BRUNO
MICHEL Country Music Journalist
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Route 66 in Texas from Shamrock to Glenrio; 182 Miles |
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...UR KICKS ON ROUTE 66 - GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66 - GET YOUR
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Visit Texas Old Route 66 Association. They have lots of historical information about in the Lonestar State. We crossed the border to Texas and arrived in Shamrock. The Route 66 Inn and the now reopened U Drop Inn McLean is home to the Devil's Rope Museum, which
presents the history of barbed wire,
Also in McLean is the restored first Phillips 66 station of Texas. Route
66 road impressions of Route 66:
Bradley Kiser's 66 Super Station, built 1930 (now restored) and the oldest Baptist Church on Texas 66. Visible from the interstate is a sign at the left wall that says: Trucker's welcome! The 66 Courts Motel in Groom and the leaning water tower in Britten Now you're on your way towards Amarillo. Make sure you spend a few days around here. World famous Cadillac Ranch, near Amarillo. The Big Texan Steak Ranch, A place to stay, eat and have fun. Try the 72 oz. steak Restaurant and Motel Inside the Restaurant An old trading post in Bushland.
Just before entering Adrian, there's the Antique Ranch. The owners converted an old garage from their parents to a nice shop and cafe. The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian On the road to Glenrio, a virtual ghost town and the last stop in Texas. Abandonded
structure and the First / Last Motel,
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