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.

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"Great place to stay on our trip back and forth to Breckenridge. "

$140 nightly

Aug 7 - Aug 8

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"Great house with a lot of room. It was just what we needed after a long day of driving!"

$203 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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"This was a nice house in a quiet neighborhood. "

$324 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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"Very comfortable retreat for the dogs and I. Very enjoyable "

$244 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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"Owner is amazing and very understanding! Home is also welcoming and in a wonderful neighborhood!"

"The views were stunning. The pictures couldnt possibly do it justice. The home was nice, clean and well kept overlooking the canyon. We are already planning our next trip back."

$480 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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"Loved the property and the check in process was great."

$226 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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"Great place"

"Loved our stay! Nice place, nice backyard, nice neighborhood. Effortless check in. Perfect! "

$229 nightly

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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"A nice and comfortable old house to stay at. Would stay at again and recommend to family or friends. "

"This was a perfect property for our 2 families of 4 to stay at for our Thanksgiving visit. It was well located for our different activities and quiet morning walks. We will definitely stay here again for future trips! "

$273 nightly

Aug 12 - Aug 13

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"Cozy place and was very clean and inviting. We really enjoyed the stay!"

"Best view you could ever imagine! Comfy bed, great kitchen amenities!"

"Can’t brag enough on my stay! Extremely responsive owner! Would gladly stay again!"

$135 nightly

Aug 7 - Aug 8

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"Place was great for a stop and the owner responds fast"

$202 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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"Was great"

$571 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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"This beautiful old home had so much character and charm. There was plenty of room for our large family….plenty of rooms, beds and space to spread out. Everything was well cared for and cleaned and we enjoyed the ping pong table and space to enjoy each others company. The only down part to this home is it is located right by a main road and at night it gets loud with traffic, so it makes it hard to sleep if you’re sleeping in one of the rooms on that side of the house.Otherwise, it’s the perfect...

$308 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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"Came in to visit family and show my son around Amarillo. This duplex was perfect!! My son stayed in one unit and I in the other. Super nice and comfortable!!!"

"Great stay and recommend to anyone"

"The cabin was very nice and roomy! Very well stocked with all the necessities! The view was beautiful! Very convenient to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. "

$537 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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