EV fast-charger field guide

Weird Stores Near EV Fast Chargers

Turn a charging stop into an OddStop.

Curated matches: 20
States represented: 20
Charging networks: 4

The road-trip idea

A charging stop can be more than waiting

Most fast-charging stops are built around convenience: plug in, wait, leave. This guide is for the stops where you can do something more interesting with the break.

We matched 20 OddStopsUSA destinations with public DC fast chargers less than five miles away by straight-line distance. The list ranges from Wall Drug and Iowa 80 to oddity shops, an indoor RC raceway, the last Blockbuster, and a potato-chip factory. Sixteen of the 20 are paired with Tesla Superchargers.

Browse by distance, see what makes each store worth the detour, and check the charging details before working one into your route. Distances here are straight-line estimates rather than driving distance, so always check the actual route, store hours, and charger status before you go.

Closest Matches

Under 1 mile straight-line

9 OddStops

Nine store-and-charger pairings fall within a straight-line mile of each other.

Chandler, AZ
Hobby Action RC Raceway
Hobby Action pairs a full hobby shop with a large indoor dirt raceway, turning radio-controlled cars into miniature motorsport. Changing layouts, purpose-built barriers, driver areas, and dedicated pits make the facility as interesting as the merchandise. Raceway access follows the practice and event calendar, so check the published schedule before planning a visit.
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0.217 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Chandler — N 54th Street
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
800 N 54th Street, Chandler, AZ 85226
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
The official network listing confirms a current public Supercharger at the stated address; the public station directory corroborates the mapped point used for the distance calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access
DC Fast Charger Trackerstation coordinates · network corroboration
Walcott, IA
Iowa 80 Truckstop
Iowa 80 has expanded the familiar truck stop into a roadside world of its own. The Walcott complex combines restaurants, gift retail, a 30,000-square-foot Super Truck Showroom, a barber, dentist, chiropractor, movie theater, pet wash, and trucking museum. Individual attractions and services keep separate schedules, but the sheer range makes this a revealing look at trucking culture and highway life.
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0.071 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Walcott
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
755 West Iowa 80 Road, Walcott, IA 52773
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla lists the Walcott station as a public 24/7 Supercharger and supplies the map point used for this same-area pairing.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Chicago, IL
Sideshow Gallery
Sideshow Gallery folds a working art gallery, curiosity shop, and event space into one theatrical Chicago storefront. Taxidermy, skulls, natural specimens, antiques, crystals, ritual tools, jewelry, clothing, books, and artwork share the room. Classes, exhibitions, markets, and pop-ups change the rhythm when scheduled. On an ordinary day, the art and merchandise still make for a richly strange browse.
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0.445 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Chicago — Bucktown
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
2656 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's current Bucktown listing confirms the public Supercharger and provides the embedded-map location used for the distance calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
St. Paul, MN
Ax-Man Surplus — St. Paul
Ax-Man Surplus turns industrial, scientific, electronic, and mechanical castoffs into a constantly changing treasure hunt. Its St. Paul bins may hold components, mechanisms, craft materials, teacher supplies, failed consumer products, or objects whose original purpose is not immediately obvious. The appeal lies in looking closely and imagining what these leftovers might become, whether you build, teach, make art, or simply browse.
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0.706 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
St. Paul — University Avenue
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
1300 University Avenue W, St. Paul, MN 55104
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's station page confirms the University Avenue public Supercharger and supplies the map point used for this pairing.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
