South of the Border is Not Gone - Construction Update and Full Tour

[@BmoreLioness]

That has to be the most shadiest motel/hotel I've ever seen you stay in. My skin is crawling.

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Work Bro, Thanks 👍👍😀 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

[@synth5091]

Dan Bell and Rick Serra should do an episode of Another Dirty Room there!!

[@Satanschild516]

Youre a brave man Jacob Eating and sleeping at south of the border

[@littlesthobo182]

I would eat there but definitely not stay. If I found that dirty towel, I would have been gone.

[@derrickcarter2158]

Thanks for coming to Dillon, SC...

[@markisb3585]

I'm from Eastern North Carolina. I love chicken livers and fried chicken gizzards also. They are slightly different.

[@1lonebird]

Yes but you gotta add hot sauce 😋

[@markisb3585]

@@1lonebird Yes. I use Texas Pete

[@1lonebird]

@Markis B I don’t know if you can find it where you live but Old Bay hot sauce is great.

[@markisb3585]

@@1lonebird I never heard or seen it here in North Carolina. Texas Pete is made here in North Carolina

[@cowtownokla]

The "Angel Oak" on John's Island is a must see.

[@jenrice8500]

If you love reptiles and snakes, you should make a stop at Reptileland in Lewisburg, PA! They even have animatronic dinosaurs!🦕

[@abcanimal]

I used to go to SOTB when I was a kid traveling with my family on our way to Disney. I'll be revisiting on March 5th and I can't wait to go back.

[@marybmccormick]

Have not been here since 1976 has changed so much from my memories

[@SJHFoto]

This video made me subscribe to your channel. I was at South of the Border in April 2022 (I am a youth sports photographer and was on my way to a job in Myrtle Beach) I made a couple vids too, but your movie is much better! Very detailed, and I like your humour. I hadn't been to South of the Border since 2005, and before that the 1980s. I do recall going up in the tower, but I think that was about 40 years ago. This trip, it was sad seeing the tower unavailable, and the amusement park lying barren. But I did enjoy the experience nevertheless. I also stayed at their fine motel inn. Everything was clean, quiet and calming

[@beng2427]

The more I see South of the Border, the more I don't want to go there. It is nice to see the toilet works though. Thanks.

[@Retromicky82]

Last year I was going around my charity shops (thrift srores) here in the UK and found alot of slightly old South of the border items was so cool to see .

[@jasonesler2716]

This place was a fun stop on road trips. Always funny how things end up so far away from the place it started. 👍🏻😁

[@Retromicky82]

@@jasonesler2716 yep lol I was really surprised when I saw it . I wouldn't have known what it was if it wasn't for videos like this

[@Retromicky82]

@@jasonesler2716 also sorry late reply youtube has only just told me 😆

[@zzbabazz]

I like your personality ,never complaint and enjoy every thing .Great vídeo, enjoyable....

[@louisplaat8984]

Please please stop in Albany NY, my home town. I'm sure would love the Empire State Plaza. Home to NYS Museum and Albany History and Art. Can just jump right back on 87 to go up to ADKs.

[@nicolekirkland86]

The first building was the Ice Cream shop and they also tore down the big green Tshirt shop. They are currently working on the elevator for the Sombrero. They have a Facebook group and they keep it updated about the going ons of everything SOB

[@ChrisRoth1972]

I read somewhere that some of their Hotel was torn down.

[@gillygillyyt55]

Poor crocs don't have a lot of room to be anywhere active. Thanks Jacob.

[@RecMan2010]

Always loved the billboards for South of the Border along the highway, and then driving past it - never stopping - when parents and I made our annual trips to Myrtle Beach!

[@lisasmit4706]

Thank you for sharing. I Miss Stuckey's (I don't have them where I live). I used to stop by South of the Border and Stuckey's every time I travelled to my grandparents' house when I was growing up.

[@iamprivate18]

I really enjoy how you make simple attractions seem so worth while to explore!

[@brianlombard9304]

Suggestion: Reclaim Arcade in Fredericksburg, VA. Exit 130 off I95 North. An arcade that you enter through a retro VHS video store. You can pop a classic movie in the VCR or play classic home video games in a recreation of your grandmother's basement. The arcade itself has all the classic video games, and a huge variety of pinball.

