Texas Route 66: Secret Free Ride, Ghost Towns, and Hidden Gems

Route 66 in Texas is a captivating journey through time and culture, offering a glimpse into the past through its ghost towns, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks. Our adventure begins at Glenrio, a once-thriving town now frozen in time, offering haunting insights into the past. As we travel through Vega, Adrian, and the mysterious Bent Door, we uncover the stories of those who once called these places home.
Midpoint marks the symbolic halfway point of Route 66, a beacon for travelers and a testament to the highway's historical significance. In Amarillo, the Cadillac Ranch stands as a vibrant art installation, inviting visitors to leave their mark on this iconic landmark. Finally, the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo offers a taste of the legendary hospitality and larger-than-life spirit of Texas.
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[@Nikaweekend]

Your father son trip is reminding me of The Goofy Movie ❤on the open road 🎵

[@jparker59able]

I had to laugh because it actually does.

[@Vonhousemann]

London's giving off a slight, "Help, I've been kidnapped" vibe. 😂 Great road trip series!

[@Angelicwings1]

It’s called… Teen

[@Smalltownlyfe]

Thank you for saying the name of our amazing small town correctly. It goes a long way. And the flipflop is probably the coolest thing to be built in town ever. Thanks for the kind words.

[@itsPOPROX]

Every time I hear about a steak challenge I immediately think about John Candy in The Great Outdoors. Great video once again!

[@user-xu9tc7oe8j]

I love these Route 66 videos

[@RobOlgatree]

London's steak looked great, Nice work, Justin & London have fun stay safe , Family is good.

[@patf.3776]

Thank you for the outro serenade. Perfect ending for a Texan day.

[@chiconian49]

I drove my mom on 66 in 68, not knowing that it was the last year. for the famous highway. We drove down from Chico CA to my sister's place in Arkansas. We had a good time, but it was hot. Lots of gift shops and little cafes. We met some nice people.

[@cheeriosaregood2me]

This series has been great! Thanks for all the hard work on putting this together!

[@CarynGrzegorek]

Hi! We are building the world's largest flip flop in San Jon and I just wanted to let you know that this video is awesome! You nailed it! Thank you for highlighting San Jon and the worlds largest flip flop!

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

The Humvee gals are going to see more business from this video.. They are cute as a button. First time I've seen London smile that wasn't fake.

[@tousled_birb7089]

Great job on that steak, London! Thanks for this series - I love seeing you tackle Rte 66 but seeing father and son together on the open road is something special.

[@crystalgavaller2271]

OMG!!! They played tumbleweeds!! ALWAYS makes me think of the Big Lebowski 😊

[@natashav3442]

There is something special about this video that extra special is on the road watching Justin on the road❤

[@jessicaallgood4436]

I completely understand London eating the whole steak. I have a 16 year old "man" teenager. He can devour more food, I was not prepared for the amount of food i would have to cook each night. I miss the days of actually having leftovers in the fridge. 😂

[@IamKiener]

@justinscarred My son and I have been watching your Route 66 tour so far. He's 4 years old, and after every episode, he has said, "Dad, I want to go there." He's really interested in older, run-down historical-type stuff. I think we are going to attempt a trip soon since he shows interest in it. Thanks for always inspiring. You've done your duty! 🫡

[@brianyazzie4538]

That's cool how you got your son to drive an actual military Humvee, I would love to drive a Humvee. Love your videos. I truly hope to do this with my kids....

[@Tryingtohaveityall]

I always love your Route 66 adventures.

[@richardmcbride2220]

Keep on keeping on!

[@carolbuchanan613]

Another excellent video

[@disnerda1134]

“Take that men! look at that who’s the real man? the ladies dude” had me dying

[@jparker59able]

Great ending with the music. For some reason it made me tear up.

