Location: Canyon
Top Things to do in Canyon
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Canyon, Texas (TX)
Canyon is a city in, and the county seat of, Randall County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,303 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Amarillo, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Canyon is the home of West Texas A&M University and Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and the world-famous outdoor musical drama Texas.
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1. Goodnight Memorial Trail
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A scenic road within Palo Duro Canyon State Scenic Park.
2. Lighthouse Trail
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Walking trail in the Texas Panhandle.
Reviewed By 860SusanB860 - Rockwall, United States
My husband and I only made a short distance on this trail due to the heat. The scenery is incredible! The Lighthouse Rock is the park's most symbolic peak so we at least wanted a glance of it. The trail is hard-packed dirt and easy to tranverse whether on foot or on a bike. Take plenty of water and start early! This is the most popular trail in the park.
3. Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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4.5 based on 2,239 reviews
A dramatic 60-mile long and 800-foot deep canyon noted for its excellent hiking, birding, fishing and mountain biking.
Reviewed By Safariholic - Horsham, United Kingdom
Plan ahead. Book ahead and overnight IN the Canyon, if you possibly can. For the 2nd time - I goofed and I'm still kicking myself, since it was fully Booked on this particular day, so we had to head for Amarillo - well down I.40 a bit, actually. Weather on (both) days was great - this year the best. I would only defer a visit, if threatened by a serious Storm (thunder / lightning AND heavy rain, due to the risk of a Flash Flood). Otherwise dress sensible and enjoy. It can get cool at night, even in high Summer. Water, Drinks, Hats, Shades, Binnos & Cameras commended. Shoes or Hiking footwear - not sandals or flipflops. I think I am right in saying - there are places to Camp (tent), TrailerTent, Caravan, RV Park, Condos/Appts, & Cabins. Where is it ? Texas. At the very end of Hwy 217 heading East, off Hwy 1541 Sth from Amarillo. and/or off I.27 (also Nth/Sth from Amarillo) - approx. 40 mins from Amarillo beltway, subject to traffic. Lot of work on Hwy 335 West side of Amarillo in March 2019 & its going to take a while. NB. 'State' not 'National' Park, so certain Passes do not qualify. Cannot recall the Fees, but do, that they were not excessive. Both the Visitor Centre (El Coronado Lodge - Maps, Guidance, Trails Info, Accommodation queries, fascinating History, Geology, Wildlife, Birdlife, Curios & clean Restrooms) and Palo Duro Canyon Observation Point are worth stopping at - great views too. Just round the back & to Sth side of Palo Duro Trading Post (popular b/fast, lunch stop it appears) is a Bird Watching Spot with water baths and (stocked) bird feeders etc and good signage to help with ID'ing. The road down into the Canyon, after the Observation Point is quite steep & narrow, and because of the Vista, prone to cars stopping to take the shot - chill for them and they will for you. It's not a race. Suitable for all ages, and In My Humble Opinion, for a wide variety of 'Mobility Issue' folks. Walks or Hikes - choice is yours - just ask. Pls stay on the Trails though. Straying causes considerable &, almost always, irreparable damage. My Photos to add are ALL over 10 mbs, so too large for TA - SORRY.
4. Creek House Honey Farm
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By valentineTexas
Great gift shop and place to buy local honey! Their mead wine is delish and they carry CBD products!
5. Elkins Ranch
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By beckyct - Little Rock, United States
What an exhilarating experience!! My husband and I, along with our little dog, took the Jeep tour that lasted one hour and it was awesome! We saw amazing sights, learned fascinating history, and received some great information about the animals and plants that live here in the canyon. Our guide was fabulous and her knowledge of the area, including geology, was vast; plus she was a great story teller, which is even better! Don’t miss one of these tours, located right before the entrance to the park. It was the best activity we did and absolutely thrilling!!
6. Tex Randall, Big Texan
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By shenslee - Pottsboro, United States
This was a fun stop! I love roadside quirky photo ops. This was a super cool find as we were traveling through Canyon right about dark. There was a convenient parking area and there are lights shining on Tex which illumine the statue, allowing for night pictures. Interesting story and nice to see he still stands tall today. Definitely would stop by and see this if you are passing through, very worth a quick stop. It's Free!
