You know what Amarillo used to have more of that I miss dearly? Good places to hang out, listen to some live music, and dance. Now, when I say dance--I mean I miss having good place to do the Texas Two-Step

Remember we had The Caravan? And we had Midnight Rodeo. And you just might even remember the Western Horseman.

Those places are all gone now....Or are they?

One place in particular is making a comeback. Mmmm-hmmm, that's right.

Let's see if you can guess which one it is....You have heard about Cactus Cove? Right? It's a totally renovated hotel on I-40 that has been there forever. You may even have known it once as the Kiva.

But now? New name, new owners, new everything.

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Inside that Cactus Cove used to be the one and only The Western Horseman.

That used to be the place back in the eighties. So many people would go to have a drink, have a dance, and have some fun after the cattle sale on Tuesdays. That was the place to be.

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Well...Guess what?

Those Memories are Making a Comeback in Amarillo

I have been watching Rory Schepisi as she has taken on another project. This one involves The Western Horseman. She already has two successful businesses including The Drunken Oyster and Savor. So this is just something to add her magical touches to and bring it back.

I sure hope Amarillo is ready to get to Texas Two-Steppin' again! The Western Horseman is coming back. They are in the hiring process. Which means it won't be long. Live music, dancing, a cold relaxing drink, and a good meal. Yes, please. So keep an eye out this is something we need back here in Amarillo.

The Cactus Cove Inn

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites is a brand-new oasis in Amarillo.

The Cactus Cove Inn was formerly known as the 1Hotel or better known as the La Kiva.

The hotel has been remodeled and is now the perfect place to stay and enjoy many amenities including:

  • Convenient self-check-in
  • A sparkling indoor pool
  • Open & airy atrium
  • Indoor putting green for leisure activity
  • Giant cornhole boards
  • Car sharing with Turo
  • Free shuttle to the iconic Big Texan Steak Ranch and Starlight Ranch
  • Pets stay free
  • Tesla Charging Station
Plus, The Western Horseman Club will return to the hotel in its new form in June for a great place to kick your heels up and dance.

This will be the perfect place for those to stay while traveling or a perfect staycation.

OPEN: All The New Businesses in Amarillo in 2023.....So Far!

Amarillo's a ripe place for the livin'. For every place that shuttered their doors, two have opened up for business. Check them out!

This list will be updated all throughout 2023

Google Answers the Top 10 Questions About Amarillo

I love Google. It can literally answer ANYTHING you need it to answer. Whether it's right or wrong is a totally different question.

Recently, I found myself wondering about something and went to Google. And that's when I started noticing the "people also asked..." section and BOY...Some of them made perfect sense, some of them were interesting, and one of them was downright baffling...and it was a top 10 question which is even more absurd.

So let's see what we've got. Here's the top 10 questions as asked to Google about Amarillo.

 

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