It offers plenty of rodeos and state fairs each year to celebrate its unique cowboy cattle-raising heritage, but it also has a thriving arts and culture scene and growing LGBT community. For those who want a city with a vibrant history but an eye toward the future, a warm and welcoming community, and plenty to see and do all amid beautiful natural surroundings, Amarillo just might be for you. The area that is now Amarillo was initially discovered in the mids by Spanish conquistador Francisco Coronado, who is widely considered the first European to reach the area. During that time, many Native American tribes lived in the area and continued to do so throughout the s.
Located in northern Texas, Amarillo is a small city in the Texas Panhandle area. Larger cities such as Albuquerque and Dallas are a 5-hour drive away. It's also known for the Cadillac Ranch, an installation of graffiti-decorated cars, partly buried in a field, along the famous Route The historic district is a great place for dining and antique shops.
The nearby Palo Duro Canyon is known for its stunning Lighthouse Pinnacle, the second largest such rock formation in the country. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is is about 7 miles east of downtown. A car is usually your best bet for getting around this sprawling city. The city operates the ACT bus service.
It might be surprising to eat such a delicious lunch from the cafeteria-style serving, but Ohms is f Look, this is Amarillo not Manhattan, so get down to Furrbies and eat some down home Texas food. While you aren't likely to stick to your diet, what you'll find at Calico is fried comfort staples a Gaze over the candlelight at that special someone from antipasto all the way through dessert.