Guidebook for Amarillo
Entertainment & Activities
AirU – Amarillo’s young and young at heart jump, bounce, flip, and get their hearts racing at this indoor trampoline park. Parents should know that the adjacent Cask and Cork restaurant has a glass door on their upstairs patio which overlooks the trampoline floor. Parents can enjoy their glass of wine or burger and beer while keeping an eye on the kids expending all their energy down below
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AirU Trampoline Park and Ninja Course
5461 McKenna SquareAirU – Amarillo’s young and young at heart jump, bounce, flip, and get their hearts racing at this indoor trampoline park. Parents should know that the adjacent Cask and Cork restaurant has a glass door on their upstairs patio which overlooks the trampoline floor. Parents can enjoy their glass of wine or burger and beer while keeping an eye on the kids expending all their energy down below
Amarillo's own amusement park, it's roller coasters and water rides are a great way to freshen up a summer day. A nice area for small children includes a carousel and other gentler rides for the smaller adventurers.
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Wonderland Freizeitpark
2601 Dumas DrAmarillo's own amusement park, it's roller coasters and water rides are a great way to freshen up a summer day. A nice area for small children includes a carousel and other gentler rides for the smaller adventurers.
Newbies and experienced climbers all enjoy a day of climbing at ARCH, one of Amarillo's favorite family and kid venues.
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Amarillo Rock Climbing House
5461 McKenna SquareNewbies and experienced climbers all enjoy a day of climbing at ARCH, one of Amarillo's favorite family and kid venues.
A local favorite for families, the Amarillo Zoo offers well maintained exhibits and a wide variety of animals for the whole family. Adjacent to Thompson Park and close to Wonderland Amusement Park, an outing here offers an opportunity for picnics and roller coasters too.
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Amarillo Zoo
700 Comanchero TrailA local favorite for families, the Amarillo Zoo offers well maintained exhibits and a wide variety of animals for the whole family. Adjacent to Thompson Park and close to Wonderland Amusement Park, an outing here offers an opportunity for picnics and roller coasters too.
Essentials
United Market Street is our go-to grocery store located just minutes from our home down Georgia Street. Market Street has a full service deli, a Starbucks, a sushi chef, a pizzaria, and a pharmacy, in addition to fresh produce and all of the other grocery needs you might have.
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Market Street
2530 S Georgia StUnited Market Street is our go-to grocery store located just minutes from our home down Georgia Street. Market Street has a full service deli, a Starbucks, a sushi chef, a pizzaria, and a pharmacy, in addition to fresh produce and all of the other grocery needs you might have.
Arts & Culture
The Amarillo Museum of Art specializes in American art post -1945. It offers permanent and changing exhibitions in a facility designed by famous American architect Edward Durrell Stone. Summer art programs for children are a local favorite, and the third floor dedicated to Asian art is worth a visit.
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Amarillo Museum of Art
2200 S Van Buren StThe Amarillo Museum of Art specializes in American art post -1945. It offers permanent and changing exhibitions in a facility designed by famous American architect Edward Durrell Stone. Summer art programs for children are a local favorite, and the third floor dedicated to Asian art is worth a visit.
Here is a sanctuary in which horse lovers can learn all they need to know about the American Quarter Horse and can peruse art exhibitions related to this subject.
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
2601 E I-40Here is a sanctuary in which horse lovers can learn all they need to know about the American Quarter Horse and can peruse art exhibitions related to this subject.
A museum dedicated to vintage and unique RVs, the museum houses the oldest Fleetwood in existence & many other RV’s from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The museum is free & is open Mon-Sat, 9-5. Be warned! A visit here leaves you longing to hitch up your vintage paneled Airstream and take to the road!
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Jack Sisemore RV Museum
14501 Interstate 27A museum dedicated to vintage and unique RVs, the museum houses the oldest Fleetwood in existence & many other RV’s from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The museum is free & is open Mon-Sat, 9-5. Be warned! A visit here leaves you longing to hitch up your vintage paneled Airstream and take to the road!
The Discovery Center is the region's hands-on science museum and planetarium. Folks from toddler age to near centenarians can be found enjoying interactive exhibits on physics, human health, earth sciences, and a variety of changing topics. Located in the region's most popular park, it sits adjacent to walking trails around a lake, a child's playground, and the Amarillo Botanical Gardens.
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Don Harrington Discovery Center
1200 Streit DrThe Discovery Center is the region's hands-on science museum and planetarium. Folks from toddler age to near centenarians can be found enjoying interactive exhibits on physics, human health, earth sciences, and a variety of changing topics. Located in the region's most popular park, it sits adjacent to walking trails around a lake, a child's playground, and the Amarillo Botanical Gardens.
Parks & Nature
The Botanical Gardens' beautiful native exhibits, a tropical conservatory, and changing exhibitions on botany and gardening offers something for the whole family. Live music in the gardens entertain every Thursday night through the summer; a winter wonderland of lighted gardens makes a romantic getaway from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Located in the region's most popular park, it sits adjacent to walking trails around a lake, a child's playground, and a hands-on science museum and planetarium.
