Updated October 31, 2025

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# 2nd Amendment Cowboy (Amarillo, TX): What to Know Before You Go

**Location:** 2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, Texas (GPS: 35.1864958, -101.9741369). The statue stands by the Cadillac Ranch RV Park/gift shop area just south of I-40 on Amarillo’s stretch of historic Route 66. (https://www.mapquest.com/us/texas/second-amendment-cowboy-450576535?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

## What it is

The **2nd Amendment Cowboy** is a classic **“Muffler Man”**—a towering fiberglass figure popularized along American highways in the mid-20th century—refinished as a cowboy with a pro–Second Amendment message. It has become one of Amarillo’s most recognizable roadside photo stops, especially for Route 66 travelers pairing it with nearby Cadillac Ranch. [ Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-second-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Just beside the statue you’ll see **three vintage Cadillacs** posed nose-up on ramps—a deliberate nod to Cadillac Ranch—with **mannequins evoking Elvis Presley, John Wayne, and Willie Nelson** at the wheels. It’s intentionally theatrical, built for quick photos and road-trip lore. [ Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-second-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

### Quick facts
– **Type:** Roadside attraction / fiberglass Muffler Man
– **Setting:** Forecourt of an RV park and gift shop near I-40
– **Nearby:** Cadillac Ranch (the iconic half-buried cars), plus Route-66-era diners and motels across West Amarillo. [ The Bull](https://thebullamarillo.com/amarillos-2nd-amendment-cowboy-stands-watch/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

## A (brief) backstory

Roadside America tracks this figure as a **Glenn Goode–style Muffler Man** that once advertised a local steakhouse, later **auctioned in 2014** and installed at the RV park east of Cadillac Ranch—where it’s been repainted and re-messaged for maximal drive-by impact. The “bullet hole” patina you’ll see mentioned in older notes refers to a previous chapter, not its current finish. [ America](https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/8637?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

## How to visit

– **Address & approach:** Plug **2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124** into maps. From I-40, it’s an easy hop; you’ll spot the tall “RV/Cadillac” sign and the yellow-shirted cowboy on the lot. (https://www.mapquest.com/us/texas/second-amendment-cowboy-450576535?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– **On-site scene:** The statue stands on a small pad with waist-high rails; the **posed Cadillacs** are immediately adjacent, making a tidy mini-complex for photos without needing to trek into the fields at Cadillac Ranch.
– **Parking:** Pull-in parking is available at the RV park/gift shop forecourt. (Layout visible in on-site photos and Route 66 guides.)

> **Data note:** Hours and policies for the adjacent gift shop vary across third-party listings; verify on arrival rather than trusting scraped hours from aggregator sites. (We avoid reproducing inconsistent hours here.)

## Photography tips (practical, not fussy)

– **Framing:** A wide shot from the sidewalk/railing captures the Cowboy plus the tilted Cadillacs and the retro **“RV Cadillac”** sign—this composition instantly reads “Amarillo/Route 66.”
– **Light:** Morning or late-day light avoids overhead glare on the statue’s pale hat and shirt and reduces wind-swept dust in midsummer.
– **Crowds:** This is a quick-stop attraction; turnover is rapid. If a tour van pulls in, wait 2–3 minutes and you’ll usually get a clean frame.

## Context for families and groups

This installation is **explicitly themed around the U.S. Second Amendment**. If you’re traveling with kids or mixed-preference groups, it’s worth a quick conversation about the theme before you pose—some travelers prioritize the pop-culture/Route 66 angle, others may opt for a fast photo and move on. (There is no required engagement beyond viewing/photographing from the lot.) [ Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-second-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

## Nearby pairings on Route 66

– **Cadillac Ranch:** The world-famous half-buried Cadillacs in a field west of here. Many visitors **hit both** in one stop since they’re only minutes apart along I-40/Route 66. (Bring a small garbage bag to pack out empty spray cans you encounter.) [ The Bull](https://thebullamarillo.com/amarillos-2nd-amendment-cowboy-stands-watch/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– **Route-66-era eats & stays:** West Amarillo still bristles with neon signage, steakhouse lore, and motor-court motels if you’re collecting roadside Americana. (Multiple Route 66 guide sites highlight this as a top “quick photo” pairing with food or an overnight.)

