Lighthouse Trail
A 6-mile walk to a tall rock tower.
Palo Duro Canyon and Cadillac Ranch
America's second-largest canyon, 'the Grand Canyon of Texas', and a line of spray-painted Cadillacs, near Amarillo on Route 66.
The Lighthouse Trail leads to a red rock tower. Summer brings a musical, TEXAS, in an outdoor amphitheater. Bring spray paint for Cadillac Ranch, a roadside art piece.
- Best Time
- April to June, September and October
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 30 minutes from Amarillo.
What to See
1 of 3 are freeCadillac Ranch
Add your own graffiti to the half-buried cars.
The Big Texan
A 72-ounce steak is free if you eat it in an hour.
Know Before You Go
- Summer temperatures can pass 100°F.
- The canyon's main road floods in storms.
Where to Stay
Stay in Amarillo or Canyon.
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Texas list.