lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.

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"Loved my stay here!"

SAR 346 total

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24 Jun - 25 Jun

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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SAR 342 total

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

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"Cute little motel conveniently located and perfect for people traveling with dogs. "

Free buffet breakfast

"Great stay "

SAR 287 total

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24 Jun - 25 Jun

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

"Beautiful place"

SAR 338 total

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24 Jun - 25 Jun

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"An awesome place to stay!"

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

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"Great location & staff. "

SAR 384 total

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

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"Clean rooms, friendly staff°"

SAR 366 total

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

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"Always like staying here"

SAR 363 total

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"Everything was great and nice cold ac, clean rooms, free breakfast."

SAR 220 total

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

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"Good place to stay for a quick nap "

SAR 298 total

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Free daily buffet breakfast

"Staff was very friendly, the rooms are nice and the bed is comfortable "

SAR 466 total

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Free daily full breakfast

"very nice hotel--clean and new "

SAR 462 total

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Free daily buffet breakfast

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SAR 209 total

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"Very affordable quiet and safe! Staff was great! Stayed here a week for work and had zero complaints! "

SAR 259 total

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"Friendly staff!!"

SAR 411 total

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"Was a quick stay. Convenient access to highway"

SAR 307 total

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

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"a very nice place to stay with family "

SAR 313 total

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

"Excellent staff!"

SAR 232 total

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

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SAR 531 total

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lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.

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