Groom, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Groom is a town in the Texas Panhandle on historic Route 66.

2 sights · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Groom

Leaning Water Tower

The water tower, once an actual source of water for the town, is an oft-photographed landmark and appears in many books and articles about Route 66. Nearby is Ralph Britten's truck stop, now boarded up and in disrepair.

The Cross

This 190 foot cross is visible up to 20 miles away, the second largest cross in the Western Hemisphere.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo — 34 mi away. Directions
LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock — 114 mi away. Directions
OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 198 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 40 leads straight into Groom.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Leaning Water Tower
Lunch Blessed Mary's Restaurant
Afternoon The Cross
Dinner Dairy Queen

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder