Four Best Barbecue Restaurants Along Interstate 20 (From Texas to South Carolina)

Best Barbecue Restaurants Along Interstate 20

One of the WORST things about driving long-distances is getting hungry before you reach your destination. To help you and to help us on our weekly journey along Interstate 20, we created a guide to help you select the BEST BBQ spots along your journey from Fort Worth and Dallas to Tyler and Shreveport, LA (and beyond).

***Just a disclaimer - some of these restaurants are located 30 minutes from Interstate 20, but worth the drive.***

589 Hickory BBQ

Let’s start with 589 Hickory BBQ!

This BBQ spot had humble beginnings and started out of a garage. Then, the smells of amazing BBQ quickly found more people and 589 Hickory BBQ quickly expanded to a brick and mortar location.

It has a purpose and mission. Built with family values and hard work, the family-owned restaurant is named for their son Hayden. He passed away in 2008 in a motorcross accident and Hayden’s memory is remembered through his motorcross number - 589.

The restaurant supports some of our favorite people, military and veterans. We are thankful for this! They also have a great community presence with educators, first responders, nurses, and police officers.

Stop by 589 Hickory and check out their Premier Texas BBQ, specialty cocktails, and some of the coldest beer around the area.

Location - 2524 Azle Hwy., Ste. 101; Weatherford, Texas

Hours - Open Thursday-Saturday 11AM-9PM

Unique Features - 589 Hickory BBQ features live music EVERY Saturday on the patio with local song writers Bronson Louis, James Eddy, and Andrew Jones, and other great musicians.

OAK'D BBQ

Now, let’s travel to OAK'D BBQ!

This BBQ restaurant (Lane’s OAK’D BBQ) is located in Dallas and Addison, Texas and features a unique offering - brisket infused with a vanilla-tinged flavor of Texas Post Oak smoke. The restaurant’s pitmaster and chef, Michael Lane prepares BBQ alongside his partner, Nichole Brandt. These two prepare premier BBQ and delectable sides from their scratch kitchen. Just close your eyes after reading these menu items: perfectly smoked meats, sides, homemade ice cream, and biscuits.

When you are eating at Lane’s OAK’D BBQ, you are also supporting Texas-based ranchers and farmers who carefully raise Wagyu and Texas Black Angus. Through the efforts of the Lane’s OAK’D BBQ crew, local farmers, and ranchers, the joint team offers a dining experience! From happy hours featuring mouth watering meals to the unique hill country design of their restaurant, you will quickly become part of the Lane’s OAK’D BBQ crew.

Enjoy this video about Lane’s OAK’D BBQ from @JFJLMOM on YouTube!

These specials might change soon, so please check with the restaurant. Ask about their chicken family meal deal available on Mondays and burger specials on Wednesdays.

Location - 4525 Belt Line Road; Addison, Texas and 5500 Greenville Ave, Suite 1300 in Dallas, Texas

Hours - Open Monday to Wednesday - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; Thursday to Saturday - 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; and Sunday - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Unique Features - Their brisket infused with a vanilla-tinged flavor of Texas Post Oak smoke.

Smokehouse 64

Let’s venture from the DFW area to the East - Canton, Texas. Smokehouse 64 is located in Canton, TX. While this restaurant is located at a gas station (Duke's), don't be deceived. They serve good Texas BBQ. They serve brisket (chopped or sliced), sausage, and pork ribs. You can buy the BBQ by the half pound or as part of a meal or sandwich.

Enjoy this video about Duke’s from @Pro Drive Away Man on YouTube!

Location - 21620 Interstate 20 in Canton, Texas

Hours - Open Monday to Saturday - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; and Sunday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Unique Features - This restaurant is located at a gas station, actually a gas destination - Duke’s!! Remember to grab some BBQ, gas, and ice cream while you stop!

Menu - https://www.dukestx.com/_files/ugd/b890b7_20dfe31667a04941a81233c89e72c2e3.pdf

BBQ Barn

Are you ready for our last visit? We are still headed East on Interstate-20…VERY East! Let’s go to BBQ Barn in Augusta, South Carolina!

This family-owned restaurant opened in April 2006 and is owned by Jody and Susan Glover (originally from Georgia). These owners pride themselves on their middle Georgia-style barbecue - which is a unique combination of ketchup and vinegar. Their restaurant is built on Christian values and they are closed on Sunday to provide an opportunity for their employees to go to church.

They have a wide variety of homemade desserts and they cook all of their menu items from scratch - everyday!

Here are their varieties of desserts! Now, these just make us happy!

Speaking of which, they have HAPPY CAKE!

