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Being a native Texan, I had heard of this place my entire life. This was even before social media, when 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...
This is a fun place to visit. They been in this location since 1974. And they encourage you to be creative with your cans of spray paint. There are 10 old rare Cadillacs buried in the ground nose down and on an angle with inches of paint on them.You have to walk a little but well worth it. It's on a Frontage road plenty of space to park. You can purchase cans of spray paint all different colors. I think the price was $7.50 a can but you can bring your own. Just go out and spray away. You can also purchase T-shirts, hats, stickers, magnets, pens, cups just about everything for souvenirs.
We have stopped by here numerous times to take photos. Easy to park and walk in, and dogs allowed. The have a gift trailer on site that sells spray paint but you can bring your own or find cans in the area with remaining paint. Definitely a fun and free Route 66 roadside attraction worth checking out.
This and Slug Bug Ranch are the same thing but just with Cadillacs. Here, you can buy spray paint at a truck posted up nearby. There were many cans left that people didn't use all the way, so if you haven't finished your can and you want to, you can leave it for others to use. But there are many trash bins out there, so please trash your empty cans. There were more people at this location than the other one. But it was so cool to see.
Cadillac Ranch is what happens when someone asks, "What if we buried a bunch of classic cars nose-first into the dirt and told people to spray-paint them forever?" And Amarillo just said, "Heck yeah." It's a surreal, slightly chaotic masterpiece of roadside Americana. Ten old Cadillacs sticking out of the Texas plains like the world's weirdest fossil exhibit. Every inch of them is covered in graffiti, layers on layers of neon rebellion, hearts, names, weird messages like "Jeff was here" and "Call your mom." I showed up with no plan and left with paint all over my fingers, shoes, and soul. The wind was aggressive, the cows nearby were unimpressed, and the paint fumes gave the experience an extra artistic kick. You don't just see Cadillac Ranch--you participate in it. You become the art. At least until someone else shows up five minutes later and tags over your masterpiece. It's dusty, strange, and oddly magical. Bring a can of spray paint and low expectations--you'll leave with a smile and maybe a bit of neon on your shorts.
My husband enjoys visiting obscure places so the Cadillac Ranch was on the itinerary. There are 10 classic Cadillacs buried nose-down in the dirt right outside Amarillo, TX. The cars are encrusted with years n' years n' years of graffiti as well as the concrete barriers along the road
I would totally recommended this place to anyone it's so cute and fun, but definitely a one and done. Don't buy spray paint at the store because so many full bottles are left behind for others to use.
She loves a roadside attraction! We stayed in Amarillo one evening on a road trip from LA to Dallas and hit the Big Texan for dinner and Cadillac Ranch. My grandfather drove a Cadillac for DECADES!!! I'm not entirely sure how'd he feel about a bunch of them submerged in a field with spray paint all over them but hey! I was feelin' it. If you're passing through Amarillo on a road trip and don't stop here, what are you even doing?!!! Stop, stretch the legs, grab a can and spray paint a Cadillac!
Cadillac Ranch is a quintessential American roadside treasure that offers a rare, hands-on experience for anyone traveling through Amarillo. The best part about this iconic installation is that it's entirely free to enter, with convenient roadside parking that makes it an easy pitstop during a long haul. Unlike most art galleries, participation is the main attraction here; you are encouraged to bring your own spray paint and add your personal touch to the half-buried tailfins. It is a fantastic, high-energy activity for everyone--kids love the novelty of painting on a car, and adults get to enjoy the vibrant, ever-changing landscape of colors. Just be sure to check the wind direction before you start spraying and wear shoes you don't mind getting a little dusty. Whether you're a serious artist or just looking for a fun photo op, it's a colorful, must-see landmark that perfectly captures the spirit of the open road
Do NOT believe these fools giving this place 4 stars. We were driving from DFW to Colorado, so this place was literally on the way ... and we were still irritated with the detour. All the pics that make Cadillac Ranch look 'cool' are super zoomed in close-ups. It's 10 car-like blobs buried half way into hard-pack dirt and windy AF. Do not make a special trip here *unless* you are already in Amarillo for some other reason. Seriously.
