The Atlas Obscura Guide To Amarillo

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Amarillo, Texas

Updated January 13, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Amarillo

December 2008

Amarillo, Texas

Cadillac Ranch

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the “Golden Age” of the American automobile.

“Ozymandias on the Plains”, pictured with the sock vandalism.

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'Ozymandias on the Plains'

A pair of giant legs paying homage to a poem, a king, and it would seem, socks.

Combine City has 14 “planted” combine tractors…

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Combine City

These half-buried combine harvesters just off Route 66 are an homage to the Cadillac Ranch.

The Second Amendment Cowboy

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The Second Amendment Cowboy

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

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Helium Time Columns Monument

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

The Big Texan Steak Ranch first opened its doors in on Route 66 in 1962.

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Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

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Floating Mesa

The top of a giant mesa, just outside of Amarillo, appears to float in the sky above.

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The Big Texan Steak Ranch first opened its doors in on Route 66 in 1962.

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Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

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