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Your videos have been SO AWESOME lately, as always, REALLY enjoyed this one Jacob!!

[@TommyTravels]

LOL! I'd love to visit South of the Border but I'm crossing staying the night in one of those motels right off my bucket list! 🙂

[@Lipbuzz]

Cant wait for the Carpetbagger goes to Alaska event

[@fraggernaut8774]

I use to drive past South of the Border every time I drove from Florida to NY. i never stopped though. I now live in Upstate NY.

[@CAROLINATONY]

Wow.. you are a brave man. Staying at SOB.

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

Go see the Repterium near Detroit MI! Really cool!

[@pretzelrides3748]

We lived in Myrtle Beach for 25+ years and always used a short cut while traveling north, around SOTB. Once they had a great arcade, small amusement Park and the Sombrero Tower ride, which all were wonderful. The rides are long gone, as are the trips up in the Tower and the arcade is filled with junk. Sad to see it going downhill ,Ike this, but I’m sure the property now is worth more then the business is making. So if you have ever wanted to go, go soon as this might not be here in a few years!

[@josephdupre2045]

I always remember passing by South of the Border each time I would visit family in NC as a kid. I didn't realize how popular it was until I actually visited one time. Glad to see that you got some footage of it!

[@lorrainethepain]

I love chicken livers, but have never had them fried. I used to love going to Stuckey's with my parents as a kid. I think we used to hit one up in PA. You've visited my childhood. I loved when we stayed at SoB. Back in the day, if your room was green everything in it was green, including toilet paper, toilet water and facial tissues. It was a hoot. We stayed several times over the years...

[@sbrazwell42]

We stopped there in the 80 s..had a chili dog...huge mistake.. Thank you .. good visit

[@MrSRArter]

5:00 I've been to Hawaii but not Alaska yet, I've been to 17 states and 1 territory at the time of this video (OH, WV, VA, PA, NC, FL, MD, DC, NJ, MI, TX, CA, HI, IL, CO, MT, WY, and UT in that order).

[@kimberlymaier91]

I rode the ferris wheel and my family and I stayed at Pedro's Motel. Very clean.

[@danielg6378]

Great childhood memories with the fam will never be forgotten from out there ❤. Rest in peace daddy 🕊

[@kgoger]

You should do a tour of Long Island plus go see the big duck

[@shelleyschaeffer4891]

I have fond memories of SOB from my childhood. In the 60's - 70's we would travel from western NY to Fl to visit relatives long before the interstate was built. Our family loved all the amusing bill boards along the way. Stopped every time to stretch our legs, grab a snack and take pictures will all the silly animals. I continued that tradition with my own children and proudly display a SOB sticker on my truck.

[@joeruppert1240]

Have you driven on the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel. Quite a unique ride leads to eastern shore of Mary Land Delaware.

[@oldmanfiles8903]

I remember years ago when I was a kid the billboard signs whent on forever Pedro says hungry yummy food 65 miles . Of course it was 50 years ago . Fun memories.

[@littlesthobo182]

Oh they still do.

[@lizlocher3612]

Love your update on SOB!!! Saw your older video earlier today and was amazed at the immensity of the entire complex!! Sad to see the t shirt shop and ice cream shops are gone!! I wanted to go in both of them. Never been there before and I have extensively travelled down South, I don't know how I managed to miss it!!! Glad to hear they are working on upkeep even though Alan Shaffer has been dead 20 yrs or so. It is an astounding roadside attractions!! Keep the updates coming. I have relatives in both N.Car and S.Car. I may get to see SOB yet!!!!! Well done video. Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!!!

[@jeffeckrich2637]

Oh Jacob....you killed me with all the A1 you put on your steak. Blaspheme! Nonetheless a wonderful video. Good stuff!

[@robylove9190]

Thanks Jacob!

[@johnhaughey8346]

I was just at South Of The Border back in September and stayed for two nights at the Motor Inn there. Adam The Woo was also there not too long ago but it was freezing the day he recorded his vlog. By the way Jacob, if you happen to be near Colonial Heights, Virginia just off I-95 near Richmond, you may want to stop at the world's largest Arby's. Not really a roadside attraction, but to be in the world's largest anything is pretty cool.

