Explore Texas roadside attractions and other tourist traps, restaurants, stops, and detours to add to your Texas road trip itinerary.
Shamrock, Texas is a small panhandle town located on historic Route 66. The town got its name in 1893 from its first postmaster, George Nickle, whose Irish-American mother had told him to “depend on a shamrock to bring him good luck.” The town still celebrates its Irish roots with an annual St. Patrick’s Celebration. From …
They say, “don’t mess with Texas,” and that’s probably good advice to heed. It is especially true here in Bowie, Texas, home of the World’s Largest Bowie Knife. The giant knife in Bowie, Texas is a cut above the rest. The 3,000 pound roadside attraction weighs 3,000 pounds, and is over 20 feet tall with …
Route 66 runs 2,238 miles between Chicago and Los Angeles and around 200 of those miles run through Texas. At every turn you’ll find something new and fun to see. Whether it’s a piece of original road, a classic diner, a weird roadside attraction, or an informative museum, Texas Route 66 attractions abound on the …
The Magnolia Gas Station in Vega, Texas was built in 1924 by Col J. T. Owen. For decades the stop fueled travelers on Route 66 and the Ozark Trail alongside locals. The two-story building allowed for the business to operate downstairs while the operator could live in an apartment upstairs. While the business originally operated …
In a food coma after polishing off a 72-ounce steak? Need to sleep it off? I know just the place. If you’re looking for unique accommodation on Route 66 look no further than the Big Texan Motel in Amarillo, Texas. Booking.com The Big Texan Steak Ranch is a famous Route 66 restaurant best known for …
Everything is bigger in Texas, so it is only appropriate to find a big, well, Texas, there. Find this big Texas-shaped monument in Shamrock, Texas on Route 66. According to a series of updates on Route 66 News, a Texas-shaped stone slab, known as the Texola Monument once stood at the side of the road …
Shamrock, Texas is known for its Irish roots and place on Route 66. A new Shamrock, Texas Mural celebrates all the best the town has to offer. The large work was created by artist Joey Martinez and supported by the Shamrock Chamber of Commerce in 2019. The mural features a large script font that spells …
I hadn’t planned to stay at the Shamrock Country Inn motel in Shamrock, Texas on my Route 66 road trip. Originally I was meant to spend two nights in Oklahoma City then drive to Amarillo (and stay at the Big Texan motel). But I had a lot of ground to cover and a lot of …
When you’re here, you’re halfway there! And where is there? Chicago…or Los Angeles…depending on which direction you are driving. The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas is located at the midpoint of Route 66 and is a must stop on your road trip along the Mother Road. The Midpoint Café is a restaurant on Route 66 …
The 2nd Amendment Cowboy muffler man is a roadside attraction in Amarillo, Texas. It’s hard to miss this giant man with a controversial message, located just down the road from the famed Cadillac Ranch on Route 66. Muffler men roadside attractions are fiberglass giants who stand anywhere from 14 to 25 feet tall. Each has a …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.
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