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Things to see in Amarillo, Texas (United States): 11 places and when to go
Amarillo, Texas is a city in United States with around 182,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly With kids (6), Museums and art (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Wonderland Park, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Don Harrington Discovery Center. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.23, -101.83
- Population
- About 182,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (6) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,425 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Amarillo Museum of Art, at 1,122 m.
What to see in Amarillo, Texas
The places in and around Amarillo, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Wonderland ParkAmusement park in Amarillo, Texas, United States1.4 km
- American Quarter Horse Hall of FameHall of Fame for Quarter Horses and people connected to the Quarter Horse4.4 km
- Don Harrington Discovery CenterScience museum in Amarillo, Texas8.3 km
- Amarillo Museum of ArtArt museum in Amarillo, Texas4.8 km
- Amarillo ZooZoo in Amarillo, TX1.2 km
- Cinergy AmarilloMovie theater in Amarillo, Texas14 km
- Gee Family Farm Pumpkin FarmWith kids13 km
- Maxwell's Pumpkin FarmWith kids18 km
- Old Tascosa BreweryBrewery4.3 km
- Six Car Pub & BreweryBrewery2.6 km
- The Park at MESAWith kids15 km
When to go to Amarillo, Texas
The best time to visit Amarillo, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebPossible10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:22
- JulBest time14:09
- AugBest time13:20
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. In March, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Amarillo, Texas
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,425 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Amarillo, Texas?
The best known: Wonderland Park, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo Zoo. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Amarillo, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Amarillo, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,425 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Amarillo, Texas as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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