Amarillo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Amarillo
Amarillo
An overlooking view of nature in Amarillo, Texas
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The Floating Mesa in the distance, supposed to appear as if the top is floating in the sky.

Where to stay in Amarillo

Texas City of Amarillo Buildings Monuments Graffiti

Downtown Amarillo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Amarillo, Hodgetown Stadium and Amarillo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Amarillo
Scenic, panoramic view over the Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas

Barrio

While Barrio may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Hodgetown Stadium.

Barrio
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Wolflin Historic District

While Wolflin Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Amarillo Art Center and Amarillo Museum of Art.

Wolflin Historic District
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San Jacinto

While there might not be top attractions in San Jacinto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Amarillo Little Theatre and Amarillo Civic Center.

San Jacinto
Palo Duro Canyon State park

North Heights

North Heights might not have many top sights, but Wonderland Amusement Park and Amarillo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Eastridge

When in Eastridge, you can plan a visit to Amarillo National Center and Big Texan Steak Ranch, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Eastridge
The Big Texan Motel

The Big Texan Motel

2.5 out of 5
7701 Interstate 40 Access Rd Amarillo TX
The price is NZ$152 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$152
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Amarillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,055 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Big Texan Motel
The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
2501 E Interstate Dr Amarillo TX
The price is NZ$132 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$132
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amarillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,260 reviews)
The room was clean, but dated. The carpet in the hotel in the hallway to the rooms was super loose and a potential slip hazard.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8330 W Amarillo Blvd Amarillo TX
The price is NZ$198 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$198
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amarillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,094 reviews)
Great stay and friendly staff

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons

The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons

3 out of 5
1414 Sunrise Dr Amarillo TX
Stay at this cabin in Amarillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Big Texan Steak Ranch and Amarillo National Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
Easy check in, very clean and comfortable. It was a cold night and the heating inside the wagon was still perfect.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons
Madison Square

Madison Square

3 out of 5
1911 S Madison St Amarillo TX
Stay at this apartment in Amarillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Amarillo Museum of Art and Amarillo Opera are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
Great communication. Very clean. Beds were squeaky and traffic was loud. We had to wear ear plugs. Overall, it was a great value for a pet friendly hotel. We would stay again.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Madison Square
Buffalo airport Fly Inn. 2 bedroom inside a airplane hangar!

Buffalo airport Fly Inn. 2 bedroom inside a airplane hangar!

2 out of 5
Amarillo TX
Stay at this holiday home in Amarillo. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum and Ozymandias ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
The space was so clean and quiet and such a fun place to stay! The host was so nice and the location is perfectly between Amarillo and Palo Duro. We can’t wait to come back and stay again!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Buffalo airport Fly Inn. 2 bedroom inside a airplane hangar!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Amarillo

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We learned you can get filter coffee from McDonalds which with the right amount of 'cream' tastes pretty good and is cheap.

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