Exhibits include a Caterpillar combine used in the 1930s, horse-drawn equipment, early tractors and a vintage wind- mill. Signs offer a self-guided tour. On East Old Route 66. 806/267-2828.
ALBANY POP. 2,080
ALT. 1,429 MAP J-14
ALBANY VISITOR CENTER: 2 Railroad St. 325/762- 2525.
www.albanytexas.com.
This was an early supply point on the Western Trail to Dodge City. The “Fort Griffin Fandangle” runs the last two weekends in June. This musical re-enacts the settling of Fort Griffin, and it combines history and tall tales.
www.fortgriffinfandangle.org.
FORT GRIFFIN STATE HISTORIC SITE—The fort served as the defense on the Southern Plains from 1867-81. Among the ruins are a first sergeant’s quarters and a hand- dug well. The fort is home to the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd. The site offers camping, fishing, hiking, stargazing and living history. Annual living history days event is held in October. Admission charge. 1701 N. U.S. 283. Site is 15 miles north of Albany on U.S. 283. 325/762-3592.
www.visitfortgriffin.com.
GEORGIA MONUMENT—Erected to honor the Georgia Battalion that fought for Texas’ independence in 1836. Most were killed in the Goliad massacre. Dr. John Shackel- ford, for whom the county is named, was spared. South Main and South First streets.
LAKE—Hubbard Creek Reservoir, see BRECKENRIDGE.
LEDBETTER PICKET HOUSE—Restored frontier ranch structure features rustic period furnishings. House is a dog-run cabin built of slender upright pickets. 700 Rail- road St. 325/762-2525.
THE OLD JAIL ART CENTER—Permanent art exhibits include works of Marin, Umlauf, Nevelson, Moore, Modigliani and Picasso, as well as Chinese art. Housed in a restored county jail. 201 Second St.(Texas 6). 325/762-2269.
www.oldjailartcenter.org.
AMARILLO POP. 199,048
Texas State Travel Guide Ads ALT. 3,676 MAP D-10/FF-17
AMARILLO CONVENTION AND VISITOR COUNCIL: The Visitor Information Center is in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. 401 S. Buchanan. Take the downtown exit from I-40. 806/374-VISIT, 806/374-1497 or 800/692-1338.
www.visitamarillotx.com.
Amarillo, which means “yellow” in Spanish, is the center of the Texas Panhandle. It offers wide, open spaces, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Amarillo is the gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, America’s second largest canyon. With its relatively mild climate, the city has some of the cleanest air in the country. Native Americans, conquistadors, buffalo hunters, set-
tlers, cowboys, lawmen, gunfighters and the railroad all contributed to the development of the area, and that heri- tage is still felt. Today, the city features excellent accom- modations, a symphony, ballet, theater, opera, golf and Amarillo College. The Big Texan Steak Ranch is known nationwide for a
72-ounce steak dinner offered free to anyone who can eat the entire meal in one hour. More than 50,000 people have taken the challenge and 8,700 have succeeded.
www.bigtexan.com.
ALIBATES FLINT QUARRIES NATIONAL MONUMENT— See FRITCH.
AMARILLO BOTANICAL GARDENS—Features outdoor and indoor exhibitions, plus demonstration gardens. The Mary Bivins Tropical Conservatory glass pyramid houses tropical flora and fauna. Concerts on Thursday nights
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