The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Milkshakes In Arizona
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 16, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
When’s the last time you treated yourself to a date shake? If you have no idea what we’re talking about, you need to hop on I-8 and visit the Dateland Travel Center as soon as possible. A remote general store in Arizona, the center is world-famous for its date-infused milkshakes. They come in a variety of flavors, each one promising love at first sip.
Next time you find yourself driving through southern Arizona on I-8, keep an eye out for the Dateland Travel Center.
...that is, until you take a gander at what's on the shelves.
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The vast majority of the products at the Dateland Travel Center are - you guessed it - date-themed, from date rolls to date jam to even date BBQ sauce.
You're in luck - the store also sells date ice cream, and it's every bit as delicious as it sounds.
Visit the travel center’s website or Facebook page for more information, including current business hours.
Have you ever tried a date shake from this remote general store in Arizona? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for more charming Arizona general stores worth seeking out.
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