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Amarillo, Texas

 

Accommodations

Ambassador Hotel
3100 I-40 West
Amarillo, Texas  79102
806-358-6161 | 800-817-0521

The Ambassador Hotel is Amarillo's Premier Hotel. The newly remodeled Hotel is Amarillo's only full service hotel. Amenities: 2 restaurants, TGI Fridays & the Parke Café, a beautiful indoor garden atrium, business centers, workout facility with new equipment, access to a local full service gym, indoor heated pool/Jacuzzi, free wireless high speed internet, gift shop, laundry facilities, free airport shuttle, banquet/meeting facilities, & catering services.  The only hotel in Amarillo with a secure concierge level that includes daily breakfast, cocktails & hors d'ouevres served in a comfortable 10th floor lounge.


 
AMARILLO RESIDENCE INN
6700 Interstate 40W
Amarillo, TX 79106



 

800-331-3131 | Website

Hotel Amenities:
78 Suites • Complimentary Breakfast Buffet • Indoor Pool & Spa • Exercise Room • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Two Phone Lines w/Voice Mail and Data Port • Evening Social (M-Th) Guest Laundry • Meeting Room • Grocery Shopping Service • In Room Coffee Makers • Elevator • Iron/Board • Complimentary Newspaper • Sport Court.™

Attractions/Landmarks/Businesses:
Amarillo Int'l Airport (8M) • Westgate Mall (1M) • Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital (1M) • Northwest Texas Hospital (1M) • American Quarter Horse Center & Museum (4M) • Historic Route 66 (5M) • Wonderland Park (7M) • Amarillo Art Center (6M) • Thompson Park Zoo (7M) • Big Texan (10M) • Panhandle Plains Historical Museum (20M) • Palo Duro Canyon (25M)


 
AMARILLO FAIRFIELD INN
6600 Interstate 40W
Amarillo, TX 79106

800-228-2800 | Website

Hotel Amenities:
76 Rooms • Indoor Pool & Spa • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Elevator • Meeting Room • In Room Iron/Board Copy/FAX Services • Complimentary Off-Site Workout Facilities.

Attractions/Landmarks/Businesses:
Amarillo Int'l Airport (8M) • Westgate Mall (1M) • American Quarter Horse Center & Museum (4M) • Medical District (1M) • Historic Route 66 (5M) • Wonderland Park (5M) • Amarillo Art Center (6M) • Thompson Park Zoo (7M) • Big Texan (10M) • Panhandle Plains Historical Museum (20M) • Palo Duro Canyon (25M)


 
AMARILLO COURTYARD
8006 I-40 West
Amarillo, TX 79106

 

806-467-8954 | Website

Hotel Amenities:
90 Rooms • Indoor Pool & Spa • Restaurant Open for Breakfast • Exercise Room • Meeting Room • In-Room Coffee Maker • Lounge • Work Desk with Ergonomic Chair Two Phones with Voice Mail and Data Ports • Guest Laundry • Iron/Ironing Board • Valet Dry Cleaning • Elevator.

Attractions/Landmarks/Companies:
Amarillo Int'l Airport (8M) • Westgate Mall (1M) • American Quarter Horse Center & Museum (4M) • Medical District (1M) • Historic Route 66 (5M) • Wonderland Park (5M) • Amarillo Art Center (6M) • Thompson Park Zoo (7M) • Big Texan (10M) • Panhandle Plains Historical Museum (20M) • Palo Duro Canyon (25M)

 

La Quinta Inn Amarillo East/Airport Area
1708 I-40 East
Amarillo TX 79103-2114

Situated just off Interstate 40, the La Quinta® Inn-Amarillo East offers easy access to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Wonderland Park, and downtown Amarillo. Take advantage of area mountain biking and hiking trails or visit the nearby Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. This La Quinta is also just minutes from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX. The La Quinta Inn features popular amenities, including a daily complimentary continental breakfast featuring Maxwell House® coffee, Otis Spunkmeyer® pastries, Yoplait® yogurt, fresh fruit, milk and juices. Our courteous service, comfortable rooms and 100% satisfaction guarantee will make your stay with La Quinta a comfortable and memorable experience. Note: this La Quinta does not offer airport shuttle service.