East Rutherford, NJ
Toys “R” Us at American Dream
Inside American Dream, this two-level Toys “R” Us flagship turns toy shopping into an attraction. More than 10,000 toys share 20,000 square feet with interactive play, product demonstrations, a two-story indoor slide, and Geoffrey’s Café. Visitors can browse, play, and stop for a treat under one roof. The slide keeps separate hours and participation rules, so check those before you go.
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0.197 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
The Avenue at American Dream
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Parking fees or access conditions may apply; confirm vehicle compatibility and site details with Tesla before traveling.
Evidence notes
Tesla lists the public station within the American Dream complex and notes parking conditions; the embedded map point is used for the distance calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates · parking note
Sidney, NE
Cabela’s — Sidney
At Cabela’s in Sidney, an 85,000-square-foot outdoor store doubles as a wildlife gallery. Hunting, fishing, camping, apparel, footwear, boats, and off-road departments surround a mountain exhibit, museum-quality taxidermy, and a large elephant display. The Nebraska location also brings you to the same town where the Cabela family’s retail story began.
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0.33 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Sidney — Best Western Plus
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
645 Cabela Drive, Sidney, NE 69162
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Sidney page confirms the public Supercharger at the stated hotel address and supplies the map point used here.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Sparks, NV
Reno-Sparks SCHEELS
Reno-Sparks SCHEELS makes a sporting-goods run feel like a day out. Across 295,000 square feet and more than 85 specialty departments, shoppers encounter a 65-foot indoor Ferris wheel, a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, arcade games, a candy shop, and a café serving homemade fudge. The sheer mix of gear, spectacle, and snacks makes the building worth exploring beyond your shopping list.
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0.979 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Sparks — Silver State Plaza
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
700 N McCarran Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89431
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Silver State Plaza listing confirms a current public Supercharger and the map point used to calculate the straight-line distance.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Wall, SD
Wall Drug Store
Wall Drug still has a weekday pharmacy at its core, but the surrounding Main Street complex sprawls into books, Western apparel, jewelry, toys, rocks, travel supplies, food, and original art. Seasonal soda-fountain service and Backyard attractions add another layer of roadside theater. Wander for the contrast between useful retail and spectacle, then check component schedules so the parts you most want to see are open.
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0.029 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Wall Community Library
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
418 Main Street, Wall, SD 57790
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Wall listing confirms the public Supercharger at the library and provides the nearby mapped point used here.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Nashville, TN
Goo Goo Chocolate Co. — Nashville
At Goo Goo Chocolate Co.’s downtown flagship, candy shopping comes with a view of the work. Four walk-up kiosks let visitors design a custom bar for chocolatiers to assemble in sight when demand allows. Classic clusters, changing bonbons, gifts, and Nashville merchandise round out the shop. The kiosks require no appointment, while chocolate-making classes are separately scheduled and ticketed for visitors who want a deeper experience.
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0.904 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Nashville — Capitol View Garage
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
500 11th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Capitol View page confirms the Nashville public Supercharger and supplies the mapped location used for the straight-line distance.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates

