Amarillo has an incredible arts community. From professional organizations to community-based efforts, Amarillo may have more arts per person than any place you've visited. Amarillo's Cultural District spotlights a wide variety of visual, performing, and culinary arts along with architectural and historical sites.
 

Enjoy a symphony concert, thrill to a ballet, marvel at an opera, see a gallery, stroll in a museum, listen to the local music scene, find outdoor sculpture, and catch all the arts in Amarillo.

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Amarillo's Cultural District brings together events that have been long-standing favorites such as High Noon on the Square and Jazztober, as well as newcomers Create! and The Community Market.

This national monument highlights ancient flint used by Native Americans for tools and weapons. Ranger-led hikes are available. 
 

Native flora is beautifully showcased on over four acres of seasonal gardens, and an indoor tropical conservatory. 

Enjoy a performance with the longest continuously-operating community theatre in the nation! Amarillo Little Theatre presents their superior performances from August to May. 

One of the largest auctions in the nation, this auction sells more than 100,000 head of livestock annually at its weekly Monday sale. Before the sale, rub elbows with cowboys and ranchers at the Stockyard Cafe. 

The Amarillo Museum of Art is a free three-story art museum that is a focal point for Amarillo's thriving arts community. The museum attracts regional and national exhibits, and catering can be brought in to make this a meal stop for your group!

The Amarillo Opera combines a schedule of some of the world's most beloved operas with non-traditional shows. Performances are held in the state-of-the-art Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.

Your group can enjoy the wonderful sounds of the Amarillo Symphony in Amarillo's breathtaking state-of-the-art Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. 

This museum is a beautiful way to learn about the horse that settled the West. 

Open since 1960 and home of the 72-oz. steak challenge, the Big Texan also offers a brewery, a hotel, and an RV park.

This is a place for anyone with a place in their heart for fine old cars. There are over 120 cars going back to 1921. Each car is in working condition and lovingly cared for by the on-site mechanics. 

Cadillac Ranch is the granddaddy of all roadside art, with 10 Cadillacs buried nose down in a farmer's field. A visit is free, but remember to bring spray paint!

Located on the rim of beautiful Palo Duro Canyon, this working ranch provides a western adventure tour, hospitality, and catering company that provides services celebrating the heritage of the real West in
Amarillo. 

DHDC encourages you to explore, tinker, create and play on over 100 displays. Don't miss the immersive Digital Space Theatre of the steel-columned Helium Monument
 

Located on 6th Avenue between Georgia and Western Street, Amarillo's Route 66 Historic District is a one-mile-long restored stretch of The Mother Road with antique stores, boutique shops, galleries, local restaurants, and clubs. The Route 66 Trolley Express can be booked for groups and makes a great addition to the experience! 

This free museum showcases the oldest Fleetwood in existence, RV's ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s, collectible motorcycles, and RV and road trip memorabilia through the ages. 

Housed in a replica Pueblo Indian kiva (underground ceremonial chamber), the museum features fine art and exhibits of the crafts and cultures of the Pueblo and Plains Indian people, featuring the works of Thomas E. Mails and bronze artist Tom Knapp. Your group can enjoy a traditional dance by the performers and a catered meal!

Located next to Alibates Flint Quarries, this recreation area offers boating, hiking, and camping. 

Lone Star Ballet is the major dance organization in the area. An annual highlight is the lovingly-staged version of The Nutcracker. Performances are held at the state-of-the-art Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.

Just outside the Palo Duro Canyon State Park entrance, one of Palo Duro Adventure Park's zip lines crosses Palo Duro Canyon. They have rappelling and bouldering as well as a second zip line.  

Palo Duro Canyon is the largest drivable canyon in the United States and the second largest canyon. This beautiful and historic site is conveniently located 22-miles south Amarillo and has nearly 30,000 acres dedicated to outdoor adventure. Roads to the and through the canyon are paved, making an easy drive for a motor coach!

Located near Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, the museum displays civilian and military aircraft as well as a wide range of air and space artifacts. 

