Amarillo has a real Western tradition, as well as a distinct geographical location with vast open areas and stunning sunrises and sunsets. It served as the gateway to America's second-biggest canyon, Palo Duro Canyon. Because of its moderate temperature, the city has some of the cleanest air in the country. Indians, conquistadors, buffalo hunters, pioneers, cowboys, adventurers, lawmen, gunfighters, and the railroad all played important roles in the area's development and expansion. That legacy is still felt in this town, where "cowboy" is still a respectable occupation. You can enjoy the finest of the Old and New Wests here!