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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Free buffet breakfast

"Would stay there again!!!!"

AED 277 total

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

"Great place. "

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Exterior

"Great place for the price "

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Always a fun stay! "

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Exterior

"An awesome place to stay!"

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

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

"Check in was easy, room was clean and as advertised. Good place to stay while on the road. "

AED 335 total

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

Interior

"Enjoyed staying at this hotel and would stay here again"

AED 389 total

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23 Jul - 24 Jul

Front of property

"Great hotel! "

AED 369 total

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

Exterior

"Good place to stay for a quick nap "

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

"It was okay….the hotel"

AED 205 total

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

Terrace/patio

"Staff was friendly, room was good & enjoyed breakfast. "

AED 391 total

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

"Enjoyed our stay"

AED 370 total

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13 Aug - 14 Aug

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

"It was great "

AED 227 total

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

Television

"Clean room, nice staff"

AED 253 total

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18 Jul - 19 Jul

Property grounds

"The staff was very nice and made it a great experience. "

AED 284 total

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24 Jul - 25 Jul

Free daily buffet breakfast

"Nice hotel"

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Front of property

"Great place to stay with pets!"

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Exterior

"Great location and staff"

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Exterior

"Would gladly stay here again. "

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Lobby

"Great place"

AED 209 total

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

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4 Aug - 5 Aug

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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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The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

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10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Only detractors was the carpet (bunched up/trip hazard) and breakfast at 7:00 am. Could be earlier. I had a wonderful experience!"

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