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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SAR 416 total

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29 May - 30 May

Terrace/patio

"Great stay enjoyed it!"

SAR 461 total

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5 Jun - 6 Jun

Exterior

"Really affordable and a good place to stay if you have a dog!"

SAR 248 total

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5 Jun - 6 Jun

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"Staff is phenomenal at this location! Just an all around wonderful hotel. Will be staying here again for sure!"

SAR 476 total

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1 Jun - 2 Jun

Exterior

"Great stay"

SAR 554 total

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14 Jun - 15 Jun

Exterior

"Enjoyed our stay, great hotel."

SAR 453 total

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1 Jun - 2 Jun

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"Super easy quick check in and very friendly staff cant wait to return "

SAR 519 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

Exterior

"Nice place. Comfortable and quiet."

SAR 380 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

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"Friendly and helpful staff 👌 "

SAR 256 total

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29 May - 30 May

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"Very pleasant room and staff."

SAR 524 total

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29 May - 30 May

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SAR 445 total

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1 Jun - 2 Jun

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"The pool and hot tub were not available it was a nice place to stay. We will recommend it definitely."

SAR 399 total

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1 Jun - 2 Jun

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SAR 513 total

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SAR 412 total

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SAR 426 total

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"Very nice staff, clean rooms "

SAR 582 total

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"We stayed here last year and happy to return "

SAR 458 total

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30 May - 31 May

Balcony

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SAR 436 total

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1 Jun - 2 Jun

Front of property

"Nice restaurants near."

SAR 361 total

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31 May - 1 Jun

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SAR 578 total

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1 Jun - 2 Jun

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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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