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.
Elkins Ranch offers a unique way to see the Palo Duro Canyon from the bottom up. The ranch offers an unforgettable outdoor adventure with horse and jeep tours that head down into the canyon. The tour guides are fun and informative, and you'll get to experience a trip into the canyon that's slow, comfortable, and well equipped for the terrain. All you need is your camera!