Location: Amarillo
Top Things to do in Amarillo
- 1. Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum
- 2. American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum
- 3. Amarillo Botanical Gardens
- 4. Cadillac Ranch
- 5. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
- 6. Don Harrington Discovery Center
- 7. Route 66 Historic District
- 8. Texas Air & Space Museum
- 9. Bill's Backyard Classics
- 10. Amarillo Zoo
The 10 Best Things to Do in Amarillo, United States
Amarillo is the perfect place to get a big taste of Texas even if you only have a small amount of time. From canyons to old Cadillacs and gigantic steaks to grand scenery, the city is an Old West enthusiast's dream. One of the country's best collections of Western art and artifacts can be found at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Mosey on over to the Amarillo Livestock Auction to mingle with real cowboys as they go about the business of buying and selling cattle. For those with interests that are more modern, the city boasts a great art museum and beautiful botanical gardens. If you're traveling with kids, don't miss the thrilling rides at Wonderland Park. The whole family will be in awe of the fantastic rock formations at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Restaurants in Amarillo
1. Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By Babybear71
This is a great museum and worth the time if you like camping or riding motor cycles. You get to step in almost every RV. The way they are displayed is like you walked into a camp ground. It has a wide variety of camper eras represented. Would love to come again.
2. American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
The development of the American Quarter Horse from colonial times to present day is traced through interactive exhibits, dramatic video presentations and live demonstrations.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We went to the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum. We loved it as we have relatives who are very much into horses. There are nice statues in front of the museum. Inside the museum there is the Hall of Fame on the first...MoreThank you for visiting the museum and for your great feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the timeline exhibits and the art. We hope you will be able to visit again soon!
3. Amarillo Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By hannes1941 - West Milford, New Jersey
The place is beautiful and well kept, but unfortunately almost all plants are without any description as in other similar gardens. It is a shame because you can only then enjoy the plants and the flowers withou knowing their common and scientific name. This is the reason I give a law rate.
4. Cadillac Ranch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
This offbeat roadside attraction features 10 graffiti-covered Cadillacs standing upright in a row, buried nose-first in the ground. The sculpture is the brainchild of Amarillo millionaire Stanley Marsh III, who chose classics dating from 1948 to 1963, the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.
Reviewed By SlowPoke59 - Apex, North Carolina
An ever changing piece of International artwork. People from all over the word have spray painted on these cars. It is located just outside Amarillo Texas. The paint on these cars must be an inch thick. There is every type of graffiti know to man on these Caddys. A must see.
5. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Comprised of the Amarillo Civic Center and the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex is the primary meeting place for over 300,000 residents living in the Texas Panhandle. Conveniently located in downtown Amarillo, Texas, easy access to Interstates 27 and 40 (Historic Route 66) and over 2000 committable hotel rooms within 10 minutes make it an excellent choice for conventions, meetings, concerts, and special events. The Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts houses a 1300 seat auditorium, rehearsal/education room, spacious multi-level lobby, and numerous dressing rooms. It is designed with acoustical excellence in mind and serves as a landmark in downtown Amarillo. It is equipped with a one-of-a-kind orchestra shell that retracts into an upstage garage area to reveal a fully equipped road house. Featuring a sprung dance floor, hydraulic orchestra pit, and complete fly system, the Globe-News Center is equipped to host the smallest meeting to the largest road show.
Reviewed By Annarose816
Good production, especially for a small, local company. The venue is beautiful, and they are very proud that they own all of the equipment - they had just installed the new follow spots before this show and people were excited to see them deployed. Good sight lines, and very architecturally interesting - just a really nice, small venue.
6. Don Harrington Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
The Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater makes science exciting, relevant and interesting to all types of learners by providing interactive exhibits and programs that actively engage children, adolescents and their families. It fosters inquiring minds and nurtures the individual genius that is within each of us. The Discovery Center is dedicated to keeping the facility fresh and always interesting by changing out the home exhibits, and bringing in new traveling exhibits about every 3 months so that you and your family can make new discoveries every visit! In addition to our commitments, the mission of Don Harrington Discovery Center is to spark curiosity, inspire lifelong learning, and bring families and communities closer together.
Reviewed By Jessica L - Arlington, Texas
I was caught off guard at how small this museum actually was, but we were fortunate to visit on a very quiet day, so there were no issues with using various exhibits. I had my children with me aging from 2 1/2-10 and they were all able to find activities to do, although admittedly there were fewer activities for my preschooler than I would have preferred. The Kinderstudio was a bit of a let down; there wasn't much for my littler ones to actually DO. Overall, the museum was clean and well kept and the staff was exceptionally friendly. There is no food here or a dining area, but there are concessions sold at the theater, and they had no problems with us eating our snacks during one of the movies. There is also a lovely park right outside of the museum that you could bring a picnic lunch to.
7. Route 66 Historic District
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 332 reviews
This mile-long stretch of road originally belonging to Route 66, now features shops, clubs and restaurants. Favorites include the Nat Ballroom, currently an antiques store, but a former stop for the Big Bands that passed through Amarillo, and the Golden Light Café, where the best hamburgers in town have been served for more than 50 years.
Reviewed By charles s - London, United Kingdom
This mile-long historic district for Route 66 is located at 6th Avenue. The street features locally owned stores many converted from a mix of previously residential homes, motels and entertainment buildings. Visitors can window shop or purchase antiques, memorabilia, souvenirs and enjoy a meal or drinks at the restaurants and bars. The oldest being the Golden Light Café still serving great hamburgers which started trading way back in 1946.
8. Texas Air & Space Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By CountrysideSat - Texas
While this is not a huge, large fancy facility, I would call it "real." The aircraft and objects you see are the real thing. Too many museum exhibits are just posters stuck on walls. Not only are you shown aircraft and objects, you are allowed inside of them, and the guides have personal knowledge and experience. This is a contribution based museum, and they strive to preserve and important part of our history which directly affects us today.
9. Bill's Backyard Classics
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Badgelady - Cut and Shoot, Texas
Fabulous collection of classic cars...most situated in 2 large buildings but a few Caddys, Fords and Pontiacs outdoors. Cars inside were in immaculate condition and Casey’s insightful comments added to the basic info on windshield sticker. The 90 minute tour well worth the 2 hour drive to get here.
10. Amarillo Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 209 reviews
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 60 species of animals. The zoo is designed for fun and discovery and will provide a lifetime of memories. Here, you'll do more than just look...you'll experience the animal world.
Reviewed By SophiethePom - Amarillo, Texas
The Amarillo Zoo is very small, but always a fun experience for our Grandchildren. Nice walking paths, play areas, and a good variety of animals. The staff are always friendly and keep the zoo clean and safe. Their holiday events are always our favorite.
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