Amarillo Highlights for Summer 2014

What's new?  A whole lot.

Amarillo Railroad Museum- this young museum has a small collection of life-size cars but the members are working on a giant indoor display that represents the entire Texas Panhandle and its railroad network. 13000 Highway 60. www.amarillorailroadmuseum.com

Craft Brewing at Big Texan Steak Ranch- The home to the 72 oz. steak challenge is also home to these brews- Bomb City Bock, Palo Duro Pale Ale, Rattlesnake IPA, Jack Rabbit Red and lots more. 7701 I-40 East. www.bigtexan.com/beers/

Day of the Cowboy in Amarillo is Saturday, July 26 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. What better place to learn about being a cowboy than in the city that still says it is the place to Step Into The Real Texas. 2601 East I-40. www.aqha.com/museum

DC-3 Lands At TASM- Check out the historic aircraft (“N34”) that landed at the Texas Air & Space Museum in February 2014 and has been wowing visitors ever since. It is the only flying item on the National Register of Historic Places!  10001 American Dr. www.texasairandspacemuseum.org

Expanded RV Museum- It was good and now it is better! The collection of vintage RVs and motorcycles has grown and more than 50 items are on exhibit. Chances are you'll meet owners Jack and Trent Sisemore while in the museum. 4341 Canyon Dr. www.rvmuseum.net

Polk St. Cattle Drive Returns- Long a highlight of the Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo, the Polk St. Cattle Drive returns on Thursday, June 5 to kick-off this annual celebration of the cattle industry in Amarillo. Polk St between 10th & 5th in downtown Amarillo.

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the state's largest history museum, is celebrating the Women of the West through art, artifacts and stories. The calendar includes changing exhibits and special events to highlight the contributions of women. 2503 4th Ave in Canyon, TX. www.panhandleplains.org

Tascosa Drive-In may not be new but it is a highlight of a summer day in Amarillo. Get a car full of family and friends and head to the double feature at one of the state's last drive in theaters.         1999 Dumas Drive (south of Thompson Park). www.tascosadrivein.com

Zip Lining & Rappelling are now offered at Palo Duro Adventure Park, located just outside the entrance to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. These two extreme adventure activities bring a new dimension to outdoor fun in the Amarillo area. 11100 State Highway 217. www.palodurozip.com

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