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An RV Road Trip Through Amarillo: Route 66, Cadillac Ranch & Palo Duro Canyon
This source-backed plan fits an RV road-tripper: the creators arrive in Amarillo, visit Cadillac Ranch, and explore Palo Duro Canyon. At Cadillac Ranch, bring spray paint or buy it at the site; stickers and memorabilia…
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This source-backed plan fits an RV road-tripper: the creators arrive in Amarillo, visit Cadillac Ranch, and explore Palo Duro Canyon. At Cadillac Ranch, bring spray paint or buy it at the site; stickers and memorabilia are also available there. Palo Duro’s descent is paved and well maintained, but drops more than 800 feet through switchbacks and narrow sections, with falling-rock signs—drive cautiously if steep roads make you uneasy. The creators mention Buc-ee’s, but the source does not establish which branch they visited, so it is not mapped as a stop. Confirm current park, pet, and campsite details before setting out.
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Day 1 — Route into Amarillo via Groom
The source follows the westbound I-40 approach from Oklahoma and calls out two roadside landmarks near Groom before arriving in Amarillo. Allow time for these stops along the drive; the source does not identify an Amarillo campground or RV site.
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Leaning Tower of TexasLeaning Tower of Texas, Groom, Texas
Pause for the famously tilted roadside structure near Groom. It comes into view on the westbound drive toward Amarillo.
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The Cross of Our Lord Jesus ChristThe Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Groom, Texas
The creators spot this 190-foot cross near Groom from the road. It is a prominent roadside landmark on the approach toward Amarillo.
Day 2 — Cadillac Ranch and Palo Duro Canyon
Use this day for the two featured Amarillo-area stops. The canyon drive and visitor-center viewpoints are separate experiences within the park; check current access and pet rules before visiting, as the source does not confirm them.
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Cadillac RanchCadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas
Walk among the buried Cadillacs and add your own spray-paint layer. The creators bought paint before arriving, but say spray paint is also sold at the site; stickers and memorabilia are available there as well.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park Visitor CenterPalo Duro Canyon State Park Visitor Center, Canyon, Texas
Stop beside the visitor center for the rim views, then explore the geology displays inside. The creators describe the canyon as stretching more than 120 miles and note that the views are especially striking from this point.
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Palo Duro Canyon State ParkPalo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon, Texas
Take the park road down to the canyon floor and follow the loop, stopping where appropriate for the scenery. The descent drops more than 800 feet, with switchbacks, narrow two-lane stretches, and falling-rock signs. The creators saw campsites below with water and electricity hookups and spotted a roadrunner; verify current campsite availability and access before relying on those facilities.