Palo Duro Canyon State Park is one of the premier Amarillo attractions for people who enjoy nature and the outdoors. Only 24 miles from Amarillo, this is an easy day trip. Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the US and well worth a visit.
Some must-see sights of Palo Duro Canyon include the Canyon Gallery, Zipline Adventure Park, and TEXAS, the Musical.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park has miles of great hiking trails, backpacking and camping options as well as extensive biking trails. Take a drive through this awe inspiring canyon along the 16 miles of paved road in the park if you are short on time.
You can even park an RV in the canyon for an overnight stay. Please contact the park for more information.
Address: 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015
806-488-2227
Texas Outdoor Musical is an outdoor musical drama performed at the Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon. Tickets must be bought ahead of time and cost $22-38 for adults and teens, $17-33 for children 12 and under, and $18-34 for seniors and the military. The prices differ based on seating.
The show is rarely canceled for weather, so come prepared for the potential of a Texas thunderstorm. A minor storm will not stop the show and it will add to the drama. The show is a fictionalized dramatization of Texas History and is a lot of fun for the whole family.
You can eat before going or pay extra for dinner served chuck wagon style before the show. They serve a great Texas style BBQ meal. Dinner runs about $18 with tax for anyone over 12 years old (teens, adults, and seniors) and about $9 for kids 12 and under.
If you are interested, they also offer backstage tours for an extra $5 per ticket holder.
Address: 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015
Cadillac Ranch roadside attraction just west of Amarillo along Route 66 is one of the most unique in the country; kids and adults alike will love the strangeness of it all. This unusual piece of modern art in the desert has confounded many visitors.
You do not have to solve the 'why' in order to enjoy the view. You do not have to understand 'how' to enjoy this one-of-a-kind sight.
Cadillac Ranch was created in 1974 and includes 10 Cadillacs. The cars are buried nose down in the dirt. They have been painted and repainted again and again by locals and tourists alike.
You can even bring your own spray paint and add to the decor. Make sure to snap a photo because your art might be gone before you leave Amarillo.
Address: 13651 I-40 Frontage Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124
Bill's Backyard Classics has vehicles that take you back in time. Their current inventory consists of over 90 vehicles. Those include cars and trucks, all kinds of makes and models that span a period from the 1920's to 2012. They even have Model As (from 1928), Street Rods, Military Jeeps, Power Wagons, Smart Cars, Corvettes, and so much more. Their full time custom and repair facility ensures that not only are the cars well maintained, but they are actually enhanced. Who knows? Maybe they can even encourage you to restore a classic for yourself.
5309 S. Washington
806-373-8194
Make plans to visit the Hall of Fame & Museum, including Quarter Horse Outfitters. While you are in Amarillo, you'll experience state-of-the-art technology, beautiful artifacts and touching histories of your favorite horse breed and the people who made it what it is today.
I-40 East, exit 72a at Quarter Horse Drive, 2601 I-40 East
Mon.-Sat.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission charged.
806-376-5181
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
PPHM is the Smithsonian with a Texas accent. Where else can you cover 26,000 square miles in a day on foot? From dinosaurs to conquistadors, you'll find it all in Texas' largest history museum. Relive the stories of courage and hardship, victory and defeat over the past 14,000 years. It is the state's largest history museum with a great permanent collection and top-notch traveling exhibits.
2503 4th Ave.,
Canyon, TX
806-651-2244
The Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum
The Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum features fine art and exhibits of the crafts and cultures of the Pueblo and Plains Indian people, featuring the works of Thomas E. Mails and bronze artist, Tom Knapp. The Kwahadi Dancers are a unique performing group of young people from the Panhandle area of the Texas High Plains. In addition to regularly scheduled public shows at the Kiva, the Kwahadis present their colorful pageant of song, dance, and stories of the American Indian nationwide.
9151 I-40 East Amarillo, TX
806-335-3175
Ross Rogers Complex (Mustang & Wild Horse courses) in Thompson Park
Comanche Trail Complex (Arrowhead & Tomahawk courses) in Southeast Park
Four of the best public courses in the state.
806-378-3086 (Ross Rogers)
806-378-4281 (Comanche Trail)