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    VW Slug Bug Ranch

    4.4 (28 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jamita H.

    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!

    Jeremy J.

    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.

    Jen W.

    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.

    April H.

    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.

    Cool landmark to visit, especially for the kids. They loved spray painting the cars and sidewalks.

    Bug Ranch, Conway TX
    Bruce K.

    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.]

    Sabrina M.

    You just pull into the side of the road and walk around Aside from the bugs there are a couple buildings that are completely colorfully spray painted (bring your own spray paint) Great photo op Not well lit at night so go while there is still sun out

    Lizzy O.

    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!

    Alana M.

    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".

    Madeleine L.

    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.

    Petrea B.

    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

    July 2007
    Sarah M.

    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.

    Katharine A.

    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.

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    Great site! Better than Cadillac ranch. Not as well-traveled and less foot traffic made for a better vist.

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    Not a lot to see here. Run down buildings and bug bodies sticking out of the ground. Cool place to stop and check out

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    It's like the Cadillac Ranch just down the road in Amarillo, except with old VW Beatles.

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