It would be a crime to visit Amarillo (and the Big Texan) and not make a stop at the amazing and inspirational Cadillac Ranch. Located just outside the city on I-40, Cadillac Ranch is a cow pasture, home to 10 old Cadillacs colorfully decorated by the public. The cars are in the ground nose-first, at the same angle as the Great Pyramid of Giza. Stella and I had looked for the weird and wacky stops to make on our road trip, and of course this one neared the top of the list.
I’m ashamed to say that we failed to bring spray paint to create our own lovely works of art on these Cadillac canvases. But, this isn’t to say we didn’t have fun!
We also saw one sign that is part of the Dynamite Museum (fake, and sometimes humorous, road signs in Amarillo that also have the same patron). I just wish we had seen more! Have you been to Cadillac Ranch? If so, what did you paint on the cars?
This is a place I’ve ALWAYS wanted to see on a road trip — someday I’ll make it there. Great pics!
Glen- You should definitely go, just don’t forget some spray paint!
Love Stella’s outfit and your JUMPING photo :-)
I know:) Stella had the best cowboy outfit!! And yes, no day is complete without a jumping photo!
What fun! Can’t wait to check this out on a road trip next year. :)
I live close to Amarillo and we took our visitors from Europe to the Cadillac Ranch this summer :) Such a weird, but fun place! I don’t think it’s nice enough to be a stand-alone attraction – especially considering that it’s kind of in the middle of nowhere, but it’s easy to combine it with other things like The Big Texan and the Palo Duro Canyon. Great pics by the way!