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Amarillo Botanical Gardens
1400 Streit DrThe Botanical Gardens' beautiful native exhibits, a tropical conservatory, and changing exhibitions on botany and gardening offers something for the whole family. Live music in the gardens entertain every Thursday night through the summer; a winter wonderland of lighted gardens makes a romantic getaway from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Located in the region's most popular park, it sits adjacent to walking trails around a lake, a child's playground, and a hands-on science museum and planetarium.
Wildcat Bluff offers hiking opportunities in the natural environment of the High Plains. Meander through wildflowers & mesquite to reach the top of the limestone bluff. For those needing a gentler walk, Libb's Trail offers a level, wheelchair accessible trail near the center's headquarters. Wednesday night musical gatherings throughout the summer.
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Wildcat Bluff Nature Center
2301 N Soncy RdWildcat Bluff offers hiking opportunities in the natural environment of the High Plains. Meander through wildflowers & mesquite to reach the top of the limestone bluff. For those needing a gentler walk, Libb's Trail offers a level, wheelchair accessible trail near the center's headquarters. Wednesday night musical gatherings throughout the summer.
Palo Duro State Park provides breathtaking views of Spanish skirt geological formations in the 2nd largest canyon in the United States. Second only to the Grand Canyon in scale and scope, Palo Duro is the most visited state park in Texas. Hiking, horseback riding, and picnic areas abound. A scenic drive offers exploration in comfort. The Light House Trail offers the more adventurous a six mile round trip trek to the park's most iconic formation. Beware summer heat and take lots of water. Temperatures on the canyon floor soar to 120 degrees in the summer.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5Palo Duro State Park provides breathtaking views of Spanish skirt geological formations in the 2nd largest canyon in the United States. Second only to the Grand Canyon in scale and scope, Palo Duro is the most visited state park in Texas. Hiking, horseback riding, and picnic areas abound. A scenic drive offers exploration in comfort. The Light House Trail offers the more adventurous a six mile round trip trek to the park's most iconic formation. Beware summer heat and take lots of water. Temperatures on the canyon floor soar to 120 degrees in the summer.
Sightseeing
Visitors interested in the American West may find the weekly cattle and livestock auctions fascinating. Auctions are held every Monday at 11 a.m. Located in the Stockyard building is the Stockyard Café, a favorite place for lunchtime steaks among area ranchers and businessmen.
Amarillo Livestock Auction
100 S Manhattan StVisitors interested in the American West may find the weekly cattle and livestock auctions fascinating. Auctions are held every Monday at 11 a.m. Located in the Stockyard building is the Stockyard Café, a favorite place for lunchtime steaks among area ranchers and businessmen.
An icon of pop art since the 1970’s these 10 Cadillacs buried nose down in Texas soil at the same angle as the Pyramid of Giza is located just west of Amarillo on I40. Take spray paint to "tag"!
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Cadillac Ranch
13651 I-40 Frontage RdAn icon of pop art since the 1970’s these 10 Cadillacs buried nose down in Texas soil at the same angle as the Pyramid of Giza is located just west of Amarillo on I40. Take spray paint to "tag"!
Amarillo boomed during the 1920's and early 30's, and its downtown is home to iconic Pueblo Deco buildings. Start a walking tour at 10th and Polk at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and walk north to the Santa Fe building, the Paramount Theater, and continue on up to 3rd Street. On the way you will see Apache plumes in stone and ceramic, gargoyles in majolica, blooming yucca in tiles, and much more. Enjoy coffee at Palace Coffee Company, Mexican food at Acapulco, or good wine and charcuterie at Crush Wine Bar. Saturdays from May through October enjoy the open air Amarillo Market at the Chamber lawn and filling Polk Street.
South Polk Street
South Polk StreetAmarillo boomed during the 1920's and early 30's, and its downtown is home to iconic Pueblo Deco buildings. Start a walking tour at 10th and Polk at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and walk north to the Santa Fe building, the Paramount Theater, and continue on up to 3rd Street. On the way you will see Apache plumes in stone and ceramic, gargoyles in majolica, blooming yucca in tiles, and much more. Enjoy coffee at Palace Coffee Company, Mexican food at Acapulco, or good wine and charcuterie at Crush Wine Bar. Saturdays from May through October enjoy the open air Amarillo Market at the Chamber lawn and filling Polk Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively jazz in a beautifully repurposed deco Woolworth Building on historic Polk Street, newest hot spot in town. Dance and drinks flow freely. Dance lessons on Wednesdays so there is no reason not to foxtrot!
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Esquire Jazz Club
626 S Polk StLively jazz in a beautifully repurposed deco Woolworth Building on historic Polk Street, newest hot spot in town. Dance and drinks flow freely. Dance lessons on Wednesdays so there is no reason not to foxtrot!
We love the vibe, the aesthetics, the great food, drinks, and live music. Amarillo's newest place to be seen, even if it is waaaaay across town.
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Metropolitan - A Speakeasy
9181 Town Square BlvdWe love the vibe, the aesthetics, the great food, drinks, and live music. Amarillo's newest place to be seen, even if it is waaaaay across town.
