Is this the way to..? Never mind, actually – Amarillo is pretty easy to find. It’s a hugely popular stop along the historic Route 66, whether for a 72-ounce steak at The Big Texan or a stroll around Cadillac Ranch, where classic cars have been transformed into street art canvases.

Other attractions include Art Deco-style buildings and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, dedicated to the Texas state horse. The city, in the Texas Panhandle, is also a gateway to Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

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