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3 Best Weekend Getaways from Amarillo, Texas (within a 4-hour flight)

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3 Best Weekend Getaways from Amarillo, Texas (within a 4-hour flight)

Amarillo, Texas, is a vibrant city in the Texas Panhandle known for its rich cowboy heritage, breathtaking natural landscapes, and iconic Route 66 charm. It serves as the gateway to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the second-largest canyon in the U.S., offering stunning views and outdoor adventures. Amarillo is also famous for its Cadillac Ranch art installation and thriving cattle industry, often earning it the nickname "The Yellow Rose of Texas."

If you're a local and looking to escape for a weekend, keep reading. With a vast array of short domestic destinations, there are also some international destinations within reach. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the Amarillo, Texas area within a non-stop 4-hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends on what you want to do at your destination.





Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 2 Hour 25 Minute Flight


Why go?

  • Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-Round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $170+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?


Denver, Colorado (DEN) - 1 Hour 59 Minute Flight


Why go?

  • Mountains, beer, National Parks, hiking, clean city, nice people.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round. Ski in the winter. Hike in the summer.

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $135+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?





Austin, Texas (AUS) - 1 Hour 20 Minute Flight


Why go?

  • Food, Art, Music, BBQ, Tech, Bach Parties, and All-Around Fun!

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-Round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $123+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?





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Hey! I'm Jordan, a native New Yorker who is addicted to adventure travel, photography, content creation, investing, and fitness. Read on, enjoy, and Never Run Out of First Times!

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