1–3 Miles Away

Straight-line distance

7 OddStops

Seven stores fall between one and three straight-line miles from their paired charger.

Denver, CO
The Terrorium Shop
At The Terrorium Shop, houseplants share the room with skulls, bones, mounted insects, wet specimens, preserved flowers, crystals, and handmade art. The team prepares much of the preservation work, and a separate classroom hosts taxidermy, entomology, botany, and related workshops. It is an unusually vivid meeting point between a plant shop, natural-history cabinet, studio, and school.
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2.132 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Edgewater Public Market
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
5505 W 20th Avenue, Edgewater, CO 80214
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla lists this station at Edgewater Public Market with public 24/7 access and provides the map point used for the straight-line calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Wilmington, DE
Oddporium
Oddporium fills a historic Arden-area building with taxidermy, preserved animal oddities, antique medical equipment, funerary objects, crystals, art, and unusual historical finds. The owners’ educational emphasis gives the collection the atmosphere of an eccentric independent museum, but much of what catches your eye is also for sale. Confirm current hours directly, since published schedules conflict.
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1.821 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Claymont — Philadelphia Pike
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
2621 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's current station listing confirms the Claymont Supercharger, public access details, and the embedded map point used here.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Baltimore, MD
Bazaar
Bazaar packs the mood of a natural-history cabinet into a compact Hampden storefront. Articulated skeletons, bones, preserved insects, and taxidermy sit alongside specimen jewelry, artwork, apparel, candles, signs, and darkly comic household objects. Taxidermy workshops appear when scheduled, but the regular shop alone packs an impressive amount of strangeness into its small space.
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1.159 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Safeway — Charles Street
Network
EVgo
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
2401 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Connector support varies by vehicle; confirm the station and connector details with EVgo before traveling.
Evidence notes
EVgo's current public listing confirms the Baltimore fast-charging station and mapped point; Maryland public material independently corroborates the site.
Public sources
EVgo station pagestation identity · public address · public DC-fast stalls · connector details · mapped location
Maryland charging-station testimonystation-location corroboration
Gaylord, MI
Call of the Wild Museum & Gift Shop
Call of the Wild places a 5,000-square-foot gift shop beside a year-round museum of North American wildlife and Michigan history. The shop carries souvenirs, boots, fudge, clothing, jewelry, home décor, and educational toys. An interactive Great Lakes display and small theater broaden the indoor visit, while go-karts and adventure golf operate seasonally on the property.
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1.969 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Gaylord
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
250 Meijer Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's current Gaylord listing confirms the public station, charging capability, and map point used for the straight-line calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. commits completely to its premise: capes, masks, books, toys, and knowingly fictional bottled powers fill the Park Slope shop. A concealed entrance leads to 826NYC’s nonprofit youth writing center, and purchases support its free programs. The humor lands, but so does the mission—an unusually charming browse with real purpose behind the secret door.
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1.05 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Atlantic Center
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
625 Atlantic Avenue B12, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Atlantic Center page confirms a current public Supercharger and the embedded-map point used for the calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
McLeansville, NC
Replacements, Ltd.
Replacements, Ltd. turns the specialized work of matching china, crystal, silver, and flatware into a destination. Its McLeansville showroom holds current and discontinued patterns alongside estate jewelry, watches, collectibles, art, antiques, and museum displays. Pattern identification, repair services, and scheduled tours reveal the scale of the operation, while the shelves offer a visual history of designs made to outlast their original sets.
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1.365 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
McLeansville — Stop N’ Save
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
1810 Mount Hope Church Road, McLeansville, NC 27301
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's current McLeansville listing confirms the public station and embedded map coordinates used for the Haversine measurement.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates
Gillette, WY
Frontier Auto Museum
Frontier Auto Museum folds substantial shopping and food into an immersive automotive stop. Frontier Relics sells antiques, collectibles, records, décor, and Pendleton goods; Commodore Cafe serves food and drinks beside a ticketed museum filled with classic cars, neon, gas pumps, recreated storefronts, and an indoor drive-in. You can shop, grab a drink, and step into recreated roadside history without leaving the building.
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1.78 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Gillette — Summit Suites
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
211 Decker Court, Gillette, WY 82716
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Gillette listing confirms the current public Supercharger and embedded map point used for the distance calculation.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates

3–5 Miles Away

Straight-line distance

4 OddStops

Four destinations sit between three and five straight-line miles from their paired charger.

