May 8, 2023
Leaving Amarillo, it was a must to stop by the world famous Cadillac Ranch. The Cadillac Ranch is located on Historic Route 66 in Amarillo Texas. A classic attraction, ten Cadillac cars, half-buried nose down in the ground. They have appeared in some music videos and movies which of course made this place more famous. It was originally thought that other than an art idea, was to show the evolution of the Cadillac fins over the years.
The Cadillacs were buried in sequence from the oldest, 1949, to the newest, 1964. There are 10, each car representing the latest version of the famous Cadillac tail fin. (Texas Monthly)
Honestly its hard to see what these cars might have been in the original state, too much graffiti, everyone wants to paint there mark and its encouraged.
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 ten Cadillacs buried nose-first in the ground.( Wikipedia )
Nothing really exciting about the Cadillac Ranch other than to say “I’ve have been there!” So continuing our trip to Santa Fe, NM. Scenery on the way to Santa Fe was ok, not a lot of color in New Mexico on the route we chose but it was still a nice easy drive.
We arrived in Santa Fe pretty early in the day, earlier than we had expected since crossing into New Mexico we crossed into the Mountain Time Zone. Spent some time driving through the historic section and shopping areas. Didn’t see anything that peaked our interest enough to explore it further. We found the town of Santa Fe to be very clean, looked new in most places, but packed in tightly. Not the open spaces we are accustomed too. Each block seemed to be one shopping opportunity after another, each only inches apart and parking lots small in size. If its shopping you like, then this would be your dream, but bring your fat wallet. 🙂
Took a walk from the hotel to near by shopping area and found Panera, ordered to go. Did a little shopping, , went back to the room to eat our dinner and began planning our next day on the road.
Chances are not knowing the area we probably missed some interesting things but when you’re only there for one afternoon/evening you’re limited in opportunities.
Durango, Colorado is our 5th day destination where we will stay for 3 days before continuing to Idaho. We have some exciting things to do in and near Durango so stay tuned.
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