Driving from Kentucky to California last year, was a mind blowing experience. The thrill of seeing the scenery change as I drove down I-40 was life changing. I did a lot of research on things to see for the week long trek and found many hidden treasures of times past. Setting tires on Route 66 in Oklahoma City started the tour of days long ago. Not until you meet Texas do the "weird tourist musts" appear. The leaning water tower in a small Britten, TX.
Passing by the largest cross in the world in Groom, TX, you later come up to a hippy burial ground....Volkswagen graveyard aka "Slug Bug Ranch" in Conway,TX (middle of the middle of nowhere). Make sure to take along spray paint or permanent marker to leave your mark!
Entering into Amarillo for the night's stay we drove around the downtown area that was a nice and safe feeling area. However the absolute must is to step up to a steak eating contest! As the saying goes..."things are bigger in Texas"....we found, they really are. Off I-40 you will see a big ugly building and lots of advertisement for BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH. Here you can enter to eat a 72 ounce steak with a few sides and get a few free prizes...even if you don't do the 72 ouncer, you WILL GET FULL! Hop on the website to find out more and watch people eat their way to victory....lean away from the keyboard to prevent drooling all over your computer! www.bigtexan.com
The last few things to see in the area are the big statue legs in a cow field along with the ever famous Cadillac row...if you feel a little frisky, take a few dirt roads through the ranches to see more of Texas.
Heading out of Amarillo on I-40 west...another jewel lays ahead. Adrian, TX...the mid point of RT 66. This ghost town was once a heavy traffic area for those traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles...this mid point has a little more popular reason to stop now days....PIE! MidPoint Cafe is known for it's ugly pie crust. Set in a 50's diner theme you will find some breakfast, lunch and dinner....but most importantly---
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