Some 365 miles west of Tulsa, Oklahoma (just over five hours if you don´t mind missing these fascinating stops along the way), the route enters the wide-open landscapes of the Texas Panhandle (the squarish bit that juts out of the north of the state), this city of 206,000 is perhaps best known for Cadillac Ranch (pictured here), the whimsical, 52-year-old public-art installation featuring half-buried vintage Caddies protruding from the ground, just a 15-minute drive from downtown. Visitors can also explore the Amarillo's historic Route 66 Historic District; browse antique shops; and experience a classic slice of roadside Americana. Few places capture the quirky spirit of the Mother Road quite as effectively.
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