Got into Amarillo early and had some free time. Looked up things to do in Amarillo and this was #5 of things to do. It was near our hotel and reminded me of The Seven Sisters boulders in the desert on the way to Las Vegas, so this seemed like a natural stop. Considering that one of the competing attractions was a Huge Pair of Legs, this seemed like a better option, lol. On the walk out to the cars, there is a trailer that sells spray paint and other Route 66 memorabilia. You can buy a spray paint can so you can add to the art of the cars. However, it seemed like once people did a little spray painting they were done with the can and there are trash cans provided near the cars, so it's very likely would could find a barely used can in the trash (all that's in there is spray paint cans, not gross trash) and save yourself some cash. It was fun to walk around. Didn't really feel like getting spray paint on our hands, but the visuals were fun. It was good to get out and stretch our legs after a long ride before checking into the hotel nearby. read more

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Always wanted to visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo. Wasn't impressed with it. I thought there were more Cadillacs than the few we have seen. I am not a spray painter but how much more paint can you add to these cars . However, it was unique to see and one less item on our bucket list. read more

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Ever-changing art in the middle of a farm field... that's Cadillac Ranch. Just outside of Amarillo, TX, alongside Interstae 40 is this crazy installment of ten old Cadillacs slanted halfway into the earth. This has been on my roadside bucket list for many years. Finally, I had the opportunity to take my young daughters here on 10/8/2022. That afternoon, drizzling rain tried to put a damper on our plans. Parking is safe. Just keep an eye out on your young ones. It's a small trek from the frontage road to the actual line of cars. Youngsters will love getting to spray paint their mark. It's fun. Free. Something different. 'Till the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch." ~ Chris LeDoux read more

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This is a cool little spot to take photos and do some legal graffiti. Make sure to bring your own paint as there isn't any place here to buy it. It also can be very hot or muddy depending on the weather so make sure you're prepared for either. The path isn't paved which is why it matters. You will probably spend 30 minutes here if you bring paint otherwise it's a quick 10 minutes photo stop. read more

WIN-DEE! Wooo! There's nothing to block the wind as you walk up! Thankfully, I had a hoodie on! That helped some. Be careful of which direction the wind is blowing! That will help you from getting spray paint blown in your face! If you didn't bring any paint, don't worry. Somebody probably left some out there. Enjoy! read more

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First time visiting Amarillo, this was a must do! A little bit of an out of the way for where we were staying but worth the drive! read more

Cadillac Ranch - Tourist attraction - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

We drove across the country and this was a fun little attraction to stop, stretch and take a photo!! If you come prepared with a can of spray paint you are allowed to add to the art! Cheers. read more

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It was a cold day, so we didn't stay long. I had wanted to check this place out for years and finally got a chance. Parking is on the street, then it is a short walk to the cars. Everyone there was taking photos and having fun. The kids got to spray paint a bit, but it was muddy around most of the cars. If driving by Amarillo, I would stop here and at the leg statues also. read more

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Forget your spray paint? Don't worry they have a vendor to buy paint and merchandise. I suggest wearing close toed shoes as it is a dirt lot read more

Cadillac Ranch - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Cool artsy type roadside attraction. I'm giving it the full 5 stars but I got a confession; people suck. We arrived taking a road just off the eastbound I-40 route. Parked the car and walked out to the Cadillacs. Ground was LITTERED with used spray paint cans. I mean, pick up your garbage! Threre's trash cans like 20ft away! That said it was interesting to see the paint build up on the half submerged cars. Especially the rims. Credit the spray paint selling truck we saw on the way back. Like a food truck; but only sells spray paint? Maybe some fried oreos if this is really a Texas attraction? IDK, fun but flawed due to the litter issue. Come on MAN! read more

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Neat popular stop on I40. Free to public. There are several places for photo opportunities. The times I've stopped l, there is usually at least 1 can of spray paint that is passed on to the next visitor. If not, there is a trailer at the entrance that sells spray paint and souvenirs if you like. read more

