4 days in Amarillo & El Paso Itinerary

Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amarillo: Canyon (Palo Duro Riding Stables & Palo Duro Canyon State Park). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Cadallic Ranch, take in the exciting artwork at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, look for gifts at Cavender's Boot City, and examine the collection at Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum.

For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Amarillo day trip planning website.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Amarillo. In August, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to El Paso.

On the 17th (Mon), admire all the interesting features of Scenic Drive - Overlook, don't miss a visit to The Lhakhang, and then head outdoors with Southwest University Park.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our El Paso trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Amarillo to El Paso takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Amarillo to El Paso is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Amarillo in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 71°F in El Paso. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel back home.