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If Cadillac Ranch is the big city cousin everyone knows, VW Slug Bug Ranch is the quirky, artsy sibling who doesn't care about fame but still steals the show. Right off Route 66, this spot is pure roadside fun -- a kaleidoscope of color, chaos, and creativity. Rows of half-buried VW Beetles stand proudly at an angle, each one layered in decades of graffiti, memories, and maybe a few questionable love confessions. Bring your own spray paint, unleash your inner rebel, and leave your mark on a piece of Texas roadside history. The vibe is raw, real, and ridiculously fun. You'll get dusty, maybe paint-splattered, but the photos? Totally worth it. Between the bright blue sky, neon-painted cars, and a dose of Route 66 nostalgia, it's the kind of place that reminds you how weird and wonderful travel can be. Pro tip: Bring a can of paint (or find one left behind), wear shoes you don't mind getting colorful, and let your imagination run wild.
While the Cadillac Ranch is iconic on Route 66, the Bug Ranch is actually more fun. It is designed like 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!
This was something different, but oddly satisfying. There were a bunch of beetles and other cars here and they have been spray painted. Some people were out here creating art as we went through. You could bring your own paint and go at it!
What a fun place. There's a lot of creativity on these vehicles there's 10 Volkswagen's and other cars also including a Big Texan limo. You take your own spray paint and you can spray any of the vehicles. And even the sidewalks are painted. I found a can of spray paint and had to put our initials and also put INDY.
Imagine Cadillac Ranch's quirky cousin--only smaller, rustier, and with more of that "only‑in‑Texas" abandoned charm. That's VW Slug Bug Ranch for you. Five Volkswagen Beetles--you know, the ones that go slug bug!--planted nose-down in a dusty roadside tableau along I‑40, between Conway and Amarillo.
Another art installation where you can spray paint vehicles. Something so alluring about spray painting a vehicle. Located on the I-40 access road this ranch has a large metal entrance sign and concrete walkways. There are a few VW bugs, planted head first in the ground, facing the road. Behind them is a row of limousines, planted trunk down and long horn hood ornaments up. Those limos stick way up and climbing them to paint the hoods seems quite a feat. During our visit in December, a small crew were removing spray paint from the walkways. Keepin' it tidy. A small, dirt parking area is available for visitors. A nice little stop to stretch you legs, get some photos and enjoy the day.
Ok so I hate to be the one to tell everyone this BUT Slug Bug Ranch is much better than Cadillac Ranch. Neither are amazing but Slug Bug is better. They are both similar but this one is newer and better. You park right in front so it is much easier for people who are disabled. There are more cars and things to paint and it is set up a bit nicer. Very close to Cadillac Ranch so it's easy to visit both.
Obviously derivative of the Cadillac Ranch on the west side of Amarillo but don't let that stop you from this small detour that is immediately off the interstate. Doubly so if you still have leftover paint from there. Five Volkswagen Beetles, buried nose down in the ground. They've been stripped down to the bare metal but they're still easily accessible and located next to a gas station and some other buildings that closed a few years ago. [Review 16188 overall - 364 in Texas - 1694 of 2021.]
Colorful for quick photo ops and not too far from the freeway. Like another yelper said it's much smaller than Cadillac ranch and not as picturesque of a backdrop, but an easy, fun stop for road trips. :) There was a bag hanging off one of the cars with extra spray paint cans so we got a chance to spray paint our initials. So if you didn't bring any paint there's a chance there's a bottle somewhere!
Ready for another review about some other old cars on I-40 (Route 66)? This time, they are VW Bugs. These particular cars bring back a memory from my teen years... the quick story is below. The location pin was in the wrong place, but we stumbled upon it while thinking we missed it! It is corrected now. It is on the East side of Amarillo on the I-40 Frontage Road. This place doesn't get the same kind of love as the Cadillac Ranch. With that being said, the cars are spray painted just like the other place. We were the only people present when we stopped by. And look! There's no trash strewn around! I didn't get out of the car to take photos. It was muddy, so I didn't want to traipse through it. I had my husband drive to just the right places and I snapped the pictures. He was a good sport! There are 4 Bugs stuck in the ground at the same angle. With the lack of foot traffic, there is plant life growing up the vehicles. In the same property sits another old relic... Here's my short true story: When I went shopping for my first car, a used car, I decided to take a look at a Powder Blue VW Bug. We were set to take a test drive. My mom was attempting to get into the back seat when her foot touched the ground... yes, the floor had rusted out & her foot broke through, probably from all the salt on the roads in MO. Needless to say, I didn't buy any car from their lot. I am glad we stopped by to see it, however, a second visit is not necessary. If you've got a few minutes to spare and want to check it out, I'd say, "Go for it".