An outdoor classroom situated on more than 600 acres of rolling grasslands above the Canadian River along the historic Gregg-Marcy Wagon Trail; site of Quanah Parker Trail arrow marker. www.visitamarillo.com

Wonderland Amusement Park has been opened for over 60 years, has over 60 rides and attractions, and is the largest Family-Owned amusement park in Texas. 

Armstrong County

This spectacular 15-mile drive across the eastern reach of Palo Duro Canyon, crossing the Prairie Dog Town Fork of Brazos River, follows the course of a road built by hand in the early 20th century to connect separated portions of Armstrong County. 
 

Benjamin, Texas

The museum houses much of Knax County's colorful history; exhibits feature a barbed-wire collection and other relics of early settlers. 
 

Located in the town of Canyon on the West Texas A&M College campus, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has more than 2 million artifacts, making it the largest historical museum in Texas. 

Claude, Texas

The museum, art gallery, and restored theatre with live shows provide a reflection of the heritage and culture of the Texas Panhandle in days gone by. 
 

Crosbyton, Texas

Adjacent to historic Blanco Canyon, the museum preserves 700 years of tradition and culture, including Native American life. 
 

Goodnight, Texas

Tour the legendary cattleman's restored 1877 Victorian-style home and outbuildings, along with an interpretive center, on the ranch's original site overlooking Palo Duro Canyon. 
 

Gutherie, Texas

Legendary quarter horses and superior cattle are hallmarks of the Four Sixes a historic ranch founded by Samuel "Burk" Burnett in 1868. The local general store, with information on the ranch's history, welcomes visitors during business hours. 
 

Hale Center, Texas

Housed in restored 1911 Santa Fe Depot, 1907 farmhouse, and other buildings, exhibits feature artifacts relating to the early days of railroading, farming, and ranching in Texas. Collections include restored antique tractors, vintage farm equipment, and pedal cars. 
 

Hale Center, Texas

Indoor and outdoor walls of Hale Center buildings, painted by local doctor Ray Freeman, cover aspects of life in the community.

Housing more than 170 rare and fully restored windmills that tell the story of irrigation, ranching, and railroads. Adults and children alike will enjoy the awe-inspiring “Legacy of the Wind” mural and world’s largest model train.

Home to six wineries, some of the best wines in Texas are bottled right here on the High Plains. Whether you prefer dry whites or deep reds, we have a glass of award-winning wine just for you.

This newly expanded museum, situated on a prominent hilltop above the Canyon Lakes, features unique agriculture exhibits such as horse-drawn implements, crop dusters, and GPS-driven equipment.

The Depot District offers nightly live music at various venues such as the historic Cactus Theater, The Blue Light, or The Garden. Within walking distance is delicious restaurants, quaint boutiques, and local galleries.

A larger-than-life tribute to the Lubbock musician who inspired the world of rock'n'roll, and "Walk of Fame" honoring other West Texas music legends from Waylon Jennings to Natalie Maines

Located in the historic Depot Entertainment District, the center houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and music of Buddy Holly and displays unique memorabilia donated by the family, friends, and fans of Lubbock’s favorite son. The newly restored J. I. Allison House opened in 2013, invites visitors to see what home life was like in the 1950s for Buddy Holly and his Crickets band members. 

LHUCA (Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts) is a must-see when it comes to contemporary art on the South Plains. Visitors will find that LHUCA is not only a place to see art but experience it as well. Its campus includes multiple working studios, visual art galleries, a theatre and rehearsal hall and various classes that you can drop into throughout the year.

An internationally recognized archaeological and natural history preserve where mammoth bison once roamed, you’ll find an interpretive center, multiple exhibits, plus 4.5 miles of outdoor trails.

From 1942 to 1944, Lubbock was home to the majority of American Glider Pilots and their flight training for World War II. To preserve their history and bravery, the Silent Wings Museum tells the story of the U.S. Glider Program and is home to three exhibit galleries, a C-47 airplane, research library, multimedia theater and one of the few fully restored World War II gliders in existence.

