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lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.
lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.
Amateur artwork!
Highway 60 to panhandle, TX.
The Big Texan Motel

The Big Texan Motel

2.5 out of 5
7701 Interstate 40 Access Rd Amarillo TX
De prijs is € 77 per nacht van 31 jan tot 1 feb
€ 77
31 jan - 1 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit motel in Amarillo. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een 24-uurs receptie. Uit onze beoordelingen blijkt dat ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4.051 beoordelingen)
Room was OK. Pretty funny with western doors. Great shower. Rather no breakfast posibilities. Not that bad as Starbucks is pretty close by.

Beoordeeld op 19 dec 2025

The Big Texan Motel
The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
2501 E Interstate Dr Amarillo TX
De prijs is € 65 per nacht van 1 feb tot 2 feb
€ 65
1 feb - 2 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Amarillo bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Uit onze ...
7,8/10 Good! (2.243 beoordelingen)
SDe

Beoordeeld op 22 jul 2025

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8330 W Amarillo Blvd Amarillo TX
De prijs is € 100 per nacht van 2 feb tot 3 feb
€ 100
2 feb - 3 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Amarillo bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Uit onze ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (1.989 beoordelingen)
Very modern facilities and comfortable bef

Beoordeeld op 21 jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons

The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons

3 out of 5
1414 Sunrise Dr Amarillo TX
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Amarillo. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een wasserette. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 beoordelingen)
Easy check in, very clean and comfortable. It was a cold night and the heating inside the wagon was still perfect.

Beoordeeld op 3 jan 2026

The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons
The Coyote Cabin at Palo Duro

The Coyote Cabin at Palo Duro

Canyon TX
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Canyon. Geniet van voorzieningen als een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer en airconditioning. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als Elkins ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (81 beoordelingen)
A mile from the canyon. Quiet, clean and comfortable! Highly recommended!!

Beoordeeld op 11 jan 2026

The Coyote Cabin at Palo Duro
The Aoudad Cabin at Palo Duro

The Aoudad Cabin at Palo Duro

Canyon TX
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Canyon. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als Elkins Ranch en The Lighthouse.
9,8/10 Exceptional! (83 beoordelingen)
Over all awesome cabin. Pretty clean aside from the grill. I LOVED the location of this cabin in particular because you can see a small area of the cabin (nothing major). My only complaint is that there was no tv in the bedroom so me and my partner slept on the fouton. As well.as no washer and dryer. ...

Beoordeeld op 6 jan 2026

The Aoudad Cabin at Palo Duro
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