Everything Amarillo
Sightseeing
Even if you're not about hiking, this park is a really cool drive through loop. That said, it's well worth your time to hop out and take a walk around. Be sure to bring some water if it's warm out, as Palo Duro Canyon tends to amplify the heat.
The lighthouse trail is the perennial favorite, but there's some shorter, really great walks you can do on the back side of the Canyon if you are pressed for time.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Even if you're not about hiking, this park is a really cool drive through loop. That said, it's well worth your time to hop out and take a walk around. Be sure to bring some water if it's warm out, as Palo Duro Canyon tends to amplify the heat.
The lighthouse trail is the perennial favorite, but there's some shorter, really great walks you can do on the back side of the Canyon if you are pressed for time.
Route 66 in Amarillo has a great food and bar scene, a lot of cute antique stores, and LOTS of character. It's also pretty short, and makes for a great walk if you're looking for something to do.
12 locals recommend
Route 66
Interstate 40 Business LoopRoute 66 in Amarillo has a great food and bar scene, a lot of cute antique stores, and LOTS of character. It's also pretty short, and makes for a great walk if you're looking for something to do.
It's not often you can find a pair of massive, ever changing graffiti painted legs. Try your hand at a little spraypaint art if you're feeling bold. Or, snag a cool photo on the way through.
Ozymandias of The Plains
27 W Sundown LnIt's not often you can find a pair of massive, ever changing graffiti painted legs. Try your hand at a little spraypaint art if you're feeling bold. Or, snag a cool photo on the way through.
Not only is this a weird, interesting photo opportunity, but its a great way to meet other travelers. There's almost always someone out there taking pictures from out of town. Don't forget your spray paint!
139 locals recommend
Cadillac Ranch
13651 I-40 Frontage RdNot only is this a weird, interesting photo opportunity, but its a great way to meet other travelers. There's almost always someone out there taking pictures from out of town. Don't forget your spray paint!
This is about as Amarillo as a musuem can get. If you want to learn about horses and the wild west, this is your spot.
44 locals recommend
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
2601 E I-40This is about as Amarillo as a musuem can get. If you want to learn about horses and the wild west, this is your spot.
This is purely for those who want a unique experience. If you didn't know, this is where the 72 oz steak challenge is, along with a pretty tourist oriented gift shop and theme. Fun picture moments and decent food.
126 locals recommend
The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
7701 I-40 EastThis is purely for those who want a unique experience. If you didn't know, this is where the 72 oz steak challenge is, along with a pretty tourist oriented gift shop and theme. Fun picture moments and decent food.
Food scene
PHENOMENAL FOOD.
Don't let the street food name confuse you, this is artisan level food with a rotating menu covering asian fusion, American classics, and a range of ethnic options depending on the day.
39 locals recommend
Yellow City Street Food - YCSF Craft
2916 Wolflin AvePHENOMENAL FOOD.
Don't let the street food name confuse you, this is artisan level food with a rotating menu covering asian fusion, American classics, and a range of ethnic options depending on the day.
I've been all over the world, including Chicago, New York, Rome, and just about any other major pizza site you can come up with. These guys are the reigning champions.
51 locals recommend
575 Pizzeria
2803 Civic CirI've been all over the world, including Chicago, New York, Rome, and just about any other major pizza site you can come up with. These guys are the reigning champions.
This is a really exciting, locally owned place run by an adorable Punjabi couple who have serious passion for food. This is closer to an Indian Fusion kind of resturaunt, but it's still phenomenal.
9 locals recommend
It’s a Punjabi Affair
4201 Bushland BlvdThis is a really exciting, locally owned place run by an adorable Punjabi couple who have serious passion for food. This is closer to an Indian Fusion kind of resturaunt, but it's still phenomenal.
Great wine bar with some top notch chefs if you're looking for upscale food.
