Vega, Texas: Hank the Ankylosaurus
A metallic-robot dinosaur with 66 nubby spikes on its back is in honor of nearby Route 66.
- Address:
- 214 S. Main St., Vega, TX
- Directions:
- From Route 66 turn north at the blinker light onto US-385/Main St. Drive two blocks. The toad will be on the left, just before Coke St.
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Many cool things to see and do on this property. Check out the wind turbine blade that you can walk into in the back. If the museum is open, you can make your own souvenir postcard with a vintage printing press and interact with several other pieces of art. If you're lucky, Greg Conn (the artist) will be on site to tell you awesome stories!
[Christine Gautreaux, 10/03/2024]The horned toad is not, in fact, a toad; it's an an Ankylosaurus named Rex! At least for now.
[Harmon, 11/04/2023]
There is a giant metallic horned toad with "66" spikes on its back. It's located in the same lot as the giant XIT Branding Iron.
[Sumoflam, 09/02/2022]Nearby Offbeat Places
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I case you haven't guessed, the toad is only two blocks off of Route 66. It appeared in 2022.