This is a famous art installation along the highway and well worth a stop given how close it is to the 40 highway. I saw it many years ago and don't remember it being so full of graffiti but that's what it is now. I don't really like all the graffiti, but apparently that's part of what people come here to do is spray paint their mark on it. Oh well, to each his own; I wish it were still like in the old days but it will never go back to that.
oh wow fun you wouldnt think that but it is aewsome dont waste your money on buyinh a spray can of paint people kesve cans for you to use at car display. speaking of spray cans the truck vendor who sells em the young lady sells there is RUDE no reason for here to be dealing with tourist customers
Stopped at Cadillac Ranch in Texas. Felt like a set from an epic dystopian movie. Massive storm clouds rolleed in, heavy and dark, making the hayfield stand out against the sky like something out of an old western mixed with a gritty sci-fi flick. The half-buried cars looked like they'd been left behind in a world gone mad. The contrast between the bright paint on the Cadillacs and the brooding clouds overhead was intense, almost like a seen from The Road or Children of Men. Half expected to see a camera crew rolll in for the final showdown. For anyone wanting to feel like they've stepped into a post-apolypric set, this place delivers.
It's worth the stop. It is exactly as you should expect . . . Cadillacs stuck into the dirt, nothing 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. read more
8 months ago
Being a native Texan, I had heard of this place my entire life. This was even before social media, when 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... read more
This is a fun place to visit. They been in this location since 1974. And they encourage you to be creative with your cans of spray paint. There are 10 old rare Cadillacs buried in the ground nose down and on an angle with inches of paint on them.You have to walk a little but well worth it. It's on a Frontage road plenty of space to park. You can purchase cans of spray paint all different colors. I think the price was $7.50 a can but you can bring your own. Just go out and spray away. You can also purchase T-shirts, hats, stickers, magnets, pens, cups just about everything for souvenirs. read more
We have stopped by here numerous times to take photos. Easy to park and walk in, and dogs allowed. The have a gift trailer on site that sells spray paint but you can bring your own or find cans in the area with remaining paint. Definitely a fun and free Route 66 roadside attraction worth checking out. read more
This and Slug Bug Ranch are the same thing but just with Cadillacs. Here, you can buy spray paint at a truck posted up nearby. There were many cans left that people didn't use all the way, so if you haven't finished your can and you want to, you can leave it for others to use. But there are many trash bins out there, so please trash your empty cans. There were more people at this location than the other one. But it was so cool to see. read more
Cadillac Ranch is what happens when someone asks, "What if we buried a bunch of classic cars nose-first into the dirt and told people to spray-paint them forever?" And Amarillo just said, "Heck yeah." It's a surreal, slightly chaotic masterpiece of roadside Americana. Ten old Cadillacs sticking out of the Texas plains like the world's weirdest fossil exhibit. Every inch of them is covered in graffiti, layers on layers of neon rebellion, hearts, names, weird messages like "Jeff was here" and "Call your mom." I showed up with no plan and left with paint all over my fingers, shoes, and soul. The wind was aggressive, the cows nearby were unimpressed, and the paint fumes gave the experience an extra artistic kick. You don't just see Cadillac Ranch--you participate in it. You become the art. At least until someone else shows up five minutes later and tags over your masterpiece. It's dusty, strange, and oddly magical. Bring a can of spray paint and low expectations--you'll leave with a smile and maybe a bit of neon on your shorts. read more
My husband enjoys visiting obscure places so the Cadillac Ranch was on the itinerary. There are 10 classic Cadillacs buried nose-down in the dirt right outside Amarillo, TX. The cars are encrusted with years n' years n' years of graffiti as well as the concrete barriers along the road read more
2 months ago
I would totally recommended this place to anyone it's so cute and fun, but definitely a one and done. Don't buy spray paint at the store because so many full bottles are left behind for others to use. read more
1 year ago
