Barrio Travel Guide
Amarillo


Popular places to visit

Wonderland Amusement Park
Take the family on an outing to Wonderland Amusement Park during your trip to Amarillo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

American Quarter Horse Association
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at American Quarter Horse Association during your travels in Amarillo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Amarillo Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Amarillo Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Amarillo. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Slug Bug Ranch
You can find out about the history of Amarillo with a trip to Slug Bug Ranch. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Amarillo Public Library
After visiting Amarillo Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Amarillo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Cadillac Ranch
Learn about the local history of Amarillo with a stop at Cadillac Ranch. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Amarillo, Palo Duro Canyon and Route 66 Day Trip
Top hotels in Barrio

Quality Inn Amarillo East
Staff was amazing and were kind enough to offer a ground floor room because they noticed we were really tired. The room was really cold which was nice but the place was in need of remodeling. The room served its purpose and we just needed a place to relax.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Amarillo East
The breakfast menu was substantial and the front desk staff were great.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Amarillo East
Rooms were clean. Window would not shut so the sound from the interstate was horribly loud. Got zero sleep. The hotel needs major maintenance. Breakfast is very limited but McDonald’s is next door. Exterior trash cans were overflowing. Not good unless it’s a quick stay and even then you may not get ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

The Big Texan Motel
Staff very friendly. The room and facilities are clean and well maintained. They have plenty of oversized parking in the back which was great as I was towing a trailer. Check in/ out is easy. This is an iconic hotel and restaurant! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites
Booked a comfort room because of the pictures on Expedia. The room was nothing like the photos, it was dated with old stuff and a ripped carpet. Went to reception and showed the lady the pictures on Expedia she agreed that we had not got what we booked. We were upgraded to a suite which did look ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Amarillo I-40 West, TX
The sleeper sofa cushions were ripped. When you pulled the first part out there was dirt or whatever else all over. Then the sheets had little brown carp all over. The clerk did apologize but I as very disingenuous!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio

Downtown Amarillo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Amarillo, Hodgetown Stadium and Amarillo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Polk Street Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Polk Street Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Hodgetown Stadium and Amarillo Civic Center.

Wolflin Historic District
While Wolflin Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Amarillo Museum of Art and Amarillo Little Theatre.

North Heights
North Heights might not have many top sights, but Wonderland Amusement Park and Amarillo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

San Jacinto
While there might not be top attractions in San Jacinto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Amarillo Little Theatre and Amarillo Civic Center.

Eastridge
When in Eastridge, you can plan a visit to Amarillo National Center and Tri State Exposition, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
