Need a really nice shower place along the 80/90 area from ohio to chicago

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  1. lokahi117

    lokahi117 Light Load Member

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    Then onwards to Madison wi, and then Minneapolis mn, the. Fargo etc.

    I have to do this drive once a week and I'm traveling with my lady, and she has not ever done the truck stop shower thing and I don't want to scare her off from being on the road with me by going to one of the many nasty ones I've been to.

    Most of the truck stops in North Dakota are brand new and thus really nice, but outside of that, I'm not sure.

    So...... Anyone got any hidden gems they wouldn't mind sharing. Even if only by private message in case you're worried about letting the secret out. ; )
     
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  3. Clyde07

    Clyde07 Heavy Load Member

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    I don't like stopping here, but the Petro in Gary, IN, has new showers. In fact, the entire facility was rebuilt a couple years ago.

    If if I remember correctly, the TA in Janesville, WI, has good showers.

    Also, the Kwik Trip in Menomonie is a good place to shower and eat.
     
  4. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    The showers at the service plazas on the Ohio Turnpike are nice
     
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  5. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    I will second that.
     
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  6. mnmover

    mnmover Road Train Member

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    Petro in Portage WI or the Pilot just west of Alexandria MN. Petro in Fargo also and the Stamart in Fargo are nice.
     
  7. Dakota1358

    Dakota1358 Medium Load Member

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    I'll agree.Free and clean showers.
     
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  8. 13Keystone

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    Need to bring your own towels, soap, etc. Stay away from Gary truck stops she will be scared off for sure.
     
  9. passport220

    passport220 Road Train Member

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    Ohio turnpike showers are nice for free showers but they are not as nice as a good T/S shower. As others have said, at the turnpike shower, you need to bring your own towel, bath mat, etc. and it may not have been cleaned from the last user, depending on how busy it is or if an attendant is just not around.

    For the OPs needs, I would recommend the Petro in Angola, Indiana. I-80 & I-69, near the Indiana/Ohio boarder.
     
  10. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    Agree. One of my go to spots. Usually can find parking no matter what time of day and no shady characters hanging around. Petro x71 in perrysburg OH is another good spot.
     
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  11. Harold196

    Harold196 Light Load Member

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    Stamart in Fargo, Bismarck and Grand forks actually have a lot nicer showers than the Petro. But you are wrong about most of the truck stops in ND being new.. Most have been there at least 10 plus years..
     
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