In Texas everything is bigger, right? That holds true for museums, too, as the Amarillo Museum of Art stands as one of the largest facilities in the United States. With various collections both permanent and traveling, the museum celebrates the creation of art as well as invites it, as it offers classes in various mediums for both children and adults. The staff and supporters work hard to ensure that the venue's mission of providing quality visual arts programming to the residents of the Texas Panhandle is a continuous and successful one. If you appreciate art, this is an attraction you can't miss.
The Greater Southwest Music Festival annually welcomes students from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas. In recent years students from 60 schools in 40 cities have resulted in average entries of 64 choirs, 105 bands and orchestras, 18 show choirs and jazz bands and 1,250 solos and ensembles.
Amarillo's Wonderland Park has been providing 60 years of "wows" to several generations of young ones who love to ride the rides and be a part of this iconic amusement park's excitement. The fun never ends at Wonderland, as you can choose from everything from miniature golf to one of four roller-coasters, five water rides as well as merry-go-rounds, bumper cars and even a pirate ship! Every day there are special ticket promotions, so make sure you check their website before heading out for a great day at this amusement attraction.
Comanche Trail Golf Complex is owned by the City of Amarillo. The original Tomahawk Course was designed by Charles Howard, Austin Texas and opened in July 1990. The course offers professional practice facilities including a large full length driving range with many tee areas, two large practice greens with chipping areas, and a sand bunker to practice short or long shots. Comanche Trail Golf Complex is home to Major Area Championships, Charity and Civic Golf Tournaments, Customer Appreciation Events, along with many Church, Family Reunions, and Class Reunion Outings. The Arrowhead Course was opened in May 1999. The layout was designed by Cupp Design, Atlanta Georgia. Both golf courses offer championship golf at affordable prices. The layouts are Scottish style links nestled in the heart of the Texas Panhandle.