Size/Location: Amarillo is the only city (meaning with a population of at least 150,000) within a two-hour radius and is located in the Texas Panhandle. Here’s what to know before you visit to get the most out of your trip. I lived there for four months, as well as several other towns throughout West Texas for a total of 18 months, so I’m not kidding when I say it’s not like most places in the Lone Star state. While they have cowboys and the occasional tornado, they also have crazy snowstorms and an incredibly eccentric art scene. Tucked away in the middle of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo (pronounced Amm-ur-il-la by the locals), isn’t your typical Texas town. If you’re ready to take on a Route 66 road trip to see a bunch of America at once and learn important parts of its history, read this guide to learn of a great pit stop in Amarillo, Texas! What to Know About Amarillo, TX This trip will take at least a week and include a lot of driving (even more than the New Zealand road trip I took) through small towns stuck in the 1950s, so it’s important to plan your stops strategically. So, you’re planning a trip down Route 66-the iconic road of America, stretching 2,448 miles from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois.
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