Spend The Night And Eat Delicious BBQ At The Infamous Texas Chainsaw Massacre Gas Station
Are you a cult horror aficionado? If so, we’ve got a restaurant that belongs at the top of your bucket list. On the side of a remote country road in Bastrop, The Gas Station is a BBQ joint that was featured in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. It serves up some of the most succulent, flavorful brisket and sausage around — and you can even spend the night.
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If this building looks familiar to you, that's because it was used in filming one of the most iconic horror movies of all time: the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Today, the former (fictional) human slaughterhouse serves up finger-lickin' good BBQ rather than people -- and you can even spend the night.
After chuckling at the sign that states "We Slaughter Barbecue," head inside and take a look at the menu. You'll find brisket and sausage by-the-pound, in addition to plates and sandwiches.
Classic sides like beans, potato salad, and coleslaw make for a well-rounded meal with all the Texas flavors you love. Occasionally, specialty items such as these mouthwatering bacon-wrapped peppers are made available to change things up a bit and add some variety.
Four rustic cabins promise to make your stay a nightmare (in the best, most comfortable way, of course.) Each one sleeps three adults, or two adults and two children. Amenities include electricity, heat, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a front porch.
Two of the cabins feature one king bed and a twin pull-out sleeper chair, while the other two have one queen and one full bed. The blood-colored walls guarantee that, as soon as you lay down to sleep, visions of chainsaws whirring to live will dance in your head.
Campsites are also available, and a shared bathhouse is open to both tent and cabin guests. Towels are provided, and you'll be given a code to access the facilities.
You'll even see a near-exact replica of the van from the movie! Peruse the gift shop for terrifying trinkets you can actually purchase and take home, such as a plank from the original Gas Station awning or autographed photo of Caroline Williams.
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 changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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