Malinda's Guidebook
Food scene
Stylish, modern American spot for elevated comfort food along with cocktails, wine & craft beer
29 locals recommend
Public House
3333 Coulter St SStylish, modern American spot for elevated comfort food along with cocktails, wine & craft beer
Legendary world famous restaurant. They have a brewery, gift shop, gelato, & the best desserts! If you’ve never been to Amarillo before, it’s definitely a place you have to stop at!
126 locals recommend
The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
7701 I-40 EastLegendary world famous restaurant. They have a brewery, gift shop, gelato, & the best desserts! If you’ve never been to Amarillo before, it’s definitely a place you have to stop at!
Drunken Oyster
7606 SW 45th AveIncredible Cajun food and great service
Pescaraz Italian Restaurant
3415 S Bell StBest authentic Italian restaurant in Amarillo !
Yellow City Street Food - YCSF Craft
2916 Wolflin AveMetropolitan - A Speakeasy
9181 Town Square BlvdPerfect place for an after dinner dessert and drink!
Lazy Gator
6103 Hillside RdBrent’s Cafe
Olsen BoulevardThey have gluten free and healthy dishes!
Roasters Coffee & Tea
1818 S Georgia StGreat place for coffee!
https://www.barzwines.com/
Bar Z Winery produces handcrafted, award-winning & 100% Texas wines – full of flavor and bursting with personality.
23 locals recommend
Bar Z Winery
19290 Farm to market 1541https://www.barzwines.com/
Bar Z Winery produces handcrafted, award-winning & 100% Texas wines – full of flavor and bursting with personality.
Texas Rose Steakhouse
2811 4th AvenueFriendly staff, relaxing atmosphere and great food !
Butterlove Biscuits
3440 Bell StSightseeing
Grab a few cans of spray paint before you head out! You can spray paint the cars however you like. Great photo op & kids love it too!
139 locals recommend
Cadillac Ranch
13651 I-40 Frontage RdGrab a few cans of spray paint before you head out! You can spray paint the cars however you like. Great photo op & kids love it too!
In the Route 66 Historical District, visitors will find over one mile of art galleries, antique and collectible stores, restaurants, and bars in historic buildings.
10 locals recommend
U.S. Route 66
U.S. Route 66In the Route 66 Historical District, visitors will find over one mile of art galleries, antique and collectible stores, restaurants, and bars in historic buildings.
Combine City in Amarillo, Texas: These half-buried combine harvesters just off Route 66 are an homage to the Cadillac Ranch.
Combine City
Combine City in Amarillo, Texas: These half-buried combine harvesters just off Route 66 are an homage to the Cadillac Ranch.
Outdoors
The 2nd largest national park is right in our backyard! You can go hiking on the trails, horseback riding, or zip-lining.
208 locals recommend
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5The 2nd largest national park is right in our backyard! You can go hiking on the trails, horseback riding, or zip-lining.
Wildcat Nature Preserve offers guided or solo hikes as well as programs related to the natural world around us - animals of the high plains, plants, and geology. They also offer programs related to the rich human history of the Bluff including the Santa Fe Trail and Quanah Parker. trails are open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Office Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 pm.
If you arrive to hike when the office is closed, fees can be placed in the slot by the front door. Fees: $4 for adults and $3 for children over 3 and adults over 60.
37 locals recommend
Wildcat Bluff Nature Center
2301 N Soncy RdWildcat Nature Preserve offers guided or solo hikes as well as programs related to the natural world around us - animals of the high plains, plants, and geology. They also offer programs related to the rich human history of the Bluff including the Santa Fe Trail and Quanah Parker. trails are open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Office Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 pm.
If you arrive to hike when the office is closed, fees can be placed in the slot by the front door. Fees: $4 for adults and $3 for children over 3 and adults over 60.
