood shop or two, each trying to outdo each other with weirder and bigger roadside attractions and gimmicks that catch the eye of passersby. One of the best of these Route 66 rock shops you can find is Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Co in Holbrook, Arizona. Look for the dinosaurs, the 2.9 million year old alligator, and impressive selection of natural souvenirs.