• Road Trip to Laurel
    We had been talking about Buc-ee's for weeks, and finally made it! Leeds, AL
    1It was raining when we were packing up at the airbnb, so the Canada rain ponchos came in handyAlabama rest areas continue to impress us. Everyone is friendly, it's clean, and so much to see!2A stop Buc-ee's for a few Alabama souvenirs and picnic suppliesWe brought our bbq leftovers from Hog Heaven, and picked up buns, cheese + fruit. Perfect late lunch1Alabama liliesAt the top of Lookout Mountain, the Chattanooga Valley behind us. Cold and windy!The Incline Railway, might have to come back to TN... the steepest incline railway in the world!The Chattanooga ValleySonic, on Shallowford Rd. Great burgers and fries, we can't get over US portion sizes!

    Laurel to Chattanooga

    June 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Checked out of our Airbnb and made a quick stop in Laurel for souvenirs, then got on the road. Our first stop was Buc-ee’s in Leeds Alabama for a bathroom break and some shopping. We stopped at another beautiful rest area in Alabama for a leftover BBQ picnic. We were surprised to travel into our 7th state, Georgia, but sadly the sign was knocked down. Next stop - Lookout Mountain. We were too late to catch the last ride on the incline railway but that didn’t stop us from getting to the top. The rain stopped long enough to enjoy the gorgeous panoramic views of the Chattanooga Valley from the observation deck. We checked into our hotel after 8:00 pm so we walked through the “Drive-In Sonic”, that was across the street, for a quick dinner.Read more