Overview
Clarendon is a city in the Texas Panhandle.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Clarendon
Donley County Courthouse
This historic, Romanesque Revival Courthouse was built in 1891 and is the oldest surving courthouse in the Texas Panhandle. In the 1930s, the third story of the courthouse was removed for safety concerns. In 2001, a $4.2…
Clarendon College
Established in 1898, this college is the oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle. The college was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Division, and became a non-sectatarian college in 1…
Sandell Drive-In Theater
Open Fridays and Saturdays, The Sandell Drive-In features newly released films in the classic atmosphere of a 1950s drive-in.
Bar H Dude Ranch
A unique ranch experience offering horse rides on the prairie, hiking, and the opportunity to learn or simply watch typical ranch chores. Lodging and meals are available as well.
Lake Greenbelt
Offers boating and fishing.
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 — 50 mi away. Directions
- LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock — 103 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 188 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $85–$85 a night (typical $92), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$170, comfortable ~$250.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Donley County Courthouse, Clarendon College, Sandell Drive-In Theater
- Lunch Clarendon Steak House
- Afternoon Bar H Dude Ranch, Lake Greenbelt
- Dinner Nuttin Fancy Cafe
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
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Photos
Map
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See
See Donley County Courthouse
This historic, Romanesque Revival Courthouse was built in 1891 and is the oldest surving courthouse in the Texas Panhandle. In the 1930s, the third story of the courthouse was removed for safety concerns. In 2001, a $4.2 million dollar restoration of the courthouse allowed for the historic structure to be returned to its former splendour.
See Clarendon College
Established in 1898, this college is the oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle. The college was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Division, and became a non-sectatarian college in 1927. The current campus for the college was purchased in 1968 and is located on the west edge of Clarendon beside Highway 287.
Do
Do Bar H Dude Ranch
A unique ranch experience offering horse rides on the prairie, hiking, and the opportunity to learn or simply watch typical ranch chores. Lodging and meals are available as well.
Eat
Sleep
Stay Best Western Red River Inn
Go next
- Finch Ranch is on US 287 on the way to Memphis.
- Lake Greenbelt is on the north side of town.
Nearby
Groom
City / town · 6 listings · 22 mi away
Memphis
City / town · 4 listings · 25 mi away
McLean
City / town · 13 listings · 26 mi away
Conway
City / town · 3 listings · 34 mi away
Caprock Canyons State Park
Park · 9 listings · 35 mi away
Turkey
City / town · 5 listings · 38 mi away
Wellington
City / town · 10 listings · 39 mi away
Panhandle
City / town · 3 listings · 40 mi away
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