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Thompson Springs, Utah: Jackass Joe's

Gas station and mini-mart, formerly "Papa Joe's," transitioned to a space alien theme in 2019. Calls itself "Area Stupid." Has a Scooby-Do Mystery Machine parked out front. Bathrooms have gold toilets.

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Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Total bust. You can now barely recognize Lightning McQueen and Sally and the Scooby Doo van is now non-existent.

[Eliza, 11/22/2018]
Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Big Joe's is a great "tourist trap" and has some fun stuff. They have a great selection of custom gourmet popcorn - Crop Circle Popcorn They have opened a second building with an alien theme that they will be calling Badass Joe's and will carry selections of Jerky products from all over the US.

[Sumoflam, 05/08/2018]
Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Broken down with missing paint. Lightning and Sally didn't have eyes when we stopped. We drove up, but chose not to even get out of the car. My 4 and 8 year olds were not impressed.

[Samantha, 03/17/2018]

South Park car.

Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Now there is also a South Park-themed car. Yes, they are all in bad shape, but easy to see from the road.

[Adventures Of Cluckleberry Hen, 07/01/2017]
Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Not worth stopping. The cars and Scooby-Doo doo van are in very bad shape. Paint peeling and flat tires. Everything is very expensive at Papa Joe's, with no prices on it.

[Betty Koch, 07/16/2016]

Jackass Joe's

Jackass Joe's

Address:
20 Old Cisco Hwy, Thompson Springs, UT
Directions:
Just north of Moab, at the intersection of I-70 and Rt 191 west of Thompson.
Hours:
Daily 8am - 10pm (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
435-564-3353
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