Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas and is part of the West Texas region. It is the county seat of Potter County{{GR|6}} and a portion the city extends to Randall County. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 173,627; however its metropolitan area (MSA) population is now estimated at well over 220,000. The famous Route 66 passes through Amarillo. The city's name derives from the nearby Amarillo Lake and Amarillo Creek, named in turn for the yellow soil along their banks and shores (Amarillo is the Spanish word for yellow, the color).

Sites of interest

Amarillo is the home of The Big Texan, which was made famous by offering visitors a free 72 ounce (2 kg) beef steak if they eat it in under an hour.

Related Topics:
The Big Texan - Ounce

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park is America's second largest canyon, after the Grand Canyon. The canyon is located south of Amarillo.

Related Topics:
Palo Duro Canyon - State Park - Grand Canyon

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In Palo Duro Canyon, an outdoor musical called Texas Legacies plays nightly during the summer.

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Near I-40, the Cadillac Ranch is a monument of painted Cadillac automobiles that were dug into the ground head first funded by local artist Stanley Marsh 3.

Related Topics:
Cadillac Ranch - Cadillac - Automobiles - Stanley Marsh 3

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The Amarillo Museum of Art is located in the campus of Amarillo College. It underwent a major renovation in early 2004.

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