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

Overview

Fritch is a city in the High Plains region of Texas.

3 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Fritch

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Beginning around 13,000 years ago, American Indians collected high-quality flint here for weapon and tool-making. Alibates Flint was traded across the continent long before the Europeans made their appearance. The park h…

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

This man-made reservoir provides drinking water for 11 nearby cities and is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The surrounding lands have canyons of up to 200 feet and provide ample opportunities for hiking and obse…

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum

Has dioramas displaying the local landscape and wildlife of the area, a large freshwater aquarium that includes several species of fish found in Lake Meredith, and a new display on Playa Lakes.

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 — 30 mi away. Directions
LBL Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, Liberal — 103 mi away. Directions
OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 226 mi away (major hub). Directions

The town is located 30 miles north-northeast of Amarillo on TX Highway 136. It is also 10 miles west of Borger on that same highway.

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 Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Afternoon Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum

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

Food for you

Several restaurants line Broadway (TX 136) through town.

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

The town is located 30 miles north-northeast of Amarillo on TX Highway 136. It is also 10 miles west of Borger on that same highway.

See

See Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

📍 Cas Johnson Roadoff Texas 136 seven miles southwest of town☎ +1 806 857-3151

Maps Website

See Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

📍 419 E. Broadway (Headquarters)

Maps Website

See Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum

Has dioramas displaying the local landscape and wildlife of the area, a large freshwater aquarium that includes several species of fish found in Lake Meredith, and a new display on Playa Lakes.

Maps

Do

Camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, boating and water sports are all popular outdoor activities in and around the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.

Buy

Other than a few shops serving locals, there is not a lot of shopping in town.

Eat

Several restaurants line Broadway (TX 136) through town.

Drink

The town itself is dry but there are packaged liquor stores and some bars on the outskirts of the city. Follow the signs!

Sleep

Options in Fritch are few, though Lake Meredith offers camp sites, like Sanford-Yake Campground, which could make for an exceptional experience under the big sky. More lodging options are available in neighboring Borger or down the road in Amarillo.