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Walcott, Iowa: Museum at World's Largest Truck Stop

Bill Moon's dream was to open a trucking museum -- and this giant one suits its oversize subject matter. Vintage vehicles, antique gas pumps, a trucking movie-showing theater and much more.

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Late truck stop owner's family creating museum

The late Bill Moon's collection of antique trucks will be the core of a museum Bill's family will construct adjacent to the family owned World's Largest Truckstop. Iowa 80 Truck Stop on I-80, Walcott, Iowa, has been owned by the Moon family since 1965....

[01/26/2003] Complete News Story

Museum at World's Largest Truck Stop

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

Address:
505 Sterling Drive, Walcott, IA
Directions:
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. At the Iowa 80 Truck Stop. I-80 exit 284, north side.
Hours:
W-Sa 10-5, Su noon-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
563-468-5500
Admission:
Free.
RA Rates:
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