- Happy Cake (chocolate peanut butter cake with Reese’s peanut butter cups, and toffee)
- Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake (six layer chocolate cake)

- Strawberry Cake and Strawberry Shortcake
- Poundcake
- Multiple different flavors of Gooey Butter Cake
- Coconut Cake
- Red Velvet Cake
- And Their Famous Banana Pudding.

Location - 10298 Atomic Road in North Augusta, SC

Hours - Open Wednesday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday to Saturday - 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

Unique Features - They were featured in Southern Living as one of South’s Top 20 Barbecue Joints!

Menu - https://bbqbarnna.com/menu/

We hope you enjoy the barbecue along your I-20 journey!

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45 Items to Pack for Your Traveling Family & Travel with Kids

If you are planning to travel with your family this summer, you MUST look at this amazing set of tips from Texas bloggers! This is an amazing opportunity for parents to learn (and incorporate) several "Travel Tips from Bloggers".

Here's one - Pack a "travel cube" with kids, meds-bandaids, children's Tylenol, Benadryl, Neosporin, Dramamine, etc. because not all airports have the same meds available.Keeping them in a cube make them easy to find - KristinBarclay @Zanymomintx

First, please check out the @WeekendsCount magazine! -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ksp1kOv0hJ5Smm8su8fb7-sV2myw-NXe/view

Here are 45 Items to Pack for Your Traveling Family!

First, let’s start with a few general items. Craft these into a packing checking list for your family.

🧳 0-2 Years Old:

Diapers/Pull-ups
Wipes
Changing Pad
Formula/Breast Milk
Bottles/Sippy Cups
Pacifiers (if applicable)
Teething Toys
Baby Carrier
Stroller
Blanket and Favorite Toy

🧳 3-5 Years Old:

Snacks
Books
Small Toys
Coloring Books/Crayons
Electronic Devices
Audiobooks
Motion Sickness Remedies

🧳 5-11 Years Old:

Books
Games
Electronic Devices
Headphones
Journal and Pens
Small Crafts

🧳 12-18 Years Old:

Books
Music
Portable Charger
Camera/Phone
Journal and Pens
Snacks and Drinks

Here's another one - "Watch YouTube Videos about Your Destination BEFORE Traveling. It Can Help You Become MENTALLY Prepared for Travel" - J. Edwards - @WeekendsCount

One more! - "Look for AAA, Veterans Advantage, & Student Advantage, Travel Discounts" - J. Edwards @WeekendsCount

Enjoy the journey, but also enjoy the discounts and the experiences along the way. Embrace the innovative chances we have to make travel an easier experience for ourselves and our children

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The @WeekendsCount Family

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Parents, When You Travel - You Need Lunch Notes!

Our daughter began her first week of school last week and it has been a whirlwind of emotions for me. I am excited to get her out of the house during the day and for her to learn all of the things she needs to know this year. However, I realize that I only have a few more years with her and I have to maximize my time.

These years are especially important when I have to be away from her for weeks or months at a time. When I had to be away for two weeks this summer, I felt HORRIBLE and I made quick trip to the larger Dollar Tree in the next city to purchase 15 days of super small, but girly gifts for to connect with and entertain her while I was away. When I travel for work, I have to prepare in advance.

These connections are also important when she takes her tests and tries out for sports teams during the day. I try to make the best connections at lunch time, when she has a break. I used to write little notes for her on post-its, but I realize that this is A LOT to do when you have -all the things - to do around the house.

I found this brand to utilize as her daily lunch notes. She loves jokes and these are funny lunch notes for my daughter. She loves getting short, sweet and colorful lunch notes from mom. They are quick and easy to use and they are not super expensive. Also, there are several different varieties:

I actually made a comment to her last night that she has been using the same lunch kit from Land's End for the past six years! Talk about quality!

Even as the caregiver of two senior parents, I would have LOVED these notes. These are also great lunch notes for adults! Notes like these would make a huge difference in the lives of the seniors in our community. Show them that you care.

We know you LOVE these notes as much as we do! The price point in great and the colors are engaging! Check them out! Also, this post has a links that benefit our Amazon store!

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Visit the Barksdale Global Power Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana - 10 Minutes from Interstate 20

The Barksdale Global Power Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana is one of those special places you have to visit when you are in the west Louisiana area. This museum features military artifacts that are not found anywhere else (including a podium utilized by President Bush after 9-11).

This museum is a quick stop away from Interstate-20 especially if you are traveling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia or Columbia, South Carolina.

I have always been interested in visiting this museum because it was so close, yet so far away because you need access to the base to gain admission to this free museum. If you have base access as a military member, dependent, civilian, or veteran, please make a stop at the Barksdale Global Power Museum.

