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Border Station

3.5 (49 reviews)
Closed 6:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Courtney L.

This pit stop has everything: gas, clean restrooms, the largest selection of beverages and snacks I've ever seen, a snack bar, hand dipped ice cream, lotto (VA and NC since this building is situated right on top of the border--hence the name), OBX merch and souvenirs, take-home barbeque, and lots of regional products. What's a regional product, you ask? They have Stuckey's products, McCutcheons jams and such, and Wells barbeque sauce, a staple in my house. We buy two jugs to last us a year between trips to the Outer Banks, can't can't can't live without it! They have teeny tiny 18oz. bottles for the babies, and one gallon jugs for the adults, take yer pick. Basically The Border Station is the best pit stop on the East Coast, my oasis on my way to or from the OBX.

Maria T.

Virginia/North Carolina border shop where you can refuel, regroup and refresh! Stock up on ice, snacks, drinks and more! Shop for souvenirs, sunglasses, tees, beach supplies, etc. It's not too expensive and the folks are friendly. There's tons of parking and it's clean and organized. This place will put you in a vacation "state" of mind!!

James M.

The border Station is a somewhat iconic gas station and convenience store and tourist trap located on route 158 on the Virginia and North Carolina border. it is convenient when traveling to the outer Banks of North Carolina. Gas prices are certainly not the best in the area. Restrooms are clean.

If you're planning on eating here, proceed with caution!!!
Charles H.

I feel bad giving the Border Station one star, but you will see that it was deserved in the details below. Having said that, I will still be making a stop there on my trips to and from the OBX. I absolutely LOVE their business concept. By straddling the border, they can offer the best of both states in one location, and shoppers can vote with their feet when paying sales tax or buying contraband. I will echo the positive comments of other reviews regarding the easy access gas pumps, commodious bathrooms (albeit with graffitti), and numerous shopping options. There is an eclectic variety of goods available, and I did spot some computers that appeared to be running slot machines or some such gambling opportunity. The reason I was disappointed was the restaurant that purports to sell seafood (NOT the Dairy Queen). Our party included 6 people, and we all ordered at the same time. Unfortunately, three of us had to wait quite a long time, I would estimate 20-30 minutes. The worst part was the deviled crab. They are supposed to be moist and tender, but these things were tough and chewy. My wife flat out refused to eat hers, and I choked mine down with regrets. Now I do have to say that the manager was VERY apologetic about the delay. He deserved 5 stars for being concerned about the situation, but unfortunately his boss didn't back him up with all the systems necessary to deliver success on a regular basis. I have no complaints about the people who were working there, but the management can do better.

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We were recently crossing from VA to NC on the Caratoke Highway and stopped for gas at a place just into NC.

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