Things to see/do in a big rig

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dogchimp, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. dogchimp

    dogchimp Medium Load Member

    673
    190
    Jan 31, 2013
    0
    Hey, we all work hard out here, and sometimes we just want to have fun, so I thought it would be an awesome idea to get a thread going on places you can get the rig into or near for some fun out of the truck when you have a trailer...these places can be casinos, malls, a favorite restaurant, anything you find fun, just post what it is, where its at (i.e. exit) and any other info we need to know!!!

    Ill start

    Kentucky down under Adventure zoo off I65 exit 58 in horse cave kentucky, it is right across the street from the Loves (I havent had time to go personally yet, but could be cool)

    Firekeepers Casino, Battle creek, MI, there is a shuttle (5 dollars one way) that will run you over from the ta or pilot off I94 exit 104, pretty tasty buffet

    Brookfield zoo just outside of chicago, off la grange road, I worked there a few years ago, and they allowed semis to park in the bus/rv parking (12 dollar fee), I would call ahead to make sure, and go on an off peak time
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

    1,616
    752
    Jul 27, 2011
    US and Canada
    0
    I am not letting any truckers find my secret spots otherwise they will go there and throw pee bottles and chicken bones out of the window and idle all night causing property owners to ban trucks. Or they would just take my parking spot that is always available.
     
    wore out, Rigbuilder and mikec265 Thank this.
  4. luvtotruck

    luvtotruck Road Train Member

    1,978
    1,161
    Jul 30, 2013
    Phoenix Arizona
    0
    True Very True!!
     
  5. dogchimp

    dogchimp Medium Load Member

    673
    190
    Jan 31, 2013
    0
    Hey I'm not asking for secret parking spaces here lol
     
  6. Redbone311

    Redbone311 Light Load Member

    95
    57
    May 4, 2013
    CT
    0
    Too funny!

    Either of the two Casinos in Connecticut
     
    Last edited: Aug 21, 2013
  7. Rigbuilder

    Rigbuilder Medium Load Member

    335
    103
    Jun 17, 2013
    Bedford, Texas
    0
    Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
    Rainbow Casino is Wendover, Nevada
     
  8. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

    6,394
    9,373
    Oct 21, 2012
    Chicago, IL
    0

    I agree. Fun place for truckers.


    Check out the truck stop section of this forum. Lots of discussion about fun places to stop.
     
  9. 1nonly

    1nonly tease-y-ness

    3,130
    4,900
    Jul 2, 2008
    The burning sands of the SW
    0
    The options are literally endless. The Internet is a valuable resource here. When parked at a truck stop, use Google maps to see what's around. If in a bigger city, look for public transit options to reach museums, shopping, etc. Google "bike paths" if you want a place to walk or ride. Call ahead to sights/attractions you want to visit and ask about truck parking. If the truck stop employees aren't too busy, ask them what they would recommend- they live in the area and know it well. Just getting out of the truck stop to take a walk, I found some neat things I would have never known were there.
     
    Redbone311 Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.