Amarillo is Cultural. Partner Up With Our Social Team.

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2 Amarillo is Cultural Amarillo s brand new cultural district, designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts, confirms what we have known many years- Amarillo has an incredible arts community. From professional organizations to community-based efforts, Amarillo may have more arts per person that 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. Amarillo s Cultural District brings together events that have been longstanding favorites such as High Noon on the Square and Jazztober, as well as newcomers Create! and The Community Market. For more information on these events please visit centercity.org Partner Up With Our Social Team. Cover photo courtesy of Center City of Amarillo/Ralph Duke formation in this publication was accurate at the time of printing. Amarillo CVC 2017

3 Welcome to Amarillo For the third year in a row, True West magazine says it better than we can- Amarillo is a Top 10 True Western Town for Why? Because we wear our Western heritage on our sleeves. Our attractions, hotels, restaurants, arts and civic organizations have never met a stranger so they re ready with great recommendations for your stay. So take your time and review this guide, make your plans, and say howdy when you get to town. You ll be glad you did.

4 Amarillo Arts Amarillo Symphony has the energy of a young conductor to power its season of concerts. Performances at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. 301 S. Polk St., Suite 700 amarillosymphony.org Cerulean Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery founded in Dallas and now has a new location inside the Canyon Exploration building located at 814 S. Taylor in downtown Amarillo. theceruleangallery.com Go to for updated event information from throughout the arts community.

5 Amarillo Arts Amarillo Little Theatre is one of the nation s best continuously-operating community theatres with a varied show calendar from August to May Civic Circle amarillolittletheatre.org Amarillo Museum of Art is a focal point for the region s thriving art community, attracting regional and national exhibits S. Van Buren St. amarilloart.org Amarillo Opera combines a schedule of some of the world s most beloved operas with nontraditional shows. Performances at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts S. Van Buren amarilloopera.org Lone Star Ballet is the major dance organization in the area. An annual highlight is the lovingly staged version of The Nutcracker. Performances at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts Hobbs lonestarballet.org Galleries at Sunset Center is home to more than 50 working studios and galleries representing over 100 local artists as well as the area s only outdoor sculpture garden. It hosts the monthly First Friday Art Walk Plains Blvd. amarilloartists.com

6 Palo Duro Canyon Area Palo Duro Canyon State Park is 30,000 acres of outdoor adventure, including some of the best hiking and mountain biking found anywhere. Enjoy camping of all levels and restored overnight cabins on the rim and the floor of the canyon. Activities are subject to seasonal changes. About 25 miles SE of Amarillo via I-27 South to TX Highway 217. tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ palo-duro-canyon or palodurocanyon.com Palo Duro Riding Stables caters to all riders over miles of trails in Palo Duro Canyon. Located just outside the state park entrance, the stables are open year round. paloduroridingstables.com Listings are for reference only, no quality judgement or endorsement is implied.

7 Palo Duro Canyon Area TEXAS musical drama, an internationally-acclaimed historical production performed each summer in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Over 4 million visitors have enjoyed this top-notch performance about the settling of the Texas Panhandle in the late 1800s. texas-show.com Old West Stables offer horseback rides on the floor of the state park, where conquistadors, cowboys and Native Americans once roamed. All activity subject to seasonal changes. oldweststables.com Palo Duro Adventure Park & Zip Line is the only zip line attraction between Dallas and New Mexico. Located just outside the state park entrance, the zip line crosses Palo Duro Canyon. Special tandem rig lets adults travel with young children. Now includes rappelling! palodurozip.com Cowgirls & Cowboys in the West provides an authentic experience to individuals and groups. Ask about horseback rides or custom packages from Los Cedros Ranch on the eastern rim of Palo Duro Canyon S. FM 1258 (Pullman Rd.) cowgirlsandcowboysinthewest.com

8 door Activity Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument highlights ancient flint used by Native Americans for tools and weapons. Ranger-led hikes are available but call for reservations. About 35 miles NE of Amarillo on TX Highway 136. nps.gov/alfl or (weekends) Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is located next to Alibates Flint Quarries. Lake levels rebounded in 2015 and boating, hiking, camping and four-wheeling options are available. About 40 miles NE of Amarillo on TX Highway 136. nps.gov/lamr or (weekends) Amarillo Botanical Gardens is an oasis on the High Plains. Gardens feature an indoor tropical conservatory and seasonal native plantings. Check for special educational or musical programs Streit Dr. amarillobotanicalgardens.org Amarillo Zoo features animals native to the High Plains, as well as traditional zoo favorites. The herpetarium and education center are highlights. 700 Comanchero Dr. amarillozoo.org Listings are for reference only, no quality judgement or endorsement is implied.

9 door Activity Wonderland Amusement Park has entertained the Texas Panhandle for more than 60 summers. It is home to more than 60 rides and attractions, including the Texas Tornado double-loop roller coaster Dumas Dr. (US 287 North) wonderlandpark.com Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, with more than 600 acres of native environment, from grasslands to rocky bluffs, was named by cowboys for the wildcats that once made it their home. Hiking includes the wheelchairaccessible LiBB s Trail N. Soncy Rd. wildcatbluff.org Rock Island Rail Trail is nearly 4 miles of improved hike and bike trail between the Harrington Regional Medical Center and the famed Historic Route 66 area. It is named for the Rock Island Line, which operated on this right of way Amarillo Parks have places to walk your dog, play tennis, shoot hoops, skate, swim and enjoy the outdoors. Free admission except for swimming pools. amarilloparks.org

10 Only in Amarillo Cadillac Ranch was one of the world s first roadside sculptures. It features 10 Cadillacs buried nose down in a field. Personal creativity is encouraged so bring your own spray paint but take your empties to the on-site dumpster. Located on I-40 West at Arnot Rd (exit 60) along the south side access road. Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery is famous for the free 72 oz steak dinner (if eaten within an hour) and now for a wide array of local brews. Traveling with your horse? Ask about the Big Texan Horse Hotel I-40 East bigtexan.com

11 Only in Amarillo Amarillo Livestock Auction is one of the nation s largest auctions selling 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 Café. 100 S. Manhattan amarillolivestockauction.com American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is a beautiful way to learn about the horse that settled the West. Don t miss the Quarter Horse fitters during your visit. I-40 Quarter Horse Dr. aqha.com/museum Hoof Prints of the American Quarter Horse is a collection of 100 statues throughout Amarillo featuring our city s favorite equine breed. centercity.org Tascosa Drive- is one of the state s last drive-in theaters. Treat your family to the original big screen experience from the comfort of your car or the bed of your pick-up truck. Seasonal, so call first! 1999 Dumas Dr. (US 287 North) tascosadrivein.com Listings are for reference only, no quality judgement or endorsement is implied.

12 Only in Amarillo Cal Farley s Boys Ranch is a 10,000-acre working ranch dedicated to educating boys and girls who need a shirt tail to hang on to. You are welcome to have lunch with the boys and girls- just call first. Located about 35 miles NW of Amarillo on US Highway 385 calfarley.org Bill s Backyard Classics is for anyone with a place in their heart for fine old cars. Get your motor started, grab your family and head this way to see some American history and craftsmanship S. Washington bbcamatx.com Suite Escape is Amarillo s newest unique entertainment. You and your friends are locked in a suite and work together to escape. Reservations must be made online in advance. 715 S. Lamar amarillosuiteescape.com Amarillo Rock Climbing House is the only indoor rock climbing facility in Amarillo. This family-oriented facility offers the safety needed for people learning to climb as well as providing challenges for the climbing veteran. 500 S. Fannin amarilloclimbing.com

13 Amarillo Museums Don Harrington Discovery Center encourages you to explore, tinker, create and play on over 100 displays. Don t miss the immersive Digital Space Theater or the steelcolumned Helium Monument Streit Dr. dhdc.org Kwahadi Museum of the American dian features artifacts of the Pueblo and Plains dians, as well as performances by the internationally-known Kwahadi Dancers I-40 East kwahadi.com Panhandle- Plains Historical Museum is The Smithsonian with a Texas accent. It is the state s largest history museum with a great permanent collection and top-notch traveling exhibits th Ave., Canyon, TX panhandleplains.org

14 Amarillo Museums The RV Museum lets us step back in time and enjoy RVs, camping and lifestyle exhibits from the 1920 s through today. Located in Jack Sisemore s Traveland Canyon Dr. (I-27 South) rvmuseum.net Texas Air & Space Museum honors the area s long history of flight American Dr. (by Rick Husband Amarillo ternational Airport) texasairandspacemuseum.org Amarillo Railroad Museum features an operational HO scale layout depicting Texas Panhandle railroads, circa Also, still under construction, is a G scale outdoor Garden Railway. Historic railroad cars used by the U.S. Government are displayed on the tracks behind the Museum. Call first for hours I Ave. amarillorailmuseum.com Listings are for reference only, no quality judgement or endorsement is implied.