[@fauguy23]

Patiently waiting for the next video to drop

[@OffRampAdventures]

You showed us some amazing stuff you haven't been able to get to in earlier videos and was amazing! Hope you and London are truly creating memories he'll really enjoy 'down the road'...(Tell London a lot of us are in awe of his Double Duke win!)

[@PatrickHausenfleck-zf4lf]

They have been doing that Steak Challenge (72oz)since at least the 1950s

[@santiagohunson6173]

Watching this video has got me reminiscing about when I used to live in Amarillo, TX, and we actually stopped by and checked out the Cadillac Ranch before we moved out of Texas and into South Dakota in the fall of 2020.

[@rh5563]

If I were your son, I might want to stay in that one town an extra day. I might ask for another Humvee ride. Ah, to be young again….

[@thart6103]

I’m really enjoying your Route 66 adventure!

[@tplugnickel]

Love your Rte66 road trips, Watched the last one too.

[@Jparrack11]

Living in amarillo, Cadillac ranch and the big texan is just there for us and we forget about it alot but its nice to see people come to our little town

[@ashleyrobidoux6224]

We went to Amarillo back in 2022 and were able to spray paint at Cadillac ranch and eat at the big Texan. It was so much fun! We also went to the Palo Duro canyon, if you've never been there, it is beautiful!

[@BobSebring]

Yes, Molly, a professional competitive eater, ate three steaks which weighed a total of 23 1/2 lbs. In fact she had said she could of ate more, but they had ran out of the 72 ouncers. Ive been a long time fan of hers and she even has her own KZbin channel. She's super human!

[@denisedarnell1641]

The funny part of the Cadillac Ranch was that it looked like you were walking on lava baked brownies while you are anxiously awaiting a chance to grab a bite

[@tomday1318]

Your video is so great to experience rt66 through your eyes. We missed some of the sights you showed...we will go next time.

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

So fun. Watching from Depoe Bay Oregon..ocean motion trip. Astoria has the Atomic Hotel.. Anyway...it's great to watch on my laptop here❤

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Awesome job on this episode.

[@kid_scarlet]

beautiful outro performance 🤩

[@patsackett7339]

Great job guys!❤ 66 lives on!❤

[@harrellconners1853]

Good steaks there. The breakfast is good too.

[@BuddhangGala]

Look at the size of it!!!

[@jamiepinefan2317]

40:22 why is he looking at the camera like that? 🤣 he looks stunned

[@dansimon1100]

I would love to eat at the big Texan even that I am from Texas, But I'm from the Dallas Fort Worth area. Pretty cool video Can't wait for the. Next one.

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

Love this journey!

[@Corgis175]

Great trip so far, dad and son.

[@lizciampa]

Seems like London could have finished the challenge steak! Maybe next time.

[@KaiTiura]

Yer a classic, dude!

[@andystephens3663]

Loving this series! I’m in SC and a couple years ago my buddy sold a limousine to a guy in California so we drove it cross country to him and along the way turned it into a Route 66 trip. We ate at the Big Texan and spray painted the Cadillacs! I couldn’t believe how hot it was in Amarillo, it so windy but the wind felt like somebody blowing a hot hairdryer on you. 😂. Also was so excited to stand on the corner in Winslow Arizona!! Take it easy guys and have fun!!!

[@BiggFigg86]

My name is Adrian would love to visit Adrian Texas one day. Awesome videos Justin keep up the great work.

[@ShelleeGraham]

20:05 I enjoyed the museum in VEGA, Texas. All free (donations accepted) plus a fun Humvee ride! 👍

[@user-sh2rk4he7w]

I’m excited to see you guys go to Amarillo one time I was traveling on a Greyhound bus and we went to Amarillo Texas, honest to God some of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my life. People held the door open, asked if I needed anything they said hello sir. Goodbye sir I would move there.!!

[@heidiespinosa1419]

I’m excited to see Stella Atom join Buck in Tulsa OK as they prepare for the 100th of Route 66. Just cool they are ramping up for it with or without Stella or any other new additions. I’m considering a little road trip when the 100th hits!

