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36 Best and Fun Things To Do In Potter County, Texas


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If you are looking for a genuine cowboy adventure filled with thrilling outdoor pursuits, Potter County is the ideal destination.

Whether you feel like a relaxing hike under the hot summer sky, ziplining across magnificent canyon terrain, or horseback riding through fields of green, Potter County is sure to check all the boxes of an authentic western experience. You can enjoy an eventful day at one of the many amusement parks or play a round of golf under the yellow Texan sky. Fond of art and culture? Potter Country offers various fascinating museums and cultural centers for curious travelers to enjoy.

With many parks and outdoor adventures, you will soon discover the appeal of this delightful Texan county. See the list below for all the greatest attractions you can find in Potter County.

The 36 Most Popular Things To Do In Potter County, Texas

36. McBride Canyon

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

35. McGee Lake

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (7 reviews)

34. Paramount Theatre Sign

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 817 S Polk Street Amarillo TX

Web Address:   https://downtowntx.org/amarillo-texas/817-s-polk-st-amarillo-tx-79101

33. Downtown Amarillo, Texas

3.9 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Location: 801 S Fillmore Street #205 Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 372 3500

Web Address:   http://downtownamarillo.com/

32. Amarillo Historical Museum

3.8 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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Location: 1612 S Johnson Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 206 3926

Web Address:   http://amarillohistorical.wixsite.com/amarillohistory

31. Herring Hotel

4.5 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 311 SE 3rd Ave Amarillo TX

Web Address:   https://808basement.com/

30. Harrington House Historic Home

4.1 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: 1600 S Polk Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 374 5490

Web Address:   https://harringtonhousehistorichome.org/

29. Amarillo Railroad Museum, Inc.

3.9 ★★★★☆ (43 reviews)

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Location: 3160 I Ave Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 335 3333

Web Address:   http://amarillorailmuseum.com/

28. Madam Queen

4.3 ★★★★☆ (45 reviews)

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27. First Baptist Church

4.4 ★★★★☆ (103 reviews)

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Location: 1208 S Tyler Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 373 2891

Web Address:   https://firstamarillo.org/

26. Helium Time Columns Monument

4.6 ★★★★★ (108 reviews)

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Location: 1200 1348 Streetreit Dr Amarillo TX

Web Address:   http://atlasobscura.com/places/helium-time-columns-monument

25. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

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Location: 2301 N Soncy Road Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 352 6007

Web Address:   http://wildcatbluff.org/

24. Amarillo Route66

4.4 ★★★★☆ (126 reviews)

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Location: 3511 6th Ave Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 373 1427

Web Address:   http://amarillo66.com/

23. Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian

4.6 ★★★★★ (136 reviews)

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Location: 9151 I 40 Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 335 3175

Web Address:   http://kwahadi.com/

22. American Quarter Horse Association

3.5 ★★★★☆ (136 reviews)

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Location: 1600 Quarter Horse Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 376 4811

Web Address:   http://aqha.com/

21. Canadian River ATV Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 24 US 287 Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 857 3151

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/lamr/planyourvisit/ohv-off-highway-vehicles.htm

20. Arts in the Sunset

4.5 ★★★★★ (171 reviews)

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Location: 3701 Plains Blvd Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 310 2600

Web Address:   http://artsinthesunset.org/

19. Lake Meredith

4.5 ★★★★★ (227 reviews)

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18. Texas Air & Space Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (269 reviews)

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Location: 10001 American Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 335 9159

Web Address:   http://texasairandspacemuseum.org/

17. El Alamo Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (272 reviews)

Location: 1621 S Houston Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 378 3036

Web Address:   https://amarilloparks.org/parks-facilities/parks/el-alamo-park

16. Amarillo Civic Center Complex

4.6 ★★★★★ (301 reviews)

Location: 401 S Buchanan Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 378 4297

Web Address:   http://amarillociviccenter.com/

15. Thompson Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (445 reviews)

Location: 2401 Dumas Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 378 3036

Web Address:   https://amarilloparks.org/parks-facilities/parks/thompson-memorial-park

14. Sam Houston Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (488 reviews)

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Location: 4101 Line Ave Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 378 3036

Web Address:   https://amarilloparks.org/parks-facilities/parks/sam-houston-park

13. Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (631 reviews)

Location: 2501 S Washington Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 378 3036

Web Address:   https://amarilloparks.org/parks-facilities/parks/memorial-park

12. 6th Street Massacre Haunted House – Amarillo, TX

4.7 ★★★★★ (739 reviews)

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Location: 3015 6th Ave Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 337 0749

Web Address:   http://6sm.com/

11. 2nd Amendment Cowboy

4.4 ★★★★☆ (790 reviews)

Location: 2600 Hope Road Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 355 7121

10. Medical Center Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,606 reviews)

Location: 1100 Wallace Blvd Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 378 3036

Web Address:   https://amarilloparks.org/parks-facilities/parks/medical-center-park

Our Top picks

9. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

4.7 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

Location: cassjohnson road Fritch TX

Tel:  806 857 6680

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/alfl/index.htm

8. Amarillo Museum of Art

4.6 ★★★★★ (206 reviews)

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Location: 2200 S Van Buren Street Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 371 5050

Web Address:   http://amoa.org/

7. Don Harrington Discovery Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (207 reviews)

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Location: 1200 Streetreit Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 355 9547

Web Address:   http://dhdc.org/

6. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (370 reviews)

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Location: 2601 E Interstate Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 376 5181

Web Address:   http://aqha.com/foundation

5. Amarillo Botanical Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,048 reviews)

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Location: 1400 Streetreit Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 352 6513

Web Address:   http://amarillobotanicalgardens.org/

4. Amarillo Zoo

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1,173 reviews)

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Location: 700 Comanchero Trail Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 381 7911

Web Address:   https://zoo.amarillo.gov/

3. Wonderland Amusement Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,799 reviews)

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Location: 2601 Dumas Dr Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 383 3344

Web Address:   http://wonderlandpark.com/

2. Cadillac Ranch

4.4 ★★★★☆ (9,009 reviews)

Location: 13651 I 40 Frontage Road Amarillo TX

Tel:  833 330 2650

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/1974cadillacranch/

1. The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (21,714 reviews)

Location: 7701 I 40 East Amarillo TX

Tel:  806 372 6000

Web Address:   https://bigtexan.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Potter County, Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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