GoNOMAD DESTINATION MINI GUIDE

Amarillo, Texas

By Pamela Swain

The biggest town in Texas along the world-famous Route 66, Amarillo is close to everywhere and on the way to anywhere. Stop off for a rest and enjoy the relaxed ways of a small city — with Big Texan flavor -- on the Texas Plains (or in the Panhandle, as it’s called here!). Catch one of our sunsets in the canyons and you won't forget it.

WHEN TO GO

Spring to Fall...Summer for the outdoor play

GETTING THERE AND AROUND

Amarillo is on Interstate 40. We have an International Airport and are also accessible via Greyhound and other bus companies, and Amtrak.

You’ll want to rent a car to get around as west Texas is a BIG place and public transport is not common.

BEST ATTRACTIONS

Like the Grand Canyon only smaller, Palo Duro is 1,000 feet deep and over 100 miles long. There’s a great summer outdoor live stage production seen by people from all over the world. Make a point of having one of the real chuckwagon suppers or breakfasts at the canyon rims...great sunrises and sunsets.

Awesome canyon views, and beautiful red rock and earth. Get close to nature and the quiet of it.

BEST UNUSUAL ATTRACTION

Site-specific art at it’s funkiest. Marsh buried a number of Cadillac cars nose down in a previously productive wheat field.