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Kennedi Hepler, Jackie Varney and Brinley Varney of Michigan stopped to shop and grab a picture of the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024. The trio made plans to visit the Richmond Buc-ee's (it would have been three hours out of their way) until they saw the new location of the I-65 near Bowling Green, Ky.
Kennedi Hepler, Jackie Varney and Brinley Varney of Michigan stopped to shop and grab a picture of the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024. The trio made plans to visit the Richmond Buc-ee's (it would have been three hours out of their way) until they saw the new location of the I-65 near Bowling Green, Ky.
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Buc-ee's branded merchandise for sell at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Buc-ee's branded merchandise for sell at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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Customers browse items at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Customers browse items at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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Customers have their photographs taken with Buc-ee the beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Customers have their photographs taken with Buc-ee the beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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BBQ beef brisket is prepared at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
BBQ beef brisket is prepared at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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Betty Wright trys on a hat at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Betty Wright trys on a hat at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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It was a shopping experience for many visitors at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
It was a shopping experience for many visitors at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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It was a shopping experience for many visitors -- one man wore a Buc-ee's U.S. Tour shirt with their locations -- at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
It was a shopping experience for many visitors -- one man wore a Buc-ee's U.S. Tour shirt with their locations -- at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky has busy with customers -- especially the bbq area for the store's brisket and breakfast sandwiches -- Monday morning June 24, 2024.
The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky has busy with customers -- especially the bbq area for the store's brisket and breakfast sandwiches -- Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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Bill Wright looks at the hats for sale at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024. He said he and his wife had planned to spend "the whole day" at the store.
Bill Wright looks at the hats for sale at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024. He said he and his wife had planned to spend "the whole day" at the store.
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Nancy Persell readies some roasted nuts for customers during the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Nancy Persell readies some roasted nuts for customers during the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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Goldie Lowery carries an armful of goods while wearing a Buc-ee's visor she was going to purchase during her visit to the new store in Smith Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Goldie Lowery carries an armful of goods while wearing a Buc-ee's visor she was going to purchase during her visit to the new store in Smith Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was busy with customers -- especially the bbq area for the store's brisket and breakfast sandwiches -- Monday morning June 24, 2024.
The new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was busy with customers -- especially the bbq area for the store's brisket and breakfast sandwiches -- Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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Pitmaster Randy Pauly gives a high-five to customer Sheila Williams as sister Edna Pile, far left, looks on during the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Pitmaster Randy Pauly gives a high-five to customer Sheila Williams as sister Edna Pile, far left, looks on during the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
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Buc-ee's opened their second location in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024. It was a crowded scene at the Texas-based gas station and convenience store with freshly-made bbq sandwiches, stuffed beaver toys and snacks.
Buc-ee's opened their second location in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024. It was a crowded scene at the Texas-based gas station and convenience store with freshly-made bbq sandwiches, stuffed beaver toys and snacks.
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There's mirrors, hats and non-Buc-ee themed shirts at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. June 24, 2024
There's mirrors, hats and non-Buc-ee themed shirts at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. June 24, 2024
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Several varieties of hot sauce is available at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky.
Several varieties of hot sauce is available at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky.
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One of the signature food items at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky is the brisket. Gabriel Torres slices up some slow-cooked meat Monday morning. June 24, 2024
One of the signature food items at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky is the brisket. Gabriel Torres slices up some slow-cooked meat Monday morning. June 24, 2024
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Pickled quail eggs, okra and green beans are just some of the unique items at Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. The store opened Monday just off the I-65.
Pickled quail eggs, okra and green beans are just some of the unique items at Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. The store opened Monday just off the I-65.
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Kentucky-themed shirts are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022
Kentucky-themed shirts are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022
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Stuffed Buc-ee the beavers for sale at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Stuffed Buc-ee the beavers for sale at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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A large crowd gathers outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY for a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
A large crowd gathers outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY for a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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Signage outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Signage outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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Customers pass a wall of packaged flavored beef jerky at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. The new one-stop-shop also has a full jerky deli area where various flavors can be bought by the pound. April 19, 2022
Customers pass a wall of packaged flavored beef jerky at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. The new one-stop-shop also has a full jerky deli area where various flavors can be bought by the pound. April 19, 2022
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A beef brisket is prepared to be cut at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
A beef brisket is prepared to be cut at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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Customers have their photograph taken with Buc-ee the Beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Customers have their photograph taken with Buc-ee the Beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
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Cowboy-styled hats are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022
Cowboy-styled hats are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022
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