Arco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Arco gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. Among the usual clutter of newspapers and snacks on the counter lay an old, dusty board game—Monopoly, to be exact. Curious, he picked it up and found that some squares were marked with strange symbols instead of streets or properties. Later that day, a delivery driver mentioned seeing the same board game in the backroom, but when they went together to investigate, it had vanished without a trace. Since then, locals joke that Arco must have its own secret Monopoly universe.

2. At Arco gas station, a little boy approached his dad curiously. ‘Dad,’ he whispered, pointing towards the pump, ‘why does it say “Super Turbo Xtra” when there’s no such thing as turbo gasoline?’ The father smiled and leaned down, whispering back, 'Son, that's just what they put on the sign to make us feel like we're getting something extra special.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked, 'So why do they even bother putting real prices next to those names?'

3. At Arco gas station, an elderly gentleman complained loudly, ‘Why do they always run out of coffee here?’ The cashier smiled and shrugged, never failing to notice the same thing every day. One morning, a delivery driver grumbled, 'Coffee's always gone when I stop here!' The cashier grinned, replying, 'Welcome to Arco—where your caffeine fix is perpetually on vacation!'

4. At Arco gas station, a small dog raced into the parking lot, barking excitedly at something invisible to everyone else. A delivery driver looked around puzzled, then shrugged and continued unloading his truck. A minute later, an older neighbor walked over, scratching his head. ‘Must be seeing ghosts,’ he said with a smile. The dog eventually tired out and lay down next to its owner’s car, watching curiously as people drove by without noticing anything unusual.