The Amarillo Railroad Museum features an outdoor display of unique railroad cars, including an actual White Train from the US Dept. of Energy. Under development is a large indoor HO display of the Santa Fe Railroad as it passed through the Texas Panhandle from Canadian, TX to Clovis, NM. Or sit and enjoy the Phillip Pratt Memorial Garden Railway.
https://www.amarillorailmuseum.com/
24 locals recommend
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
850 Caprock Canyon Park RoadThe Amarillo Railroad Museum features an outdoor display of unique railroad cars, including an actual White Train from the US Dept. of Energy. Under development is a large indoor HO display of the Santa Fe Railroad as it passed through the Texas Panhandle from Canadian, TX to Clovis, NM. Or sit and enjoy the Phillip Pratt Memorial Garden Railway.
https://www.amarillorailmuseum.com/
Native flora are showcased over 4 acres of seasonal gardens, with an indoor tropical conservatory.
https://www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org/
58 locals recommend
Amarillo Botanical Gardens
1400 Streit DrNative flora are showcased over 4 acres of seasonal gardens, with an indoor tropical conservatory.
https://www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org/
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area in Randall County in the Texas Panhandle. Its shortgrass prairies spill into marshes, woodlands, riparian habitat, croplands, and water-carved canyon walls that together form 7,664 acres (31.02 km2) of homes for migratory and year-round wildlife.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Buffalo_Lake/
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
28320 FM168Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area in Randall County in the Texas Panhandle. Its shortgrass prairies spill into marshes, woodlands, riparian habitat, croplands, and water-carved canyon walls that together form 7,664 acres (31.02 km2) of homes for migratory and year-round wildlife.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Buffalo_Lake/
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
419 E Broadway Sthttps://www.nps.gov/lamr/index.htm
Open April through Labor Day. Wonderland Amusement Park is an iconic regional landmark that features more than 30 fun-filled rides and attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year.
https://www.wonderlandpark.com/
2601 Dumas Drive
Amarillo, TX 79107
806-383-3344
61 locals recommend
Wonderland Amusement Park
2601 Dumas DrOpen April through Labor Day. Wonderland Amusement Park is an iconic regional landmark that features more than 30 fun-filled rides and attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year.
https://www.wonderlandpark.com/
2601 Dumas Drive
Amarillo, TX 79107
806-383-3344
Founded in 1955, the Amarillo Zoo is a place to share the wonders of the animal world with kids of all ages. The beautiful 15-acre site is located in Thompson Park and features over 80 species of animals.
40 locals recommend
Amarillo Zoo
700 Comanchero TrailFounded in 1955, the Amarillo Zoo is a place to share the wonders of the animal world with kids of all ages. The beautiful 15-acre site is located in Thompson Park and features over 80 species of animals.
Museum
A great indoor place to check out some amazing vintage cars!
14 locals recommend
Bill's Backyard Classics
5309 S Washington StA great indoor place to check out some amazing vintage cars!
Experience a piece of the West by visiting our world famous American Quarter Horse Museum.
44 locals recommend
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
2601 E I-40Experience a piece of the West by visiting our world famous American Quarter Horse Museum.
Don Harrington Discovery Center
1200 Streit DrThis historical museum is the largest history museum in the state of Texas with 70,000 visitors annually and more than three million artifacts.
84 locals recommend
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
2503 4th AveThis historical museum is the largest history museum in the state of Texas with 70,000 visitors annually and more than three million artifacts.
Tours of historic 1914 house featuring luxurious decor, ornate detailing & original tapestries.
https://www.harringtonhousehistorichome.org/tours/
6 locals recommend
Harrington House Historic Home
1600 S Polk St
Tours of historic 1914 house featuring luxurious decor, ornate detailing & original tapestries.
https://www.harringtonhousehistorichome.org/tours/
The Amarillo Railroad Museum features an outdoor display of unique railroad cars, including an actual White Train from the US Dept. of Energy. Under development is a large indoor HO display of the Santa Fe Railroad as it passed through the Texas Panhandle from Canadian, TX to Clovis, NM. Or sit and enjoy the Phillip Pratt Memorial Garden Railway.
https://www.amarillorailmuseum.com/
7 locals recommend
Amarillo Railroad Museum, Inc.
