Around 178 miles of Route 66 stretch through Texas, the midpoint on your Mother Road journey. Connecting between Oklahoma and New Mexico, there are quintessential Texas Route 66 attractions to see at every turn of the road.
You’ll find quirky roadside attractions, informative museums, historical landmarks, and classic motels and hotels on this stretch of your road trip. You can even try to earn a free 72-ounce steak at the Big Texan Steak Ranch or eat some pie to celebrate making it halfway to your destination at the Midpoint Cafe.
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Must SeeConoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café in Shamrock, Texas
The Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café in Shamrock, Texas, was built in 1936 at the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and Highway 83. Often called the “Taj Mahal of Texas,” the art deco building is constructed from concrete, stucco, glazed brick, and green and gold terra-cotta tiles.
Must SeeDevil’s Rope Museum & Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas
Opened in 1991, the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean, Texas celebrates all things barbed wire. Check out the giant balls of barbed wire that flank the name plaques outside, then come inside to explore a huge expanse dedicated to the fencing. Learn about the history of barbed wire and its impact on the Old West.
Blarney Stone Plaza in Shamrock, Texas
Blarney Castle, just outside of Cork, Ireland, is home to the famous Blarney Stone. Legend says that if you kiss it, you’ll be blessed with the gift of gab. But you don't have to go all the way to Ireland to see this famous attraction, you can just travel on Route 66.
Fake Blarney Stone in Shamrock, Texas
Top O’ the mornin to ya from Shamrock, Texas! This small town on Route 66 celebrates its Irish heritage in many ways. If you’re searching for their famed piece of Ireland’s Blarney Stone…this isn’t it. But this Fake Blarney Stone is still a roadside attraction worth seeking out. But maybe not worth kissing.
2nd Amendment Cowboy Muffler Man in Amarillo, Texas
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. This is one of the many muffler man roadside attractions on Route 66.
Magnolia Gas Station in Vega, Texas
The Magnolia Gas Station in Vega, Texas was built in 1924 by Col J. T. Owen. For decades the stop provided fuel for locals alongside travelers on Route 66 and the Ozark Trail. The two-story building allowed for the business to operate downstairs while the operator could live in an apartment upstairs.
Texas-Shaped Monument in Shamrock, Texas
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 on the border between Oklahoma and Texas on Route 66.
Must SeeSlug Bug Ranch in Amarillo, Texas
Slug bug! Slug Bug Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, might just be one of Route 66's quirkiest stops. Here, you’ll find a row of half-buried Volkswagen Beetles, nose-deep in the Texas dirt, offering a colorful canvas for roadside explorers. Known as VW Slug Bug Ranch (or Bug Ranch, Buggy Farm, or Bug Farm, depending on who you ask).
Big Cowboy Boot in Shamrock, Texas
Find this Big Cowboy Boot roadside attraction in front of Grif’s Steakhouse in Shamrock, Texas (formerly Big Vern’s Steakhouse) on Route 66. Located in a former CITGO station, Big Vern’s Steakhouse was once a Shamrock institution. Known for its juicy steaks and tasty beer bread, the restaurant offered a delicious night out for cross-country travelers and locals alike.
Welcome to Shamrock Sign in Shamrock, Texas
Welcome to Shamrock, Texas! A small town on Route 66 with big ties to Ireland! While you’re in town visiting the Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café and staying at the Shamrock Country Inn, do an Irish jig on over to Blarney Stone Plaza to take some photos with this Welcome to Shamrock sign.