## Accessibility & on-the-ground details

– **Surface:** Flat, paved/packed-gravel forecourt with short ramps; step-free viewing within a few meters of parking. (Based on site photos.)
– **Viewing distance:** Close-range viewing is from behind low rails; you do not need to cross streets or fields.
– **Restrooms/amenities:** Tied to the adjacent businesses; availability can change. Plan accordingly.

## Why it resonates

Old-school **Muffler Men** were built to be seen at 60 mph—oversized, simple silhouettes with one message. The Amarillo cowboy leans into that tradition while tapping Route 66 nostalgia and modern “gram-ability.” Whether you read it as kitsch, commentary, or both, it’s undeniably **part of the Panhandle’s living roadside theater**. [ Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-second-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### Essential facts (verified)

– **Official address used by map providers:** **2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124**. (https://www.mapquest.com/us/texas/second-amendment-cowboy-450576535?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– **Coordinates:** **35.1864958, -101.9741369** (works for GPS pin-drop).
– **Attraction type & setting:** **Muffler Man** statue with adjacent staged Cadillacs at the **Cadillac Ranch RV Park/gift shop** area; near I-40/Route 66. [ America](https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/8637?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– **Design details on site:** Three Cadillacs displayed with **Elvis, John Wayne, Willie Nelson**–style mannequins in the driver seats (as documented by Atlas Obscura). [ Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-second-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– **Provenance highlights:** Previously associated with a local restaurant; **relocated/installed at the RV park after a 2014 auction** (Roadside America documentation). [ America](https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/8637?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### What’s potentially outdated or inconsistent

– **Opening hours & phone numbers** listed on some aggregator pages conflict or appear auto-scraped. Treat third-party hours with caution and **rely on on-site signage** when you arrive. (https://app.wanderlog.com/place/details/269222/2nd-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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#### Sources for verification
Atlas Obscura background and on-site car/mannequin details; Roadside America history and relocation note; local media noting the statue’s position by the Cadillac Ranch RV Park; address confirmation via major map provider listing. [ Obscura](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-second-amendment-cowboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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Key Highlights

Type: Roadside attraction / fiberglass Muffler Man
Setting: Forecourt of an RV park and gift shop near I-40
Nearby: Cadillac Ranch (the iconic half-buried cars), plus Route-66-era diners and motels across West Amarillo. oai_citation:3‡101.9 The Bull

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2nd Amendment Cowboy (Amarillo, TX): What to Know Before You Go

Location: 2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, Texas (GPS: 35.1864958, -101.9741369). The statue stands by the Cadillac Ranch RV Park/gift shop area just south of I-40 on Amarillo’s stretch of historic Route 66. oai_citation:0‡MapQuest

What it is

The 2nd Amendment Cowboy is a classic “Muffler Man”—a towering fiberglass figure popularized along American highways in the mid-20th century—refinished as a cowboy with a pro–Second Amendment message. It has become one of Amarillo’s most recognizable roadside photo stops, especially for Route 66 travelers pairing it with nearby Cadillac Ranch. oai_citation:1‡Atlas Obscura

Just beside the statue you’ll see three vintage Cadillacs posed nose-up on ramps—a deliberate nod to Cadillac Ranch—with mannequins evoking Elvis Presley, John Wayne, and Willie Nelson at the wheels. It’s intentionally theatrical, built for quick photos and road-trip lore. oai_citation:2‡Atlas Obscura

Quick facts

• Type: Roadside attraction / fiberglass Muffler Man
• Setting: Forecourt of an RV park and gift shop near I-40
• Nearby: Cadillac Ranch (the iconic half-buried cars), plus Route-66-era diners and motels across West Amarillo. oai_citation:3‡101.9 The Bull

A (brief) backstory

Roadside America tracks this figure as a Glenn Goode–style Muffler Man that once advertised a local steakhouse, later auctioned in 2014 and installed at the RV park east of Cadillac Ranch—where it’s been repainted and re-messaged for maximal drive-by impact. The “bullet hole” patina you’ll see mentioned in older notes refers to a previous chapter, not its current finish. oai_citation:4‡Roadside America

How to visit

• Address & approach: Plug 2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124 into maps. From I-40, it’s an easy hop; you’ll spot the tall “RV/Cadillac” sign and the yellow-shirted cowboy on the lot. oai_citation:5‡MapQuest
• On-site scene: The statue stands on a small pad with waist-high rails; the posed Cadillacs are immediately adjacent, making a tidy mini-complex for photos without needing to trek into the fields at Cadillac Ranch.
• Parking: Pull-in parking is available at the RV park/gift shop forecourt. (Layout visible in on-site photos and Route 66 guides.)

