Planning an Event in Amarillo
Amarillo at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 83
Average meal cost
USD 46
Total hotels
60
Total rooms
6,000
Convention center space
410,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Amarillo
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The 88-square-mile destination is home to an exciting array of cowboy culture, including the Working Ranch Cowboy Association's annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo, held every November. The city is also home to the Amarillo Livestock Auction, one of the largest of its kind in Texas
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Many of Amarillo's attractions enable visitors to explore the region's natural beauty and heritage. Elkins Ranch Jeep Tours take passengers on open-air expeditions through Palo Duro Canyon terrain, with some tour options spanning the rim to the canyon floor.
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At Amarillo Botanical Gardens, visitors walk amongst themed gardens, ranging from a hummingbird garden to a Japanese garden, as well as a year-round tropical plant conservatory.
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The 88-square-mile destination is home to an exciting array of cowboy culture, including the Working Ranch Cowboy Association's annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo, held every November. The city is also home to the Amarillo Livestock Auction, one of the largest of its kind in Texas
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Many of Amarillo's attractions enable visitors to explore the region's natural beauty and heritage. Elkins Ranch Jeep Tours take passengers on open-air expeditions through Palo Duro Canyon terrain, with some tour options spanning the rim to the canyon floor.
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At Amarillo Botanical Gardens, visitors walk amongst themed gardens, ranging from a hummingbird garden to a Japanese garden, as well as a year-round tropical plant conservatory.
Popular Convention Centers
Located downtown, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex accommodates meetings, banquets, conventions and trade shows throughout its 340,000-square-foot complex. The facility is comprised of the 4,870-seat Cal Farley Coliseum, 2,342-seat Amarillo Civic Auditorium and several exhibit halls. The on-site Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,300-seat performance hall with rehearsal and education rooms, as well as a multi-level lobby. Offering easy access to I-27 and I-40, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex sits within a 10-minute drive of more than 2,000 hotel rooms. The complex serves as the host for the Amarillo Bulls hockey team, Amarillo Venom professional indoor football team, Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Symphony, Lone Star Ballet and Broadway Spotlight Series.
Convention center space
110000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
26700 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
110000 sq. ft.
Located downtown, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex accommodates meetings, banquets, conventions and trade shows throughout its 340,000-square-foot complex. The facility is comprised of the 4,870-seat Cal Farley Coliseum, 2,342-seat Amarillo Civic Auditorium and several exhibit halls. The on-site Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,300-seat performance hall with rehearsal and education rooms, as well as a multi-level lobby. Offering easy access to I-27 and I-40, the Amarillo Civic Center Complex sits within a 10-minute drive of more than 2,000 hotel rooms. The complex serves as the host for the Amarillo Bulls hockey team, Amarillo Venom professional indoor football team, Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Symphony, Lone Star Ballet and Broadway Spotlight Series.
Convention center space
110000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
26700 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
110000 sq. ft.