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Amarillo

Texas, United States · North America

About Amarillo

Amarillo is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Bushland, 35km from Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

Amarillo is a city located in Texas, United States. With a population of 198,645, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Amarillo sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amarillo to your route.

About Amarillo

Palo Duro High School is a school located in the city of Amarillo, Texas, United States, and is one of four high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District. As of the 2016–17 school year, it has 2,075 students. The school was named after Palo Duro Canyon, a canyon system in the Texas Panhandle. Classified

Read more as a 5A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

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Amarillo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Amarillo located?

Amarillo is located in Texas, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.2220 latitude, -101.8313 longitude.

What is the population of Amarillo?

Amarillo has a population of approximately 198,645 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
198,645
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Texas
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.2220, -101.8313

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911
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911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Amarillo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Big Texan Steak Ranch

An iconic Route 66 steakhouse in Amarillo famous for its free 72-ounce steak challenge, giant cowboy sign, and Texas-sized roadside personality.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Cadillac Ranch

Iconic Route 66 public art installation of ten half-buried Cadillacs nose-down in a Texas wheat field.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The second-largest canyon in the United States, a colorful 120-mile gash in the Texas Panhandle often called the 'Grand Canyon of Texas.'

35 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Amarillo.

Bushland

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 1,500

Canyon

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 14,887

Panhandle

🇺🇸 United States

43 km awayPop. 2,341

Claude

🇺🇸 United States

44 km awayPop. 1,224

Fritch

🇺🇸 United States

51 km awayPop. 2,066

Vega

🇺🇸 United States

54 km awayPop. 900

Borger

🇺🇸 United States

63 km awayPop. 12,964

Channing

🇺🇸 United States

68 km awayPop. 360

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