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Things to do in Amarillo, TX
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items If your planning on a road trip or simply just passing by these are must stops I recommend in Amarillo, TX. Located on Route 66!
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Restaurants
Dessert places in the 806
Entertainment for the family
Outdoor Activities
Such a cool experience for the kids. Has a walking trail ! About 30 min away from Amarillo!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Take your spray paint out to Cadillac ranch and let your artistic side show! All ages can enter and it's FREE!
Cadillac Ranch
Route 66 is a travel destination for most people passing by. So many cool stores, restaurants located on route 66!
Route 66 Historic District
Located next door to the famous big Texan is the slug bug ranch! It is completely free to walk in and view 😍 you can also take pictures. So iconic. It's kinda an Amarillo thing to have buried cars as an art
SLUGBUGRANCH - The Big Texan Steak Ranch
Restaurants
If your up for some authentic Mexican food El Tejavan is the best in Amarillo! They have 2 locations both located on i40! Anything I have tried is authentic and the restaurant is local family owned !
El Tejavan: HOME
Located In downtown Amarillo is crush wine and bar! I love going for dinner dates, they have an upstairs patio area you can dine at. The steaks are delicious. Having a girls night dinner would be a good choice here. Their fan favorites cocktails are ...
Crush Amarillo
Come bring the family to The big Texan ! The scenery of this restaurant is unforgettable ! True Texan spirit ! The steaks are good and it's kid friendly! Don't forget to stop by the fudge shop on your way out or the gift store! My favorite is there c...
The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
Not really a restaurant more of a HUGE gas station with fresh made brisquet sandwiches, fudge , beef jerky and more! A bucees stop is a must ! Grab you and your family a delicious sandwich from different meats to choose from, all freshly made ! And g...
New Buc-ee's opening in Amarillo will be the 36th location in Texas
If your up for a good home cooked meal green chili willys would big the spot. A local favorite here in Amarillo! My favorite is the chicken fried chicken, so moist and flavorful
Green Chile Willy's
Another local favorite! This diner's menu is packed with flavor I haven't tried anything I have not enjoyed! Guy fiery came on his show diners, drive ins and dives ! The jalapeño burger is unbelievable!
Coyote Bluff
A local authentic Mexican restaurant right off i40! Soo good! I love going for breakfast their chilaquiles are delicious 😋
El Charro Mexican Food - Facebook
If your looking for a good experience come to Korean BBQ. Unlimited food & sushi! The sushi is freshly made to order and the meats are well seasoned. If you go on Tuesdays they have a buy one get one half off . My kids loved being able to cook th...
Volcano Korean BBQ
Dessert places in the 806
The best cupcakes and desserts in town ! Their cupcakes are all made daily and you can't forget the cannolis!
The Ruffled Cup
If your up for some homemade desserts this is the place to stop! From their moist Texas size cinnamon rolls to their freshly baked cookies everything here is truly amazing! Don't forget to try the macarons!
Sweet By Cara Linn - Wholesome & Unrefined Bakery
If you want Instagram worthy Ice cream bars the paleta bar is a must stop. From their unique paleta flavors to their aesthetic eye pleasing paletas this is Instagram worthy!
The Paleta Bar
Everyone loves crumbl! And now there is one in Amarillo!
Desserts in Amarillo - Crumbl
Another local cookie favorite in Amarillo. Their stuffed cookies are so soft and delicious. Flavors change weekly! You can check their website to see the cookie flavors of that week.
Dirty Dough Amarillo
Entertainment for the family
Wonderland has been a local favorite for decades ! An amusement park with great food, rides and family friendly environment. They also have an area for smaller kids ! The golf course is also fun. They have a haunted house and the well known Texas tor...
Wonderland Amusement Park
Cinergy is one of my favorite places to take the kids. It is open all year around. Their is so much to do, you can watch a movie , go bowling , play in the arcade, laser tag , go to one of the escape rooms and they have a bar! You can order food for ...
Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC
Located next door to cinergy is Air U! Filled with trampolines, wall climbing and so much more fun stuff for the kids to do!
Air U
This place is fun on a hot summer day. They have go kart racing, baseball batting cages, laser tag, mini golf an arcade and much more to do with the kids. It is also next door to a Hollywood 16 movie theatre.
Sports World