3160 I Ave
The Amarillo Railroad Museum features an outdoor display of unique railroad cars, including an actual White Train from the US Dept. of Energy. Under development is a large indoor HO display of the Santa Fe Railroad as it passed through the Texas Panhandle from Canadian, TX to Clovis, NM. Or sit and enjoy the Phillip Pratt Memorial Garden Railway.
https://www.amarillorailmuseum.com/
The Texas Air & Space Museum is an aviation museum located near Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, Texas. The museum displays civilian and military aircraft, as well as a wide range of air and space artifacts.
http://www.texasairandspacemuseum.org/
11 locals recommend
Texas Air & Space Museum
10001 American DrThe Texas Air & Space Museum is an aviation museum located near Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, Texas. The museum displays civilian and military aircraft, as well as a wide range of air and space artifacts.
http://www.texasairandspacemuseum.org/
Jack Sisemore began collecting and restoring unusual vintage RV’s over 25 years ago and have built a museum to house their collection. These include the Flexible Bus from the movie RV, the first Itasca motor home ever built, and the oldest Fleetwood in existence. And many other RV’s from the 1930's through the 1970's. Step back in time, reminisce and enjoy the progression of the RV industry from its inception till now. Just walk in the main showroom and tell the friendly staff you want to see the RV Museum. They will point the way. The museum is free and is open Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Call to check hours -Hours may be adjusted due to COVID-19
16 locals recommend
Jack Sisemore RV Museum
14501 Interstate 27Jack Sisemore began collecting and restoring unusual vintage RV’s over 25 years ago and have built a museum to house their collection. These include the Flexible Bus from the movie RV, the first Itasca motor home ever built, and the oldest Fleetwood in existence. And many other RV’s from the 1930's through the 1970's. Step back in time, reminisce and enjoy the progression of the RV industry from its inception till now. Just walk in the main showroom and tell the friendly staff you want to see the RV Museum. They will point the way. The museum is free and is open Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Call to check hours -Hours may be adjusted due to COVID-19
https://www.amoa.org/
The Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) features permanent and temporary exhibits housed in an Edward Durrell Stone-designed, three-story museum. Collections include American Photography, Paintings, Prints, Drawings, and Sculptures; the Price Collection of Asian Art; Tibetan Tsakli and Manuscripts, and European paintings. Temporary exhibits have featured Grace Hartigan, Dante Maroni, Jasper Johns, and George Rouault and many other artists.
34 locals recommend
Amarillo Museum of Art
2200 S Van Buren Sthttps://www.amoa.org/
The Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) features permanent and temporary exhibits housed in an Edward Durrell Stone-designed, three-story museum. Collections include American Photography, Paintings, Prints, Drawings, and Sculptures; the Price Collection of Asian Art; Tibetan Tsakli and Manuscripts, and European paintings. Temporary exhibits have featured Grace Hartigan, Dante Maroni, Jasper Johns, and George Rouault and many other artists.
Heritage museum with exhibits on Native American culture & art, plus traditional dance performances.
https://www.kwahadi.com/
9 locals recommend
Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
9151 I-40Heritage museum with exhibits on Native American culture & art, plus traditional dance performances.
https://www.kwahadi.com/
The Alibates Visitor Center consists of museum exhibits, the park movie, and a bookstore.
Hike to the Alibates Flint Quarries where Native Americans searched for this valuable resource.
https://www.nps.gov/alfl/index.htm
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
cassjohnson roadThe Alibates Visitor Center consists of museum exhibits, the park movie, and a bookstore.
Hike to the Alibates Flint Quarries where Native Americans searched for this valuable resource.
https://www.nps.gov/alfl/index.htm
Entertainment- Music and Performances
Amarillo Opera is a professional regional opera company producing a wide variety of standard and adventurous operatic and musical theater.
http://www.amarilloopera.org/
6 locals recommend
Amarillo Opera
2223 S Van Buren StAmarillo Opera is a professional regional opera company producing a wide variety of standard and adventurous operatic and musical theater.
http://www.amarilloopera.org/
https://www.texas-show.com/
Set in a scenic canyon, this amphitheater features seasonal performances about the history of Texas.
27 locals recommend
TEXAS Outdoor Musical
11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5https://www.texas-show.com/
Set in a scenic canyon, this amphitheater features seasonal performances about the history of Texas.
https://amarillolittletheatre.org/
Amarillo Little Theatre is a large, professionally staffed community theatre which is also among the oldest, continuously operating theatres in the country.
18 locals recommend
Amarillo Little Theatre
2019 Civic Cirhttps://amarillolittletheatre.org/
Amarillo Little Theatre is a large, professionally staffed community theatre which is also among the oldest, continuously operating theatres in the country.
Cinema, Bowling and Arcade.. Great fun for the kids!!
38 locals recommend
Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC
9201 Cinergy SqCinema, Bowling and Arcade.. Great fun for the kids!!