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I was practically doing the jig in my seat when I realized we were going to be traveling along the old Route 66. I'm all about pop culture, kitschy travel lodges & odd roadside attractions. So a drive through Amarillo, TX wouldn't be complete w/o a stop at the Cadillac Ranch! I was walking like I had cement in my shoes with the terrible heat, but it did us good to stretch our legs and take in this rather awesome work of art. If I heard correctly, many things along Route 66 had been moved after the 40 was put in. Many towns suffered w/the loss of 66's highway traffic (incl Shamrock, TX - which my review is forth coming), but have no fear - Cadillac Ranch is still here...just off the 40/66. There's a truck selling spray paint, nick nacks & t-shirts. We skipped the paint & grabbed shirts & spray painted rocks for the kids (my daughter collects rocks so...why not?). One of the coolest stops along our 6,000 mile journey - yes, you read that right - in total we drove exactly 6,010 miles. It should take me about a month to review everything, but I'll give it a shot ;) read more

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One of Texas' most iconic attractions: Cadillac Ranch. Take a trip to Amarillo to check out this interactive art installation. I stopped on a weekday in the afternoon. We purchased cans of spray paint before arriving (though you can buy some there and you won't get ripped off). After parking on the side of the street, you can get in for free. There's a trailer selling spray paint and souvenirs if that's something you want. From there, walk into the middle of an open field where you'll see several halves of Cadillacs emerging from the ground. You can use your spray paint to add anything you'd like to the cars. Take a couple of shots and you're set. 15 minutes or so and you're good. read more

Funky side road attraction on the Route 66. There is plenty of roadside places to park, and you'll definitely see some cars parked there at any time, so it's pretty hard to miss. There was a truck that sold spray paint but you can also bring your own. It was a nice 30 minutes stop. read more

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On a road trip from New Orleans to New Mexico we stopped at this tourist attraction in Amarillo, TX. A lot of people stopped and spray painted the cars. We just used it as a photo opp and time to stretch out legs. If it's on your route I'd say stop but not worth going out of your way. read more

Cadillac Ranch - Someone spray painting the Cadillac - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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During my cross country drive from the East Coat out West my family & I decided to find interesting places to stop along the way. While leaving Houston we discovered Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, TX. Standing along in the middle of nowhere Route 66 west of Amarillo, Texas, Cadillac Ranch was invented and built by a group of art-hippies imported from San Francisco. We got there in the evening and it was pretty busy people everywhere painting on cars. Very cool installation if you're into that kind of stuff. read more

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I have passed by the Cadillac Ranch installation for many years on my trips in/out of Texas. I finally decided to make a stop to check it out. This is such a cool idea, and quite a sight to see. Best of all its totally FREE! Built in 1974, 10 Cadillacs were buried 1/2 deep on the property of a local Amarillo Millionaire. People traveled from all over the world to see these Caddies, and many started to deface them for souvenirs, while others put graffiti on them in order to leave their marks. Eventually, the creators encouraged the graffiti as a way to let others express themselves and have fun doing it. Today, only the frames of the Caddies are left, and there are decades of spray paint on the cars. It's exciting to walk down the row of cars and see the artwork of others passing by. People from all over bring their own spray paint and leave it behind in a pile of canisters on the ground when they are done. If you want to leave your mark on these Caddies but didn't bring any spray paint with you, don't worry, you should have no problem finding a can in the pile that were left behind. Depending on the day you visit, your artwork might only last minutes before someone comes behind you to cover it up with their own mark. Just make sure to snap some pics of your creation before you leave so you know, if anything, for just a little while it was there. If you ever find yourself in Amarillo, Texas, I highly recommend you take 30-45 minutes on your travels to check out this unique work of art. Recommended for everyone! read more

