If you want to find a variety of specialty shops while getting a taste of Amarillo's past, check out the Historic Route 66 downtown. The shops usually don't stay open late, so starting your shopping excursion either just after 10 am or before 5 pm is a good idea. Aside from these great little stores, you'll enjoy the rustic architecture that harkens back to a time when there were horses in the streets instead of cars. Even with it's modern update this area has retained that dusty, old-time feeling and a lot of character that you'll enjoy while shopping the streets of this district.
The best of all possible worlds all come together at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. Enjoy a cup of joe in the coffee area, a drink in the lounge or just hang out and relax in the cafe. Featuring an impressive drink menu as well as beer and wine, this nightlife venue is where friends can gather and enjoy great conversation and not have to shout at each other to be heard. Other amenities include an expansive sitting area with comfortable couches as well as free WiFi so you can stay connected while you enjoy the cool surroundings of the 806.
If you've ever had a hard time getting your kids to take their medicine, maybe a family trip to the Texas Pharmacy Museum will completely change their outlook. Over the course of the 3,000-square-foot exhibit and attraction area, learn about pharmacy's history and development through American history. See artifacts, pharmacy products, delivery systems, literature, and art that tell the story of how the availability and distribution of modern medicine has evolved.
Sometimes, you just don't just want to shoot pool. You want to be in a place where everyone is having as great a time as you are and the mood is always fun and relaxed. That's the feeling you'll get at Fast Eddie's Billiards and Sports. The staff at Eddie's puts forth that extra effort to make sure that everything from the temperature of your beer to the chalk for your pool cue is to your satisfaction. In addition to a great menu, there's a shop that sells Eddie's specialized apparel like caps, shirts and more. And remember, when you're at Fast Eddie's, the experience of pool is always cool.