Food Scene
A popular stop on Historic Route 66, Golden Light is a family owned cantina with great burgers, cold beer, and live music. A friendly place surrounded by the antique stores, curio shops, biker bars, and tourists' dreams of old Route 66.
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Golden Light Cantina
2906 6th Ave A popular stop on Historic Route 66, Golden Light is a family owned cantina with great burgers, cold beer, and live music. A friendly place surrounded by the antique stores, curio shops, biker bars, and tourists' dreams of old Route 66.
Not that you could miss it if you are arriving by I40, but the Big Texan has been a tourist stop since the 60's. Eat the 72 oz steak dinner and your meal is free. Kitschy gift shop of "Western" stuff completes the experience. Cow chip Frisbee, anyone?
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Das große Texanische Steak-Ranch & Brauerei
7701 I-40 EastNot that you could miss it if you are arriving by I40, but the Big Texan has been a tourist stop since the 60's. Eat the 72 oz steak dinner and your meal is free. Kitschy gift shop of "Western" stuff completes the experience. Cow chip Frisbee, anyone?
Tejavan offers authentic Mexican fare with homemade queso fresco and margaritas made from fresh squeezed limes, and its one of our favorite restaurants. Keep an eye open. Your waitress may be Miss Hispanic Amarillo!
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El Tejavan
3420 I-40Tejavan offers authentic Mexican fare with homemade queso fresco and margaritas made from fresh squeezed limes, and its one of our favorite restaurants. Keep an eye open. Your waitress may be Miss Hispanic Amarillo!
A tiny Asian restaurant owned by a Brazilian and his Thai wife, Bangkok is a family favorite. The food is amazing, and the owners are lovely. Try the Bangkok Moonlight, a traditional Thai dessert. And be sure to tell the owner Ms. Kay sent you!
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Bangkok-Tokyo
2413 S Western StA tiny Asian restaurant owned by a Brazilian and his Thai wife, Bangkok is a family favorite. The food is amazing, and the owners are lovely. Try the Bangkok Moonlight, a traditional Thai dessert. And be sure to tell the owner Ms. Kay sent you!
It looks like a shack on the side of Grand Street just south of eastbound I40, but some locals swear by its hamburgers. It definitely has personality! Featured on Man vs Food, it's food is great, so don't be put off by its less than salubrious appearance. Take a risk.
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Coyote Bluff Cafe
2417 S Grand StIt looks like a shack on the side of Grand Street just south of eastbound I40, but some locals swear by its hamburgers. It definitely has personality! Featured on Man vs Food, it's food is great, so don't be put off by its less than salubrious appearance. Take a risk.
Recognized in national magazines and in Texas Monthly as the best barbecue in Texas, Tyler’s is tasty. But get there early! He starts his fire early and when the food runs out, so has your luck.
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Tyler's Barbeque
3301 Olsen BlvdRecognized in national magazines and in Texas Monthly as the best barbecue in Texas, Tyler’s is tasty. But get there early! He starts his fire early and when the food runs out, so has your luck.
Recognized in December 2014 by Urban Spoon as the best pizza parlor in America, 575 offers wood fired pizza, a great selection of beers on tap, and live music on weekends.
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575 Pizzeria
2803 Civic CirRecognized in December 2014 by Urban Spoon as the best pizza parlor in America, 575 offers wood fired pizza, a great selection of beers on tap, and live music on weekends.
Amarillo’s newest, local restaurant, it’s Sunday brunches are yummy and it’s evening meals inventive and delicious. Perfect for a dressy date or a meet up at the bar with friends any evening.
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Copper Fire Grill
2800 Civic CirAmarillo’s newest, local restaurant, it’s Sunday brunches are yummy and it’s evening meals inventive and delicious. Perfect for a dressy date or a meet up at the bar with friends any evening.
A wide selection of good wines, delicious food and curated beer on tap, Crush is a local favorite on historic and lively Polk Street in the heart of downtown. After dinner walk across to the Esquire Jazz Club or stay and linger with friends over fine wines.
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Crush Wine Bar Grill
627 S Polk StA wide selection of good wines, delicious food and curated beer on tap, Crush is a local favorite on historic and lively Polk Street in the heart of downtown. After dinner walk across to the Esquire Jazz Club or stay and linger with friends over fine wines.
Palace baristas competed nationally and won Palace the recognition of the Best Coffeehouse in America in fall 2014. Located in the cool Pueblo Deco Paramount Theater on Polk Street downtown. Our daughter swears that she can't find coffee in Philly or NYC that beats Palace's espresso. Plus, they are awesome philanthropists and supporters of Amarillo's service agencies and arts organizations.
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Palace Coffee Company
817 S Polk StPalace baristas competed nationally and won Palace the recognition of the Best Coffeehouse in America in fall 2014. Located in the cool Pueblo Deco Paramount Theater on Polk Street downtown. Our daughter swears that she can't find coffee in Philly or NYC that beats Palace's espresso. Plus, they are awesome philanthropists and supporters of Amarillo's service agencies and arts organizations.