Route 66 Texas

You will find lots of locals at the restaurants we have listed in this Amarillo overview.

Dining On The Panhandle – Amarillo Eats

Can you imagine visiting a new destination and not trying out some of the local eateries? We always try to uncover those places that draw in the city’s residents, since they usually have some of the best dishes. During our trip to Amarillo, we had plenty of opportunities to sample a wide range of restaurants. …

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Travelers along Route 66 will find themselves playing in the Panhandle when they explore Amarillo, Texas.

Playing In The Panhandle – Amarillo Entertainment

When we are determining the first city to cover in a new state, we look for a place that offers something for all ages. After all, it’s not a family vacation destination, if it doesn’t appeal to everybody. Crystal and I have family in Texas but decided to start with a city far away from …

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this well-balanced meal had us going green for breakfast at Girasol Cafe & Bakery.

Going Green For Breakfast – Girasol Bakery

When we plan out our trips, it seems that breakfast can be some of the most difficult stops to pick. While we enjoy a good down-home breakfast as much as the next person, those types of places don’t make for very interesting articles. Since we want to offer plenty of options, finding an eatery that …

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles are the new game in town and a successful minor league baseball team.

The New Game In Town – Amarillo Sod Poodles

Baseball is often referred to as “America’s Favorite Pastime”. The crack of the bat, roar of the crowd, and feeling of camaraderie that come with a baseball game are hard to match. When we were offered an opportunity to attend a game during our visit to Amarillo, there was no way we were going to …

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An evening of comfortable elegance includes enjoying drinks at a fine dining establishment.

Comfortable Elegance – Public House Amarillo

It seems that our fast-paced travel style can get us burning tons of calories, which is a good thing. Our desire to feature plenty of local dining options always has us on the lookout for unique stops. Amarillo, Texas was filled with choices galore, but we wanted to make sure that we took a little …

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The expanse of Palo Duro Canyon is hard to fathom, even when standing on the rim.

Palo Duro Canyon – Millions Of Years In The Making

High in the Panhandle-Plains of Texas, people carve out a life from the rugged landscape. Driving across this flat terrain reminded us of traveling across the western half of our home state of Kansas. This perspective changed when we arrived at Palo Duro Canyon. Laid out before us we saw only glimpses of the 120-mile …

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As the darkness grows, the Texas logo appears on the canyon wall.

Texas-sized Fun at Texas Outdoor Musical

Everyone knows that they do things bigger in Texas. We discovered this also applies to their outdoor theater located in Palo Duro Canyon. After spending a day exploring the 2nd largest canyon in the United States, we made a visit to Texas Outdoor Musical. This long-running musical has played from June through August for over …

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Wonderland Park is bringing fun to the Panhandle of Texas.

Bringing Fun To The Panhandle – Wonderland Park

For almost seven decades, Wonderland Park has been bringing fun to the Panhandle. In the early ’50s, Paul and Alethea Roads traveled to Amarillo to look over some potential property where they might develop an amusement park. While their first impression was less than impressive, a second viewing opened their eyes to the potential. That …

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You can take a walk down memory lane at Sisemore Traveland RV Museum.

Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum – Revisiting Our Childhoods

Who remembers those summer camping trips from your youth? Those are memories that had been stored in a dusty file in the back of my brain. When we were in the planning stages of our Amarillo trip, we were looking for some unusual stops to add to the itinerary. Braley Hand, our contact at the …

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