I liked this better than Cadillac Ranch. It is creepier because of the abandoned buildings next to it and feels less touristy. If you are into creepy buildings and spray painting cars, then by all means stop and take a look. Worth a peek.
Cool Great to have a little fun painting the cars Worth a stop Close to road side Easy walk too Don't forget your spray paint
3 days ago
Another fun and quirky Route 66 stop! We stopped at The Bug Ranch while making our way along Route 66 through Amarillo, and it's such an easy stop to add, especially if you're already planning to visit the Big Texan nearby. Think of it as a smaller, VW Bug version of Cadillac Ranch! The Bugs make for some really fun photos, and we went early in the morning when there weren't many people around. It was the perfect time to wander around and get pictures without having to wait for crowds to clear. They also have mini golf, which looked like it could be a fun way to spend a little more time here rather than just stopping for pictures. Route 66 stamp collectors, don't miss this one! They have a rubber stamp, and it's a really cute one featuring the Bug Ranch, VW Bugs and Route 66. We've been collecting stamps to mark our stops along our Route 66 road trip, so finding this one made the stop even better. A cute, quirky roadside attraction and definitely worth pulling over for on Route 66! read more
11 months ago
If Cadillac Ranch is the big city cousin everyone knows, VW Slug Bug Ranch is the quirky, artsy sibling who doesn't care about fame but still steals the show. Right off Route 66, this spot is pure roadside fun -- a kaleidoscope of color, chaos, and creativity. Rows of half-buried VW Beetles stand proudly at an angle, each one layered in decades of graffiti, memories, and maybe a few questionable love confessions. Bring your own spray paint, unleash your inner rebel, and leave your mark on a piece of Texas roadside history. The vibe is raw, real, and ridiculously fun. You'll get dusty, maybe paint-splattered, but the photos? Totally worth it. Between the bright blue sky, neon-painted cars, and a dose of Route 66 nostalgia, it's the kind of place that reminds you how weird and wonderful travel can be. Pro tip: Bring a can of paint (or find one left behind), wear shoes you don't mind getting colorful, and let your imagination run wild. read more
While the Cadillac Ranch is iconic on Route 66, the Bug Ranch is actually more fun. It is designed like 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! read more
This was something different, but oddly satisfying. There were a bunch of beetles and other cars here and they have been spray painted. Some people were out here creating art as we went through. You could bring your own paint and go at it! read more
What a fun place. There's a lot of creativity on these vehicles there's 10 Volkswagen's and other cars also including a Big Texan limo. You take your own spray paint and you can spray any of the vehicles. And even the sidewalks are painted. I found a can of spray paint and had to put our initials and also put INDY. read more
Imagine Cadillac Ranch's quirky cousin--only smaller, rustier, and with more of that "only‑in‑Texas" abandoned charm. That's VW Slug Bug Ranch for you. Five Volkswagen Beetles--you know, the ones that go slug bug!--planted nose-down in a dusty roadside tableau along I‑40, between Conway and Amarillo. read more
Another art installation where you can spray paint vehicles. Something so alluring about spray painting a vehicle. Located on the I-40 access road this ranch has a large metal entrance sign and concrete walkways. There are a few VW bugs, planted head first in the ground, facing the road. Behind them is a row of limousines, planted trunk down and long horn hood ornaments up. Those limos stick way up and climbing them to paint the hoods seems quite a feat. During our visit in December, a small crew were removing spray paint from the walkways. Keepin' it tidy. A small, dirt parking area is available for visitors. A nice little stop to stretch you legs, get some photos and enjoy the day. read more
Ok so I hate to be the one to tell everyone this BUT Slug Bug Ranch is much better than Cadillac Ranch. Neither are amazing but Slug Bug is better. They are both similar but this one is newer and better. You park right in front so it is much easier for people who are disabled. There are more cars and things to paint and it is set up a bit nicer. Very close to Cadillac Ranch so it's easy to visit both. read more
1 year ago
Cool landmark to visit, especially for the kids. They loved spray painting the cars and sidewalks. read more
