Amarillo, Texas

Odd-Psychology-7899
7mo ago
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Long time Amarillo resident here. Have also lived in larger cities. It’s overall a good place to live. Good food, everything is convenient, easy to get around. There are some really nice neighborhoods with lots of trees (not everywhere is ugly and brown, although those areas do exist) and it’s easier to afford a nice home here than in larger cities for sure. Palo Duro Canyon is awesome. Fairly short drive to the mountains but still in Texas with good public schools and no state income tax. Some annoying things about living here include - more windy days than most other places in the US, and it can get ugly/dusty on those days, the occasional feedyards smell when the wind is coming from that direction. Those annoyances aren’t enough to be too dramatic about though. We have lots of nice days too. Most people are heavily Christian/conservative. As someone who tends more liberal, that doesn’t bother me a bit though. I think it’s fine to be around people who think differently than you. I’d say the people are generally friendlier than most people in larger cities.

DRogers372
7mo ago
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I’ve lived in Amarillo my entire life and, mostly, love it. I will say that if you’re into the outdoors, you’re going to have a better time. The Canadian river is fun and Palo Duro Canyon is a nationwide destination. There is a decent art museum at Amarillo college and the museum at WT in canyon is really decent as well. If you like sports, hitting hodgetown during baseball season is a lot of fun. My wife and I are foodies and Amarillo has a lot of really good food. Especially Mexican and Thai. If you have kids, cinergy is fun here and there but does get to be a little much too often. This goes into the outdoorsy part but there is a lot of camping around here without much of a drive. Lake Mackenzie and lake fryer, Palo duro, as mentioned, caprock canyons, lake Meredith. It, basically, comes down to what you’re into. We also like that were centrally located in the US and it’s fairly easy to jump in the car and be to the mountains in 5 hours, Dallas in 5 hours, okc in 3.5 hours, Albuquerque in 4.5 hours, a beach in 8. I’m biased, for sure, but I find Amarillo to be a great place to live and work and have a family.

slowlikehoney333
6mo ago
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I don’t think Amarillo is a terrible place to live, but as someone who relocated here a couple years ago for family, it’s been a massive adjustment. I love outdoor activities and Amarillo doesn’t have much to offer outside of Palo Duro Canyon, which is definitely a beautiful state park to visit. There are several bars that do trivia nights and have live music, but you don’t get a ton of big music acts that come through. You really have to seek out any type of entertainment and/or events here.

Depending on what type of industry you’re in(outside of the job you’re being offered) there may not be a lot of other lucrative opportunities here if that job didn’t work out. This part of Texas doesn’t pay well compared to other places (at least in my industry).

Keep your expectations low and you might be pleasantly surprised by this place.

Boongado
2mo ago
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I have been here all my life, (54 years) it really is what you make of it.. I personally Love my town, not too big and not too small, I have always lived in the NE area, which a majority of people would think it's 3rd worst area to live in.. but I grew up in that area.. their are definitely a whole lot better areas to live in… Life here is slow, not that busy busy busy vibe like the BIG CITIES… be sure to explore everything we have to offer.. people think it's boring, but you have to be willing to try anything and everything we have to offer…. its what you make living here out of it.. be sure to look at Facebook events, Amarillo Happenings, My High Plains.com and the best weekend trips you can take..we are definitely a great central place to visit New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado!! I LOVE YOU travel and explore.. I also go car camping when I can… if you ever want to know about place to go, places to see and kid friendly places.. just message me.. I have so much information on where to go.. Safe Travels and Welcome to the Panhandle when you get here

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