Ozymandias on the Plains

Art & landmarks
In Amarillo, Texas
6.3 mi from Route 66

Ozymandias on the Plains, the Giant Legs to Amarillo people, is a pair of huge legs cut off at the thigh, standing in a field beside I-27 on the south edge of Amarillo, TX. Sculptor Lightnin' McDuff made it for Stanley Marsh 3, the patron behind Cadillac Ranch, and a mock historical marker claims the poet Shelley came upon these ruins here in 1819. Spray paint keeps changing its look.

What is Ozymandias on the Plains?

Two bodiless legs in an open field, often painted with graffiti and sometimes with striped athletic socks, and repainted every few months. Visit Amarillo says McDuff planned a whole figure and stopped halfway because the legs looked complete on their own.

Visiting Ozymandias on the Plains: tips

It is about 6 miles south of Route 66, down I-27, so it suits a detour from Amarillo rather than a drive-by. Pull onto the shoulder of Sundown Lane; there is no parking lot and no facilities, and the field has burrs, so wear closed shoes. Ten minutes is plenty.

Practical info

Address: Sundown Ln at I-27 (southeast corner), south edge of Amarillo, Amarillo, TX
Website: visitamarillo.com/listing/ozymandias/1927
Hours: We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
On site & nearby

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Places to eat near Ozymandias on the Plains

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Café
GoldenLight Cafe
Amarillo, TX · 7.9 mi from Ozymandias on the Plains
A burger café on Amarillo's Sixth Avenue stretch of Route 66, serving since 1946, with a music room next door.
Steakhouse
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
Amarillo, TX · 10.8 mi from Ozymandias on the Plains
An Amarillo steakhouse and motel from 1960, painted bright yellow and known for its 72-ounce steak challenge.