[@talkinterps8677]

Been about a week and some change I’ve been on your channel and it’s gold dude. I love that you don’t gotta be explicit and extra , you’re yourself and it’s cool ! Super sweet channel ma dude ! Love from California

[@timothyhoster4951]

Jacob, thank you for the recomendation. I have been stopping at SOB since I was kid with my parents and now with my own family when we go to Florida. We were unaware of the steakhouse. Ate there tonight and loved it. I will be checking on the tower tomorrow and will leave an update on whether it ois open or not. If not will check on our return trip next week and post a further update. Enjoy your visit in upstate. Unfortunately i will be in Florida. However be careful as we are suppose to be getting a lot of snow tonight and tomorrow.

[@timothyhoster4951]

Nothing yet I was too early will check later this week and let everyone know.

[@timothyhoster4951]

Well I tried staying at SOB Friday night and the staff was extremely rude and decided that I would stay else where. However I did ascertain that the tower is still not open and that they have no idea when it will happdn. After spending so much money there on the first stop, I am very disappointed in the way they treat people. Also, be advised to anyone planning on staying there they will require you to allow them to make a photo copy of your license and credit card. This is an extreme breach of your security. This information can allow anyone rhe opportunity to use your card also they require all adults in your party to have their id's copied as well. I am not saying that a breech of my account was because of that but a few days later my card company stopped a fraudulent purchase on my card. It is awfully coincidental that my info was photo copied and then my card is trying to be used . Now I am down one card o my trip.

[@weezie168]

🤗 What a nice surprise.... You & Adam together again for a video a couple days ago! I enjoy ya'll so much. Travel safely!

[@mguerramd]

Our family stopped there in about 1966. It was a blast for us kids! And, it was the one and only time in our childhood we got to buy some fireworks. Normally our parents said we can't afford to waste money on them and they are too dangerous. But my Dad weakened and we got some and had a ball with them. Didn't get hurt either. Later I became an eye surgeon and a professional licensed pyrotechnician. So thanks SOB for having a start in me becoming a pro fireworks display operator!! Interestingly, in 35 years of practice, I have only seen two fireworks eye injuries in a state that allows fireworks use 365 days a year.

[@Rossturnerphoto]

I always enjoyed stopping at South of the border on road trips and really enjoyed watching your walk around tour. I’ve always wondered what the inside of the motel rooms looked like, so I’m glad that you stayed there. I hope your stay was enjoyable.

[@Tonks357]

If you go through the centerish of PA.. go to the Pa Grand Canyon.. view is amazing!! Hiking trails will be closed bc of the weather/ season. But still worth it! It’s located at Wellsboro, Pa!

[@penxor53]

I managed to go to the top of the Sombrero in 2008, Pedroland park was closed then too.

[@lawman7117]

As a South Carolinian, South of the Border has always been kind of an embarrassment for our state...until you actually stop there and see it is quite interesting! Just like you showed us, with the Reptile Lagoon, and the clean hotel. I bet that steak was amazing too! So, don't judge a book by its cover!

[@tmoz1228]

Went there i think in 2019 on the way to Savannah Georgia with my family on vacation before the virus struck! So cool to see it again!

[@saguaro2231]

Gotta love those minty colored crocs!...& thanks for another great sharing of places, ideas, and a traveling spirit

[@dreamweaver5869]

Haven’t seen this place since I was a kid 👍

[@staleenacollins5440]

I remember that place from my childhood and trying a pecan log here in Oklahoma

[@DustinDriggers]

Shout out from Florence SC! Love the channel! Keep on rolling dude!

[@ShareaDreamComeTrue]

I went up in the sombrero tower with my dad in the late 80's. I always consider South of the Border a must stop.

[@OshPopham]

How about visiting Saratoga Springs NY and Lake George NY?

[@melindaknight9851]

You need to visit Sparkey's one time. It's on the way to Myrtle Beach. It's awesome.

