Potter district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Amarillo

Amarillo is a city in Potter district, Texas, United States, home to about 198,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 112 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 24 parks and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Heart (2 km), Amarillo Lake (3 km) and Wonderland Amusement Park (3 km).

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Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, Potter district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amarillo at a glance

Location
Potter district, Texas, United States
Population
about 198,645
Coordinates
35.2220° N, 101.8313° W
Places within 50 km
196 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Amarillo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amarillo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Amarillo

156 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amarillo. The closest is First Hospital on the High Plains of Texas_St. Anthony's Hospital_Founded 1901 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Amarillo

27 churches within 100 km of Amarillo. The closest is Amarillo (2 km); the best-known is Heart (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Amarillo

24 parks within 100 km of Amarillo. The closest is Will Rogers Park (1 km); the best-known is Wonderland Amusement Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amarillo

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amarillo. The closest is Amarillo Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amarillo

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amarillo. The closest is Wolf Mountain (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Amarillo

14 museums within 100 km of Amarillo. The closest is American Quarter Horse Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amarillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amarillo
  2. 2 km Heart · church, Potter
  3. 1 km Central Presbyterian Church · church, Potter
  4. 3 km Amarillo Lake · lake, Potter
  5. 4 km Hornet · temple, Potter
  6. 1 km Wonderland Amusement Park · park, Potter
  7. 3 km Back to Amarillo

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How to reach Amarillo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amarillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage112156First Hospital on the High Plains of Texas_St. Anthony's Hospital_Founded 1901 (1 km)
    Churches1727Amarillo (2 km)
    Parks2424Will Rogers Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1019Amarillo Lake (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1516Wolf Mountain (22 km)
    Museums814American Quarter Horse Museum (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Bones Hooks Park (2 km)
    Other attractions24KIXZ-AM (Amarillo) (12 km)
    Temples11Hornet (3 km)
    Waterfalls11River Falls (26 km)
    Caves11The Big Cave (45 km)

    Amarillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amarillo?

    Heart (church, about 2 km), Amarillo Lake (lake, about 3 km), Wonderland Amusement Park (park, about 3 km), Central Presbyterian Church (church, about 3 km), Hornet (temple, about 3 km), American Quarter Horse Museum (museum, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Amarillo?

    196 places on Spotwander: 112 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 24 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amarillo?

    First Hospital on the High Plains of Texas_St. Anthony's Hospital_Founded 1901, about 1 km by road; Twing's Drive-In Canopy (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Amarillo?

    Amarillo, about 2 km by road; Heart (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Amarillo?

    Will Rogers Park, about 1 km by road; Martin Road Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amarillo?

    Start in Amarillo, visit Heart, then Central Presbyterian Church, then Amarillo Lake, then Hornet, then Wonderland Amusement Park, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amarillo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Amarillo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Amarillo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Amarillo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.