Arco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Arco gas station, a regular asked one day, ‘Why does that old guy in the corner always pay with pennies?’ The attendant shrugged, ‘Oh, he’s just an old fellow who loves his pennies.’ Later, as another customer approached, the same man paid with a single penny and whispered, ‘Gotta keep practicing my economy skills!’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was all part of his charming eccentricity.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty, a delivery driver noticed an old truck parked next to Arco with its engine running. Curious, he walked closer and heard an unfamiliar voice whispering into the wind. Curious, he leaned in closer and heard an elderly neighbor saying sleepily, ‘Finally found a place where they sell coffee stronger than water!’ The delivery driver smiled, shook his head, and went back to work, wondering if Arco should start selling morning brew instead of just fuel.

3. At night, when neon signs flicker and cars are few, a delivery driver passing by Arco noticed something odd. A faint humming sound came from inside the station, growing louder with each step closer. As he peered through the window, he saw an old gas pump gently swaying back and forth, like it was dancing to some invisible tune. Startled, he knocked on the door, only to hear a sleepy voice from within say, 'Just a minute, I’m filling up my car with moonbeams.'

4. At midnight, when neon lights dim and customers are scarce, a delivery driver passing by Arco noticed something odd on the signboard: ‘Last Tank Full of Gas for Lucky Customer Today.’ Curious, he stopped in, but the pumps were silent and no one else was around. The delivery driver filled his tank and left, only to return later that night with some friends. They found the place exactly as before—empty, quiet, and the sign still glowing ominously. One friend joked, ‘Maybe we’re the lucky ones!’ So they all got out, pumped gas into empty bottles, and drove home laughing. The next morning, Arco had a new slogan: “Lucky Customers Welcome—Bring Your Own Bottles!”