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Amarillo, Texas

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Amarillo

A road-trip stop through Texas.

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Cadillac Ranch
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Palo Duro Canyon State Park (Lighthouse Trail viewpoint or scenic drive)
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Scenic Drive
Shamrock, TX — U-Drop Inn (Tower Conoco)
Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo
U-Drop Inn (Conoco Tower Station), Shamrock, TX
Oklahoma City — Bricktown quick stretch

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Lodging 1

Hotel near I-40/Route 66 historic district, Amarillo

Lodging 2

Hampton Inn or La Quinta, Amarillo I-40

Lodging 3

Trip.com — Amarillo Hotels

Lodging 4

Big Texan Motel (stay on-site at the Ranch)

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