6 locals recommend
Crush Wine bar
2606 Wolflin VillageGreat wine bar with some top notch chefs if you're looking for upscale food.
Holy cow you haven't had coffee this good in your LIFE. Palace is a gem in Amarillo and is a must stop if you're into higher levels of coffee.
22 locals recommend
Palace Coffee Company
7304 SW 34th AveHoly cow you haven't had coffee this good in your LIFE. Palace is a gem in Amarillo and is a must stop if you're into higher levels of coffee.
Local brewery with great food options. Definitely a little more upscale than a typical brewery would offer on food.
40 locals recommend
Six Car Pub & Brewery
625 S Polk StLocal brewery with great food options. Definitely a little more upscale than a typical brewery would offer on food.
Great indian food, has exceptional fare and great prices. Less than a mile away from the home.
6 locals recommend
Indian Oven
2406 Paramount BlvdGreat indian food, has exceptional fare and great prices. Less than a mile away from the home.
Tyler's BBQ is known throughout Texas and probably has a much further reach than that. If you're able to make it on a Saturday, they do beef ribs which are essentially Flintstone's sized (or Texas sized) ribs that are. truly to die for. PLUS- walking distance from home (seriously, it's maybe a football field length away).
42 locals recommend
Tyler's Barbeque
3301 Olsen BlvdTyler's BBQ is known throughout Texas and probably has a much further reach than that. If you're able to make it on a Saturday, they do beef ribs which are essentially Flintstone's sized (or Texas sized) ribs that are. truly to die for. PLUS- walking distance from home (seriously, it's maybe a football field length away).
By far the best movie theatre in Amarillo. $5Tuesdays for a showing, reclining, heated seats that are superbly comfy, and if you're grabbing food I highly recommend their monster pretzel. It's great.
They also have bowling, escape rooms, arcades, and a full menu.
38 locals recommend
Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC
9201 Cinergy SqBy far the best movie theatre in Amarillo. $5Tuesdays for a showing, reclining, heated seats that are superbly comfy, and if you're grabbing food I highly recommend their monster pretzel. It's great.
They also have bowling, escape rooms, arcades, and a full menu.
One of my passions are donuts. I've been all over the place to eat them. These guys nail it. Worth a quick stop.
8 locals recommend
Donut Stop
5815 I-40One of my passions are donuts. I've been all over the place to eat them. These guys nail it. Worth a quick stop.
Another local spot, they have great bagels, sandwiches, and soups. Definitely worth checking out.
13 locals recommend
Bagel Place
3301 Bell StAnother local spot, they have great bagels, sandwiches, and soups. Definitely worth checking out.
Delvin’s offers home style southern and soul food, and he freakin nails it.
Delvin's Restaurant and Catering
1300 North Hughes StreetDelvin’s offers home style southern and soul food, and he freakin nails it.
Neighborhoods
Now hear me out- Amarillo's downtown isn't nearly as exciting as a lot of metroplexes, but there was a recent effort to put up murals throughout to spice things up. These works of art are truly outstanding and worth a 10 minute drive or so around the area to hunt them down. Don't worry, they're all huge so you'll know them when you see them.
Downtown Drive
Downtown DriveNow hear me out- Amarillo's downtown isn't nearly as exciting as a lot of metroplexes, but there was a recent effort to put up murals throughout to spice things up. These works of art are truly outstanding and worth a 10 minute drive or so around the area to hunt them down. Don't worry, they're all huge so you'll know them when you see them.
This is technically another city thats only 15 mins away. Canyon is the quintessential quaint Texas town with a square full of interesting shops. There's also the local university, West Texas A&M, and the Panhandle Plains Musuem. Worth a stop, especially if you're going to Palo Duro Canyon.
11 locals recommend
Canyon
This is technically another city thats only 15 mins away. Canyon is the quintessential quaint Texas town with a square full of interesting shops. There's also the local university, West Texas A&M, and the Panhandle Plains Musuem. Worth a stop, especially if you're going to Palo Duro Canyon.