Day Trippin' Route 66 Through Texas 🛣 (FULL EPISODE) S9 E12

There is no highway more iconic than Route 66, so we’ve created the Historic Route 66 Road Trip to remind you of the good old days when folks were driving cross country to chase their dreams and the journey was just as fun as the destination.
Route 66 was paved in 1926 to carry travelers, tourists and dreamers, alike, from Santa Monica, CA to Chicago, IL, and since we’d never ask you to leave this great state, our road trip will take you along the historic route from the Texas town farthest west, Glenrio, east to Shamrock, TX. And while Route 66, itself, doesn’t exist anymore, this road trip passes along where it used to be and where nostalgic treasures still remain. So crank up those tunes, roll down your windows and cruise!
Midpoint Cafe - Adrian, TX
This little diner is a Route 66 legend. Built in 1928 and located exactly halfway between Santa Monica and Chicago, it provided the perfect place for travelers to relax along the route, and 88 years later, it’s still doing just that. Midpoint Cafe serves up classics like fried bologna and juicy burgers and contains a Route 66 Souvenir and Antique shop. Most important of all are their “ugly” homemade pies that taste heavenly.
Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo, TX
This art installation was originally “planted” by the art group “Ant Farm” in 1974 on billionaire Stanley Marsh 3’s property. It’s become a famous must-see attraction in Texas and no road trip would be complete without it. Be sure to bring spray paint so you, too, can leave your mark!
VW Slug Bug Ranch - Conway, TX
This next destination is especially helpful if you’re losing at the “Punch Buggy” car game. Just like Cadillac Ranch, this lesser-known car art installation features five Volkswagens that have been buried nose-down in the ground and left for every tourist with spray paint to leave their name. And unlike Cadillac Ranch, chances are it won’t be packed. Find it next to the Conway Inn and Restaurant (9696 Interstate 40).
Giant Cross - Groom, TX
In Groom, you can spot this 190 ft. cross looming over the land from the freeway. This structure which is a part of the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries, is actually the largest cross in the Western Hemisphere. As you continue through Groom, if you see a leaning water tower, your eyes aren’t tricking you. It’s the “Leaning Tower of Texas” that was built before the cross with a 10-degree lean as a marketing ploy to attract visitors to the small town.
First Phillips 66 Station in Texas - McLean, TX
Built in the early 1920s, this little house was the first Phillips 66 Station in Texas. It has since been restored by The Old Route 66 Association of Texas. It is no longer a working gas station, but it is a great place for a photo op! You can find it at 219 Gray Street.
Devil’s Rope Museum and Route 66 Museum- McLean, TX
One side of the museum is dedicated to barbed wire, with everything from barbed wire types to barbed wire sculptures. The other side is the largest Route 66 museum in Texas featuring over 700 artifacts like the original cow from Amarillo’s Big Texan Steak Ranch, road signs, advertisements and more! Find it at 100 Kingsley St. And while you’re in town, check out the Cactus Inn - a motel built in 1956 that’s still hosting travelers 1950’s-style!
U Drop Inn Cafe - Shamrock, TX
This 1920s art-deco style building is one of the coolest sights along Route 66, and possibly the most well-known site along the route in Texas, thanks to the 2006 Disney animated-film Cars, where it was featured as Ramone’s House of Body Art. U Drop-Inn was built in 1936 and was a service station and cafe. It is now a visitor’s center, museum and gift shop.
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[@anewlifeinthevan]

Absolutely howling at the pretty pie look 😂😂 great vlog, we're travelling the whole of Route 66 in our British motorhome and picked up some great tips for when we hit Texas, many thanks Julia and Gary 🥰

[@garybagley2674]

Yes, that made me howl with laughter too. Ugly Pie lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ql1zp1cs6h]

​@@garybagley2674 😂😂

[@clydekimsey7503]

Until I was 20, I really thought it was called Bob waaarrrr

[@TheDaytripper]

😂😂😂

[@Srennoc]

McLean my town !

[@morgatron34]

First of all, I'm loving the freedom of this episode. But I can get over the barb wire guy. I grew up in Texas and that's exactly how my Dad says wire. Accents are amazing!

[@lindahutchinson1297]

I LOVE this episode!!! This is great!!!

[@michelevasquez9015]

That French Toast just need sliced banana added to it 👍🏻 mmmmmmmmm

[@TheDaytripper]

Yes! Next level.

[@angelatroutman7128]

Went to golden light last night and had the Waller burger and ice tea. DELICIOUS! Well worth the stop. Thanks

[@johnnyborquez2120]

Route 66 goes right smack dab in middle of winslow, az. Just feet from eagles standing on the corner statue😁😁

[@TheDaytripper]

Maybe some day I'll drive the entire thing.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Oh we're in AZ now doing the Route 66, will look out for that in Winslow...thanks for the tip 🤩

[@kristibrown5899]

Now I want some coconut cream pie & ☕️😋

[@TheDaytripper]

Never a bad time for coconut cream pie.