[@andrewmaalo4477]

That was awesome steak house im going .. London s steak looked delicious ..good work young man

[@joycemadrid8405]

Love this video! I would not walk in the mud. Father and Son memories. Go to the hotel and shleep well!

[@user-ns4kb7dc1k]

The C. Ranch is just sad what the area has become. Loved the Humvee ride and to see the Boy smile melted my heart. ❤

[@greeleyman]

In 1992 around Thanksgiving my roommate and I were relocating from Virginia Beach VA back to our original home in San Diego CA, and we were snowed-in at Amarillo for a few days (I-40 was closed). I took a quick jog from the access road to the original Cadillac Ranch installation (the sign said Ant Farm) and took pictures of the original, unsprayed Caddies (they were blue). I treasure those photos!

[@travissapp4961]

I like the old towns

[@disco0752]

A fine vid. Good Nite from the tumbling tumble weeds!

[@PaulRichardson_Canada]

Well said !

[@aprilpfaender3437]

Had to go and watch Molly who ate the steak so quick! I saw it and still can’t believe it! Lol! London sure loved his steak!!❤️ So happy you both are have such fun and making wonderful memories!! Keep having fun!!

[@edwindrood2816]

Awesome

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

FYI...I ran one of those old printing presses lol...no I'm not THAT OLD😂...it was a company that specialized in old printing art! I am watching again lol because husband was asleep and now that we are back home...he wanted to watch! We have been on 66 but missed a lot I think! So....thankyou Kiddo and London ❤ smile London!!!❤

[@TanyaOsterman-hw9wv]

I hope you get to eat in that diner that was closed on the way back!

[@okiecubsfan1961]

Was at Cadillac Ranch on May 8th. I have a sour taste in my mouth for The Big Texan motel. My husband and i were on our last night of vacation to utah and i wanted to stay at the motel. We ate dinner at the restaurant and then back to our room for the night. At 9:30 that night my husband had a massive heart attack and ended up passing away that night. I was in a strange town all by myself. It took 2 of my kids 3 hours to get here from Oklahoma. My life was changed forever. Dont stay in room 122. If i never stop in Amarillo again it will be too soon.

[@janetdungan2878]

omg i know Vega! i think their sign says 400 people population. we got off exit and got a blizzard at the dairy queen. had no idea there was more to see.

[@markd4926]

Humvee girls are 🔥

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Hey Justin and London GREAT Vlog!! Love 💕 y’all!! Safe and Blessed journey you two!! Did you say WIFEY Justin!? When did y’all get married!?

[@jeffhaddox2239]

Never underestimate the appetite of a 17 year old😂 that place is a national treasure, was there years ago saw a whole table full of challengers, including a little Italian guy in a giant foam cowboy hat,that was with a group of European’s that had rented motorcycles in Los Angeles that were riding Route 66. We had seen them on the road with a chase vehicle with spare motorcycles all the way from Flagstaff.

[@tielboi266]

London is king of the introverts!

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

Didn't Curly sing that song in City Slickers? Lolol❤

[@freedomdove]

So much food!

[@PatrickPrejusa]

i alway appreciate your videos. especially being out of the country the past few years. i invite you to visit more of texas, maybe have your friend ADAM THE WOO, SHOW YOU SOME OF HIS FAV SPOTS.

[@ian_davidson]

London got a hummer!

[@brookingsbeachcomber]

London chowing down was classic

[@mysticunicorn1968]

The lady who set the record for that 72 oz steak challenge is Molly Schuyler (pronounced Skyler).She is a competitive eater and has a KZbin channel. I enjoy watching her. She is so tiny and can pack away so much food. She's fun to watch.

[@markwitte303]

next time to albuqurque visit the fruit basket store. also hatch pepper fire roasting and hatch festival is fun.

