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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Welcome to Shamrock Mural in Shamrock, Texas
Pull off the Mother Road in Shamrock, Texas, and head over to Water Tower Plaza to check out the “Welcome to Shamrock” mural, painted just steps away from the town’s iconic water tower. Stretching across the side of a brick building, this vibrant mural tells the story of Shamrock through its landmarks, people, and proud history.
U Drop Inn Café in Shamrock, Texas
The U-Drop Inn Café, located inside the legendary Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café building in Shamrock, Texas, is once again dishing out hearty American eats right where travelers have been stopping since 1936. Built right on Route 66, the U-Drop Inn is an Art Deco masterpiece inspired by a nail scratched into Texas dirt.
Tex Randall Statue in Canyon, Texas
Once hailed as “Texas’ Biggest Texan,” this roadside attraction still has a leg up on most others—literally. Say howdy to the Tex Randall Statue in Canyon, Texas, one of the Lone Star State’s most iconic roadside stops! Standing tall at 47 feet and weighing a whopping seven tons, Tex Randall was created in 1959.
Giant Legs of Amarillo in Amarillo, Texas
If you're cruising through Amarillo, Texas, make sure to stretch your legs—by checking out the Giant Legs of Amarillo! Also known as Ozymandias on the Plains, this quirky roadside attraction is impossible to miss. Standing tall in a Texas field, just off the road, you'll find a pair of disembodied legs measuring a towering 24 feet tall.
Rusty’s on 66 in Shamrock, Texas
Just down the block from the iconic Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café in Shamrock, Texas, you’ll find Rusty’s on 66, a roadside stop that serves up piping hot pizza, saucy wings, and ice-cold drinks. Rusty’s may be small, but they dish out big flavor.
Shamrock Water Tower in Shamrock, Texas
Rising 176 feet above the Texas Panhandle, the Shamrock Water Tower is hard to miss. Erected in 1915, this towering tank was was constructed out of necessity. When Shamrock officially became a town in 1911, leaders knew they needed a better way to get water than hauling barrels in by wagon or pulling from one of two town wells.
66 Super Service Station in Alanreed, Texas
Along a quiet stretch of Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle, the nearly forgotten town of Alanreed still holds onto a piece of roadside history that’s well worth a stop: the 66 Super Service Station. Built in 1930 by Bradley Kiser, this once-busy gas station served countless motorists traveling the early alignments of the Mother Road.
Stoner Patriot Peace Garden of All Faiths in Panhandle, Texas
The Stoner Patriot Peace Garden of All Faiths in Panhandle, Texas, is an unusual and thought-provoking public art installation located just off Route 66. This one-of-a-kind stop blends a wide range of themes—interfaith messages of peace, biblical scripture, patriotic and military symbols, famous quotes, and references to cannabis culture—into a striking visual tribute to the idea of lasting peace.
Magnolia Gas Station in Shamrock, Texas
The Magnolia Gas Station in Shamrock, Texas, is a lovingly restored vintage service station, standing just off the Mother Road. Built between March and May of 1929, this small-town station once welcomed motorists making their way across the Texas Panhandle.
Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Groom, Texas
As you roll through the wide-open stretches of the Texas Panhandle on Route 66, there’s one landmark you truly can’t miss...because you’ll see it long before you get there. Rising 190 feet into the sky, the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Groom, Texas, is so massive it can be spotted from up to 20 miles away.
