This month, we put the spotlight on one of the most recognizable store locations of our company. "The Thing?" has been a roadside attraction for nearly 50 years! If you have ever traveled through the southwest along I-10 you are sure to have seen the billboards marking the landscape that leads to the store itself. "The Thing?" is located approximately 17 mi. west of Benson, AZ and just outside of Texas Canyon near Dragoon, AZ. Here's you a map so you can get a better idea of just where it is.
If you are looking for a really fun place to stop this summer, make "The Thing?" your choice. Not only does "The Thing?" have tons of history in its museum (more on that later), it also operates a full scale DQ® Restaurant. You can sit down and cool off with a Blizzard® Treat or curb your appetite with a Flamethrower® Grillburger® meal. You are sure to find exactly what will fill up yer food tank. Speaking of filling up yer tank- you can fuel up with our Shell® branded gasoline. We even have 24hr pumps, just in case you stop by after normal store hours.
As I mentioned earlier, there is a lot of history in this store. When you arrive you'll be welcomed by a warm "howdy", or "how y'all doin'?" by our friendly staff. If you look up on the wall to the immediate right you'll see an enormous Python skin. That Python used to reside right there in the museum, back when we had live critters. At the back of our store is the gateway to one world's most compelling mysteries. It is adorned with a cave-like structure and secured by a large steel door. The entry fee to the museum is one of the best deals on the planet at just $1.00. But, you must only enter if you have the guts. You'll see plenty of great stuff including a 1937 Rolls Royce said to have been used by Adolf Hitler. As you mosey on through the attractions, you'll eventually come to "The Thing?" itself. You have to see it for yourself to believe it. Legend has it to have been found near the Dragoon Mountains, a few miles south of where the store is located. One thing for sure, the story of "The Thing?" is truly shrouded in mystery. I believe it could even be some sort of government conspiracy. But, who knows? What is it? Perhaps no one will ever figure it out. Or, perhaps you will. Hey, for just $1.00- it's worth it just to see for yourself.
As soon as you finish visiting the museum- you'll be right back in the store. A whole new adventure awaits you there. We have thousands of gift items available for you to choose from. Are you looking for simple souvenir items to reminisce about your travels? Or, are you are looking for authentic Native American Handcrafted Jewelry and Artifacts? Whatever it is, chances are we have it! Don't forget to pick up a "The Thing?" t-shirt, bumper sticker, or shot-glass.
So, as you travel this summer, make sure you stop at "The Thing?". Don't forget to show us your B-backer discount card or key chain, so you can get 10% off your DQ® or gift item purchases. You won't be disappointed. More importantly, you're sure to have fun!
