Never in my lifetime had I ever predicted needing a cowboy hat, but finding myself at the World…read moreEquestrian Games in Lexington, KY, I came to the conclusion that wearing a cowboy hat was absolutely essential, though not at all for the reason one might guess. How I came to this unexpected conclusion goes something like this: Horses. Lots of horses. At the World Equestrian Games, horses are celebrities, people are not. I was inundated in horses, and wherever they were moving, everything else stopped. Being a suburban kid, seeing one horse for me is a novelty, let alone a hundred. Now this is how you know I am American: horses = cowboys. In most other parts of the world, horses = top hats and jodhpurs, but here in the U.S., the younger, more rebellious nation, the culture of horses is invariably linked with that of cowboys and the Wild, Wild West. At least to someone as uneducated as me, it is. So I already had cowboys on the brain due to my environment at the horse park. There weren't any cowboys to be seen, but I was certain they were around somewhere just out of sight, most likely carousing at the saloon to the strains of honkytonk pian-y or ropin' cattle on the back forty. Come 10am on the first day, the sun is now high enough to beat on me mercilessly for hours on end. It has been a few years since I have been outdoors for an extended period of time, and I was already doing the calculations: if the sun is this brutal now, this is going to be a VERY long 29 3/4 days. "This sucks! I need a cowboy hat!" Come hell or high water, I was buying a cowboy hat at lunch time. I asked a local where one might find the local cowboy hat store. He had no idea, and was surprised I actually asked such a weird question. When I suggested that it might be because he didn't have horses he told me he kept eight. "There is no way you have horses!" I told him. "If you did, you would know where to get a cowboy hat." He smiled and shrugged good-naturedly in a way I eventually learned was so typical of Kentucky. "People don't wear those around here. You're thinkin' of Texas, maybe." Clearly, he was wrong. I was certain that Kentucky retail had to be veritably oozing with cowboy hats. At lunch, my friends asked where I was going. "I'm going up to that gas station to buy a cowboy hat." Some of them were puzzled, while others laughed uproariously. It was generally implied that I had already gotten too much sun and was now seeing cowboy hat mirages at every oasis on the horizon. When they suggested it was somewhat ludicrous that I expect a gas station of all places to have western millinery, I insisted: "This is Kentucky! EVERYWHERE sells cowboy hats!" Never mind this was my first day in Kentucky and had yet to set foot anywhere besides the hotel. In retrospect, I can't really say why I was so certain that this gas station in the middle of nowhere sold cowboy hats, but there they were! Not just a few, but an entire rack of cowboy hats! I found the perfect white mesh cowboy hat and a white pair of fat southern sheriff shades to match. What makes this so much funnier to me is that the entire rest of the month I spent in Kentucky, I never again saw anywhere at all that had cowboy hats for sale. I just lucked out in my ignorance picking the one place at random that did on the first try. Feeling ten times the man I was when I walked into the gas station, due to both my new hat and overwhelmingly justified righteousness, I strutted back on down the hill to where my friends were waiting. Those previously puzzled were now the ones laughing uproariously, and vice versa. In my best accent and triumphant smile I gave them my best "Now what we've got here is a *failure* to COMMUNICATE!" It was like a whole new day in that glorious hat! It was easily ten degrees cooler under the shade of the cowboy hat. Not only that, people were nicer. I was regularly greeted by friends and strangers alike with "Hey, cowboy!" without the slightest trace of mockery. And once I even got the southern belle behind the concession stand batting her eyelashes at me as I walked by: "Yooohooo! Heyy, cowboyy! Ayew wanna buyyyy somethin'?" I told her the instant I needed Karamel Korn and vodka lemonade I would come to see her first. When the storm clouds rolled in, the genius design of my hat directed the water completely away from my face. Simply put, Everything was better with the cowboy hat. So if you find yourself in Kentucky, and in need of a little weather protection, or a little fashion flavor, or just a change in perspective, Shell has got you covered.

