Cadillac Ranch

Public art Amarillo, Texas, United States

What to expect

Cadillac Ranch is a public art installation and sculpture in Amarillo, Texas, US. It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels, who were a part of the art group Ant Farm. The installation consists of 10 Cadillacs (1949–1963) buried nose-first in the ground, inclined at the same angle as the pyramids of Giza. The cars are periodically repainted various colors and are now wildly decorated with graffiti, which is encouraged by the artists. Visitors can walk through an unlocked gate and view the cars, and many people bring spray paint to add their own artwork. The site has become a popular ritual stop for those traveling The Mother Road and is known for its unique and ever-changing appearance

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This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped by Cadillac Ranch

Highlights: We enjoyed the unique and interesting stop just outside of Amarillo ✨

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Activities: The Cadillac Ranch has changed. It now has a parking lot and an official souvenir/drink/spray paint vendor. The spray paints are left in place by the taggers. We offered a can of paint to a young couple

Highlights: It's a collective work of Route 66. A mom offered a spray paint to Nolan and Aubin. We offered ours to a young couple ✨