Where to Find the Iconic Painted Cows in Plainview, Texas

Here is a list of all the painted cows in Plainview, Texas.

When driving through the Texas Panhandle, many travelers rush to reach Lubbock or Amarillo, often overlooking the charm of smaller towns along the way. But nestled between these two bustling cities lies the hidden gem of the Texas Panhandle: Plainview, Texas.

As you approach Plainview, you’ll quickly notice a unique and vibrant feature that sets this town apart—elaborately painted cattle scattered throughout the city. These iconic, colorful cows are more than just eye-catching; they’re a celebration of Plainview’s character and creativity. While some of these artistic bovines have moved on, enough remain to make hunting them down a must-do activity when visiting this quaint and charming town.

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The History Of These Painted Cows

For about 18 months I lived in Seattle, Washington; teaching people about God. While there one of my assignments was to help teach the Chinese students of University of Washington to speak English. Every class I would stand up and introduce myself; telling them my name and where I was from.

Every single time I shared that I was from Texas, the young men and women of my class would ask me if I was a cowgirl or if I rode horses. If you don’t think cowboys when you hear Texas than obviously you never heard of this giant state!

Plainview, Texas fits that basic Texas stereotype with its rich history in cattle and ranching. To honor its heritage, the city of Plainview decorated its town with about 50 painted cows spread between major business in parks. Sadly, due to vandalism and Texas’s harsh weather, only about 30 have survived. These tall, beautiful bovines are a must see attraction in this small Texas town.

Tips for Finding the Painted Cows of Plainview

Save the location of the cows you want to see on your map so you have it readily available.
Plan your route before you go, so you are not driving back and forth around town. I have a route below to help if you would like a premade map.

Map Of The Painted Cows

I believe there are more cows than I have listed, I have yet to find anymore, but from our exploration and research this is all we could find. Please let me know if you find any more!

This painted cow of Plainview, Texas is located at the car dealership.

Smith Auto Family Plainview: 1100 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

This painted cow of Plainview, Texas is located at the Comfort Suites.

Comfort Suites: 3615 Grandview Drive, 500 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

One of the painted cows in Plainview, Texas is at Prosperity Bank.

Prosperity Bank: 3301 Olton Rd, Plainview, TX 79073

There are several painted cows located all over Plainview, Texas.

Covenant Family Medical Center: 1208 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

A fun thing to do in Plainview, Texas is to find all of the painted cows around town.

Travis Trussell Park: 10th & Ennis
Plainview, TX 79072

One of the best things to do in Plainview, Texas is to find all the painted cows.

Plainview Chamber of Commerce: 1906 W 5th St, Plainview, TX 79072

This painted cow of Plainview, Texas is located at the Wayland University.

Wayland Baptist University: 1900 W. 7th Street CMB 1284, Plainview, TX 79072

There are painted cows all around Plainview, Texas.

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center: 1708 W 5th St, Plainview, TX 79072

This painted cow, located in front of Dominos of Plainview, looks like a superhero.

Domino’s Pizza: 2110 W 5th St, Plainview, TX 79072

This painted cow in Plainview, Texas is located at DQ.

Dairy Queen: 1307 W 5th St, Plainview, TX 79072

Two of the painted cows in Plainview, Texas are located at the courthouse.

Hales County Clerk’s Office Cow #1

All of the painted cows in Plainview, Texas are painted with a west Texas themed piece of art.

Cow #2: 500 Broadway #140, Plainview, TX 79072

Higginbotham insurance has a painted cow located in front of it.

Higginbotham: 716 Broadway, Plainview, TX 79072

There are painted cows all around the town of Plainview, Texas.

Plainview Daily Herald: 820 Broadway, Plainview, TX 79072

There are all kinds of cows painted around the town of Plainview, Texas.

Givens Park: Campbell & Walter Griffin
Plainview, TX 79072

The Walmart Distribution Center in Plainview, Texas has a painted cow in front of it.

Walmart Distribution Center: 3100 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

This cow at the Covenant Hospital looks like a doctor.

Covenant Hospital: 2601 Dimmitt, Plainview, TX 79072

One of the painted cows in Plainview, Texas is at the Wee Care Child Center.

Wee Care Child Center: 2305 Yonkers St, Plainview, TX 79072

Walmart: 1501 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

One of the painted cows of Plainview, Texas is located at Tea2Go.

Tea2Go: 1301 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

One of the painted cows of Plainview, Texas is located at the Chicken Express.

Chicken Express: 909 Interstate 27 Service Rd, Plainview, TX 79072

The McDonald's painted cows are probably the most popular cows in Plainview, Texas.

McDonalds: 815 I-27, Plainview, TX 79072

Other Fun Things To Do In Plainview, Texas:

Caprock Canyon State Park

The Jimmy Dean Museum is a fun thing to do in Plainview, Texas.

Museum of the Llano Estacado

The Hood Aquatic Center is a fun thing to do in Plainview, Texas.

Hood Park Aquatic Center

The Fieldhouse in Plainview has sandwiches and baked potatoes.

Fieldhouse Sandwich Shop

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