15 Amarillo History Historic Route 66 is over one mile of antiques, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and clubs along a restored section of the Mother Road. Along 6th Ave. between Georgia and Western Streets. amarillo66.com Center City Historic District stretches along downtown s Polk Street from 6th Ave. to the terstate. Developed in the early 1900 s, it includes the city s finest collection of historic homes from the Bivins Mansion at 10th & Polk to the Harrington House at 15th & Polk. centercity.org

16 Amarillo History Llano Cemetery has been Amarillo s principal burying ground since the 1890s and many of the city s pioneer families are laid to rest here. SE 27th Ave. east of I-27 llanocemetery.org Madame Queen is the only Texas-type locomotive built in 1930 for the Plains Division of the Santa Fe Railway. Located at South 2nd and Lincoln in downtown Amarillo. Potter County Court House was built in 1932 and restorations were completed in This award-winning restoration is the centerpiece of several downtown historical structures. 500 S. Fillmore St. mypottercounty.com Santa Fe Building was the regional headquarters of the Santa Fe Railway from the 1930s. Recently restored, it houses Potter County offices and once again is an Amarillo landmark. 900 S. Polk St. mypottercounty.com Texas Panhandle War Memorial is a tribute to all the men and women of the Texas Panhandle who have answered the call to duty. Located on the grounds of the Randall County Annex. I-27 and Georgia St. tpwm.webs.com Listings are for reference only, no quality judgement or endorsement is implied.

17 Amarillo Sports Amarillo Bulls are past winners of the NAHL s Robertson Cup and are a top source of junior hockey talent in the U.S. Games are in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. Offices are at 301 S. Polk, Suite 101 amarillobulls.com Amarillo Venom is a professional indoor football team that plays in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. After past championships in the Lone Star Football League, the Venom will play the 2017 season in the Champions door Football League. Offices are at 801 S. Polk St. govenom.com

18 Amarillo Sports Amarillo Dragway brings drag racing thrills back to Amarillo every summer S. Burlington Rd. amarillodragway.com FAST Route 66 Motor Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt oval that sponsors a full season of summer racing action. Lakeside Dr. 1.5 miles south of I-40 East. route66motorspeedway.com Public Golf Courses Ross Rogers Complex (Mustang & Wild Horse courses) in Thompson Park and the Comanche Trail Complex (Arrowhead & Tomahawk courses) in Southeast Park are four of the best public courses in the state. playgolfamarillo.com (Ross Rogers) (Comanche Trail) Listings are for reference only, no quality judgement or endorsement is implied.

19 Entertainment From the neon lights along downtown s Polk St to the funky kicks found along Route 66 to the beautiful acoustics in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, it is easy to enjoy night life in Amarillo. To keep up to date on the local entertainment scene, try these options. Amarillo.com Entertainment Weekly entertainment guide of Amarillo Globe-News Media. Online at amarillo.com/entertainment Play Here Panhandle PBS and Chip Chandler give you a look and overview of what is happening. panhandlepbs.org/playhere. A.M.arillo Go to visitamarillo.com and sign-up for A.M.arillo, a weekly that tells you what is going on. PanhandleTickets The local clearinghouse for tickets to events of any kind at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. Check the upcoming shows and find ticket outlets at all local United Supermarkets. panhandletickets.com Tri-State Fairgrounds Hosts concerts, equine events, motor sports and the annual Tri-State Fair SE 10th Ave. tristatefair.com Amarillo Civic Center Complex Hosts concerts, shows, sporting events and other entertainment options in several centrally-located venues, including the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. 401 S. Buchanan St. amarillociviccenter.com

20 Restaurant Guide Dining Weʼre hungry and we have opinions. the mood for Asian, Tex-Mex, or Texas barbecue? We know just the place. Thirsty? Weʼll point you in the right direction. Amarillo is home to the best pizza in the nation, the most iconic steakhouse in the southwest, and a sports bar with hundreds of beers on tap. Thank you to the Amarillo Globe-News for permission to share the Best of Amarillo restaurants for See a complete restaurant list at All You Can Eat Soup & Salad Jasonʼs Deli 7406 SW 34th Ave., jasonsdeli.com Asian Fare My Thai 2029 Coulter St., mythaiamarillo.com Baked Goods The Ruffled Cup Cupcakery & Sweet Shoppe 3440 Bell St., Suite 130, theruffledcup.com Barbecue Tylerʼs Barbeque 2014 Paramount Blvd., tylersbarbeque.com Beer Selection I Donʼt Know Sports Bar & Grill 1301 SW Sixth Ave., Bites with the Boss Abueloʼs 3501 SW 45th Ave., , abuelos.com Breakfast Fare Ye Olde Pancake Station 2800 Virginia Circle, pancakestation.com Burger Joint Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, S. Coulter St., blueskytexas.com Chicken-Fried Steak Green Chile Willyʼs I-27, greenchilewillys.com Chili Crazy Larryʼs Fine Texas Bar-B-Que 4315 Teckla Blvd., crazylarrysbbq.com Cocktail Hour Ruby Tequilaʼs Mexican Kitchen 2001 S. Georgia St., Soncy Road, rubytequilas.com

