Made famous by the Tony Christie song of the same name, Amarillo is one of the largest cities in Texas, and home to some 200,000 diverse residents. A strong industrial heritage underpins the city, with proud blue-collar roots particularly linked to the gas, arms and meat packing industries, which still provides employment in the area to this day.
Amarillo benefits from celebrated scenery and natural features in close proximity to the city, the most notable of which is the Palo Duro canyon, the country's second biggest after the Grand Canyon in the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. A popular sight amongst visitors to the area, Palo Duro is easily accessible from the city center.
And for those that fancy a challenge, the famous Big Texan Steak Ranch offers visitors the chance to dine for free, provided they finish a 72-ounce steak in less than an hour – as a result, the Ranch is a popular eatery amongst hungry visitors to the city!
