Best hotels in Amarillo
Best Western Santa Fe
4600 I-40 E, Amarillo, TX, 79103
Close to many tourist attractions and restaurants, this Best Western is wonderfully modern and a fantastic place to take a break on your travels. Enjoy the onsite outdoor pool after making use of the fitness and spa facilities, before setting off to see the sights of Amarillo.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Amarillo
8251 W Amarillo Boulevard, Amarillo, TX, 79124
With the Westgate Mall a short drive away, Home2 Suites by Hilton Amarillo is in the perfect spot to enjoy a busy day shopping. There’s also a collection of restaurants in the area to savor a typical Southern American steak. The hotel itself has free parking, an indoor pool and fitness suite.
Drury Inn & Suites
8540 I-40 W, Amarillo, TX 79106
Take the stress out of your stay with Drury Inn & Suites. They offer dinnertime snacks and popcorn to enjoy a movie night with the family, and all the rooms have modern amenities. Close to tourist attractions and some fantastic restaurants, it’ll be a trip to remember for everyone.
Best restaurants in Amarillo
The Plaza Restaurant
2101 S Soncy Road, Amarillo, TX 79124
This family-owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurant has locations all over Texas – and one in Oklahoma. The menu has everything you might expect from a Southern Mexican restaurant, but the family recommends you try the crispy renello. This battered pepper is stuffed with your choice of filling and deep-fried to perfection.
Fire Slice Pizzeria
7306 SW 34th Avenue, Space 10, Amarillo, TX 79121
This is the place to find the town’s celebrated stone deck-baked pizzas, as all ingredients here are made from scratch – including the sausage and meatballs. Fire Slice also donates to a different charity each month, which puts it up there as one of the best restaurants in Amarillo.
Bangkok Tokyo
2413 S Western Street, Amarillo, TX 79109
This is the perfect restaurant for those who are traveling off I-40 and want to try local sushi. Conscientiously catering to different dietary requirements, this friendly Japanese-Thai restaurant is a perfect gem in Amarillo, and the locals certainly agree.
Best things to do in Amarillo
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
2601 I-40 East at Quarter Horse Dr, Amarillo, TX 79104
Take a look at the development of the American Quarter Horse throughout the years. This museum has interactive exhibits and displays as well as live demonstrations. It’s informative and fun for everyone visiting the city.
Cadillac Ranch
13651 I-40 Frontage Road, Amarillo, TX 79124
This quirky art installation sees 10 brightly colored graffiti-covered Cadillacs buried in a line, nose-first into the ground, just off Route 66. The brainchild of art group Ant Farm and Stanley Marsh II, a millionaire who wanted to showcase the classic cars from 1948-1963, this is a different attraction but one that brings visitors all year round to visit.
Texas Air & Space Museum
10001 American Drive, Amarillo, TX 79111
Take a trip to the Texas Air & Space Museum and discover an exciting history of planes, NASA memorabilia and other aircraft. With guided tours and plenty of volunteers on hand to answer questions, this is definitely one for the aircraft fanatics in the group.