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"Hey - pull over a second. What are all those things sticking out of the ground? They almost look like old cars. Is it a junkyard? I've never seen a junkyard with a snack bar. Why is the snack bar selling spray paint? Why does everyone seem so happy?" Cadillac Ranch is an art installation, a gathering place, the first place many will try graffiti and a place where everyone seems to be having a good time. It's magic. It was a bucket list item for me and it was worth the wait (and the drive from Dallas.) It's a bit of a walk from the I-40 access road to the monument, but it's doable. (My wife was in a boot and survived.) There is a snack bar with drinks, souvenirs and spray paint. Graffiti is tacitly encouraged but stay upwind of other people's paint, and observe the warning signs about using spray paint outside the monument. You can bring your dogs, but other people will, too, so if you have an unsocial pet (we have a cranky Chihuahua that doesn't like other dogs), keep that in mind before letting yours loose (always a bad idea, anyway but we saw one dog that seemed unleashed) and keep an eye on other's dogs. It is an experience. It is certainly more than just ten cars in a field. read more

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Look, I wanted to love this place. A bunch of Cadillacs doing headstands? That's not something you see every day. But I did have concerns. Firstly, after watching the critically acclaimed 2006 documentary about a race car venturing cross-country to chase his dreams (title escapes me), I couldn't help but feel uneasy. The sight of these upended Cadillacs? Frankly, petrifying for the main individuals in that film. Can you imagine their horror? Their brethren, half-buried in the dirt, frozen in time like automotive Pompeii? It's practically a graveyard. Secondly, and this is important--there was no ranch anywhere on site. Not a single cow, no horses, not even a polite cowboy tipping his hat. The name Cadillac Ranch led me to believe I might get at least a small, ranch-flavored Cadillac. Nothing. Very misleading. On the plus side, I did enjoy the hands-on experience of thinking about spray-painting something that wasn't technically mine. A victimless crime, really. Would I return? Only if the 2006 documentary crew personally confirmed they had made peace with this display. read more

This was an enjoyable roadside attraction. Feel free to bring your own spray paint if you want, although chances are there are leftover cans from others. Gloves may not be necessary, unless your hands are prone to staining easily, in which case, having some wipes on hand should be helpful. If you're unfamiliar with the history of Cadillac Ranch it is a unique roadside art installation on Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas. These ten Cadillacs are buried nose-first and covered in colorful graffiti, were created in 1974 by artists Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels. This site celebrates the spirit of exploration and creativity. It's a symbol of the American open road and a reminder of our ever-changing world. #CadillacRanch #AmarilloArt #Route66 #TexasTravel read more

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I asked my Facebook friends where I needed to go when I visited Amarillo and they all said that I absolutely need to go to the Cadillac Ranch. So of course, this was a stop. This is a unique installation that has been repeated and copied elsewhere. But it was here first! And no, it's not a Texas copy of Stonehenge. These are cars, not rocks. And you can paint them! Yes, there are ten Cadillacs, buried nose down in the middle of a corn field, a short walk from the interstate highway. Buy spray paint from the trailer at the entrance or bring your own and leave your mark. And your mark stays, at least until someone comes along and adds their mark over yours. If you're headed between Amarillo and four hours west to Albuquerque, stop in for a minute. Get your selfie, paint your name, and head out. It's completely free. This is as far west as I got on my trip. From here, it's all east back to Charlotte. [Review 16191 overall - 367 in Texas - 1697 of 2021.] read more

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When planning for cross country RV trips, we look for kitschy and unusual places along the way. Cadillac Ranch was such a place. From the description, we thought it was going to be a large car graveyard filled with dozens of Cadillacs buried into the sand. But instead there were only about nine Cadillacs buried grill first into the dirt. Nonetheless it is a uniquely hands on exhibit where spray painting the cars is encouraged. When I visited it was an extremely windy day and so I had to make sure that I was not downwind from the youngsters who were furiously spray painting the cars. As you drive east on interstate 40, on the western outskirts of Amarillo, the "car cemetery" will be on the south side of the road. It's easy to miss. Take the Hope Road exit, turn south and then west onto the access road. It's about a quarter-mile down on the southside. You'll know you've arrived when you see the large number of cars parked along access road. Don't worry about bringing your own spray paint can as there are many spray cans there which you can pick up and decorate the cars for yourself. This is definitely a place that kids would love. I mean, what fun to paint a car! read more

