- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Amarillo, Texas, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canyon and Comfort.
- From Cowgirls & Cowboys in the West to Amarillo Zoo, the Amarillo area offers 25 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Rock Climbing.
- Known for its large ranches and role in the meat packing industry, Amarillo is the biggest city in the Texas Panhandle. The city got its start as a booming cattle marketing center, thanks to its location near railroads and freight services. Amarillo is less than two hours from Lubbock, TX.
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Locally roasted beans add an extra dimension to frappes for on-the-go professionals and espresso and pour-overs for coffee connoisseurs
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Eat, Drink, and Antique' on the mile-long Route 66 Historic District. This stretch of road, once a part of the famous Route 66, now is home to antique shops, cafe's, watering holes and more whether you are staying or just passing through.
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Located in front of a discovery center, Helium Monument consists of a six story high structure filled with time capsules from the 1960s. The monument was erected to celebrate the discovery of helium.
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2601 I-40 E, Amarillo, TX 79104
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The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is a location that showcases and honors the most famous American Quarter Horses and their owners. The museum is filled with a number of relevant artifacts and exhibitions.
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Surrounded by trails, Wildcat Bluff Nature Center offers visitors educational information about the native plants and animal life in the region. The center organizes guided nature tours where visitors can go bird, deer, and insect watching.
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Preserving the region's railroad history, Amarillo Railroad Museum features two levels with artifacts like Native American tools, model trains, and more. The museum offers guided tours where visitors can learn about the history behind each artifact.
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As a community theater, Comfort Little Theater features theatrical performances in comedy that are developed by local actors and writers. All of the members that participate in supporting the theater are volunteers.
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Take a trip to the second largest canyon in the country by visiting Palo Dura Canyon State Park. Amenities include, hiking, camping, fishing, and the ever present wildlife that call this 80-mile stretch of canyon lands home.
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If you are visiting the Palo Duro Canyons, Elkins Ranch, is one place you must visit to maximize your experience. From providing Jeep tours through the canyons, or serving authentic chuckwagon meals, this ranch has it all.
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Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
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2503 Fourth Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015
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There is only one place in Texas where you can cover 14,000 years of history in one visit, the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. From dinosaurs to conquistadors, and a full size replica pioneer town, this museum has it all.
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Dedicated to the Texas cowman and trail blazer Charles Goodnight, the Goodnight Memorial Trail actually follows a path utilized by the man himself. The trail begins at a small museum with artifacts from Goodnight's life and runs to the Palo Duro State Park.