[@jorge_lozano]

We just got back from a Rt 66 road trip. Man! You brought all those feelings to life! Thanks for such a great video and thanks for all y’all do for Texas!! Loving this channel!!

[@anewlifeinthevan]

We've just started Route 66 but in Reverse LA to Chicago... it's absolutely awesome isn't it 🤩

[@dangregg3189]

I really enjoyed the video. I stopped in groom Tx and checked out the Cross in 2010. It is amazing. Had lunch at steak house (72oz) didn't try it though. I did have rattlesnake bites. And Rocky mountain oysters. And they were alright. My wife wasn't to happy though. Hahaha. Ohh yeah back in 1990 I gotta speeding ticket on Vega. Hahaha.

[@TheDaytripper]

Sounds like the real Rt66 experience

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Amazing we're doing Route 66 now and my husband Gary might do the 72 oz steak challenge... we're doing it in reverse LA to Chicago in a British motorhome 🤩

[@bassmangotdbluz]

The various statues around the Big Cross are "The Stations of the Cross", a Catholic Easter Tradition.

[@keeandchee]

Cool episode.

[@TheDaytripper]

🤠

[@robertintexas]

We stopped at the U-Drop Inn Cafe last year. The gift store next door was closed, but the cafe was open. We had sandwiches while sitting in the same corner booth Elvis sat in (supposedly)

[@TheDaytripper]

Cafe wasn't open with food when we went. I hope they can keep it all open.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

I live two blocks off of Route 66. If you get to Las Vegas, New Mexico, give a holler and I'll take the day to show you the local old 66 charm. Side note: it is not a good meal if you can not hear the crackle of the arteries hardening as you eat it.

[@ranuts2]

You a silly guy. The pie scene too funny! Thanks for all the laughs…

[@TexasTimelapse]

I used to go to Beefmaster Steakhouse in Ballinger Texas and hit the breakfast buffet on the weekend. Fill a plate with biscuits, two sausage patties, 4 slices of bacon, scrambled eggs and top it off with gravy. I called it the "fat boy special" Oh yeah... dust it with plenty of black pepper. Yummy!

[@TheDaytripper]

🤤

[@WaynJul]

I drove RT 66. It was a fun experience. I love your re-creation of Cars characters.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

We're doing it now, what an amazing experience, we're doing it in reverse LA to Chicago in a British motorhome!! 🤩

[@JimmyJam7571]

If you ever day tripping another state beside Texas to continue your adventure

[@jo8726t]

Great video!

[@kennethbode2017]

Yall should have given a shout out to the Route 66 show from the 60s. Those guys were in a Corvette also

[@TheDaytripper]

I don't know that show. Good?

[@kennethbode2017]

@@TheDaytripper greaat show from the 60s. Two twenty something guys travelling 66 in a Corvette convertible. On several seasons.

[@bassmangotdbluz]

In Virginia, it's Bob-Wahr.

[@davidames9098]

One of the patented barbed wires was invented by my wife's great grandfather. It was called bb shinn wire.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Wow that's awesome 🤩

[@CuriousEarthMan]

Does she get any royalties? And what does bb shinn wire mean or stand for? Thanks for sharing your history with us!

[@davidames9098]

@CuriousEarthMan unfortunately no but we are just happy with the story

[@CuriousEarthMan]

@@davidames9098 It's great to be connected to history, I think! Thanks for sharing it. I'll look up bb shinn wire. Maybe it was his name. I'll find out :) Thanks!

[@davidames9098]

@CuriousEarthMan it was his name. You may be able to find it as bb shinn long shank variant. Happy hunting in the research!

[@vixrethman8425]

That's RIGHT he's NOT from TEXAS!!

[@MladenStankovic-tm7xe]

How were the transitions between scenes created in this video?

[@perrywollam8981]

May not be proper place for this but how about Alvin tx home of Nolan Ryan 2 museums general store that has been under same family since 1920 strawberry farm there in same family for almost as long. Couple of restaurants that have been in town for over 50 years check it out. 20-30 minutes from Houston South

[@alexgon9627]

110 Countries "outside"of the United

[@cameraman655]

And....?

[@alexgon9627]

​@@cameraman655there are no other countries inside the United States

[@triciaskiles]

The ChuckWagon restaurant in Mclean is permanently closed☹️

[@TheDaytripper]

They just changed their name. Same menu.

[@triciaskiles]

@@TheDaytripper changed it to what?