Candy, Road Trips, and Stuckey’s: A Nostalgic Look Back

Do you remember the joys of pulling off the highway to grab candy, pecan treats, and souvenirs at this beloved chain?
Learn a little about the history of Stuckey's and why it became such a cherished part of the American road trip experience and where it is now.

[@cnagorka]

We would stop at Stuckey's on our trips from Colorado to Ohio to visit my grandfather, in the 1970s. Loved the Mint Julep candy.

[@NocturnesMixtapes]

Great history of Stuckeys! I’ve seen them many times on the highways across America and they’ve always had such a distinctive look- I couldn’t help but think that there was an interesting story behind it… so, thanks for telling it!

[@PopcornDaydream]

Thank you so much for watching 🙂

[@johnhardman825]

We have Buc'es now!

[@PopcornDaydream]

I've never been to a Buc'es. Unfortunately, I don't live near one and I haven't been on a good ol' fashion road trip for close to a decade. I've watched a few KZbinrs vlog them and they look huge. One of these days I'll get to one!

[@johnhardman825]

@@PopcornDaydream We have 4 in the North Texas area. One of them is only 15 miles away.

[@scotttheil7824]

I do remember on family road trips stopping at Stuckey's a couple of times. Where I live now there is a former Stucky's building along I-80, it has been converted into a Lions Den Adult store.

[@PopcornDaydream]

Dang, that's depressing. The Lions Den is definitely a different sort of roadside stop!

[@MikeFerris-b1n]

Great memories. Just subscribed

[@PopcornDaydream]

Thank so much for subscribing! 🙂

[@donaldreynolds6857]

I remember going to Stuckey's as a kid. My mother loved the pecan rolls. I thought they were pretty gross and didn't like them at all.