Amarillo Lifestyle
From picturesque farmland and sprawling ranches to the world-class attractions in metropolitan Amarillo. This region offers a world of adventure waiting to be explored. Historic Route 66 invites residents and visitors to travel back in time to early America along Amarillo’s first commercial district. Lined with eateries and lively nightspots, the strip also features The NAT, where yesterday’s ballroom dance floor now hosts more than 100 vendors. The crown jewel of cultural enrichment is the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, a stunning architectural masterpiece that hosts big-name entertainment including performances by its resident companies: Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Symphony, and Lone Star Ballet. Those who appreciate the finest in community theater will enjoy the talented players of Amarillo Little Theatre, founded in 1927 and distinguished as one of the nation’s oldest operating community theaters.

Families are never at a loss for year-round activities, including a trip to Cadillac Ranch where visitors can pick up a spray can and add their own flourishes to old Cadillacs. The expansive Thompson Memorial Park in Amarillo offers a frisbee golf course, the Amarillo Zoo, and Wonderland Amusement Park—attracting 200,000 annual visitors. With a mission to make science exciting and relevant, the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater features interactive exhibits and programs that actively engage children, adolescents, and families. One of the most surprising jewels in this relatively flat, wind-swept region is the spectacular Palo Duro Canyon State Park, second only in size to the Grand Canyon. Known as a premier biking destination, the park offers a scenic wonderland for hiking, camping, biking, photography, and horseback riding. Other regional sites for outdoor adventure include the stunningly beautiful Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, Lake Meredith National Recreational Area for fishing and boating, and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.