21 to view all of the restaurants Amarillo has to offer Coffee House Roasters Coffee & Tea Company 1818 S. Georgia St., S. Soncy Road, , roasters.biz Cold Treats Braumʼs Ice Cream and Dairy Store 801 Amarillo Blvd. East, S. Grand St., S. Western St., S. Western St., SW 34th Ave., braums.com Date Night Texas Roadhouse 2805 I-40 West, texasroadhouse.com Deli Fare Jasonʼs Deli 7406 SW 34th Ave., jasonsdeli.com Dessert The Ruffled Cup Cupcakery & Sweet Shoppe 3440 Bell St., Suite 130, theruffledcup.com Doughnuts The Donut Stop 1905 Georgia St., S. Grand St., Amarillo Blvd. East, Canyon Drive, S. Coulter St., I-40 West, rd St., Canyon, thedonutstop.com Fast Food Chick-fil-A 7701 I-40 West, Suite 132, S. Georgia St., S. Coulter St., cfarestaurant.com, chick-fil-a.com Fountain Drinks Sonic Drive- Locations: sonicdrivein.com French Fries Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, S. Coulter St., blueskytexas.com Fried Chicken Popeyeʼs 7200 Bell St., I-40 E., Paramount Blvd, popeyes.com Hot Spot 575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle 7710 Hillside Road, Suite , 575pizzeria.com Italian Restaurant Pescaraz Italian Restaurant 3415-K Bell St., pescaraz.com Leafy Greens Jasonʼs Deli 7406 SW 34th Ave., , jasonsdeli.com Downtown Restaurant Napoliʼs Fine Italian Restaurant 700 S. Taylor St., napolisofamarillo.com

22 to view all of the restaurants Amarillo has to offer Little Gem Coyote Bluff Cafe 2417 S. Grand St., coyotebluffcafe.com Locally Owned Restaurant Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, S. Coulter St., blueskytexas.com Margarita Ruby Tequilaʼs Mexican Kitchen 2001 S. Georgia St., Soncy Road, rubytequilas.com Mexican Restaurant Abueloʼs 3501 SW 45th Ave., Suite G , abuelos.com Music with Your Meal The Golden Light Cantina 2906 SW Sixth Ave., goldenlightcafe.com Newbie Aspen Creek Grill 4110 I-40 W., aspencreekgrill-amarillo.com Onion Rings Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, S. Coulter St., blueskytexas.com door Dining Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., joetaco.net Overall Restaurant Texas Roadhouse 2805 I-40 West, texasroadhouse.com Pizza Parlor 575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle 7710 Hillside Road, Suite , 575pizzeria.com Place to Take -of-towners 575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle 7710 Hillside Road, Suite 700, pizzeria.com Pub Grub Texas Firehouse 3333 S. Coulter St Salsa Abueloʼs 3501 SW 45th Ave., Suite G , abuelos.com Starters Hummerʼs Sports Cafe 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite B No guarantee as to the quality of these restaurants is implied.

23 to view all of the restaurants Amarillo has to offer Steak Texas Roadhouse 2805 I-40 West, texasroadhouse.com Sushi Young Sushi Rocks! 202 SW 10th Ave., youngsushirocks.com Tableside Charm Macaroni Joeʼs 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite D macaronijoes.com Takeout Rosaʼs Café & Tortilla Factory 4312 SW 45th Ave I-40 West, rosascafe.com Wine List Crush Wine Bar & Deli 701 S. Polk St., crushdeli.com Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 5416 S. Coulter St., I-40 East, buffalowildwings.com Tea Texas Tea Premium Water & Ice 2642 Wolflin Ave., SW 34th Ave., Tex-Mex Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., joetaco.net Themed Restaurant The Big Texan Steak Ranch 7701 I-40 East, bigtexan.com

