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The commercial center of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo arose when the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway started laying track in the area in 1887, a decade after ranchers began to graze their cattle on the buffalo grass-speckled plains. When the town was formally incorporated, the name Amarillo—meaning "yellow" literally and "wild horse" figuratively—was adopted from a nearby lake. In a little over a decade, the combination of the railroad and the ranchland led to the establishment of Amarillo's long-standing status as a cattle-shipping capital. To this day, the city "smells like money" most when the Amarillo Livestock Auction is in full swing. Read More

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Hotels

Palo Duro RV Park Canyon

5707 4th Ave.
Canyon, TX 79015 Map

Distance: 17.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
2.0
from: $95

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CANYON

2901 4TH AVENUE
Canyon, TX 79015 Map

Distance: 17.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $100

Best Western Palo Duro Canyon Inn & Suites

2801 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX 79015-4227 Map

Distance: 17.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

On the campus of West Texas State A&M University
2503 4th Ave
Canyon, Texas

Distance: 17.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The largest history museum in the entire state, the Panhandle-Plains... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Capitol Peak Mountain Bike Trail

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon , Texas 79015

Distance: 17.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The trail ranges in difficulty—in some spots it's fairly easy to navigate; in others sand and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

CCC Trail

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, Texas 79015

Distance: 17.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The CCC Trail is a very quiet path through the canyon rim. Start at the park visitor center.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Amarillo

Distance (mi.)
Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport 238.1 map
Albuquerque International Airport 270.0 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 295.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Amarillo

Distance (mi.)
Amarillo International Airport 7.4 map
Clovis Municipal Airport 90.3 map
Lubbock International Airport 107.6 map

Flight Deals to Amarillo

Originating From
Sacramento (SAC) to Oklahoma City (OKC) $272
Ontario (ONT) to Oklahoma City (OKC) $294

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Amarillo Vacation Rentals

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from: $49

Cottage for 2

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Utensils
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from: $90

Amarillo United States - Galbraith House

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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from: $56

Les Hiboux near Chef Boutonne.

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Laundry, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Utensils

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