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February 2025 by Anthony Pacholski
Looks cool but wasn't open on Saturday at 10:45 am.
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December 2024 by Jonathan Lamb
The Shell-Shaped Shell Station in North Carolina is such a quirky and fun roadside stop! It’s a quick visit, but absolutely worth it if you enjoy unique landmarks or love grabbing fun photos. The bright yellow, shell-shaped building is wonderfully retro and stands out as a piece of history and creativity. It doesn’t take much time to see, making it a perfect little detour. Definitely a must-see for anyone who loves roadside Americana or unusual landmarks!
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March 2024 by MARIA BHATIA
Well preserved , hopefully for next generation to appreciate ?
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December 2023 by Enoch Ben Gabri'al Jihad Shabazz Yisra'al Bey
The symbolism of the scallop13 February 2019 Central Venice The scallop is a bivalve mollusc that comes from the Mediterranean Sea: the white and fleshy part is the adductor muscle, while the softer flesh is called coral. It is a delicious, tasty and also low-calorie dish.It has many names because the seafood is linked to many stories and legends. It is called Shell of Saint James because it is the symbol of a medieval costume: the Christian pilgrims used to cross the countries of France and Spain on the route to Santiago de Compostela. When they arrived at Santiago, which is called Saint James in English, they used to collect the scallops’ shell and to use them as lucky charms.Another legend is linked to the Greek mythology: the scallop is an Aphrodite’s symbol, goodness of love and beauty, who was born from the sea foam and reached the shores of Cyprus on a scallop’s shell. The seafood is a symbol of femininity and fertility.
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November 2023 by Mike O.
Nice and unique tourist spot but not so nice neighborhood. This station closed in the 1950s but is an interesting stop to the long ago location of gassing up the vehicle. Two pumps are on the outside and a stationary ramp was off to the left to allow working on the underside of cars. On the inside was a wax (hopefully) statue of an attendant waiting to greet you (creepy). Some interesting info can be found on this link:
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July 2023 by Chip P.
Almost 100 years ago, North Carolina had approximately seven shell stations that were shaped like actual shells. None of them still exist except this one in Winston-Salem. It took a lot of work and $50,000 to restore this to its original form. Sadly, my wife and I went to visit it during a horrific rain storm. It was still super cool. it's not an active and working gas station, but is still definitely worth a visit. Very cool. I still wish they made gas stations and other businesses like this because I would visit them frequently. I highly recommend stopping here if you are in Winston Salem.
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May 2023 by Ellie D.
Unfortunately we came when the station was closed but it was still so cool to see. Definitely a great stop to take a little walk when you're doing a long drive. It would be nice to have some kind of signage on the outside somewhere for those who visit when the interior is closed, hence the one star drop.
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August 2022 by Peter K.
This is not a working gas station but rather a price if history. This is the only station of mine built in 1930s that is still standing. Very cool stop fir a photo op and a bit of history
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June 2022 by Brian Wolff
Interesting.
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June 2022 by Bill Lance
My understanding is this is the last of these in the USA.
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June 2022 by Dee Cue
If you are visiting the area stop by this unique little gas station. It's just a photo opportunity place, but fun. I can't imagine how the neighbors feel who live next door to it!! So cool. You can't walk inside, but make sure you peek inside the front door!
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June 2022 by Emma K
A fun, novelty landmark.
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June 2022 by Percy Hair-Comer
Its pretty cool but as far as I could tell there really isnt anything to do besides just look at the outside and move on.
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June 2022 by Jim Brobst
Didn't disappoint. Great roadside attractions.
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June 2022 by charlie kroksh
A fun little photo op