Obviously derivative of the Cadillac Ranch on the west side of Amarillo but don't let that stop you from this small detour that is immediately off the interstate. Doubly so if you still have leftover paint from there. Five Volkswagen Beetles, buried nose down in the ground. They've been stripped down to the bare metal but they're still easily accessible and located next to a gas station and some other buildings that closed a few years ago. [Review 16188 overall - 364 in Texas - 1694 of 2021.] read more
Colorful for quick photo ops and not too far from the freeway. Like another yelper said it's much smaller than Cadillac ranch and not as picturesque of a backdrop, but an easy, fun stop for road trips. :) There was a bag hanging off one of the cars with extra spray paint cans so we got a chance to spray paint our initials. So if you didn't bring any paint there's a chance there's a bottle somewhere! read more
Ready for another review about some other old cars on I-40 (Route 66)? This time, they are VW Bugs. These particular cars bring back a memory from my teen years... the quick story is below. The location pin was in the wrong place, but we stumbled upon it while thinking we missed it! It is corrected now. It is on the East side of Amarillo on the I-40 Frontage Road. This place doesn't get the same kind of love as the Cadillac Ranch. With that being said, the cars are spray painted just like the other place. We were the only people present when we stopped by. And look! There's no trash strewn around! I didn't get out of the car to take photos. It was muddy, so I didn't want to traipse through it. I had my husband drive to just the right places and I snapped the pictures. He was a good sport! There are 4 Bugs stuck in the ground at the same angle. With the lack of foot traffic, there is plant life growing up the vehicles. In the same property sits another old relic... Here's my short true story: When I went shopping for my first car, a used car, I decided to take a look at a Powder Blue VW Bug. We were set to take a test drive. My mom was attempting to get into the back seat when her foot touched the ground... yes, the floor had rusted out & her foot broke through, probably from all the salt on the roads in MO. Needless to say, I didn't buy any car from their lot. I am glad we stopped by to see it, however, a second visit is not necessary. If you've got a few minutes to spare and want to check it out, I'd say, "Go for it". read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
I liked this better than Cadillac Ranch. It is creepier because of the abandoned buildings next to it and feels less touristy. If you are into creepy buildings and spray painting cars, then by all means stop and take a look. Worth a peek. read more
7 years ago
Cool Great to have a little fun painting the cars Worth a stop Close to road side Easy walk too Don't forget your spray paint read more
6 years ago
17 years ago
Ever wanted to spray-paint cars? ...Legally? Then this is your place. It consists of a few Beatles buried nose-first in the ground. No bathrooms, no food, just rusty cars. Simple, yet awesome. Bring your own spraypaint, and PLEASE take the cans with you when you're done. read more
5 years ago
12 years ago
It is about 20 miles outside of downtown Amarillo, in the City of Conway, towards OKC It is not in as a good shape as Cadillac Ranch, but there are less people and it is different surroundings, including a abandon gas station. I would recommend it. Helpful Tip: in your GPS, just map to Conway, as soon as your exit highway 40 (I think it is exit 90), you will see it read more
10 years ago
It was much drier here when I came than the Cadillac Ranch. Similar concept, less famous but almost cooler. Better places to spray paint. Off the beaten path a bit but worth a stop-- especially if you are driving to OKC from Amarillo. I split off and took back roads on my way to Dallas. Bring your own paint and contribute to the public art. Get creative and clean up after yourself. read more
9 years ago
13 years ago
12 years ago
I love Amarillo's public art. It is always done with humor and encourages interaction. Every time we pass through Amarillo we stop to see one of their many installations. Cadillac Ranch (I40, Exit 60) was the first of its kind, and for that reason, will always remain my favorite, but the VW Bug Slug and the Giant Pair Legs (I27 and Sundown Lane) are worth visits too. I would warn, however, with the VW Bug Slug that the building next to it clearly sees regular drug activity so not a place I would visit if the sun isn't high. read more
12 years ago
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