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City in Texas, United States
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Amarillo, which means "yellow" in Spanish, is the center of the Texas Panhandle at the edge of the Great Plains.
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Gallery of Asian art plus a rotating selection of exhibits. On the third Thursday of each month is a special event with live music, hands-on art activities, film and free coffee. Admission is free anytime.
Built as an eccentric roadside attraction by the art collective Ant Farm on the now decommissioned Route 66, it was moved and can now be found via a frontage road for I-40 just outside of Amarillo. You can see it from I-40; it will be on the southern side of the road. Park along the side of the road and walk about 100 yards to see ten old Cadillacs upended and half-buried in a cow pasture. Visitors are encouraged to spray-paint the cars; there are spray paint cans in a hole at the end of the formation. Surprisingly compelling.
Another art project. This one consists of pseudo-road signs, scattered among commercial and residential parts of Amarillo. They feature sayings and pictures that are seeming non-sequiturs.
Just off the freeway south of town, this sculpture of two legs and the accompanying plaque is a takeoff on a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Garden featuring some specimens from the High Plains. Adjacent are the Helium Times Column Monument and the Don Harrington Discovery Center, which has some dinosaur replicas and other science exhibits, even though it's more or less geared for younger ages.
A hidden gem of Western art. Beautiful, larger-than-life bronze statues. Visitors can spend time reflecting outside at the newly renovated Wall of Honor Plaza, honoring and memorializing the horses. From the east, a light sculpture displays a herd of running American Quarter Horses; from the west, granite bricks preserve and pay tribute to the people and horses meaningful to generous donors. The Hegel Stables section of the museum houses a variety of interactive exhibits. Take a look at the inner workings with an X-ray-style exhibit. In the Experienced Eye Theater, different disciplines are shown. Following the historical timeline, journey through the news-worthy events happening concurrently as the Hall of Fame inductees were influencing history. Glass cases house artifacts, attire, tack, photos and many more interesting pieces from each inductee's life.
Exhibits on Native American culture plus cultural dance performances.
Eclectic museum about the evolution of RVs and Americana.
Hot rods and other nostalgic cars on display.
Here you can get a true taste of the Llano Estacado steppe and even some rocky outcrops hiking around on trails and taking in the sights. Just try not to step on any prickly pear thorns.
The ranch offers horseback rides.
In mid-September each year. Famous for being the largest annual event in the Texas Panhandle, the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo features a PRCA Rodeo, livestock and horse shows, live entertainment, exhibits, and a midway with rides and games. Great outing for families.
Voted Best Bakery in Amarillo, great sandwiches, salads, and soups, too.
Open daily. A Route 66 icon, the Big Texan was moved when I-40 came barreling through town. Known nationwide for its 72-oz steak dinner offered free to anyone who can eat the entire meal in one hour. Tens of thousands have taken the challenge and as of May 2021 almost 10,000 have succeeded. Country/Western performances every Tuesday.
Home-style cooking just like Mom's! Chicken fried steak, meat loaf, catfish, all veggie plates, chicken and dumplings.
Voted Best Mexican food in Amarillo for several years.
LGBT friendly, they serve strong cocktails and have a great selection of music.
A chic wine bar and deli that is cozy and friendly enough to spend hours of time eating and drinking
Known as a Route 66 landmark, go here for great hamburgers and country western music.
Chesney's Whiskey Saloon
Stylish wine and jazz club.
Music venue known for its martinis and other mixed drinks
Well kept campground that offers a heated outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, playground for the children and a gift shop with camping supplies.
Indoor pool, miniature golf, game room, restaurant, free breakfast, massage service available, complimentary tickets to Starlight Ranch.
Free local and free long distance calls in the continental United States, and free wireless high-speed Internet access in every room, advance online check-in and check-out. Remote TV with ESPN, CNN and one movie channel and complimentary continental breakfast.
Off the Coulter or Soncy exits from I-40 on the west side of town. A lot of shopping strips surround the mall.
Art, street fairs, theaters, and lots of shopping; this downtown district offers a look into old Route 66 along with lots of boutiques and stores to browse through.
Pick up authentic West Texas attire at this famous Texas retail chain, which offers boots, hats, belt buckles, jeans, jewelry, and a variety of other Western apparel.
The N-S avenues in central Amarillo are named for the presidents of the United States in order of when they served, from Washington just west of downtown through Cleveland to the east.
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