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So, this isn't what I was expecting for a landmark of Route 66. While the artist had good intentions to convey a motive, the locals and visitors to the site made it their own. Tons of garbage everywhere which made the site uninviting. It's really sad. read more

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What a fun place to stop along wherever you are journeying to or from! If you have it on your radar don't forget to bring your own spray paint. If it's an impromptu stop no worries! They sell some there or the traveling community leave their cans behind. I was traveling with family 3 kids (2, 5 and 9) each of them enjoyed it as well as being able to stretch our legs in the wide open spaces. They also have a super sweet merch shop. If you like to support small business there was an artist there selling keychains made of the paint chips from the Cadillacs. I 100% recommend this stop! read more

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Awesome experience. So fun to go tag up cars and the street. So many layers of paint on the cars, it was neat to see. Don't forget to bring your own paint cans, but if you do, there is a struck there w paint for $7.50 and shirts and merchandise. Loved it! read more

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Gotta stop by this iconic place at least once in your life. Bring a can of spray paint or buy one for $7.... or... find one on the road that still has paint in it. read more

Cadillac Ranch - Yep that's it - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Cadillac Ranch in Texas is a captivating art installation that seamlessly blends creativity with the iconic American automobile culture. The lineup of half-buried, graffiti-covered Cadillacs offers a unique and dynamic canvas for self-expression. Visitors are encouraged to contribute their own artistic touch, fostering a continuously evolving masterpiece. The juxtaposition of the vintage cars against the vast Texan landscape creates a visually striking experience that resonates with both art enthusiasts and automobile aficionados. A must-visit for those seeking a one-of-a-kind artistic adventure. My children enjoyed this trip and we fascinated in the thick layers of paint on the cars. read more

Fun quirky stop in Amarillo. In a pasture off the highway, there are ten Cadillacs, spanning the years from 1949 to 1963, buried nose-first in the ground. The cars were either used or junk cars collected as an art installation inspired by the tailfins. Over the years, they have been moved from their original location, painted, repainted and now serve as a canvas for graffiti artists or just families to pick up a spray can and leave a temporary mark as they are decorated over and over again by visitors. Musical artists like James Brown ("Living in America") and Bruce Springsteen ("Cadillac Ranch") have used the Cadillac Ranch for inspiration. The Disney movie Cars has a Cadillac Range in the animated film that was actually built as a "mountain range" in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. Open to all. Please, though, throw away your spray cans after you leave your temporary impression at Cadillac Ranch. read more

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A simple must see if in the area. While there is more paint than metal now days.... it is still a small piece of history worth a walk! No charge to get in and you can bring your own paint to leave a note! They did have a vendor there selling paint and snacks. Pro tip- lots of paint cans with paint just laying around for your use!! Save the $$! read more

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It was an experience. The area could be kept up better if possible and people in general could just have more etiquette, politeness, right from wrong to know to throw their trash away. There was a crowd when we went but not surprising. All in all it's a sight to see. We all had fun. read more

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I enjoyed stopping here! On first glance, it's basically a walkway leading down to Cadillac's sticking out of the ground that have been spray painted. But once you get to the cars, it's so interesting to see the texture of the car with all those layers of spray on them! The deterioration of the tires was cool to me. My family was passing through Amarillo on our travels back to Fort Worth and this was a fun place to stop and stretch our legs for a few minutes. The only thing: I wish I had a few hours, trash bags and gloves to pick up the rattle cans that people have just thrown across the field. Anyway, if you're looking for something free to do and want to be outdoor for a bit, make the stop. Just don't leave your cans, PLEASE!! read more

Cadillac Ranch - Entrance gate - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

I want to point out my wife would give this 4 stars. It is exactly what you'd expect from looking at the pictures. Not really my kind of thing, but not far out of the way at all. read more

Cadillac Ranch is just that. Yes, it is one of the best Instagrammable places in the United States, not just Route 66. Basically what it is - is you go up to ten cars that are planted face down into the ground and leave your temporary mark with spray paint. Definitely bring your spray paint if you plan on doing that (and throw it away - they have garbage cans there). I was lucky not to be there when it was muddy, so it was all good. I forgot what I even said in my graffiti, but whatever. Stay as long as you like, but I'd say give yourself probably 20 minutes or so. Some Route 66 enthusiasts don't get the whole big idea about Cadillac Ranch, and that's fine. A lot have actually said "it's a total dump". I get that too as you may get dirty while here! But, it's been a popular road trip stop for over 45 years as tens (if not, hundreds) of thousands have left their mark here. I was one of those people, and it wasn't that bad in my opinion. Just know, there will be dozens of people, be it families or friends, that'll be doing the same while you're there. read more

Cadillac Ranch - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

It may have been a better experience when it was new but there's just so much paint on top of paint with individual's own spray paint. I get it's part of the experience but it weakens it's quality of art. I would only stop by if your were on the way but wouldn't make a special trip for it. read more

Cadillac Ranch - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

This is a cool spot to stop and take pics when driving thru. You can smell the spray paint the minute you get out of your car. There is a small walk to get to the Cadillacs and it's an all dirt walk that can be muddy if it is raining so be prepared to wear something on your feet based on the weather. They sell spray paint here for you to purchase or you can buy your own either way I can guarantee you that your art work will be covered by someone else's drawing in no time . This is a popular spot and fun to visit ! read more

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3.5 stars A cool site to see... I've been told we drove by here as a kid, but I don't remember this. It is quite the attraction with cars full of tourists lined up and down the frontage road. They had food trucks selling coffee and snow cones at the front, and also cans of spray paint (some cans were neglected along the path and still spraying paint into the environment from a broken nozzle). There were families with kids taking pictures and poodle-looking dogs enjoying a chance to stretch their legs. The cars had been repeatedly sprayed over (luckily with nothing profane) and we spent less than 15 minutes checking out all the designs. Unfortunately, parts of the path were a little muddy from the rain several days prior and the abandoned cars sitting there in a puddle of water. 2021 #37 read more

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A family experience to leave your creative mark on the world. They need dumpers closer to the Cadillacs... but even still I'm in awe by the littering of Emory paint cans all over this landmark. If you walk back to the entrance, there is literally an empty dumpster awaiting your empty paint cans. Don't complain about saving the planet if you can't pickup your own trash. Or even still, teach your kiddos to just drop their cans on the ground (literally watched hundreds of people in with paint cans and walk in and walk out empty handed) SMH read more

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Taking the family on a cross country's road trip a d driving through Amarillo I knew I wanted to check this out. It was pretty awesome. Very unique. I did not do much research about this place other then seeing photos of it on movies, music videos etc. so I had no idea you could actually spray paint the vehicles and grounds around it. A nice family walking out noticed our big family was empty handed and they gave us two full cans of spray paint. We returned the favor to another family when we left. My oldest daughter is really into unique arts and colors so she was in seventh heaven. That alone made the visit worth it. Not to mention I actually had a great time and enjoyed it immensely. read more

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Super cool place!! The whole family enjoyed legally vandalizing the cars! Before you buy spray paint, walk out to the cars before you buy spray paint. People leave cans on the ground. Definitely a must do if in Amarillo! read more

Definitely a place on the bucket list - worth a stop if you are in the area. Located about 100 yards off the feeder of the interstate so a little walking in a hard-dirt field is required. You can bring your Ken spray paint or buy some from the trailer stationed at the entrance. Cost to visit is free. There will be lots of people visiting so it's tough to get a person-free photo, but patience pays off! Make sure to come during daylight hours - this is in a secluded field with no lights. read more

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