Data note: Hours and policies for the adjacent gift shop vary across third-party listings; verify on arrival rather than trusting scraped hours from aggregator sites. (We avoid reproducing inconsistent hours here.)

Photography tips (practical, not fussy)

• Framing: A wide shot from the sidewalk/railing captures the Cowboy plus the tilted Cadillacs and the retro “RV Cadillac” sign—this composition instantly reads “Amarillo/Route 66.”
• Light: Morning or late-day light avoids overhead glare on the statue’s pale hat and shirt and reduces wind-swept dust in midsummer.
• Crowds: This is a quick-stop attraction; turnover is rapid. If a tour van pulls in, wait 2–3 minutes and you’ll usually get a clean frame.

Context for families and groups

This installation is explicitly themed around the U.S. Second Amendment. If you’re traveling with kids or mixed-preference groups, it’s worth a quick conversation about the theme before you pose—some travelers prioritize the pop-culture/Route 66 angle, others may opt for a fast photo and move on. (There is no required engagement beyond viewing/photographing from the lot.) oai_citation:6‡Atlas Obscura

Nearby pairings on Route 66

• Cadillac Ranch: The world-famous half-buried Cadillacs in a field west of here. Many visitors hit both in one stop since they’re only minutes apart along I-40/Route 66. (Bring a small garbage bag to pack out empty spray cans you encounter.) oai_citation:7‡101.9 The Bull
• Route-66-era eats & stays: West Amarillo still bristles with neon signage, steakhouse lore, and motor-court motels if you’re collecting roadside Americana. (Multiple Route 66 guide sites highlight this as a top “quick photo” pairing with food or an overnight.)

Accessibility & on-the-ground details

• Surface: Flat, paved/packed-gravel forecourt with short ramps; step-free viewing within a few meters of parking. (Based on site photos.)
• Viewing distance: Close-range viewing is from behind low rails; you do not need to cross streets or fields.
• Restrooms/amenities: Tied to the adjacent businesses; availability can change. Plan accordingly.

Why it resonates

Old-school Muffler Men were built to be seen at 60 mph—oversized, simple silhouettes with one message. The Amarillo cowboy leans into that tradition while tapping Route 66 nostalgia and modern “gram-ability.” Whether you read it as kitsch, commentary, or both, it’s undeniably part of the Panhandle’s living roadside theater. oai_citation:8‡Atlas Obscura

Essential facts (verified)

• Official address used by map providers: 2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124. oai_citation:9‡MapQuest
• Coordinates: 35.1864958, -101.9741369 (works for GPS pin-drop).
• Attraction type & setting: Muffler Man statue with adjacent staged Cadillacs at the Cadillac Ranch RV Park/gift shop area; near I-40/Route 66. oai_citation:10‡Roadside America
• Design details on site: Three Cadillacs displayed with Elvis, John Wayne, Willie Nelson–style mannequins in the driver seats (as documented by Atlas Obscura). oai_citation:11‡Atlas Obscura
• Provenance highlights: Previously associated with a local restaurant; relocated/installed at the RV park after a 2014 auction (Roadside America documentation). oai_citation:12‡Roadside America

What’s potentially outdated or inconsistent

• Opening hours & phone numbers listed on some aggregator pages conflict or appear auto-scraped. Treat third-party hours with caution and rely on on-site signage when you arrive. oai_citation:13‡Wanderlog

Sources for verification

Atlas Obscura background and on-site car/mannequin details; Roadside America history and relocation note; local media noting the statue’s position by the Cadillac Ranch RV Park; address confirmation via major map provider listing. oai_citation:14‡Atlas Obscura

If you’d like this adapted to your site template (schema, internal link targets, image alt text, and caption set), say the word and I’ll deliver a markup-ready version matching your publishing stack.