More than 100 sculptures, viewable from a vehicle or on foot, grace the grounds of one of the nation’s most beautiful university campuses. The collection, ranked in the Top 10 of university public art collections by Public Art Review, is guided by members of the University Public Art Committee, which includes faculty, staff, students, alumni, university and community leaders.

Explore exhibits featuring a total of nearly 5 million objects at the Museum of Texas Tech University. You’ll discover collections in the arts, humanities and natural sciences, as well as the Moody Planetarium with daily laser and star shows.

Entertainment and education meet at one of Lubbock’s favorite attractions, the Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater. Kids and adults alike\ will step into a unique, hands-on museum that features interactive science exhibits, Lubbock’s only public aquarium, thrilling programs at the OMNI Theater and much more.

Unique museum and outdoor park with 50 historic structures dating back to the 1700's. In addition to the 19-acre historical park, the NRHC has 42 life-size bronze steer sculptures and a 44,000-square-foot museum with seven galleries featuring art exhibits, photography and artifacts that capture historical and contemporary Western life.  

4ORE! is an upscale golf entertainment facility with competitive golf-simulated games for guests of all ages and skill levels. 4ORE! also includes event space, a golf academy and a full-service bar and grille.

Founded in 1969 by Suzanne Aker, Ballet Lubbock is a private, nonprofit organization that is an integral component of Lubbock’s cultural fabric. Each holiday season, Ballet Lubbock produces "The Nutcracker Ballet," one of Lubbock’s favorite holiday traditions.

The Cactus Theater was constructed in Lubbock in 1937 and opened in April 1938 as the first suburban, neighborhood movie theater. The Cactus Theater officially reopened in 1995 as a live performance theater featuring musicals, plays and concerts.

The Charles Adams Studio Project is a privately owned non-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to cluster artists in the Lubbock Cultural District by maintaining an inclusive environment that’s mutually beneficial for working artists, curators, galleries and students. This successful collaboration has led to four live/work studios that are regularly open during the monthly First Friday Art Trail, allowing visitors to connect with each artist.

Children & Adults Theatrical Studio's mission is to provide an organization for the production and promotion of theatrical events and the theatrical experience.

Located in downtown Lubbock, the Charles Adams Gallery is a multi-service gallery that has become one of the most trafficked spots in the Lubbock Cultural District. The unique facility is home to many permanent and rotating art collections, including work from famous artists such as Andy Warhol.

Joyland is a fun-filled West Texas tradition located in the heart of Lubbock’s popular Mackenzie Park recreation area. Joyland features more than 30 great rides and attractions – ranging from a log ride, water coaster and roller coasters to junior rides and family classics, such as the colorful carousel. The park also features food favorites, exciting games and group outing facilities. It’s a place where family, friends and coworkers can share fun times and create unforgettable memories. Open March through October.

Coordinated by American Legion Post 575, a monument to the soldiers of this region, men and women, who have served in the military in times of peace and war.

Spanning over 1.42 square miles, Lubbock’s Cultural District gives West Texans the chance to experience culture and art in an authentic way. The Lubbock Cultural District is proud to be the home to numerous facilities, all of which encourage the use of arts, culture and entertainment. Lubbock Cultural District Neighborhoods include: Art District, Depot District, Texas Tech University, and Canyon Lakes.

One of the premier locations in Lubbock to view contemporary art, the Lubbock Fine Arts Gallery is made up of 2,500 square feet of gallery space in the Buddy Holly Center. Visitors can feed their artistic spirit with various visual arts exhibitions showcased each year. With everything from jewelry to paintings and sculptures, the Lubbock Fine Arts Gallery is a cultural experience.

Located in the heart of Lubbock, The Lubbock Memorial Arboretum is a unique 93-acre open space and historical site located in K.N. Clapp Park. Whether you desire a quiet, peaceful walk or an active family adventure, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of activities, events, tours and classes for people of all ages and interests. Within the sanctuary of the various plantings, come investigate the 1.18 mile trail that is accessible to everyone.

