Amarillo

A truly American art installation, the ranch consists of ten grafitti-covered Cadillacs buried halfway in the ground. — Travel + Leisure

These beautiful animals are celebrated at this visually striking museum, which explores their roles in ranching as well as racing. — Lonely Planet

The RVs themselves are packed with period memories—old-timey cracker boxes to vintage cameras and dominos—to create a snapshot of the travel culture at the time. — Fodor's

This fun local amusement park, off US 87 north of the centre, offers thrill rides, family rides and a water park. — Lonely Planet

Stretch those road legs at this 600-acre nature center, 8 miles northwest of town off TX 335, where trails wind through grasslands, cottonwoods and bluffs. — Lonely Planet

Aquariums, a planetarium and science exhibits (including a good one on birds of prey) round out a visit. — Lonely Planet

This cozy three-floor museum has a generous range of art in its permanent collection. — Fodor's