[@ltsmash1200]

Crazy coincidence. They had a hot dog eating contest at Cross St. Market in Baltimore today and Molly Schuyler won. As soon as I saw her her name, I was like, “wait a minute…” and came here to check your video and it is her. Apparently she lives around here.

[@travissapp4961]

That's a cool hotel 🏨

[@ShelleeGraham]

Glenrio, Texas and New Mexico does look SAD. It looked pretty cool in the early 1990s.

[@davidnavarro1460]

Whats up with the next video? Been a min.

[@crystalgavaller2271]

I love that London ate the fat too.. 👏👏👏 yessss!!!

[@jeffhaddox2239]

Is anyone old enough to remember when they called flip flops 🩴 Thongs? Was it Jimmy Buffet’s song that influenced it? Or the Thong song😂

[@johnbersuch1767]

"Get your kicks on Route 66" 🥰

[@joshuaeyring1569]

If ya come to SLC you will always have a couch to crash 😁

[@culturematters4157]

Justin, please accept my apologies. I never should have criticized your son's demeaner. I've deleted my comments from that previous episode. Even the one that received the most likes for that video. You're a good father and London is blessed to have you as his father!

[@brclyn]

A. 17 year old. B. Hasn't eaten much in 2 days. Poor kid knew he had to make an impression for both of you.

[@drfalcon4102]

so, anything new coming out? or is it over, last thing ive seen is you were in St Louis,,,,,on Facebook,,,,

[@dillonohlemiller401]

Early upload huh?

[@travissapp4961]

I've been to Franklin Texas cool small town if you could check it out thanks justin & London

[@gregtodakonzie6168]

🤩

[@janetdungan2878]

the 1139 is to DTLA and not Santa Monica Pier which is the true ending of Route 66?

[@PatrickHausenfleck-zf4lf]

On line they give conflicting dates of 1960 & 1965 as the beginning of the Steak Challenge....But, I have a mid 5Os menu that clearly offers the 72oz steak free if one can consume it in an hour.

[@williaml.baptiste3597]

The trees at Glen Rio look the same as in 1969 when I spent a night there...Texas, NM state line (Rest Stop) on my 66 cross-country drive adventure.

[@ZarahJade1]

Wifey?! Omg what did i miss?!

[@crazykev6491]

Justin and ally are technically married but just haven’t had a formal celebration yet.

[@IamKiener]

Are you alive? I haven't seen a new video in over a week worried about yall.

[@jeffdonoho2448]

^^^My heroes

[@TheRickRatedShow]

C8 Corvette Alert!

[@johnbartholf777]

NEVER leave your kids in the car! How can they be excited from something unexpected if you don't trot them out for all your stops. I'm loving these videos!

[@Angelicwings1]

Nah forcing feeds resentment. Let them feel they missed out a few times and they will get out of the car on their own

[@dalemorison7918]

I don't know if I would ever even bother to try for that 72 ounce steak challenge, because I like steak A Lot, and if I'm under the gun like that and I'm rushing through a meal, just to meet a deadline like that especially if I feel like I'm being pushed to do so, I can guarantee you, it ain't gonna happen, because if I feel like I can't take my time and enjoy my meal, particularly the flavor of a steak dinner, which generally if I go to a steak place for a meal my 1st preference for a cut of beef, is going to be a N.Y., Strip Steak, and I like that partly because it's one of the most flavorful cuts out there, for me it is anyway, I don't like hurrying through a meal to begin with, and if given a choice of eat now but wolf down your food and not even get a sense of how tasty the meal is, or wait till later when I have time in my day to sit down, relax and truly savor my meal, I'd rather go hungry and wait for the better chance to truly enjoy & experience what I'm eating, and for what it's worth, clearly I am Not a skinny lady.

[@airtiki2374]

I had no doubt London could do it he is A teenage after all. I remb that KOTH episode of Bobby eating that steak after A breakup

[@jeffreyrigged]

Suprised london didnt stay in vega.