Arco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Arco gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. While filling up his car, he glanced down an aisle and saw a dusty old toolbox sitting there—completely out of place among the snacks and drinks. Curious, the man peered inside and found an ancient first-aid kit, rusted cans of bug spray, and a faded sign reading ‘Emergency Supplies.’ Later that day, while unloading groceries, a neighbor asked if he’d seen any unusual items at the station. Turns out, everyone had overlooked them until then. Since then, Arco’s become known as the place where you can stock up on everything from gas to emergency bug repellent—and maybe even a good laugh.

2. At Arco gas station, a delivery driver swore he heard someone whispering in the early hours. While filling up, he distinctly made out the words ‘fill her up’—over and over again. Curious, the driver turned off the pump and looked around, but saw no one. The next morning, everyone in line laughed when an old lady from down the street asked for extra gas, muttering under her breath, ‘Fill her up!’ It turned out she was talking to her car, not our intrepid delivery guy.

3. At Arco gas station, a delivery driver stopped for a quick fill-up and stretch. As he walked back to his truck, he noticed an old man standing alone, staring intently into the air. The delivery driver smiled, thinking maybe the old guy was just watching birds or something. Then, out of nowhere, the old man turned around with a big smile and said, 'Thanks for noticing me—just admiring your beautiful reflection in that shiny truck!' The driver laughed so hard he almost forgot why he came here in the first place.

4. At Arco gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump. ‘Dad,’ he whispered, ‘why does that hose look like it’s breathing?’ The dad smiled and gently explained, ‘Son, that’s just the vapor from gasoline.’ A nearby delivery driver overheard and chimed in with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Or maybe it’s trying to suck up all our troubles!’ Everyone laughed, including the little boy who nodded wisely.