| Located in the central Texas Panhandle, Amarillo offers visitors a modern city with a rich Western cultural history. Situated along historic Route 66, modern-day Amarillo is a major commercial hub for the wheat and cattle industries as well as offering a thriving fine arts community of ballet, opera, theater and a variety of live music from symphony to country and western. Retaining much of its old charm, Amarillo was built on Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and early American pioneer influences whose contributions were all vital to the overall development of the area. The city's scenic natural beauty and pleasant climate attracts visitors year round for a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including the weeklong Tri-State Fair and Rodeo each September. Other attractions in Amarillo include the Don Harrington Discovery Center, Wonderland Amusement Park and the American Quarter Horse Museum features the history of one of the most popular equine breeds in the United States.
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