You can't visit Amarillo and not feel like a cowboy or cowgirl before too long. To help make that feeling all the more authentic, stop in to Oliver Saddle Shop for a truly rustic peek at something that every true cowboy needs-a saddle. Even though the store is filled with custom made saddles, there's also an impressive selection of other fine leather items like saddle bags, headstalls and reins and lots more. Plus, check out their extensive selection of leather gift ideas like cell phone cases, photo albums, date minders, Kleenex boxes, trash cans and other personalized items. Plus, they also have jackets, vests and skirts, so you won't leave empty handed, even if you don't have a horse in need of a saddle!
If you want to see the historic Palo Duro Canyon the way the cowboys did hundreds of years ago, then the Old West Stables of Amarillo can make that a reality for you. They offer trail rides and guided tours on horseback that will give you a truly unforgettable perspective of one of the state's most impressive natural wonders. And since you'll be riding through on horseback, you'll get to take in every detail of what is often referred to as "The Grand Canyon of Texas."
The schedule is always busy throughout the year with such popular performances as Verdi's Rigoletto as well as specialized engagements that spotlight mariachi music and other cultural influences in the area. The Amarillo Opera constantly strives to deliver unforgettable performances, and at the end of your night at the opera, you won't leave disappointed.