Poor breakfast sandwiches: my bacon, egg and cheese biscuit could be best described as edible…read more Bacon was limp, eggs were flat and nonexistent, and the biscuit was burger bun. The only thing decent was the cheese. Spend your money at a real breakfast place instead. But if you want gas...this the best thing they offer!

It is a nice convenience store for snacks, food, and essentials…read more It I'd located across Main Street from Rupp Arena. Good friendly staff, and reasonable prices. In fact, amazingly good prices for being downtown or near the arena.

Oh dear Buc-ees! On…read moreour way back to Cleveland we passed a sign beckoning us to come to this slice of Heaven. I was told to try their fudge. I bought garlic pickles, a brisket sandwich and coffee. I didnt eat the sandwich and pickles till the next day and they were both delicious. The restrooms were clean. The coffee station was extensive. Great experience.

--Location/Parking-- Easy in and out of i75. Typical…read moreBuc-ee's where the size is enormous and there is getting in and out. --Ambience-- Big as Texas. Typical Buc-ee --Service/Staff-- Staff varies per store. No complaints with their service. --Products-- Love their coffee and inexpensive gas. Restrooms are also a bonus. --Capacity-- I believe they hold over 300 plus people in the huge gigantic store. --Overall-- Recommend for their fuel, restroom and coffee. Be warn that traffic can build up and can sometimes be difficult to find a fuel pump during peak hours.

If you need to fuel up, stop by this location. It's centrally located and well lit. Most times, you…read moreneed to get a receipt in the store because the paper is seldom replaced.

Every time I came into Speedway Kim was always super friendly and made my experience 10x better…read more She is the most hardworking, loyal employee, and I am sad she is leaving, but continue to wish her the best!

Nice new clean gas station. Casey's are known throughout…read moreIndiana, and have good food in the store. Their pricing is usually very competitive, and this location currently has good prices for fuel and stuff in the store.

Quick place to fuel up when I'm running low. This location used to be a Shell Station. It has be…read morerenovated and rebranded.

Not very cheap and upon checking out employees stood around right next too us talking while my wife…read moreand I bagged our own groceries. Will never be shopping at this location ever again.

Two days before Christmas ... Only 2 live check out lines with 7-8 people piled in each line…read more Self checkout lines were full too. Carts piled high with groceries and Christmas items to buy. I feel if I'm spending a couple hundred dollars from the store they should have more checkout lanes open. Too many items for me to self checkout. As far as having specific items I needed, it was great, but the checkout could improve greatly. Merry Christmas!

The best kept secret for freshly made deli sandwiches & good ol country folks talking horse. Horse…read moreracing is always in the TV. Being a foodie from Vegas, I highly recommend this locals convenient store & have been coming here for 5 years now. During the horse sales at Fastig-Tipton, I always stop in here as it's on the way & order the same thing everytime. Two Country Ham sandwiches, American cheese, onion, lettuce, fresh tomato from the backyard garden on white bread w/ mayo. A bag of Funyons & can of Ale 8 for only $10.49. Trust me, Robbie knows how to make a sandwich, it's loaded w/ meat. They have a variety of sandwiches from Roast Beef to Bologna to Pimento Cheese. They also sell beer & other beverages, snacks, chips, candy, lottery tickets, even Hannah's Pickled Eggs. Outdoor seating or grab a booth inside on the right w/ all the locals & say hi. They'd have a solid 5 stars, but I don't think many regulars around these parts use Yelp. Being an Indian woman from the city, I have never felt uncomfortable or out of place walking in here. I thoroughly enjoy the company, friendly banter, food & catching up on racehorse politics, about the Derby & latest news & events. Walk in with an open mind & learn something new & meet some good ol locals here next time you are in Lexington or traveling through KY. It's worth the drive & surrounded by beautiful farms.

Never ate there but went a few times a week to get Powerball tickets. The staff are very friendly…read moreand social. The staff and regulars that hang out there make you feel welcomed.