If you looking for things to do in Shreveport for the weekend or things to do with your children while visiting the area. It is great for couples as well! Check out our experience.

Weekend Trip Along Interstate-20

While taking a day trip from the Carthage, Texas area (an 45-minute drive to Shreveport from Interstate-20), we decided to take a day-trip to the Barksdale Global Power Museum after visiting base.

Time Needed for Your Visit:

30-40 minutes

Location/Address:

88 Shreveport Rd.; Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

Minutes from Interstate 20:

5-10 Minutes

The I-20 Stop: Barksdale Global Power Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana

This museum has artifacts for the entire family to enjoy. The museum definitely exceeded our expectations in every day. The exhibits are amazing and the history portrayed through film and storytelling helped us discover the importance of remember what happened in the past.

They had great picture opportunities. We loved this part!

The museum even had a new exhibition about the lives and history of female Air Force personnel. Please check this out if you have a chance, it was fascinating!

There were also many great posters and military memorabilia.

The museum featured small scale replicas of aircraft (plus larger aircraft outside of the museum).

The museum also featured history about the Barksdale base and its namesake.

There was also a poster with the Air Force song. I wanted her to remember this by heart. This might be part of her life very soon! :)

Parking and Additional Tips:

Parking is free!

Contact Information:

Barksdale Global Power Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana - (318) 456-2480

https://www.barksdaleglobalpowermuseum.com/

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday - 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

We hope you visit the museum during one of your trips to or through Shreveport!

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The J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center in Shreveport, LA - A 5-Minute Trip from Interstate 20

The J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center in Shreveport, Louisiana is a place you need to visit when you are traveling along Interstate-20 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia or Columbia, South Carolina.

We became interested in visiting the visitor center a few months ago when we visited the area a few months prior and we saw the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sign posted outside. We had to stop to see what awaited us inside.

Are you looking for things to do in Shreveport for the weekend or things to do with your children? Check out our experience.

Weekend Trip Along Interstate-20

While taking a day trip from the Carthage, Texas area (an 45-minute drive to Shre Interstate-20), we decided to take a day-trip to the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center.

Time Needed for Your Visit:

30-40 minutes

Location/Address:

700 Clyde Fant Parkway; Shreveport, LA 71101

Minutes from Interstate 20:

5-10 Minutes

The I-20 Stop: The J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center in Shreveport

This visitor’s center is an amazing opportunity to learn about the history and the future of the Red River which runs through the following states: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. The visitor’s center features a reception area, theater with a great film about the Red River, exhibition hall, and interactive exhibits.

For the children, it is a great combination of science and social studies. For parents and adults, it is a great reminder about the importance of rivers such as the Red River and how impacts the east Texas and western Louisiana areas.

Check out our experience at the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center

“Fun Day at the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center in Shreveport, LA”

Parking and Additional Tips:

Parking is free!

Contact Information:

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Visitor Center in Shreveport, LA - (318) 677-2673

https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/J-Bennett-Johnston-Visitor-Center/

Hours of Operation:

Wednesday to Saturday - 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

What did you like the most about the Shreveport Water Works Museum? Did we miss anything?

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Shreveport Water Works Museum - A 5-Minute Trip from Interstate 20

The Shreveport Water Works Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana is something you need to STOP THE CAR to visit when you are traveling along Interstate-20 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia or Columbia, South Carolina.

Weekend Trip Along Interstate-20

While taking a weekend-trip to Carthage, Texas (an 45-minute drive from Interstate-20), we decided to take a day-trip to the Shreveport Water Works Museum.

Time Needed for Your Visit:

30-40 minutes

Location/Address:

142 N Common St Shreveport, LA 71101

Minutes from Interstate 20:

5-10 Minutes

The I-20 Stop: Shreveport Water Works Museum

The Shreveport Water Works Museum is a unique, free experience just minutes away from Interstate-20 in Shreveport. Before you enter the museum, take a picture of the unique and historic water grates located outside of the building. Then, take a quick look at the water tanks that are located by the railroad car. These are amazing!

When you enter the museum, you will see a room that will take you years in the past. Make sure you look up a the ceiling and take lots of pictures! Pick up a map and say hi to the museum staff!

There is also a water purification simulation from the American Water Works Association and Water Works Steam Whistle. Try these! You will remember these for years to come!

The museum is located in the McNeill Street Pumping Station which opened in 1887. This pumping station and its steam pumps were actually in operation until 1980! Make sure you have your cameras ready because you will have an opportunity visit see amazing rooms during your visit.

Machine Shop and Machine Foyer (Room 1)

Boiler Room (Room 2)