Name: The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites
Price range: $88 total
Rating: 7.8

Your Carson County Vacation

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Top destinations in Carson County

lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.

The Leaning Tower of Texas. Story goes the Tower was installed by Ralph Britten, who used it as a gimmick to get motorists on the old stretch of Route 66 to stop at his truck stop. If you're into roadside oddities it's well worth a few minutes of your day to stop, check it out and pop off a few pictures.

Carson County Essential Information

Language	English
Currency	U.S dollars
Closest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo Intl. Airport (AMA)

Carson County Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

8330 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX

Fully refundable

$100 nightly

$115 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,893 reviews)

"This hotel is conveniently located just off I-40. Very nice decor, comfortable beds, great breakfast. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

2501 E Interstate Dr, Amarillo, TX

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$88 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (2,001 reviews)

Amarillo get away

"Hotel is in process of renovation. Our room needed some repairs. It is pet friendly, but has no dedicated outside pet area. The staff at the desk was awesome. A little loud next to the freeway. All together not bad."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

The Big Texan Motel

7701 Interstate 40 Access Rd, Amarillo, TX

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$89 nightly

$102 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (4,002 reviews)

"Great value. Close to I-40 and the airport."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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