24 H otels, Motels & ns Amarillo n and Suites 1911 I-40 East (806) (877) Americaʼs Best Value n Grand St 3930 I-40 East (806) Ashmore n & Suites 2301 I-40 East (806) (800) Baymont n & Suites 3411 I-40 West (806) (800) Baymont n & Suites East 1700 I-40 East (806) (800) Best Western Santa Fe 4600 I-40 East (806) (800) Big Texan Motel 7701 I-40 East (806) (800) Camelot n 2508 I-40 East (806) Candlewood Suites 18 Western Plaza Drive (806) (877) Comfort n & Suites East 2101 I-40 East (806) (877) Comfort n & Suites Soncy 2300 Soncy Road (806) (877) Comfort Suites South 6318 Ventura Drive (806) (877) Comfort Suites Western Plaza 12 Western Plaza Drive (806) (877) Country n & Suites 2000 Soncy (806) (877) Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 724 S. Polk Street (806) (888) Courtyard by Marriott West 8006 I-40 West (806) (888) Days n East 1701 I-40 East (806) (800) Days n Medical Center 2102 S. Coulter (806) (800) Drury n & Suites 8540 I-40 West (806) (800) All hotels are ADA compliant and offer non-smoking rooms Exit # 71 72B 72A 67 72A A 67 72A Free Breakfast continental Restaurant Pool Pets Free Shuttle Airport Only Airport Only Airport Only Airport Only

25 Exit # Free Breakfast Restaurant Pool Pets Free Shuttle Executive n 2100 S. Coulter (806) continental Embassy Suites Downtown *Anticipated Summer S. Buchanan (806) Extended Stay America 2100 Cinema Dr (806) (800) continental Fairfield n & Suites Airport 1740 Airport Blvd (806) (888) Airport Only Fairfield n & Suites West 6600 I-40 West (806) (888) Fifth Season n & Suites 6801 I-40 West (806) (877) Hampton n & Suites West 6901 I-40 West (806) (800) Hampton n East 7777 I-40 East (806) Hilton Garden n 9000 I-40 West (806) (800) Holiday n Express & Suites East 9401 I-40 East (806) (800) Airport Only Holiday n Express & Suites South 6701 Hollywood Road (806) (800) Holiday n Express & Suites West 8330 Amarillo Blvd W (806) (800) Holiday n Express & Suites Wolflin 2806 Wolflin Ave (806) (800) B Holiday n West Medical Center 8231 Amarillo Blvd W (806) (800) Airport Only Home2 Suites 8251 West Amarillo Blvd (806) continental Homewood Suites 8800 I-40 West (806) (800) Knights n 1803 S. Lakeside Dr (806) (877) La Kiva Hotel 2501 I-40 East (806) A La Quinta East Airport 1708 I-40 East (806) (800) continental ALL hotels are ADA compliant and offer non-smoking rooms.

26 Exit # Free Breakfast Restaurant Pool Pets Free Shuttle La Quinta n & Suites Airport *Anticipated 1st Quarter I-40 East (800) continental La Quinta West Medical Center 2108 S. Coulter (806) (800) continental Luxury n & Suites 2915 I-40 East (806) B continental Microtel n & Suites 1501 S. Ross St (806) (800) continental Motel 6 Airport 4301 I-40 East (806) (800) Motel 6 Canyon Dr Canyon Dr (806) (800) continental Motel 6 West 2032 Paramount Blvd (806) (800) A My Place Hotel 2208 Cinema Dr (806) Quality n East 1515 I-40 East (806) (877) Quality n West Medical Center 1610 S. Coulter St (806) (877) Red Roof n 1620 I-40 East (806) (800) continental Red Roof n West 6800 I-40 West (806) (800) continental Relax n 6030 I-40 West (806) Residence n 6700 I-40 West (806) (800) Sleep n Airport 2401 I-40 East (806) (877) A Sleep n & Suites West Medical Center 6915 I-40 West (806) (877) SpringHill Suites by Marriott *Anticipated 1st Quarter Cinema Dr (806) Staybridge Suites 36 Western Plaza Drive (806) (888) Super 8 Central 2909 I-40 East (806) (800) B ALL hotels are ADA compliant and offer non-smoking rooms.

