Amarillo's natural beauty is all around you when you're in this part of the world, but in order to get the big picture of this area's rustic beauty, make plans to visit the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. This majestic haven occupies more than 20,000 acres in Armstrong and Randall Counties just south of Amarillo. While you're here enjoying the numerous scenic lookout points, you can take advantage of the various activities that are available that include camping, horseback riding, hiking, nature study, bird watching and mountain biking. And whether you're on your way in or out, the scenic drive to the area is nothing short of breathtaking.
Enjoy the Fair & Rodeo celebrations every year with attractions like the Food Court, Midway, livestock exposition, cook and craft competition, and rodeo. Join in on the fun on their opening weekend as they kick off the year with performances, along with new and tried-and-true activities. The fair concludes the following weekend with three nights of PRCA sanctioned rodeo showcasing some of the top PRCA talents in every event.
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.
Immortalized in Bruce Springsteen's song of the same name, Amarillo Cadillac Ranch is a visually arresting attraction that has real Cadillacs seemingly growing out of the Texas soil. Located just outside of town, 12 miles to the west on I-40, the site is the creation of Stanley Marsh 3, a land and broadcasting mogul and easily one of Amarillo's more powerful figures. Marsh's eccentricity and taste of the unusual, as well as his love for Cadillacs, fueled his ambition to create this memorable attraction and photo opportunity on the North Texas skyline.