Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is next to Alibates Flint Quarries. Enjoy camping, hiking and horseback trails, fishing, hunting, or boating in the recreation area. (806) 857-3151.

 

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum is located in Fritch and has wonderful wildlife replicas and aquariums to view. The museum is open Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The museum is located at 101 N. Robey, Fritch, Texas. (806) 857-2458.

 

Hutchinson County Museum is located at 618 N. Main St., Borger, Texas. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday. (806) 273-0130.

 

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum is located 15 minutes south of Amarillo on the campus of West Texas A&M University, 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX. Summer hours (June thru August) are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. The remainder of the year, the museum is open 9:00 AM thru 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. (806) 651-2244.

 

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is less than 50 miles away and is otherwise known as the "Little Grand Canyon of Texas." Great hiking, horse-back riding and camping can be done at this park and it is a must see if you're in the area. (806) 488-2227 ext. 100.