She loves a roadside attraction! We stayed in Amarillo one evening on a road trip from LA to Dallas and hit the Big Texan for dinner and Cadillac Ranch. My grandfather drove a Cadillac for DECADES!!! I'm not entirely sure how'd he feel about a bunch of them submerged in a field with spray paint all over them but hey! I was feelin' it. If you're passing through Amarillo on a road trip and don't stop here, what are you even doing?!!! Stop, stretch the legs, grab a can and spray paint a Cadillac! read more
Cadillac Ranch is a quintessential American roadside treasure that offers a rare, hands-on experience for anyone traveling through Amarillo. The best part about this iconic installation is that it's entirely free to enter, with convenient roadside parking that makes it an easy pitstop during a long haul. Unlike most art galleries, participation is the main attraction here; you are encouraged to bring your own spray paint and add your personal touch to the half-buried tailfins. It is a fantastic, high-energy activity for everyone--kids love the novelty of painting on a car, and adults get to enjoy the vibrant, ever-changing landscape of colors. Just be sure to check the wind direction before you start spraying and wear shoes you don't mind getting a little dusty. Whether you're a serious artist or just looking for a fun photo op, it's a colorful, must-see landmark that perfectly captures the spirit of the open road read more
9 months ago
Do NOT believe these fools giving this place 4 stars. We were driving from DFW to Colorado, so this place was literally on the way ... and we were still irritated with the detour. All the pics that make Cadillac Ranch look 'cool' are super zoomed in close-ups. It's 10 car-like blobs buried half way into hard-pack dirt and windy AF. Do not make a special trip here *unless* you are already in Amarillo for some other reason. Seriously. read more
This is a famous art installation along the highway and well worth a stop given how close it is to the 40 highway. I saw it many years ago and don't remember it being so full of graffiti but that's what it is now. I don't really like all the graffiti, but apparently that's part of what people come here to do is spray paint their mark on it. Oh well, to each his own; I wish it were still like in the old days but it will never go back to that. read more
oh wow fun you wouldnt think that but it is aewsome dont waste your money on buyinh a spray can of paint people kesve cans for you to use at car display. speaking of spray cans the truck vendor who sells em the young lady sells there is RUDE no reason for here to be dealing with tourist customers read more
1 year ago
Stopped at Cadillac Ranch in Texas. Felt like a set from an epic dystopian movie. Massive storm clouds rolleed in, heavy and dark, making the hayfield stand out against the sky like something out of an old western mixed with a gritty sci-fi flick. The half-buried cars looked like they'd been left behind in a world gone mad. The contrast between the bright paint on the Cadillacs and the brooding clouds overhead was intense, almost like a seen from The Road or Children of Men. Half expected to see a camera crew rolll in for the final showdown. For anyone wanting to feel like they've stepped into a post-apolypric set, this place delivers. read more
6 months ago
Drove from Oklahoma to see this and do a little shopping. We loved it. It is what it looks like. Was cool to look at all the art. And I even got a lil momento from the guy outside. Dont really think there's any reason to visit again but it was pretty cool. We brought our own spray cans. And even gave them away to a family as we were leaving since they didnt have any. read more
Standing in a field, a couple hundred yards from the road, a collection of very old cadillacs are burried nose down into the ground. I've seen this artwork highlighted on a variety of TV shows and it feels like, over time, they are increasingly being buried. Although there is a parking lot, the gate is chained shut with a no parking sign. There is plenty of parking roadside. Walk through a stile, and down a hard packed dirt road to the installation. I don't think a stroller or a wheelchair would fit through the stile. If they could, the ground is very uneven on the otherside and muddy close to the installation. Two dumpsters are roadside for your paint cans as well as several trash cans inside the gate. Some generous visitor left their partially used can of paint, upright, on a small mound, near the installation for others to also 'have a go'. Lid on, upright, definitely not trash. There were a few cans and lids scattered about that do seem to be trash, not many. Seems people will spray paint not only the cars but the dirt, nearby plants, the trash bins, dumpsters, road and jersey barriers. Spray paint everywhere. You definitely know you have arrived. There is also a collection of odd bits tied to the fence. Strips of cloth, string, mardi gras beads and the like. Easy to access and just down the road from the second amendment cowboy statue this stop is a nice stretch of the legs on a long road trip and a bit of fun combined. I mean, how could you not? It's right there. read more
