The Play TEXAS at Palo Duro Canyon State Park's Pioneer Amphitheater

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOW set against an authentic tapestry of history, the show’s fictional characters bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800's. Song and dance abound – and a generous helping of good ol’ Texas humour too – with spellbinding lighting and special effects.

Hiking Trails and Caves in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

With a descent of some 800 feet to the canyon floor and more than 16 miles of paved road, Palo Duro Canyon State Park offers fantastic scenic views, historical sites and markers, picnic tables, public restrooms and showers, miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, a souvenir shop with grill, and a variety of camping & parking areas suitable for day trips, overnight tent camping, or extended stays in the largest of campers and motorhomes.

Mountain Biking in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Described as the area’s own “mini-Moab” or “little Sedona,” close to 40 miles of bikeable trails makes Palo Duro Canyon State Park the #1 mountain biking hotspot in Texas! Please note, The Hideout at Palo Duro Canyon does not rent bikes. Contact Palo Duro Outfitters in the city of Canyon for bike rentals, or Sun Adventure in Amarillo for any needed repairs to your own. Visit the official state park site here! 

Horseback Riding at Palo Duro Riding Stables

Family owned and operated since 1962, Palo Duro Riding Stables is not your average horse tour and trail ride, it's an experience. Located about a mile from the state park, observe a completely different part of Palo Duro Canyon that is only offered to the public on the back of a horse. Whether you're an experienced rider or a "tender foot", Jesse and Kristen Sorenson will show you a great time as they open their backyard to you and your family.

JEEP Tours of Palo Duro Canyon

Palo Duro Creek Ranch offers a winning combination of unforgettable Old West adventure, fascinating Western history, real Texas hospitality, and the mysterious enchantment of the breathtaking Palo Duro Canyon. We promise to provide some of the most memorable moments of your vacation! Come along and discover the natural wonders, geologic diversity, incredible beauty, and rich history of this marvel of nature that has attracted people for hundreds of years.

Sad Monkey Mercantile

With a descent of some 800 feet to the canyon floor and more than 16 miles of paved road, Palo Duro Canyon State Park offers fantastic scenic views, historical sites and markers, picnic tables, public restrooms and showers, miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, a souvenir shop with grill, and a variety of camping & parking areas suitable for day trips, overnight tent camping, or extended stays in the largest of campers and motorhomes.

Bar Z Winery

At the edge of Palo Duro Canyon, on the outskirts of Canyon, Texas you’ll find a hidden panhandle gem in Bar Z Winery. Not to be confused with a vineyard, Bar Z works with Texas High Plains vineyard owners and takes their high-quality Texas grown grapes and makes them into award-winning, full-bodied red wines. This is no vintner’s hobby house. Bar Z Winery combines art, science, and years of experience to create elegant wines. Monty’s passion and hard work go into every bottle making these entirely Texan wines contenders on the world stage. Bar Z Winery has competed against Napa Valley wines, French wines – often considered the greatest – yet their native Texan creations have taken home the gold.

Creek House Honey Farm

Grab a snack with friends or catch a bite to eat after hiking at Palo Duro Canyon, just a drive down the road at Honey Buzz Winery! We are a restaurant in Canyon, TX, open daily and serve house-made meads, scrumptious salads, savory sandwiches, delicious charcuterie boards, and a variety of small bites for everyone to enjoy! Several different carbonated, house-brewed meads are available on tap. Honey Buzz also carries various bottled meads and melomels from different brewers and mead slushies coming in a variety of flavors.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

PPHM promotes the stories of this region in order to build community, enhance learning, and nurture creativity. As a leading institution and a university museum, PPHM offers dynamic experiences that illuminate the power and relevance of the history of this region, state, and beyond. PPHM shares with a diverse public and WTAMU its distinct collection from all periods and parts of the world, generating new ideas, while serving as an educational catalyst for the community.

American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame and Museum

The American Quarter Horse is one of the oldest recognized breeds of horses in the United States. Today, with more than 6 million horses registered, the American Quarter Horse Association is the world’s largest equine breed registry, making the American Quarter Horse the world’s most popular horse breed. Our mission: To record and preserve the pedigree of the American Quarter Horse, while maintaining its welfare and integrity and promoting lifelong enjoyment of the breed.

Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Do you appreciate the beauty that nature has to offer? Then you're sure to flourish at Amarillo Botanical Gardens. Since 1968, our botanical garden has served the community by inspiring interaction with plants and the environment. We're keeping our mission alive through tours and exciting outdoor events. Our botanical garden in Amarillo, TX doubles as a wedding venue. We also can host a variety of events at our indoor and outdoor venue. Call 806-352-6513 now to reserve our space.

Amarillo Civic Center

Comprised of the Amarillo Civic Center and the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex is the primary meeting place for over 300,000 residents living in the Texas panhandle. The Complex is conveniently located in downtown Amarillo, Texas with easy access to Interstates 27 and 40 (Historic Route 66). The 340,000 square foot Amarillo Civic Center contains a variety of multipurpose areas including the 4,870 fixed seat Cal Farley Coliseum and 2,300 fixed seat Civic Center Auditorium. It also boasts two exhibit halls, two ballrooms, and meeting rooms designed to meet a wide variety of needs including business meetings, banquets, dances, conventions, and trade shows.