Canyon, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Canyon is a city in the High Plains region of the Texas Panhandle. It is home to the West Texas branch of Texas A&M University, the most prestigious in the region, and is the gateway city to Palo Duro Canyon.

2 sights · 3 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Canyon

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

The largest historical museum in the state hosts a wide range of artifacts covering Panhandle pre-history, American Indian life, the early pioneer era, and cowboy life on the ranches.

Combine City

A farmer living along the road to Palo Duro Canyon has created a tractor version of Amarillo's Cadillac ranch, planting 12 wheat combines in a field. Unlike the Cadillac version, visitors are not invited onto the propert…

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo — 21 mi away. Directions
CVN Clovis Municipal Airport, Clovis — 76 mi away. Directions
OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 246 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Lunch El Patio
Afternoon Combine City
Dinner Pepito's Mexican Restaurant

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Get in

US 87 connects Canyon with Amarillo to the north and Lubbock to the south.
US 60 comes in from Hereford and Clovis, New Mexico to the southwest.

See

See Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

The largest historical museum in the state hosts a wide range of artifacts covering Panhandle pre-history, American Indian life, the early pioneer era, and cowboy life on the ranches.

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