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Ranchotel

Retro roadside
In Amarillo, Texas
On Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

The Ranchotel is a motel on the west side of Amarillo, TX, finished in 1940 and popular with travelers on U.S. Route 66. It holds a National Register listing and stands less than a mile from the Sixth Street stretch of the old road, which is itself a historic district. For Route 66 fans, it is a quick look at the kind of lodging that once lined the highway.

What is Ranchotel?

This is a roadside motel from the years just before World War II, built for travelers who drove the highway and needed a bed close to the road. Its National Register listing recognizes it as a surviving piece of Amarillo's Route 66 era.

History of Ranchotel

The motel was completed in 1940 and quickly drew guests from the steady flow of Route 66 traffic through Amarillo. It joined the National Register on April 14, 1995.

Visiting Ranchotel: tips

The Ranchotel is less than a mile off the old road. View it from the street and respect any guests or owners on site; a few minutes is enough for photos.

The U.S. Route 66-Sixth Street Historic District is about 0.6 miles away and is the natural next stop. The Amarillo Museum of Art is about 1.9 miles away and the Don Harrington Discovery Center about 2.8 miles away.

Practical info

Address: 2501 W. Sixth St. Amarillo, Texas
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Ranchotel

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Diner & restaurant
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
Amarillo, TX · 6.4 mi from Ranchotel
An Amarillo steakhouse and motel from 1960, painted bright yellow and known for its 72-ounce steak challenge.