Atlanta, GA
The Junkman's Daughter
The Junkman’s Daughter announces itself with a mural-covered exterior and UFO entrance canopy, then continues the spectacle indoors. Alternative clothing, shoes, graphic tees, jewelry, tarot goods, incense, books, toys, puzzles, candles, and unexpected home décor crowd the colorful Little Five Points storefront. It is the kind of place where browsing without a shopping list is the point.
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3.059 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Kroger Ripplewater Village
Network
EVgo
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
1160 Moreland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Connector support varies by vehicle; confirm the station and connector details with EVgo before traveling.
Evidence notes
EVgo's public station page identifies active public fast-charging equipment at Kroger; a public directory corroborates the address and coordinates used for the calculation.
Public sources
EVgo station pagestation identity · public address · public DC-fast stalls · connector details
ChargingNearMe station pagestation coordinates · address corroboration
Centerville, IN
Warm Glow Candle Outlet
A giant candle outside signals that Warm Glow is no ordinary factory outlet. Inside, handmade candles lead to home and garden décor, chocolates, gourmet food, bath goods, boutique clothing, gifts, Indiana wine, craft beer, and a café. The roadside landmark gets your attention; the unexpected mix inside feels closer to a small emporium than a single-brand outlet.
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4.062 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Richmond Rechargery at Wawa
Network
IONNA
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
2600 Williamsburg Pike, Richmond, IN 47374
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Connector support varies by vehicle; confirm the station and connector details with IONNA before traveling.
Evidence notes
IONNA identifies the Richmond Rechargery as open and its network as public high-power charging; the public tracker supplies the mapped point and connector corroboration.
Public sources
IONNA Richmond station pagestation identity · public address · open status
IONNA network locatorpublic 24/7 access · DC-fast capability
DC Fast Charger Trackerstation coordinates · connector corroboration
Bend, OR
The Last Blockbuster
The Bend Blockbuster is still a working video-rental store, not a replica. Its advertised collection of more than 21,000 titles shares the space with Blockbuster clothing, souvenirs, preserved signs, and other reminders of the chain’s vanished retail era. What makes the visit memorable is that the nostalgia remains functional: you can browse an active shop while stepping into a retail experience that has disappeared almost everywhere else.
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3.177 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Bend Walmart 2075
Network
Electrify America
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
20120 Pinebrook Boulevard, Bend, OR 97702
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Connector support varies by vehicle; confirm the station and connector details with Electrify America before traveling.
Evidence notes
Electrify America identifies this Bend location as a fast-charging station; Oregon public material and a current public station directory corroborate operation and the mapped point.
Public sources
Electrify America station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability
Oregon EV charging corridor reportoperational-site corroboration
Rivian Roamer station pagestation coordinates · public access and connector corroboration
Mount Jackson, VA
Route 11 Potato Chips
Route 11 Potato Chips pairs its factory shop with large windows overlooking nearly the entire potato-to-chip process. Visitors can sample current flavors, buy chips where they are made, and watch production when the line is running. Call ahead if active frying matters to your visit: this is free viewing from the retail area, not a walk-through tour, and photography is prohibited in the production area.
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3.282 mistraight-line
Paired public DC fast charger
Mount Jackson — Sheetz
Network
Tesla Supercharger
Charger type
DC fast charging
Public address
227 Conicville Road, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Charging details & sourcesVerified September 24, 2026
Compatibility note: Charging compatibility varies by vehicle and site; confirm with Tesla before relying on this station.
Evidence notes
Tesla's Mount Jackson listing confirms the public station and map point used for the Haversine measurement.
Public sources
Tesla station pagestation identity · public address · DC-fast capability · public access · embedded-map coordinates

How We Built This Guide

We started with stores already in the OddStopsUSA directory, then matched their coordinates against current public DC fast-charging locations. For this guide, we kept 20 strong matches within roughly five miles by straight-line distance.

Distances were calculated from latitude and longitude using the Haversine formula. That means they show geographic proximity, not the actual driving route or travel time. The guide currently includes Tesla Supercharger, EVgo, Electrify America, and IONNA locations.

Charger access, equipment, pricing, compatibility, parking rules, and store hours can change. Check the linked store profile and charging-network source before making a special trip.

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A charging stop can be more than waiting

Chandler — N 54th Street

Walcott

Chicago — Bucktown

St. Paul — University Avenue

The Avenue at American Dream

Sidney — Best Western Plus

Sparks — Silver State Plaza

Wall Community Library

Nashville — Capitol View Garage

Edgewater Public Market

Claymont — Philadelphia Pike

Safeway — Charles Street

Gaylord

Atlantic Center

McLeansville — Stop N’ Save

Gillette — Summit Suites

Kroger Ripplewater Village

Richmond Rechargery at Wawa

Bend Walmart 2075

Mount Jackson — Sheetz

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