Location: Amarillo
Top Things to do in Amarillo
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Amarillo, Texas (TX)
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
5.0 based on 641 reviews
Reviewed By ltt244 - Tucson, United States
Enjoyed the collection and story behind the collection of old RV's and camping paraphernalia. Brought back a lot of memories of camping as a kid. Fun stop and thanks to Jack for putting this together and keeping it free to the public!
2. Amarillo Little Theatre, Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By oldhag59 - Amarillo, United States
We love attending ALT. Lovely facility and the talent is fantastic! And of course there are the wonderful signature cocktails created for each production! Don't miss out on those!
3. Amarillo Escape and Mystery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Escape reality and become the sleuth because, here, we put you INSIDE the game. Based off popular online escape games, and the board game, Clue, our theme-based rooms puts your logic and teamwork skills to the test. Enter one of our escape rooms where the door will lock behind you. A clock begins ticking and you, along with other participants have 60 minutes to solve clues and escape the room.
Reviewed By joshk4242
This place was a BLAST. The rooms were very well themed, the puzzles were well thought out and intricate, and the staff was AWESOME. Definitely recommend this place whether you’re a seasoned escape room player or brand new and just wanting to try it out!
4. Amarillo College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Houses the Amarillo Art Center.
5. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
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4.5 based on 266 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 vlangov - Cedar Falls, United States
My husband and I had an unexpected layover in Amarillo and decided to go to the QH Museum. If you grew up on a farm, enjoy horses or are just a person who enjoys horses, don’t miss this museum. It is very interesting and weaves social happenings and stories of different eras with what was happening with Quarter horses. It was worth the 2 hours we spent. We could have stayed longer. Great interactive things to learn for children who are interested in a career with horses.
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7. Don Harrington Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 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 ohshitjoann - Amarillo, United States
Great place for kids of all ages. Love that they change things around pretty regularly and keep it interesting for visitors.
8. Harrington House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By highfw2017 - Fort Worth, United States
What a delightful mansion and history of the most giving family. Everything is fabulous. The rooms are so unique. It is well worth your time. Be sure and call ahead for reservation.
9. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 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 K585OMjohnv - Amarillo, United States
We live in Amarillo, so it is easy for us to visit, and it was built with serious acoustics in mind. Any time we have an opportunity to go, we do. One bonus nearby, opening in the summer is a new embassy suites, one block away. So why not visit!
10. Texas Air & Space Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By delyndah2016 - Amarillo, United States
If you love: Airplanes, Space Travel and/or History, this is a must see. Small Museum that is big on information. The volunteer tour guides are full of stories about each plane.
