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Panhandle is well-known for its attractions such as VW Slug Bug Ranch and Square House Museum.

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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Can I book refundable hotels in Panhandle?
If you’re looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Panhandle, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the “fully refundable” filter to narrow the results down.
What will the weather in Panhandle be like during my vacation?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Panhandle when the average temp is 79°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 43°F. May and June are the months with the most rain.
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