Buc-ee's Rockingham County, Virginia - Now Open
Virginia's first Buc-ee's opened June 30, 2025 near Harrisonburg off I-81, bringing the famous travel center to the Shenandoah Valley.
Virginia's First Buc-ee's is Now Open
After nearly two years of planning and construction, Buc-ee's opened its first Virginia location on June 30, 2025 in Rockingham County, just south of Harrisonburg along Interstate 81.
Location
The store is located at Exit 240 (Mount Crawford exit) along I-81, approximately 130 miles (about a 2 to 2.5-hour drive) west of Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. This makes it an ideal stop for travelers heading to or from the Shenandoah Valley.
Grand Opening Ceremony
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. featured notable attendees including:
Buc-ee's CEO Arch "Beaver" Aplin III
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin
Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears
Rockingham County Administrator Casey Armstrong
Store Features
74,000 square feet of retail space
120 fueling stations
Over 20 electric vehicle charging stations
Parking for over 600 vehicles
200+ jobs created
$60 million investment in the county
What to Expect
Virginia visitors can now enjoy all the Buc-ee's classics: Texas-style brisket, Beaver Nuggets, homemade fudge, kolaches, and the famously clean restrooms that have made Buc-ee's a road trip institution.
Location Details
- Location:
- Rockingham County, Virginia
- Opening:
- Opened June 30, 2025
- Status:
- Open
- Nearby:
- Shenandoah National Park, Harrisonburg, Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington D.C. (2.5 hours)
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