[@GLI1346101]

I know you have been to Hershey, PA, but the Pennsylvania History Museum in Harrisburg, PA has an exhibit on the history of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

[@kingcraft_adamj]

National Civil War Museum might be a cool place to check out here in Harrisburg PA

[@NessieMay]

The reptile lagoon actually looked pretty nice, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@cherylreynolds1869]

Sharks, Snakes n Gators, what are can ya ask for!?! Love you, your family n your videos!!!!

[@mikepierce6883]

Jacob, look up Plumpton Park Zoo in maryland. If you are traveling via I-95, it is less than a 20 minute drive off the highway. It is a small town zoo that almost went bankrupt a few years back but was revived by the new owners. If you contact the zoo in advance you might be able to feed a giraffe also.

[@stardustrelaxation2059]

Ever since a young girl my family has stopped here. I've never seen the rides open. The motel was very basic and nothing to talk about. We did visit the stores and the restaurant.

[@jameshoekzema3172]

Those animals look sad , be sure to go to DC next week, going to be a big event

[@jenny2282]

The tower was open when we were there 2 weeks ago !!!! We didnt have time to go in thou! I still can't believe we were there so close to when you were...and I literally haven't been on vacation or a trip for 20 years!!! What r the odds we almost bumped into u! Man that would have been so cool!!!✌️✌️✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EmmaAguilarXX]

So my mom went to south of the border with my sisters in the 90’s when they were younger. Since it’s an old attraction, it was obviously a lot more new back then. The amusement park WAS operable back then, but from what I heard, it was too old and they closed it for good. However I love south of the border. It’s an inexpensive rest stop that’s fun for all ages.

[@malisemary1]

Hey Carpetbagger if you like gators and snakes there is a place in North Myrtle Beach, it has them and other animals, it is called Gator Adventure. They do gator feeding shows and other other animal shows. My favorite is the kookaburras.

[@gc4644]

Lol, Adam the woo was just at that same fireworks stand (with the elephants) just a couple days ago..

[@avgjoeavglife]

Yeah, i was like Waaaa? Adam was just there.

[@avgjoeavglife]

@@Regina0964 I think both are great, but each has their own style and shows different places/things.

[@littlesthobo182]

@@Regina0964 I agree with Pan. There is really no need to compare them. They are each different and wonderful.

[@angelaedwards5124]

At one time, there was a Stuckeys near Sacramento. But being from Texas we loved the store. When I saw where you were, I almost cried. I have many memories of my family enjoying a Pecan log. We always said peCON not PeCAN!!!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I see Uckin better than Licken too. My same peeve, the strong pepper smell of the napkin. I get tickled seeing the 'lil kid come out of you. Kind of makes it extra special. Loved seeing South of the Border aerial view. Big place with lots of attractions to make for a nice family day out. Dinner looked very inviting. Restaurant seemed to have a relaxing atmosphere. The hotel room was rather nice.

[@kristaseyler654]

So happy you went to south of the border I love seeing this place I hope to visit someday have fun !!

[@stackblack2616]

lol I was waiting for you to say "like a dolls eyes" again

[@alliekuma4234]

Proud of you for using Kawaii correctly lol 👏 👏 👏

[@jennifermcdonald658]

Meaning your room was obviously not cleaned. I would have nicely taken the towels to the desk and asked for it to be cleaned and/or another room that was clean.

[@burn.downthedisco]

Yeahh we saw this roadside attraction on our way back from florida, it was really funny looking

[@joedeckinflyover]

Love SOB , been there once in 1989 , great to see it's still going . Most vlogs just kinda do a short visit , thanks for doing a stay there !

[@brittanychalk6623]

If you're passing through Maryland on your way north may I suggest Haver De Grace. They have a few small museums including a duck decoy museum, light house with a very interesting history, and a lock house. There's also a place called Washington street books that has moive costumes and props as well as a lot of collectible vintage books and comics.

[@MariMiniattL]

If you swing out to the western side of NY, check out Letchworth Falls. On the Eastern side, if you haven't stopped by yet., on hwy 20 near Cherry Valley, stop by the TeePee

[@Disleelandia]

When you noticed the hippo with the bad dental work I thought you were going to say "I got you buddy! I know a guy!"

