Amarillo is the perfect destination for all things outdoors. Whether you’re looking to hike, mountain bike, or explore the Texas Panhandle there’s something for you here. Choose your own adventure in the photo-worthy Palo Duro Canyon. Palo Duro Canyon, aka the Grand Canyon of Texas, is 120 miles…
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Gather the girls and prepare for a weekend escape packed with old-west experiences, relaxation, good food, and drinks in Amarillo. DAY 1 Morning Kick off your weekend with much-needed pampering at Awaken Med Spa. With relaxing surroundings, innovative treatments, and talented staff, Awaken Med…
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Updated August 22, 2023 Photo from common.wikimedia In 2022, Amarillo honored an important historical figure of the Panhandle and the last chief of the Comanche Nation with an unveiling of a Quanah Parker bust in the Rick Husband International Airport. Quanah Parker’s impact is remembered…
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Apple Bee's 11 AM - 10 PM 2810 Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79121 Aspen Creek 11 AM - 8 PM Christmas Eve CLOSED Christmas Day 4110 Interstate Hwy, Amarillo, TX 79102 Black Bear Diner 6 AM - 8 PM Christmas Eve & Day 7000 E Interstate 40 Hwy, Amarillo, TX 79118 Buffalo Wild Wings 3 PM - 2 AM 5416…
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As you start holiday shopping this season, don’t forget to support small! Find unique, thoughtful presents, and one-of-a-kind gifts around Amarillo at these local spots. Here are some great ideas on where to shop small during the holidays: 1. For the Music Lover Find an eclectic selection of…
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Updated September 8, 2023 Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Visit Amarillo is thrilled to share content highlighting this amazing month today and year-round. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 - October 15. It is split over two months because of a significant moment in…
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Some of our fondest memories are from family vacations. Vacations not only create life-long memories but are a great break from the daily routine and open your mind to new cultures and experiences! While we know that transportation, lodging, and meals add up quickly, everyone deserves a vacation…
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Saddle up and experience Amarillo! You’ll find old west traditions surrounded by new west energy. Located just a day trip away from Dallas, Lubbock, and Oklahoma City, the heart of the Texas Panhandle Plains is full of amazing things to see and do set on stunning landscapes. Whether you’re looking…
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Juneteenth is a national holiday celebrating the liberation of freed slaves after the Civil War. Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it wasn’t until 1865 that General Ranger came down to Texas to inform slaves of their freedom. Since then…
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Mathew "Bones" Hooks was the second African American to live in Amarillo. Due to segregation, Hooks helped establish a subdivision of Amarillo after convincing mayor Lee Bivins to financially support and open North Heights. North Heights, one of Amarillo’s oldest neighborhoods, was founded by Hooks…
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