Attractions in Amarillo, Texas

Amusements

Splash Amarillo Waterpark 806-376-4477
1415 Sunrise Drive, Amarillo, TX 79104
This 14-acre water park offers cooling rides for summer visitors including a wave pool, speed slide, flume slides, a lazy river, arcade and concessions more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Harrington House 806-374-5490
1600 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101
This 1914 neo-classical house reflects exquisite materials and workmanship, as well as fine French and English furniture, porcelain, crystal, silver, carpets, and fine... more info map
Lee and Mary E. Bivins Home 806-373-7800
1000 South Polk, Amarillo, TX 79105
This massive three-story house is a West Texas version of late Georgian Revival-style with a rather eclectic combination of architecutural features. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Alibates Flint Quarry 806-857-3151
419 East Broadway, P.O. Box 1460, Amarillo, TX 79036
Located in Fritch, 37.5 Miles from Amarillo
For thousands of years people came for flint vital to their existence. Today this area is protected by the National Park Service and is the only National Monument in... more info map
Helium Monument 806-355-9547
1200 Steit Drive, Amarillo, TX 79110
Gleaming stainless steel columns are a tribure to one of Amarillo's prevalent natural resources, helium. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Amarillo Museum of Art 371-5050
2200 South Van Buren, Amarillo, TX 79109
Part of a three-building complex designed by Edward Stone, who also did the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., this handsome complex includes a theater, sculpture... more info map
American Quarter Horse Association 806-376-4811
1600 Quarter Horse Drive, Amarillo, TX 79104
Headquarters for the world's largest equine breed registry. Tours available at normal business hours. more info map
American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum 806-378-5000
2601 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79104
Museum features many hands-on and interactive exhibits, video presentations, artifacts, and live demonstrations on the history and significance of this unique American... more info map
Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum and Event Center 806-335-3175
9151 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79118
Here you can explore the cultures of the American Indian people through paintings, displays, and performances. more info map
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 806-656-2244
2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015
It takes several hours to do justice to this truly outstanding facility, Texas' oldest and largest state-supported museum. more info map
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 806-651-2244
2503 Fourth Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015
Located 24 Minutes Away
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the largest history museum in Texas. Stories of life are told through a variety of interpretive exhibits. more info map
Texas Air & Space Museum 806-335-9159
10001 American Drive, Amarillo, TX 79111
The site of English Field is part of a plan by the Texas Aviation Historical Society, Inc. to create a superior aviation and aerospace facility in the Texas Panhandle.... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Amarillo Botanical Gardens 806-352-6513
1400 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX 79106
he Amarillo Botanical Gardens is located north of I-40 in the Harrington Regional Medical Center, down the street from the Discovery Center. more info map
Amarillo City Zoo 806-381-7911
2400 North Polk Street, Amarillo, TX 79107
Located inside Thomas Park
A clean and pleasant children's zoo, featuring mostly animals native to the Panhandle--raccoons, rabbits, foxes, barnyard animals and birds. more info map
Don Harrington Discovery Center 806-355-9457
1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX 79106
The center hosts a variety of special exhibitions on physical, earth, and life sciences each summer. more info map
Wonderland Park 806-383-4712
2601 Dumas Drive, Amarillo, TX 79107
Off US 287 North at River Road Exit
One of Texas' largest privately owned amusement parks with more than 25 rides and 32 attractions, including miniature golf, arcades, bumper cars, Big Splash log flume,... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Elkins Ranch 806-488-2100
11301 East State Highway 217, Canyon, TX 79015
Chuckwagon suppers, country/Western entertainment, and jeeps tours await visitors at this ranch perched on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon. more info

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