La Quinta Inn Amarillo East Airport Area
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2 Stars - 96 Opinions
1708 I-40 East, Amarillo, Texas, 79103-2114, United States
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Been to Amarillo?
by scorpio18
I am considering moving to Amarillo, ot nearby Canyon, Texas.
Any pros and cons of the area?
Also, how dangerous is it living as near the Pantex Plant as Amarillo is?
Tahnk you!
Re: Been to Amarillo?
by Kiisu
I've only driven through a few times, but the weather was horrible every single time. Also, living near that Big Texan steak house could be dangerous - I mean, eating a 72 oz steak within their contest time limit to win a free dinner? Talk about overdoing it! ;-)
Happy travels, Karen
Re: Re: Been to Amarillo?
by CliffClaven
Pantex Plant is America's nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility (see www.pantex.com).
Re: Been to Amarillo?
by OaktownC
I've lived in Amarillo for six years now, and here's my take on the area. As you read this, keep in mind that I'm a transplanted Californian who moved here because of a job and who is staying here because of the job:
Pros: Low housing costs and it's easy to get around.
Cons: A lack of diversity of every kind -- political, social, religious, racial and cultural. And, the wind constantly blows.
Re: Been to Amarillo?
by lyrral
Lived in Amarillo for 5 years. Moved here from a Big City. This part of the country is both safe and has some of the nicest people around. They have a good work ethic, have good morals and crime is low. Housing is cheap and if you have kids to raise, you can't beat it here. The wind does blow here usually 15 mph. The weather is good enough and the sunsets... well you can't beat them. If you move here, take time to hold the door at a store for someone and you'll fit right in....
Re: Been to Amarillo?
by MissyHome
I am currently living in Canyon. You have to drive to Amarillo to do any kind of shopping. It's windy most of the time. You can usually smell feed lots. The crime rate is low. Canyon has an occasional vandalism incident, but not that often. I don't consider the houses cheap. I suppose if you want to buy a falling down, fixer upper, you can get a good deal. But, I don't consider a $1,200+ house payment cheap by any stretch of the imagination. Be careful with rentals. Landlords have more rights than the tenants...which can be a good thing. However, I have found that many people in the rental/landlord business are out to make a quick buck and really don't care much about the tenant...as long as he/she pays the rent. There are some good landlords. Canyon doesn't have many though. The schools in Canyon are pretty awesome and have a good sports/band programs.
Re: Been to Amarillo?
by WT_Buffalo
Ist..Where are you moving from? If it is a big city, get ready for mega-culture shock. Amarillo is the world's largest truck stop and railroad yard. If you are the sort who needs a nightlife, upscale shopping, and the sort more inclined to be an observer than a "do-er" this likely is not the place for you. The winter is short and not severe by northern standards. Temps start getting into the 70's in late Feb-early March. 100+ degree temps in the summer are typical, usually until late Sept. Canyon is a "suitcase college" town. The majority of students leave for home every weekend during the school year and during the summer. Canyon is located in a "dry" county, with drive-up liquor stores at the county line. High school sports are the number one civic activity in both Amarillo and Canyon. West Texas A&M is an NCAA Divsion 2 school, used to be a D-1 school when it was West Texas State Univ. By and large the people are some of the most decent Americans in the country, not overly sophisticated but incredibly hard working, honest, patriotic, and caring. Most are Southern Baptists or nondenominational Fundamentalist, with a rare Catholic in the mix. I don't know if it still is, but West Texas A&M was one of the primary recruting grounds for the nation's intelligence services.
PanTex might be weird to live by, but it won't stink like the IBP meatpacking plant, or the humungous feedlot in Hereford.
Re: Been to Amarillo?
by WT_Buffalo
One more thing.... PLEASE visit the public schools in Amarillo and Canyon before moving there if you have children of k-12 level. They are some of the very lowest achieving I have ever encountered. There is an inordinate amount of emphasis placed upon sports and other extra curricular activities. Students attending these schools would a minimum of 1-3 grade levels behind at most school districts in the midwest and west coast.
Re: Re: Been to Amarillo?
by scorpio18
Thank you for your reply.
I would too be a transplanted Californian. I have lived in San Diego for over four years, grew up near Chicago, lived in Lubbock for two years.
The wind blew a lot in Lubbock, too! What we miss about west Texas are the mannerly people.
It seems much too fast paced and dog -eat -dog out here for us. I am a letter carrier in San Diego, and it is stressing us out financially living in Southern Califronia.
I moved with my family to Lubbock in 1996, mainly to escape the cold and rain of Chicagoland. We liked the family atmosphere of Lubbock. After two years there, an opportunity came up to transfer to San Diego, so we took it. The family seems ready for a slower, more affordable lifestyle again.
Steve B.
Re: Re: Been to Amarillo?
by bchristi
Amarillo is a wonderful city and will offer you a lot more than Lubbock. The people are very friendly, helpful and accepting. It is very easy to fit in. The schools are the best in Texas. The city is for the most part safe, especially the fast growing areas of south and southwest. The city is going through a major growth spurt and it can offer you entertainment, dining and culture. The weather is famous, but you definately get all four seasons and if it is hot during the day it will always cool down at night. Pantex is not a worry they run a very tight ship and you are as safe there as anywhere in the world.
Travel Tips for Amarillo
finally in the Wild Wild West!
by richiecdisc
The night before had been far better than our Little Rock excursion the previous day. Oklahoma City had proved more inviting and interesting than its Arkansas cousin. The best part was that even though we had another four hours to drive after we left Oklahoma City, we got into Amarillo, Texas much much earlier than we stopped the night before. We also managed to get a very nice room at a good price. All these kinds of things go a long way in getting a man in good with his wife and that it came with a breakfast buffet sealed the deal.
After breakfast, we went to the one attraction in Amarillo: Cadillac Ranch. It wasn't the sunrise light I would have liked to be shooting photos in but if you want to keep your wife in the good mood she's in you learn to make some compromises. Anyway, it was still pretty early and we had a nice short drive ahead of us that day too. Cadillac Ranch did not disappoint. Doreen played around spray painting the old relic cars like a kid in kindergarten. It wasn't just the cars but the scenery all around it. We were finally in the west, you could just see and feel it. She was one happy camper and so was I. I had to admit, seven breweries in less than a week and only one clunker was a nice way to start a road trip. That we still had another 24 weeks was not lost on me either. I was in heaven, or at least headed that way. New Mexico, which I'd previously just passed through lie ahead. A National Park to explore. A few cool towns. And maybe, just maybe a few brewpubs too.
Where's the Beef?! Fun stop in Amarillo
by ahwahneeliz
"Big Texan Steak Ranch and Motel"
Home of the "free" 72 oz. steak.
Yes, it's free IF you eat it... all... along with all that it comes with.
You can get plenty of information on Amarillo somewhere else. This is about the stop we made, and feel that any tourist/traveler (meat eater) might enjoy this stop. A hearty meal, a pretty decent price, and plenty of touristy corniness to make you grin. Our kids had fun posing for pictures, and gram had plenty on her plate to take some home to the fridge. Easy access and parking with motor home.
Can't say a thing in regard to the hotel, we came for the steak.
Located at 7701 E Interstate 40, Amarillo
Questions and Answers
Q: Nightlife "My family is moving to this city/town and well I am a 22 yr old girl who likes her drinks! What is the nightlife consisting of?..."
A: "There's a small nightclub area Downtown along Taylor Street. Maybe 4 to 5 clubs open on the weekends. That's about it for the city though."
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La Quinta Inn Amarillo East Airport Area
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Address: 1708 I-40 East, Amarillo, Texas, 79103-2114, United States
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