Subject: Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

Here's what's happening in Amarillo this week!

Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau

 November 24 - 30, 2020

For information on COVID-19 and travel to Amarillo, please visit www.amarilloalerts.com and www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus

News

Mask Mandate

As you're enjoying our city, please remember to wear your masks! Beginning Friday, July 3rd, Texas Governor Greg Abbot issued an executive order requiring face covering to be worn in public spaces. If you have children under the age of 10, in the process of eating, exercising outdoors, or have certain medical conditions, this executive order does not apply.

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Sign-Up for the Panhandle Savings Pass!

The pass works as a digital coupon book that gives you discounts on entry to attractions, free apps, and perks at bars and restaurants, along with access to discounted rates at hotels. Once redeemed, you can easily access your pass via text, email, or “app”. The pass will guide you through the Panhandle based on your location, so you never have to worry about your next stop or wasting time. 

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Amarillo Stories

9 of the Most Unique Things you Can do in Amarillo

Ride horseback in the second largest canyon in the country, take a photo with one of the most recognizable landmarks in Texas and go retro on historic Route 66. Welcome to Amarillo, where rugged cowboy culture meets big-city sophistication. Whether you’re looking for your next amazing outdoor adventure or you want to see something new, you’ll find many unique things to do worthy of any bucket list. Discover some of these experiences below and see what else we have to offer

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Texas Style

Everything you need to know to look like an authentic cowboy! Read suggestions from local cowgirls in the know and build your own Texas wardrobe at the end!

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Drool-Worthy Destination

Follow Kyle Whitecotton and his wife as they are introduced to Amarillo's unexpected cuisine scene bursting with distinctive flavor!

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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

This is a list of restaurants currently planning to be open for Thanksgiving! Please call the restaurant before your meal to check the hours.

Big Texan Steak Ranch

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Furr's Fresh Buffet

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Iron Skillet

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Cattleman's Cafe

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Golden Corral

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Lin's Grand Buffet

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Denny's

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IHop

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Saltgrass Steakhouse

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Waffle House

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Hooters

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Events

Christmas in the Gardens

Head to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens November 28th from 6 to 9 PM and 29th from 6 to 8:30 PM to enjoy a beautiful walk through the gardens lit with over 350,000 lights! Children under 5 are free, and tickets are only $5 for everyone else! Coffee, hot chocolate, popcorn, cotton candy, and pictures with Santa are available for purchase!

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Exhibits

The Panhandle Prohibition

The Panhandle Prohibition Exhibition takes you back to the Texas Panhandle in the 1920s. Learn the diversity of music and opinions in our very own recreated speakeasy complete with augmented reality and get your very own mugshot. Understand fashion, consumerism, and politics of the day while listening to some great jazz.

Precipice:  David Maisel, Jess Benjamin & Mark Messersmith

Precipice is the title given to a series of concurrent exhibitions by three artists: David Maisel, Jess Benjamin, and Mark Messersmith. Each artist is uniquely concerned with the interaction between humans, nature, and the impact that this interaction has on the environment. Each artist’s unique interpretation encourages inquiry and reflection about the fraught relationship between humanity and the environment in the area.

Amarillo Flights: Aerial Views of the Llano Estacado Country

Beginning July 17th, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum premieres the work of Paul Chaplo. The one-person exhibit will showcase his personal aerial photography of the high plains of the Llano Estacado. Come see nearly 40,000 square-miles in a new way at PPHM during regular business hours until January 2021.

Art Space: Home

Explore the idea of home through artworks from AMoA’s Permanent Collection.  Georgia O’Keeffe chose to paint the view out her window.  Douglas Kent Hall captured the ‘magical’ light of the ancient Taos Pueblo.  Russell Lee photographed the homes of everyday Americans during the Great Depression.

Self-Guided Tours

Downtown Historic District

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Route 66 Historic District

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Hoof Prints

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Amarillo Murals

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Amarillo Belt Buckle