The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra boasts nationally known guest conductors and soloists, a full-time professional administrative staff and dozens of talented professional musicians who represent the business community, public school staff and faculty, and the faculty and student body of Texas Tech University.

Make a splash at Lubbock's premiere water park! Enjoy tidal waves, giant water slides, a kiddie pool and a lazy river. Open throughout the summer. Family ticket packs and season tickets available.

At 248 acres, Mackenzie Park is Lubbock’s largest recreation area and features a wide variety of fun for all ages. Tee off at the recently renovated Meadowbrook Golf Course, or for more variety, the park offers a world-class disc golf course and Joyland Amusement Park. Visit Prairie Dog Town and watch these pint-sized critters put on a show, or bring your horses and ride through incredible landscapes on the park’s equestrian trails.

There’s no better place in Lubbock than Prairie Dog Town to watch these pint-sized critters in their natural habitat. Prairie Dog Town was the first protected prairie dog colony of its kind and is located in the majestic Mackenzie Park.

Bring the family or take your sweetheart to see the latest blockbuster hits under a moonlit sky. Visitors can enjoy two new movies for one amazing price, and kids under the age of 5 get in free! Come early and let the kiddos have a blast on the playground, while you grab delicious items like box dinners, nachos or the famous Chihuahua Sandwich. Just don’t forget a sweet funnel cake or a bucket of popcorn for the show.

Each Fall, James and Patti Simpson of At'l Do Farms transform their 12-acre corn field into an ""amazing maize"". By day or by night, this is an adventure to challenge your wits. After navigating through the maize, take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, shoot the corn cannon or reserve a campfire for your group.

West Texas breezes carry the fresh scent of more than 6,000 apple and peach trees to those who visit The Orchard. Pick your own apples or purchase jams, jellies, local raw honey, fresh veggies from the garden, and apple pies and cakes in the unique gift shop, bakery or Country Café. Designed as a pick-your-own operation, the 30-year-old orchard is comprised of 30 varieties of apples.

The Vietnam Center and Archive is responsible for collecting and preserving the documentary record of the Vietnam War and supports and encourages research and education regarding all aspects of the American Vietnam experience. The Vietnam Archive has collected millions of pages of material and tens of thousands of photographs, slides, maps, periodicals, audio and books related to the Vietnam War.

Tornado Gallery is a collaborative space that interacts with its neighborhood to make downtown Lubbock a vibrant, energetic scene.

Plainview, Texas

From the geology, flora, and fauna of the Plains to Indians, settlers, ranchers, industrialists, and entertainers, the museum tells the story of the land and those who lived on it. 

Ralls, Texas

Houses in the John R. Ralls Bank Building, a two-story Texas Historical Landmark, this museum tells the story of life in a South Plains cotton-farming community. 
 

Tulia, Texas

Visit the working studio and gallery of one of the most renowned Western painters of our day. 
 

Tulia, Texas

The routes of this early auto trail ran from St. Louis, Missouri to El Paso, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, marked by tall concrete obelisks, of which on a handful remain. 

Turkey, Texas

The hometown of the "King of Western Swing" really comes to life the last Saturday in April for Bob Wills Day. View the Texas Playboys bus parked at the vintage Phillips 66 station. 
 

Quitaque, Texas

Bison roam free on 10,000 acres of dramatic parkland at the edge of the Llano Estacado as visitors drive through the canyons. Nearby, the railbed of the former Quanah, Acme & Pacific Railway (including the last operating railroad tunnel in Texas, which is now home to a colony of Mexican free-tailed bats), has been converted to a 64-mile hiking/biking/horseback trail. 
 

Quitaque, Texas

Exhibits tell the story of the sheep and cattle raisers who settled this valley in the late 19th century, and those who traded with them.
 

Quanah, Texas

The 1909 Spanish Colonial Revival former rail depot houses exhibits Hardeman County's pioneer and railroad days, and items related to Chief Quanah Parker. 
 

Quanah, Texas

Enjoy a scenic hike or drive, and a visit to the interpretive center, at this ruggedly beautiful 1,900-square-mile park that is home to part of the Texas State Longhorn herd.