Sunset over The Galleries at Sunset Center
The Sun Won’t Set on Sunset Center
How many indoor malls have closed their doors and become the victim of the wrecking ball and dump truck? In Amarillo, the second indoor mall was evacuated and taken down so that a new updated strip mall could come in. All around the country, I’ve seen malls that have fallen in disrepair and get little retail traffic. Growing up here in Amarillo, Texas, I have memories of shopping at Sunset Center, the first indoor shopping center in Amarillo. No longer did we have to go downtown and search for a parking place and walk from one end of Polk Street to the other from store to store. You could go inside and shop until you dropped and never leave the comfort of the mall. Santa helicoptered in on Thanksgiving weekend. Sunset was the place to see and be seen for all of us preteens. My friends and I loved going there and hanging out–shopping at Daisy’s, The Hub, Penney’s, The Hollywood, and Woolworth’s. It was great fun! So Sunset Center holds a spot near to my heart. (Read the rest of this entry »)
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Over the years, Route 66 has been the locale for many rides and races—classic car rallies, motorcycle runs, and even marathons, but perhaps none as notable as The Bunion Derby of 1928. From the start Route 66 was a link to the West, a road winding through America’s frontier. Promoters along the highway were looking for ways to get Americans on the road, spending their money along Route 66. As more Americans purchased their first automobiles in the late 1920’s, they became more interested in the highway and its attractions. (Read the rest of this entry »)
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20th August 2009 by
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Rodeo
Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA)
(806) 374-9722
Mailing address: P. O. Box 7765, Amarillo, TX 79114-7765
Shipping address: 2750 Duniven Circle, Ste. B, Amarillo, TX 79109
http://www.wrca.org/contact.php
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19th August 2009 by
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Equestrian
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Bayer Select World Show
Event Type: Competitions
Location: Amarillo
Date/Time: 08/31/2009 8:00 AM – 09/06/2009 8:00 PM
Description:
Amateur Select is a division for exhibitors 50 years and over. 2009 qualifying period is April 1-May 31. Current qualifying points are available on the Web Site.
Contact: 806-376-4811
Online Map/Directions Site:
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ALL EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE TENTATIVE.
MORE LOCAL AQHA EVENTS:
AQHA SHOWS | AQHA TRAIL RIDES | AQHA RACES
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14th August 2009 by
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I-40,
Theatre
This local theatre company hosts two separate seasons in two venues. The main stage hosts more traditional favorites while the new Adventure Space specializes in more cutting edge dramatic and comedy productions.
http://www.amarillolittletheatre.org/
(806) 355-9991
2019 Civic Cir
Amarillo, TX 79109
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I-40,
Museums
2601 I-40 East at Quarter Horse Drive
Amarillo, TX
(806) 376-5181
(806) 376-4811
www.aqha.org
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Cafes & Diners,
Steaks
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Looking for the best steak in Amarillo? The Stockyards Cafe is a strong candidate. Located at the Amarillo Livestock Auction.
(806) 373-7464
100 Manhattan
Amarillo, TX 79104
www.amarillolivestockauction.com
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Arenas,
Equestrian,
Rodeo
(806) 376-7767
3301 E 10th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79104
www.AmarilloNationalCenter.com
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Famous Cornbread Cheeseburger and SOB Chili and mega-sandwiches!
Located on historic Route 66 Barnaby’s has been servin’ up its famous chili for over 30 years. If you’re lookin’ for real cowboy chow this is the place to find it. With a menu that features cornbread cheeseburgers, stew, beans, and pippin’ hot cobbler this is the place for real Texas comfort food.
3811 West 6th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79106
(806) 358-6998
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