[@pandora.panicc]

It would be so cool if you went to Busch Gardens Williamsburg!! Pantheon is opening in late March :0

[@ShadowHare33]

How many Dan Bell/ ADR fans cringe when Jacob flopped on the bed 😆😬

[@lauraschlueter287]

I had a set of those maracas back in the day. I think the first time we drove to Disney from MD was in 75.

[@timellington4887]

I'd love to see you visit the Finger Lakes Wine trail, along with the beer trail. Got a designated driver? We have some great fun wineries here! Finger Lakes NY btw, since you said you're visiting Upstate NY, although Finger Lakes is between northern upstate and western ny.

[@timellington4887]

I also love South of the Border, thanks for covering it again!

[@jenny2282]

We never get to go on the road....like Ever! But we had to drive to Florida from Massachusetts to pick up an Australian Shepherd puppy. So we stopped here..only had time for 2 hours of a stop.... Bought a ton of fireworks and went shopping in 2 other shops. We r saving the rest for next time we drive by i n the future! Can't believe you were there so close to when we were there!!!!! That would have made my trip to see you !!!!!😘😘😘🥰🥰✌️✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Justme-ok3bf]

The movie Force of Nature with Sandra Bullock has scenes filmed there

[@ncbbq1]

Loved the video! Jacob, you are so close to Eastern NC- please try Salem Pizza in Salemburg- the have Fri & Sat night buffet with seafood, pizza, homecoming. 😋...then there's Meadow Grill in Benson- their buffet has the largest selection of homemade cakes & pies 😋. You gotta stop buy Naunta Pork Center on your way to Goldsboro- they sell every part of the pig but the "squeal"🐷 😊. Wilbers bbq is in Goldsboro & along with McCalls bbq & seafood buffet 😋 ❤

[@MiloTheMightyDude]

When you get to PA, you can check out The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem. That entire area that used to be Bethlehem Steel is loaded with history and novelty.

[@gogglespisano24]

If you come through NJ, we have a COPIOUS amount of roadside fun stuff: Sterling Hill Mining Museum , Ogdensburg World's Largest Light Bulb, Edison, Lucy The Elephant, Margate City Crash Site of the Hindenburg, Lakehurst The Guinness Collection of Automata, Morristown Just, like, ALL of Asbury Park LOL The Black Mariah(Thomas Edison's Film Production Studio) , West Orange (they are closed now, but they reopen MArch 11)

[@jimmydcap]

I love SOB. Every time we drive down to Florida we stop and look around.

[@bg199083]

My parents have gone to South of the Border YEARS AGO back in the '80s. I haven't been to it yet, but it becomes relevant again after the construction. Have a good time Jake!

[@lizlocher3612]

Also,. Loved the reptile exhibit totally!!! I wasn't sure from the older video if they were real or taxidermy, but definitely can tell this time they are totally real!!! Double Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!!

[@gloomed8888]

You should invest in a UV flashlight. If there ever was a room that you needed to see all the hidden stains that was one.

[@jasoninmichigan6078]

I never noticed the pepper wipe effect before.... But I probably will now! What the heck was on the towel?

[@joed9414]

You have to stop at Dead Horse Bay in Brooklyn! Something to experience!! REALLY!!!

[@tammyritter9258]

Thank you Jacob Have a Good Night's sleep.

[@pretzelrides3748]

In the Amusement Park, there was a rare spinning ride called the “Swamp Boats”. I think it came from the defunct Myrtle Beach Pavillion. It was sold to the defunct Hard Rock or Freestyle Park in Myrtle, where it was sold yet again. The park was also noted for having a Spinning Sombrero ride, and a Wild Mouse coaster.

[@littlesthobo182]

I have always loved South of the Border. I feel like it must have new owners? You were brave to stay there. Their motel creeps me out. They say that the amusement park is open on weekends. You really must get to Alaska. There is nothing like the North.

[@chadoutler3499]

Hey Jacob the carpetbagger did you happen to find Adam the woo sticker that he posted there it's on a spark plug there and he was there a couple weeks ago doing the same thing

[@littlesthobo182]

I was hoping he would have gone looking. Of course, he very well may not have seen Adam's vlog.

[@annradwan2070]

Wow...you were so close and I didn't even know it...:-(