WILDCAT BLUFF NATURE CENTER—The center show- cases the Panhandle’s ecosystem with more than 600 acres of grasslands, nature trails, wildflowers and huge cottonwood trees. Admission charge. 2301 Soncy Road. Three miles north of I-40 on Loop 335. 806/352-6007.
www.wildcatbluff.org.
WONDERLAND AMUSEMENT PARK—One of Texas’ largest privately owned amusement parks includes Big Splash log flume, Fantastic Journey spook house, Shoot the Chute water ride, Raging Rapids water slide, and the Texas Tornado double-loop roller coaster. Admission charge. 2601 Dumas Drive. Off U.S. 287 north at the River Road exit. 806/383-3344 or 806/383-4712.
www.wonderlandpark.com.
ANDREWS POP. 12,288
ALT. 1,750 MAP J-13
ANDREWS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: Free RV parking in back. 700 W. Broadway. 432/523-2695.
Florey Park, north of town, was once the site of an oilfield camp, now hosts the annual Labor Day Weekend Blue- grass Festival. Mature trees and rural setting also make it popular for RVs year round. The local 18-hole golf course attracts out-of-town guests.
And the Andrews County Expo Arena hosts rodeos, barrel races, concerts and other activities. Annual events include a Murder Mystery Dinner in Feb-
Ceremonial dances are performed at the Kwahadi Museum of The American Indian in Amarillo.
from June-August. Admission charge. 1400 Streit Drive. 806/352-6513.
www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org.
AMARILLO MUSEUM OF ART—Houses a broad range of 20th-century paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and textiles, as well as Southeast Asian artifacts. Free. 2200 Van Buren St. On the campus of Amarillo College. 806/371-5050.
www.amarilloart.org.
AMARILLO ZOO—Zoo features a herd of bison and other High Plains animals, as well as a special “Texotic” exhibit. Herpetarium features lizards, frogs and salamanders. Ad- mission charge. NE 24th Street at U.S. 287. 806/381-7911.
www.amarillozoo.org.
AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM—Facility includes quarter horse outfitters, state-of-the-art technology, artifacts and histories of the breed. 806/376-5181.
www.aqhhalloffame.com.
CADILLAC RANCH—A “bumper crop” of 10 Cadillacs are buried nose down in a field at the same angle as Cheops’ pyramids. Represents the Golden Age of Automobiles from 1949 through 1963. About 12 miles west of downtown on I-40, between Exits 60 and 62. Exit Arnot Road on south side of I-40.
DON HARRINGTON DISCOVERY CENTER—The center hosts science exhibitions each summer. There are hands- on activities for kids. Exhibits include a 3,000-gallon aquarium with saltwater and freshwater habitats, a Fou- cault pendulum that rotates independently of the earth’s gravitational pull, a helium technology exhibit, a weather watch area and a digital Space Theater. 1200 Streit Drive. 806/355-9547.
www.dhdc.org.
GALLERIES AT SUNSET CENTER—The center has an art- ist colony with local artists and a sculpture garden. First Friday ArtWalk features special family activities. Free. 3701 Plains Blvd.
www.sunsetartamarillo.com.
HARRINGTON HOUSE—This 1914 Neoclassical mansion includes a collection decorative and fine arts. 1600 S. Polk St. 806/374-5490.
www.harringtonhousehistorichome.org.
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HISTORIC ROUTE 66 (OLD SAN JACINTO)—Amarillo was the largest Texas city on Route 66. Look for the “Old Route 66” highway signs along this mile of shops, restau- rants and clubs along Sixth Ave. Between Georgia and Western streets. 806/220-8866.
www.amarillo66.com.
KWAHADI MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN— This museum preserves the history of the native Plains and Pueblo peoples. Ceremonial dances are performed throughout the year. It also serves as a youth hostel. Admission charge. 9151 I-40 East. Near the Amarillo Inter- national Airport exit. 806/335-3175.
www.kwahadi.com.
LAKE—Lake Meredith, see FRITCH.
PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK AND “TEXAS”— See CANYON.
PANHANDLE PLAINS HISTORICAL MUSEUM—See CANYON.
RV MUSEUM—Jack and Trent Sisemore’s collection of recreational vehicles include about 20 vintage RVs and a dozen vintage motorcycles. Free. 4341 Canyon Drive at Jack Sisemore Traveland. 806/358-4891.
www.rvmuseum.net.
RANCH TOURS—River Breaks Ranch hosts chuck-wagon meals, a 10-stand sporting clays trap course and ranch ac- tivities. 806/374-0357.
www.riverbreaks.com. Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West offers horseback
riding, ranch activities and cattle drives. 806/672-9256.
www.cowgirlsandcowboysinthewest.com.
SPLASH KINGDOM AMARILLO—This 14-acre water park offers cooling rides, including a wave pool, speed slide, flume slides, a lazy river, arcade and kiddy-pool area. There are sand and grass volleyball courts. I-40 and Whitaker Road. 806/376-4477.
www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com.
TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER—Located on East I-40, it is one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Cen- ters operated by the Texas Department of Transportation for the convenience of the traveling public. 9700 East I-40. 806/335-1441.
www.txdot.gov.
ruary, the “Wild, Wild West Fest” in April, an old-fashioned July 4th celebration featuring turtle races, the “Ranch and Rig Ride” Bicycle Tour in September and Holly Jolly Week- end in December.
ANDREWS BIRDING CENTER—A quarter-mile nature trail offers bird viewing, a boardwalk over the marsh and observation points equipped with spotting scopes. The site is along the North American migratory route for birds. Mule deer, fox, javelina and bobcats also may be seen. Southeast Avenue E and Southeast Mustang Drive.
ANDREWS COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL—This me- morial honors area veterans of wars-from the American Civil War through the Fight Against Terrorism—chronicled on six-foot granite tablets. 700 W. Broadway.
ANSON POP. 2,495
ALT. 1,750 MAP J-13
ANSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1132 West Court Plaza. 325/823-3259.
This town is named for Dr. Anson Jones, last president of the Republic of Texas. This is one of the richest farming areas in Texas. Each December since 1885, The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball has been held here. The event was popular- ized by Michael Martin Murphey’s musical rendition of the “The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball.” The “Cowboy Dance” mural by Jenne Magafan is one of
the best preserved post office murals from Franklin Roos- evelt’s administration.
ANSON JONES MUSEUM—Housed in a historic church. Artifacts include a miniature reproduction of the town square as it existed in 1904, a desk used by Dr. Anson Jones and other local memorabilia. 1302 Avenue K. 325/823-3259.
OPERA HOUSE—Built in 1907 by Albert W. Johnson, it has been called the “fanciest” showplace between Fort Worth and El Paso. It once hosted theatrical productions, silent and talking movies, and fights. Today, it is used for musical productions. 1120 11th St. 325/823-3259.
www.ansonoperahouse.com.
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