806-373-7486 | Book Now

 

La Quinta Inn Amarillo West/Medical Center
2108 Coulter Street
Amarillo TX 79106

As soon as you arrive at the La Quinta® Inn-Amarillo West/Medical Center you will notice a difference. This La Quinta Inn is conveniently located near several regional medical facilities. The La Quinta Inn-Amarillo West/Medical Center features popular amenities, including a daily complimentary continental breakfast featuring Maxwell House® coffee, Otis Spunkmeyer® pastries, Yoplait® yogurt, fresh fruit, milk and juices. This La Quinta offers additional amenities, including several two-room suites and a guest laundry facility. Our courteous service, comfortable rooms and 100% satisfaction guarantee will make your stay with La Quinta a comfortable and memorable experience.

806-352-6311 | Book Now

Parkview House Bed and Breakfast  1311 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX  79101
806-373-9464 | members.aol.com/parkviewbb/

 

Attractions

Museums

The Armstrong County Museum, Inc.   /   Gem Theatre
121 North Trice St.
Claude, Texas 79019 | 806-226-2187

The Armstrong County Museum includes the museum, the historic Gem Theatre, the Art Gallery, and the Charles Goodnight Historical Center.  Come on in and take a look around!

THE MISSION OF THE ARMSTRONG COUNTY MUSEUM is to seek, collect and preserve the sights and sounds of yesteryears and today that have had an impact on the culture of Armstrong County and the Panhandle of Texas. This is accomplished in the museum with displays that tell the story of the area, in the Art Gallery with works of area artists and in the Gem Theatre with dramatic and musical productions. In short, the goal is to provide a major cultural and tourist attraction that makes a difference for the county, the Panhandle Area and the State of Texas. Become a Member of the Armstrong County Museum, a 501c3 Corporation, and help maintain the heritage of the Texas Panhandle. Individual and Family Membership $50.00 Nester $100.00 Settler $250.00 Pioneer Cattleman $500.00 Founder $1,000.00.

 

Wonderland Amusement Park
P O Box 2509 ( Hwy 287 N, in Thompson Park)
Amarillo, Texas  79105

We believe we are Texas' Greatest Amusement Park!

Since 1951

806-383-0832 | 800-383-4712 | Website

Carson County Square House Museum  P.O. Box 276, Panhandle, TX  79068
806-537-3524 | www.squarehousemuseum.org

 

Dining

Macaroni Joes  I-40 @ Georgia, Amarillo, TX  79102
806-358-8990 | www.MacaroniJoes.com

Calico County Restaurant  2410 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX  79109
806-358-7664 | www.scratchcookin.com | cstrickland@scratchcookin.com

Cactus Grill & Bar  2915 I-40 West, Amarillo, TX  79109
806-352-4190 | www.scratchcookin.com

Ruby Tequila's Mexican Kitchen  2108 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX  79109
806-358-7829 | www.scratchcookin.com

 

Entertainment

Lone Star Rising: Outdoor Western Musical
Amphitheatre at Lake Meredith, Fritch, TX  79036
806-274-9050 | www.lonestarrising.com

 

River Breaks Ranch  7802 Durrett Dr., Amarillo, Texas  79124
806-374-0357 | www.riverbreaks.com
Amarillo, Texas' greatest cowboy chuckwagon experience in the west.  Hope to see ya'll soon.

 

Shopping

Cedar Classics
705 I-40 West
Wildorado, Texas  79098

Custom designed furniture for the client who wants the best. Our handmade custom pieces are built one piece at a time to provide the highest quality in hand-crafted furnishings. Made of Cedar, Juniper, and Pine, handpicked from the mills of Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.

Our handmade custom pieces are one of a kind, using hand forged iron pulls and hinges that show the creativity and high standards of our Artists.

Choose from our standard line or we can build a unique piece that is one of a kind. Visit our online showroom today at www.cedarclassics.com

806-426-3453 | 888-981-9812 | Website

 

Visitor Info

The Locals Go Here
Amarillo, Texas


 

Reviews by Ron and Carol, menus and directions to Amarillo and Canyon area restaurants. We have personally tried them all, NO OUTSIDE REVIEWS ARE ACCEPTED. We visit causal to the most elegant dining establishments with gourmet cuisine (what a life).

History of area cities and towns, The Cadillac Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon and Old Route 66 are presented as well as area events and activities.

Areas best motels are listed with links to their websites.

Learn where the locals go again and again.....

Avoid the tourist traps and get a taste of the REAL WEST TEXAS.

 
Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council  1000 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX  79101
800-692-1338 | www.visitamarillotx.com

 


 

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Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say about vacation rentals throughout United States

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