1 year ago
Cadillac Ranch is worth a stop if you need a diversion on a long road trip. It's something you can see in about 15 mins, and it's right off the highway. Take the time to read the story to how the project came to be, and that gives it a little more meaning. It is not something I would drive out of my way to see, but it was fun to see once. read more
My family and I showed up here not knowing what to expect. Given that this is a fairly well known and historical site for Texans, I had wanted to stop by for a long time. I had no idea you can actually spray paint the vehicles! Visiting the site is free and you can either bring your own spray paint or buy some from the truck on site for about $7.50 + tax. You can also just walk up to the cars and see if someone else left a paint can lying around. We bought one can but when we got to the cars we found that there were a few cans left by others once they finished. I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. It can be windy and the spray paint will carry. You also don't want to touch any of the cars if you're afraid of staining your clothes because you never know where someone last painted. We were not dressed to get dirty, but we made it through! I also recommend not wearing flip flops or sandals. Part of the walk up is over some large gravel and it definitely hurt my feet through my flip flops. It's just a small part but it was enough for me to say that I wish I'd worn tennis shoes. Overall, we loved this stop! The kids could have spray painted for hours and the cars are just so cool to see. Or course, we handed our leftover paint off to people as we were leaving so that they too could enjoy. read more
1 year ago
Such a fun stop! I recently read an article about the Cadillac Ranch and loved it's history. The walk to the cars from the parking area is very short so it's an easy stop even on a blistering hot day. There were people from all backgrounds and ages spraying and taking photos. Super fun!!!!! And free. read more
18 years ago since our last visit. Now adults, the kids re-applied their names to the Cadillac's. There is a trailer on site that sells spray paints for you. Most people don't use it all and will pass off their cans to kids coming in, which is what we did. There are trash cans down by the cars and the spray paint cans thrown away still have paint in them if you don't mind reaching in. Well worth the drive west of town. Not terrible far, and you have a small walk, about 100 yards out less from the road. There is parking and a gate with a gravel path to get to the buried Caddy's. read more
If you are on a road trip or happen to already be in Amarillo this is a fun stop. However, I felt it was overhyped and wouldn't recommend going out of my way for. It is easy to find and right off the freeway. Plenty of parking and a short walk to the cars. There are fewer than I was expecting so that was a bit disappointing. There is a merch trailer and I think they sell spray pain there but the trailer wasn't there when we arrived, only when we were leaving. So bring your own paint. Beware that people give their little kids spray paint and the kids are running around and out of control and you may get sprayed by them. Overall it was fun for a free stop but the slug bug ranch a mile or so away is actually much better. read more
As we park, we notice graffiti all over the road and dumpsters and the smell of spray paint. There is a fence, but you can walk in for free at the entrance. There is a gravel road, then dirt and wheat fields around. Keep walking towards the Cadillacs and you'll see people climbing up the cars, taking pics and spray painting over existing art. It was interesting to see. read more
If you're passing through and looking to kill some time this would be a fun little tourist attraction to come visit! Spray paint cans were left for use from previous tourists which was an added bonus to be able to use them and create some little designs on the Cadillac's ourselves. read more
2 years ago
Cool seeing it up close for the first time. Have passed it several times in my travels. Checked this off the bucket list today. read more
Fun roadside attraction that is always open. I guess during the day they have spray paint for sale. We were there at 7am, so that wasn't an option unfortunately. I will say I thought it was a little sad how littered the surrounding area was. Tons of spray paint cans and separated caps just scattered everywhere. After going I sent photos to my mom and when I was young we came here on our way to the Grand Canyon, which I do not remember at all despite being 13ish when we went. I did think it was cool I went twice during different Grand Canyon Trips though. If you want a fun photo opportunity and need to stretch your legs I would recommend stopping by for a bit. read more
