About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while brushing off his car after a quick wash, a regular noticed something peculiar in one of the empty buckets—an old, rusted keychain shaped like a tiny cowbell. Intrigued, he picked it up and found an old note inside reading: 'Founder Travis’s lucky charm. Wipe out with every use.' Curious, our regular tried it on his next visit—it worked perfectly! Since then, Travis Orten Car Wash became known for its magical keys, attracting delivery drivers, neighbors, and even tourists who came hoping for their own lucky charm.
2. One day, while waiting for his car to dry, a delivery driver swore he saw a shadowy figure waving from behind one of the washing machines. Curious, the delivery driver peeked around the corner and found an old teddy bear stuck in a crevice between the machine and wall. Turns out, it was just a neighborhood kid’s lost friend who now had quite the adventure getting cleaned off under the nozzles. Everyone had a good laugh over coffee later that morning.
3. While waiting for his car to dry one afternoon, a delivery driver swore he saw Travis Orten himself standing in the shadows of the car wash building. The delivery driver told everyone he met that day, but no one believed him—until another neighbor, walking their dog, claimed they’d seen Mr. Orten too, watering plants nearby. Turns out, it was just an overactive imagination and some well-watered shrubs.
4. While waiting for his car to dry one night, a delivery driver swore he heard someone whispering from inside the car wash tunnel. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing but dark shadows. Suddenly, his car beeped, signaling it was done. Relieved, he drove out—only to realize his cellphone had been left inside. Returning, he found the place empty except for an old poster of Travis Orten smiling warmly. ‘Next time,’ whispered the poster, ‘don’t forget your phone!’