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The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Hotels near I-40 in Amarillo offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Hotels near I-40 in Amarillo offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them.

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I'net

Hotels near I-40 in Amarillo offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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  Most cities have made access to their Interstate-side businesses awkward or even difficult. Amarillo has done an excellent job of making it easy and efficient. The frontage roads are ONE WAY: the eastbound on the eastbound side of the Interstate and the westbound, similarly, on the westbound side. There are special 'u-turn' lanes for exiting traffic to zip over to the other side of the Interstate and reach the business (or hotel) they just spotted from the Interstate. To get back on the Interstate, just come back to it, get on the side for the direction you wish to go and follow it to the next on-ramp. Neat.

  Exit 70 is the I-27 interchange. I-27 was built just to connect the Lubbock area with Amarillo and I-40, the nations primary east-west Interstate. From Lubbock there is an assortment of 4-lane highways (NOT freeways) to take you to I-20 and I-10 further south; there are no connecting freeways. Strange! In fact, there is no easy way to get to Dallas from Amarillo. To get to Dallas by freeway you need to drive into Oklahoma City then take I-35 south to Dallas. Very strange!

Amarillo Botanical Garden
  This small, 2-acre garden within the 51-acre Medical Center Park is bursting with blooming plants from about mid-May to well into October. There is a special fragrance garden - intended for the visually challenged but enjoyable by all. Also a greenhouse which is usually open to visitors. For more information phone 1-806-352-6513.
  From I-40 take exit 65. If eastbound, turn left; if westbound, turn right. Head north on Coulter Drive to Amarillo Blvd (I-40-D Business). Turn right, drive to the next street and turn left on Hagy Blvd. Go one more block and the Amarillo Botanical Garden and the Harrington Regional Medical center are at 1400 Streit Drive - right on the corner.

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American Quarter Horse Museum
  The American Quarter Horse Association is the largest equine breed registry in the world. The American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum mission is to preserve and exhibit the many photos and artifacts of the history of the American Quarter Horse. A 12-minute, multi-media presentation in their modern, 70-seat theater, allows you to, "...experience the emotion of owning and riding an American Quarter Horse."
  Open 9a to 5p Monday through Saturday; noon to 5p Sundays except from September through May, inclusive, when they are closed Sundays. Admission $4; kids 6 to 18: $2.50.
For more information phone 1-806-376-4811 or visit their web site: AQHA.
  If eastbound on I-40, take exit 72-A and stay to the left so you can pass under the Interstate and get on the westbound frontage road. The museum is at 2601 I-40 East.
  If westbound on I-40, take exit 72-B. Stay to the left on the exit ramp so you can continue westbound on the frontage road. The Quarter Horse Museum is a few blocks ahead at 2601 I-40 East.

Big Texan Steak Ranch & Opry
  This is the one and only Big Texan Steak Ranch, home of the free 72oz steak! Think of Texas and you think of cattle. Think of cattle and you think of steaks. Amarillo is big on steaks - the billboards tell you that as you approach town. The Big Texan is among them promising a 72 ouncer FREE - if you can finish the five pounds of meat AND the potato and the salad, and even a shrimp cocktail, all within one hour. They say over 35,000 folks have attempted the feat and, so far, over 5,500 have actually earned their free meal. Will you be the next?
  Eatin' isn't all you get at the Big Texan, though. They have a wild variety of live entertainment - including, occasionally, some big-name stars. Shows and other special events start at various times. They post coming shows and entertainers and schedules on their web site. (see: SpecialEvents)
  For more information, phone 1-800-657-7177 or visit their web site: BigTexan.
  From I-40 take exit 75. (If you were eastbound, do the double left turns at Lakeside Drive to get on the frontage road on the other side of the Interstate.) Follow the frontage road to the Big Texan.