True Americana, for 50 years! Pro Tip: There's (usually) a trailer on-site that sells tchotchkes, hats, T-shirts, refrigerator magnets... AND SPRAY PAINT!!!! So if you want to help decorate this icon of American art, but didn't plan well then, well, you're in luck! read more
I get it. This is a unique bit of Americana, but we really didn't enjoy this attraction. Located on an access road just off the highway, there are ten old Cadillacs buried nose-first in a corn field. Tourists spray-paint messages and other artistic expressions, until they're covered by the next tourists with paint. Access road parking is free, and is first-come, first-served. The attraction is also free. Unfortunately, some spray painters have also defaced street signs, garbage cans, the hard dirt entrance road, etc. -- which makes it seem like just a lot of graffiti. There's a gift shop about a mile down the access road but it's not clear whether it's directly associated with this attraction. read more
2 years ago
When in Amarillo make a little time to check out the Cadillac Ranch! Don't forget some spray paint too! I was in town on business and we were told this was an attraction we had to check out. I didn't know that you could spray paint them. We arrived onsite empty handed, but there was a man cleaning up the spray cans that people leave littered. We asked him if he had any spray paint for us and he found us a can that still had some paint haha we made our mark and then passed it along for others to use. Quirky little spot to check out and just say you done it! read more
I was told on numerous forums that this is a "MUST SEE" place along route 40. Definitely skip it. Apparently they encourage people to come and bring spraypaint and make their own art on the vehicles... or whats left of them. You get close and the intergristy is completely gone, cant even tell what is what. There is a thousand layers of spraypaint. People have no regards for other people walking around, they are just spraypainting everything.... and even people that are walking by. The whole place is trashed, not well kept at all. It's pathetic. read more
Did my duty, spray painted to mark my stop and took some pics to always remember! A actually never knew where exactly these car "art installations" were (literally and figuratively, haha). Sure I've seen them from time to time on a Fb posting or tv show, but never thought too much of them. When we stoped - a feeder road off I-40 west, it's kinda just there; driving in cattle-country nowhere, then all of a sudden, bam! Cars sticker outta the ground. I did my civic and humanitarian duty and spray painted my proof of stopping. Thank goodness there were several cans about, I didn't think to bring one. Side note: The multicolored spray painted sorghum all around the cars looked pretty cool in the bright sun! read more
1 year ago
Cadillac Ranch - A Spray-Paint Fever Dream in the Texas Dust If you're driving down I-40 through Amarillo and don't stop at Cadillac Ranch, you are 100% doing Route 66 wrong. This place is WILD. It's like someone mashed up a classic car museum, a graffiti wall, and a desert fever dream -- and left it all half-buried in the middle of a Texas field. Ten old-school Cadillacs, nose-down in the dirt like some kind of Mad Max monument to Americana, and every inch of them is coated in layers and layers of spray paint. It's chaotic, colorful, and kind of magical. We rolled in just before dusk, which was perfect timing. The light bouncing off all that neon paint gave it a glow, and there was a steady flow of people -- families, road trippers, artists, and curious wanderers -- all making their mark. And here's the best part: spray paint is part of the experience. People leave behind half-used cans for sharing, or you can come prepared and bring your own. If you do bring paint, this installation, and the world in general, needs more fluorescents. Just a heads up -- the path out to the cars isn't paved. If it's rained recently, prepare for some mud and throw on your old kicks or boots. It's a short walk, but it's Texas dirt, and it doesn't mess around. Bottom line: Cadillac Ranch is iconic for a reason. It's weird, interactive, and unforgettable. Whether you're on a cross-country journey or just passing through Amarillo, this is a must-stop slice of roadside art history. Bring the paint. Bring the dream. Leave your mark. read more
1 year ago
Definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in the area. You can see the layers of spray paint falling off due to the years of people making their mark. read more
2 years ago
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