Pampa
Get in
- US-60 connects to Pampa from Amarillo, about an hour to the west/southwest, and from Canadian to the east.
- TX-70 connects with Perryton to the north, and has important connections to the south with I-40 near Groom (30 minutes), and with US-287 at Clarendon, for those coming from the Wichita Falls or Dallas-Fort Worth areas.
- TX-152 leads into town from the northwest, from Borger (30 minutes), Dumas (75 minutes) or Dalhart
Get around
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Sun-Ray Cab
phone: +1 806 440-1066address: 116 1/2 W. Foster Ave
See
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address: 600 N. HobartThis somewhat ambitiously named museum hosts a modest collection of war memorabilia and strives to keep alive the memory of the Pampa Army Air Base, a pilot and mechanic training facility which existed during WWII.
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Little Red Schoolhouse
address: Highway 70 North at FM282This one-room schoolhouse was built and used during the 1930s. You can't go inside, but it's worth stopping by for a photo. -
Prairie dog town
phone: +1 806 669-8041address: 116 S. CuylerA large colony of prairie dogs as well as various species of larks and hawks can be seen here. White Deer Land MuseumThis museum is housed in the 80-year-old restored Land Office Building. It contains many artifacts of the early pioneers and the Western heritage of Texas and Gray County. Guided tours.
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Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center
phone: +1 806 669-3241address: 320 South CuylerCenter dedicated to the story of the folk music legend who began his musical career here, buying his first guitar in Pampa in the 1930s. The center is located in the old Harris Drug store which was brand new at the time, and sells souvenirs and memorabilia celebrating the famed musician.
Do
Chatauqua CelebrationOn the first Monday in September every year. Booths, food and entertainment.
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phone: +1 806 665-5730address: 1400 North SumnerSmall water park with pools, water slides, and a lazy river.
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phone: +1 806 669-0434One of the best PRCA events in the Texas Panhandle. Held every August.
White Deer Riding Club Rodeo
Buy
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Cottage Collection
phone: +1 806 665-4398address: 922 W 23rd Ave -
Little Bow Peep
phone: +1 806 662-5679address: 824 Barnes St -
Past Reflections
phone: +1 806 665-5219address: 518 S Cuyler St -
Radcliff Rocks & Relics
phone: +1 806 669-2696address: 939 S Hobart St -
Trash & Treasure Shop
phone: +1 806 669-6601address: 1431 N Hobart St
Eat
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Amber's Mexican Restaurant
phone: +1 806-665-1173address: 2014 North Hobart -
China Dragon
phone: +1 806 665-8286address: 1307 N. Hobart -
Coney Island Cafe
phone: +1 806 669-9137address: 114 W. FosterA classic diner, popular with the locals. -
Dixie Café
phone: +1 806 669-1000address: 2537 Perryton Pky -
Dyer's Bar-B-Que
phone: +1 806 665-4401address: Highway 60 West -
Emily's Cafe
phone: +1 806 665-5495address: 732 Frederic St -
Heard-Jones Healthmart
phone: +1 806 669-7478address: 113 N. CuylerA classic drugstore deli with great hamburgers. -
Jay's Drive-In
phone: +1 806 669-2722address: 924 AlcockFine chili dogs and shakes. -
Peggy's Place
phone: +1 806 665-7830address: 1801 AlcockStandard country diner fare. -
The Plaza
address: Coronado CenterPopular Mexican food restaurant on North Hobart. -
Texas Rose Steakhouse
phone: +1 806 669-1009address: 2841 Perryton Parkway
Drink
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Sandy's Pub
phone: +1 806 665-0600address: 2218 Alcock StLocal watering hole with live music on weekends.
Sleep
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AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Pampa
phone: +1 806-665-4404address: 1101 N. Hobart -
phone: +1 806-665-0926address: 2831 Perryton Parkway
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Black Gold Motel
phone: +1 806-665-5723address: 12020 East Frederic -
Cottonwood Springs Guest Ranch
phone: +1 806-665-7126address: Hwy. 70 NorthThis working ranch offers quiet accommodations. -
Holiday Inn Express
phone: +1 806 665-9500address: 3119 Perryton Pkwy -
phone: +1 806 669-1555address: 2820 North Perryton ParkwayOffers business-class accommodations with deluxe lodging amenities, free breakfast, free Internet, swimming pool, and meeting facilities
Camping/RV Parks
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A & A RV Park & Mobile Home Park
phone: +1 806-669-2439address: 1708 W. Kentucky Ave -
Spring Meadows RV Park
phone: +1 806-663-1322address: 1300 W. Kentucky / S. Barnes Hobart St. ParkOperated by the City of Pampa. No Reservations Required.
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Recreation Park
phone: +1 806-669-5750address: Hwy. 60 EastOperated by the City of Pampa.
Go next
- Black Kettle National Grassland, northeast about 55 miles on Texas highway 60 (Look for the turnoff about 10 miles beyond Canadian). Part of Cibola National Forest. While most of this park is in Oklahoma, this separate 576-acre park includes Lake Marvin, providing a beautiful relaxation spot for any Panhandle traveller who misses seeing lots of trees.
- McClellan Creek National Grassland, 18 miles to the south on highway 70, 580 497 2143. Part of Cibola National Forest, this park has passable campground facilities and RV hook-ups, and offers fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Be cautious of rattlesnakes.
- Lake Meredith, at Fritch, has good boating facilities and is a popular fishing spot.
- Perryton, north of highway 60, has a museum with exhibits on the Panhandle Plains Villagers of pre-colonization times.
- Square House Museum, in Panhandle, 30 minutes west on Highway 60.