27 Exit # Free Breakfast Restaurant Pool Pets Free Shuttle Super 8 East (Lakeside) 8701 I-40 East (806) (800) Super 8 West 2103 Lakeview Dr A (806) (800) Travelodge West 2035 Paramount 68A (806) (800) Value n B I-40 East (806) WoodSpring Suites I-40 East (806) (800) Wyndham Garden 68B 3100 I-40 West (806) (877) ALL hotels are ADA compliant and offer non-smoking rooms. Bed & Breakfast Heritage House 1620 S. Polk St, (806) River Falls B&B 6901 Wild Horse Trail, (806) La Casita del Sol 1607 S. Harrison, (806) (877) Starlight Canyon B&B 100 Brentwood Rd., (806) No guarantee as to the quality of these accommodations is implied. Taxi Services Taxi Pros (806) Bolton Taxi (806) Jack & Sons Taxi (806) AJ Taxi Service (806) Q&D Preferred Car Service (806) AA-Discount (806) Rapid Taxi (806) AA-Discount (806) Taxi (806) JW's Taxi (806) Car Rental Agencies Located at the Rick Husband Amarillo ternational Airport Avis (806) avis.com Budget (806) budget.com Enterprise (806) enterprise.com Hertz (806) hertz.com National (806) nationalcar.com Limousine Service Royal Limousine Service (806) amaroyallimo.com Sky Limousine Service (806) skylimousine.net VIP Limo (806) vipamarillo.com Lux Lounge Party Bus (806) misterdoycetuxedo.com Vehicle for Hire Services Heaven Sent Rides (806) Uber Online contact only

28 Major Events BIG EVENTS ON THE CALENDAR. Here are a few of Amarillo s biggest and best. First Friday Art Walk is a free monthly walk through at The Galleries at Sunset Center. amarilloartists.com. Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo pits area s ranches in friendly but serious competition. The Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive kicks off the weekend. Early June. coorsranchrodeo.com Amarillo Chamber Summer Celebration combines the best of Amarillo s restaurants with live local music. Third Thursday in June. amarillo-chamber.org AGN Media July 4th Fireworks is a mid-summer highlight sometimes featuring a performance by the Amarillo Symphony. amarillo.com Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo - local cowboys have been gathering over the July 4th holiday for more than 70 years. willrogersrangeriders.com National Day of the Cowboy helps everyone understand what it takes to be a cowboy. Last Saturday in July. aqha.org Create! a family art festival with live entertainment, food vendors and arts & crafts with free outdoor children s activities. August. centercity.org AQHA Adequan Select World Championship is one of AQHA s world championship shows. End of August Boys Ranch Rodeo +adventurefest is all about the boys and girls of Cal Farley s Boys Ranch. Saturday, Labor Day weekend. calfarley.org Tri-State Fair & Rodeo is one of Amarillo s oldest events with rides, food, exhibits and action. Mid-September. tristatefair.com Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off brings together over 100 cooking teams with thousands of barbecue fans. Second Thursday of September. amarillo-chamber.org Jazztober by Center City Free Jazz concerts held every Tuesday evening in October on the lawn of the Historic Bivins Home in downtown Amarillo. centercity.org Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Tony Lama World Championships determines who is the fastest and most accurate shot from horseback. Mid-October. cowboymountedshooting.com

29 Major Events/Shopping National Junior Bull Riders Association Championshipstough riders from age 4-19 take a shot at a national title. njbranow.org WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo is the real deal. Cowboys from ranches across the West are in town for this serious rodeo. Second weekend of November. wrca.org Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show is one of the nation s largest indoor farm & ranch shows. Week after Thanksgiving. ideaggroup.com/amarillo Center City Electric Light Parade kicks off the holiday season. First weekend in December. centercity.org Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Christmas Open House, with singing and treats and Santa lining the halls of the state s largest history museum. First weekend in December. panhandleplains.org The Nutcracker attracts generations of fans each year. Second weekend of December. lonestarballet.org Shopping Shop till you drop across Amarillo, from local boutiques to national retail outlets. Wolflin Square & Wolflin Village, both located south of I-40 at Georgia St., are friendly boutique style shopping centers with a wide variety of locally-owned shops. Community Market downtown, 10th & S. Polk St., features a variety of locally made crafts, gifts and specialty items. Historic Route 66 focuses on antiques and boutiques aimed at motorcyclists and Rt. 66 enthusiasts. Westgate Mall and Soncy Road in west Amarillo are the regional hub for national retail outlets. Want to be a cowgirl or cowboy? Amarillo has it all, from custom boots, hats and spurs to off-therack jeans and shirts. You can find all your Western duds in Amarillo.