{"id":5029,"date":"2022-01-21T04:23:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T04:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=5029"},"modified":"2023-08-10T16:24:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T16:24:45","slug":"top-15-places-to-visit-in-amarillo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/top-15-places-to-visit-in-amarillo\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Places to Visit in Amarillo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amarillo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amarillo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Amarillo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amarillo is located in the Texas Panhandle, making it a perfect gateway to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. It also boasts the Cadillac Ranch, where you can see graffiti-decorated cars. For the foodie set, the Sixth Street Historic District offers restaurants, antique shops and more. And don&#8217;t miss the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame &amp; Museum, a museum dedicated to this famous horse breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love the outdoors, the Amarillo Nature Center has a zoo, a hiking trail, and a botanical garden. Visitors to the city&#8217;s parks can go horseback riding, hiking, or camping. And if you&#8217;re interested in art, Amarillo&#8217;s downtown Art District has over 100 galleries. The arts scene is varied as well, with art museums, theaters, and galleries offering a range of artistic expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new place to live, you can find plenty of art in the area. There are dozens of art galleries and museum exhibitions to explore, and there&#8217;s even a downtown area with antique stores. The town is known for its museums and historic sites, and the Amarillo Botanical Gardens have a seasonal theme. The garden is home to a butterfly house and a butterfly exhibit. Whether you&#8217;re interested in history or nature, the Amarillo Botanical Garden is a great place to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Amarillo Symphony has several performances each season at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, and you can enjoy the music of Bach and Beethoven at the Globe-News Center. If it&#8217;s a rainy day, you can also visit the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater, which is dedicated to science and space exploration. You can also visit the Amarillo Zoo, which is home to the world&#8217;s largest wildlife sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amarillo&#8217;s downtown area has many interesting museums. The Don Harrington Discovery Center is a fun, interactive science museum that features a space theater and over 60 hands-on exhibits. The Amarillo Quarter Horse Hall of Fame provides an insight into the history of one of the most popular horse breeds in the world. The Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian is a cultural relic that showcases Native American art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the attractions in Amarillo are the many art galleries. For families, the Don Harrington Discovery Center is a must-visit. The museum is a great place to learn about the city&#8217;s history and culture. You can also visit the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Lastly, you can take your children to the Amarillo Zoo. This 15-acre zoo is home to more than 60 species of animals, including African lions. Moreover, you can take part in educational programs and learn about the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amarillo&#8217;s streets are laid out in a grid pattern. The original layout was established by William H. Bush. The streets were named after the presidents, from west to east. Amarillo was named after Grover Cleveland, the nation&#8217;s third windiest city. This renewable energy source has the potential to reduce utility bills and provide new jobs for residents. In the long run, Amarillo will become the most important city in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amarillo is located in the Texas Panhandle, making it a perfect gateway to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. It also boasts the Cadillac Ranch, where you can see graffiti-decorated cars. For the foodie set, the Sixth Street Historic District offers restaurants, antique shops and more. 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