The population is 77 percent white, 15 percent Latino, 6 percent African American, and a small percentage of other groups.
It is a marketing point for cattle, wheat, corn, sorghum, natural gas, oil, and helium. Amarillo is a crossroads and has served that function throughout its history.
When the Fort Worth and Denver Railway, after a delay during the depression of the s, resumed its northwestward march into the Texas Panhandle, James T. Berry, a real estate promoter, led a group of merchants from Colorado City to establish a new town site along the railroad route.
At first called Oneida, the town's name was soon changed to Amarillo, which means "yellow" in Spanish. Supposedly, Spanish shepherds or traders had previously named the area for an abundance of yellow flowers or perhaps for the yellow soil of the creek banks. Local cowboys, having been promised a town lot by Berry, cast the decisive votes for Amarillo as the new county seat on August 30, This political designation, along with the railroad and the supply of water, gave Amarillo the necessities of life.
The railroad arrived in , bringing merchants, cattle buyers, and settlers. By Amarillo was one of the world's busiest cattleshipping points. About Amarillo History. In Amarillo was a stop along the first continuous, scheduled air passenger and mail service from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Some people maintain that during an Amarillo sunrise and sunset one can see the curvature of the earth, due to the wide open spaces of the Great Plains.
Those who are visiting Amarillo from June to August must not miss the chance to head down to the Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Park for more insight on the state of Texas presented in a magical musical theatre. This open-air event also provides an additional option for a delicious traditional barbeque dinner served as a Texan speciality as part of the musical package. Families are also recommended to go for a sightseeing walk before the musical starts to fully enjoy the view of the open-air event.
Amarillo is also a famous hotspot primarily for its extensive culture and arts. The Amarillo Little Theatre is known to be the oldest and longest running open theatre within the country, and is still continuing to present shows that are full of entertaining classics as well as displaying its historical charm in different plays. Visitors can have a brief sightseeing tour of their own and also check out their official webpage for tickets before dropping by for a full front seat experience.
Founded in , the Amarillo Opera has been going strong with continuous shows and theatre plays in the city. A huge range of other concerts have started incorporating the similar styles done by the opera.
The Amarillo Opera offers sightseeing education tours and programs as their main objective is to preserve the arts in Amarillo. Photo by commons. The colorful art installation is dedicated to the famous Route 66 where up to ten Cadillac cars are planted into the ground, half submerged, and painted over with spray paint. Over the years, people have come and decorated the cars as they come and visit by adding more charm to each piece. The installation is well known in popular culture, so bringing yourself for a momentarily sightseeing adventure would surely give yourself an inspirational mind.
Jaw-dropping rock formations, sloping cliffs glowing orange in the sunlight and rugged valleys covered in mesquite and cottonwood trees. Take in all this spectacular natural beauty when you visit Palo Duro Canyon , the second largest canyon in the United States.
Pause for a moment, observe the silence and you might hear the chirps of painted buntings, orioles, and woodpeckers. Instead, they show the layers of sedimentation exposed as the canyon formed over millions of years. Make your way to the canyon floor to visit The Trading Post, where you can browse for souvenirs and get a bite to eat before exploring even more trails.
Open throughout the year, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a must-visit in the summer when you can catch a performance of TEXAS, an outdoor musical drama that that tells the story of Texas with songs, dances and plenty of humor.
Find your way through a maze, play your way through an hole mini-golf course and catch a performance by some of the best musicians around. Hit a few golf balls on the driving range and soar above it all on the Route 66 Zip Line. Cap it off with some wine tasting before settling in for the show on the main stage.
The ranch has a bit of something for everyone, making it one of the top family-friendly attractions in Amarillo.
Even the roughest and toughest cowboys need to gear up, and the ones here in the Texas Panhandle do so at Oliver Saddle Shop. No horse?
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