Amarillo Impressions (San Antonio, Lubbock, New Braunfels: apartment complexes, how much, homes)

[Nameless]

I'm on a trip with my family right now and we went through Amarillo today. I live in Oklahoma City but had never been through or to Amarillo until today.

We didn't do anything there except stop at a truck stop on the east side of town. It seems to me as though the west side is more the "place to be" than the east side. Is that true?

The city seemed to have a decent skyline for a place it's size. Something I sure wish my city had.

One thing that seemed really nice about the city was that you could live on the edge of town and be downtown in 10 minutes. Also you could live in an isolated area but be only a few minutes from "the burbs".

The drive on I-40 in the panhandle is mostly flat and boring but at the same time that's what makes it interesting to me. There were some mesas and such as we got close to New Mexico. So I'm kinda stuck in the middle of how I feel about that.

How much does the average rainfall drop across the panhandle? Because it was still fairly wet looking at the Oklahoma border but even on the other side of Amarillo was like a different world.

How do you all like living in Amarillo? Is it big enough with all the ammenities that you don't feel completely isolated? Do you like it the most of all Texas cities? I probably would because of the weather since in most of Texas I can't stand the weather!

So there's a few statements, observations and questions about Amarillo.

[NOTAM]

i am curious about replies to this, as i am seriously considering a job in Amarillo......still torn between Amarillo and Hill Country

[case44]

Originally Posted by Nameless

I'm on a trip with my family right now and we went through Amarillo today. I live in Oklahoma City but had never been through or to Amarillo until today.

We didn't do anything there except stop at a truck stop on the east side of town. It seems to me as though the west side is more the "place to be" than the east side. Is that true?

The city seemed to have a decent skyline for a place it's size. Something I sure wish my city had.

One thing that seemed really nice about the city was that you could live on the edge of town and be downtown in 10 minutes. Also you could live in an isolated area but be only a few minutes from "the burbs".

The drive on I-40 in the panhandle is mostly flat and boring but at the same time that's what makes it interesting to me. There were some mesas and such as we got close to New Mexico. So I'm kinda stuck in the middle of how I feel about that.

How much does the average rainfall drop across the panhandle? Because it was still fairly wet looking at the Oklahoma border but even on the other side of Amarillo was like a different world.

How do you all like living in Amarillo? Is it big enough with all the ammenities that you don't feel completely isolated? Do you like it the most of all Texas cities? I probably would because of the weather since in most of Texas I can't stand the weather!

So there's a few statements, observations and questions about Amarillo.

My goodness! Amarillo has just two buildings downtown. There's no way they could have a nicer skyline than Oklahoma City. But Amarillo is a small CITY. It probably has just enough of what you are looking for. There is not too much traffic there and they are legendary in the cattle industry, as that is a big deal there. In the city, you won't feel isolated. But outside the city, well, that's another story. They get more snow than anyone else in Texas and the winters are cold. It's probably the only major city in Texas where you cannot successfully plant a palm tree and expect it to grow. But the summers do get pretty warm, too. The thing I love about the Panhandle is there is lots of farmland and wide open spaces. They also have Palo Duro Canyon. Don't forget the legendary Route 66 and all the old road still contains. You'll find it on or near Interstate 40. And the west side is the place to be, and you'll find what you need both west and also south.

BTW -- if you love steak, you'll want to stop at the Big Texan. It's deeeeelicious!

[case44]

Originally Posted by bellestaroftexas

i am curious about replies to this, as i am seriously considering a job in Amarillo......still torn between Amarillo and Hill Country

Amarillo has cold, snowy winters and great steak. The Hill Country has the best barbecue, beautiful scenery, warm springs, Willie, Waylon (R.I.P.), the boys, and the best barbecue.

I'd say...........the Hill Country!

[Nameless]

Except the hill country has more humidity, ack! I know that's not everything, but it sure seems like it in the summer.

As for Amarillo having a better skyline, I meant it had a better one for it's size than Oklahoma City does for it size. Because, quite frankly, it's pathetic.

[gnar.charlie]

Plus the hill country has austin, the coolest city ever

[jellybelly66]

Amarillo Texas has about 48% of its population living in Apartments.2 more giant Apartment complexes are opening up within 8 months. Low wages and some of the highest property taxes in the nation prevent people from owning homes.

[case44]

Originally Posted by jellybelly66

Amarillo Texas has about 48% of its population living in Apartments.2 more giant Apartment complexes are opening up within 8 months. Low wages and some of the highest property taxes in the nation prevent people from owning homes.

Forty-eight?? I would think for Amarillo that that would be quite high.

[imaterry78259]

I would defintely pick the Hill country since it has San Antonio, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, San Marcos and Wimberley

[Muhnay]

I kept thinking it was Lubbock on I40, but its Amarillo. When I drove the big rigs I would go though there often, and I agree it does look pretty impressive from the highway, more than 2 buildings downtown. I would think its a nice place to live.. heck even Lubbock looks pretty good to me. It looks to me that if you live in Amarillo TX, your dead middle of Oklahoma City and Albq. NM.

Having not lived there and only stopping once or twice in the town for some gas and food.. I cant say much.. but from the info I have seen online it looks like a dandy place to live.



See more than 2 buildings Downtown.. lol.

They also have an awesome Theme park there..

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