Amarillo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Potter and Randall counties in Texas, United States, that is also the county seat of Potter County
About Amarillo
Amarillo offers a true Western heritage, a unique geographical area with wide open spaces and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Amarillo is also the gateway toPalo Duro Canyon, America's second largest canyon. With its relatively mild climate, the city is rated as having some of the cleanest air in the country. Indians, conquistadors, buffalo hunters, settlers, cowboys, adventurers, lawmen, gunfighters, and the railroad all contributed in many ways to the development and growth of the area. That heritage is still felt here, where "cowboy" is still an honorable profession. Here you can enjoy the very best of the Old and New West! Founded in 1887, the city charter was adopted in 1913. Amarillo is one of the first cities in the nation to use the City Commissioner-City Manager form of governm
Top Attractions in Amarillo
Explore the best things to see and do in Amarillo:
- ★Amarillo Botanical Gardens
- ★Amarillo Museum of Art
- ★Bill's Backyard Classics
- ★Cadillac Ranch
- ★Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West
- ★Dynamite Museum
- ★Jack Sisemore RV Museum
- ★Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
Where to Eat in Amarillo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abuelo's Mexican Food
- 🍴Belmar Bakery & Cafe
- 🍴Calico County
- 🍴The Big Texan Steak Ranch
Where to Stay in Amarillo
- 🏨Amarillo KOA
- 🏨Ashmore Inn & Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Amarillo Downtown
- 🏨Microtel Inn
Amarillo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: