Cool free roadside attraction that is much cleaner than the other "Ranch." You gotta check it out…read moreif you're driving through.

While the Cadillac Ranch is iconic on Route 66, the Bug Ranch is actually more fun. It is designed…read morelike a park to walk through and has a convenient parking lot directly out front. There is a location behind the main park set up with a snack bar, mini golf, paint ball, and souvenirs along with cans of spray paint to use in the park itself. They could do with better advertising for the snack bar and store, it wasn't immediately obvious. I do recommend checking it out though, nowhere near as crowded as Cadillac Ranch and just as much fun!

We visited in December. There is a barbed wire fence around the statue and the gate is locked so…read morenot much of a visit for us. It's too far from the fence line to get a good view. Perhaps it's open in summer? It does appear some folks have made a way through the fence as there is a well worn path from one section.

This is a quick stop to pair with Cadillac Ranch, grab some fuel,and maybe some lunch. It is just…read moreso random and interesting, and when you look for it in your navigation system it is listed as Huge Pair of Legs or something similar. I didn't realize the story at the moment was a spoof,but that makes it even better.

TexRandall is a classic roadside icon in Canyon, Texas--a 47‑foot, 7‑ton cowboy statue that's as…read morequirky as the Panhandle itself. Built in 1959 by high‑school shop teacher HarryWheeler to attract customers to his western-wear store Constructed from steel rebar, wire mesh, and concrete; originally clothed in real Levi jeans and an awning‑fabric shirt Due to high winds, traffic rerouting, a truck hitting his boot, and even his cigarette being shot off, Tex fell into disrepair through the decades.It's free and open 24/7, located just off US60 with parking, paths, historical signage, and a small park--ideal for a quick stop TexRandall is wonderfully oddball and iconic--a testament to Texas pride and roadside Americana. He's more than decoration; he's a beloved community effort, restored meticulously and honored with official landmark status. If you're passing through Canyon on US60, TexRandall is absolutely worth those 10-15minutes. A fun snapshot of Texan heritage that'll likely make you smile--and grab a great photo.

Yet another quirky Texas roadside stop: Tex Randall…read more This 47-foot tall statue of concrete, steel, and wire mesh used to have real clothes until they decided to paint them on. Lol. The cowboy is definitely visible via the W U.S. Highway 60 in Canyon, TX. Pull over for a while for some photos. There is a small, free parking lot. REFERENCES: https://canyonmainstreet.org/tex-randall/ https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/how-tex-randall-went-from-being-just-a-statue-to-an-iconic-cowboy/

Driving cross country with a friend when we saw this on the side of the road. We got off at the…read morenext exit and went back. Took us a little bit to figure it out. It's a nice thought and not busy. Get out and stretch your legs. If you have kids be prepared to explain the 4-20 date. Not sure what grows in this area but a tree or two would be nice. Future shade and a bench?

Doesn't exist or is impossible to find. Looked for hours on multiple map programs and couldn't…read morelocate it.

A+ Nice War Memorial Park for the City of Amarillo. There's a lot to look at here. I heard about it…read moreby accident online after I'd been in town for over a month I decided I wanted to go see it so I went the very next day. I took lots of pictures which I will try to remember to post when I finish my review. Because I didn't know my way around, I parked on a side street when I could have pulled into a little parking lot they have on the south side. Next time I'll know. The first thing I passed by was a jet propped up on a stand. I think it was from the Vietnam era but I'll have to check my information to be sure. Across the way there was a helicopter which definitely was from the Vietnam era. I think I would have known that even if I hadn't read it because I saw it on the news and in movies for the past 50 years. As you walk up a little walkway there are benches and bricks that have names of veterans and when they served. There are also large stones that list all the men from the Panhandle area who died in each War right up to the present. I skimmed through all the names even though I didn't expect I would know anyone. I encountered another grandmother who was there with her two grandchildren and we sat on a bench and talked for while as the children played. The conversation was so interesting it became dark before we knew it and we realized we were being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Naturally that was the one time I had forgotten to put on mosquito spray because I hadn't been having much problem lately. We all ran for the cars so my visit was over but it was nice while it lasted. If you live in town or are coming to visit I would say it was definitely worth coming to. I was there late enough in the day that the little Museum or information room was closed. I should try to go back sometime early enough to go inside and see it. All in all, the visit was well worth the Stop and I recommend it to others. Children might be too young to truly appreciate it but it couldn't hurt to get them started understanding that there were Wars, that local men went to fight in those Wars, and that some didn't return. We should honor those men.

Can't say enough about the volunteers here. You can tell they are passionate about this place…read more They took a good bit of time out of their day to show us around and explain some of the displays. The outdoor displays are equally as impressive. The entire complex is a fitting tribute to the men and women who fought for our freedom. THANK YOU!!!!!

It's worth the stop. It is exactly as you should expect . . . Cadillacs stuck into the dirt,…read morenothing more, nothing less. It is not a museum. It is not a gift shop. There is no visitor center. It is not a destination. It is a unique stopover on your Route 66 Chicago to Santa Monica journey. It is worth the price of admission (free) and a photo op. If you keep things in perspective, you'll smile, take a photo and move on. Can't believe the negative comments left by others.

Being a native Texan, I had heard of this place my entire life. This was even before social media,…read morewhen the stories traveled. Being a native Texan who moved to Colorado in '99, I had driven by this place for years, going from home to home for holidays and other occasions. Finally, I took the turnoff. I don't guess I really knew what to expect when I arrived. There were cars parked along the road, running up and down a field with a paved path leading to an open plot. And then, they were. 10 cars buried at a steep slope, dripping in puddles of color, stand stark in the West Texas flat, dry dirt. It's weird. It's hokey. It's one of the most Texas things to ever be in Texas; I love it! If you like roadside attractions, this is totally worth the turnoff. If you're driving to or from Texas to Colorado, just do it. It's a fun solo excursion. It's a fun family excursion. There's something about adding to the paint and joining the living history of paint upon paint, upon paint. Only in Texas...

What a great little monument. If you are traveling the whole of Rt. 66, you are half way there…read more easy to access off I-40 on the old Rt 66. A seasonal cafe, gift shop and motel are across the street. Happy we found this little monument.

Quick stop along the old Route 66, right off Rt. I-40…read more Atlas Obscura tells the tale of a businessman who intentionally tilted the tower to attract business. Apparently it worked. The business burned down, but the tower remains. Still attracting tourists who appreciate all the weird and wonderful Americana.

It doesn't lean much but yes, it *is* leaning…read more According to local legend, the tower was purchased by the city in 1980 but they could never manage to meet local building code. So when the city looked to get this off their hands, the owner of the local fuel stop bought it to use for capturing attention from people who might otherwise blast by on I-40. Unfortunately, the fuel stop burned down and the owner has since passed away. The only attention this tower is getting now is for itself. It is less than five minutes to exit the highway onto the service road, stop for a picture, and get back up onto the highway. It's worth it. And if you have a friend who can set up a picture of you pushing on the leaning water tower, so much the better. [Review 16185 overall - 361 in Texas - 1691 of 2021.]

Wow, what a find! Rolled into this spot and sat on the 'live music' side and listened to awesome…read moreold country music while enjoying fantastic food and dranks! The Marsala was incredible...the Lasagna was awesome! Started it all with a Wedge Salad which was delicious and ended with a Tiramisu. All around...we loved this place!

We enjoyed the day at Palo Duro Canyon and being that it was our anniversary I wanted Italian. We…read morewere so blessed that Canyon has Mickey's Place. Being that we were vacationing in the area and staying at a local hotel we weren't wanting to travel far for dinner. I made reservations for 5. Place was not busy, yet, so we were seated immediately and waiter, Nathan, got our drink order and brought out marinara sauce and bread triangles for dipping. We decided to share a pizza, half Spicy Pizza Diavola and half Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Spinach. Nathan brought out our small garden salads which were fresh and crispy and kept our drinks constantly filled. He brought out fresh bread and then we also had a visit from the manager just to say hi and making sure we were enjoying our evening. The pizza was stupendous. Thanks for a beautiful night, good food, great service and a beautiful place to celebrate our anniversary.