Location
Located right off of I-40 and less than 25 miles from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, the OYO Hotel Panhandle is a convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay in the Texas panhandle.
Amenities
Travelers looking for budget-friendly lodging need not sacrifice comfort and quality at the OYO Hotel Panhandle.
The rooms are tidy, bright, and spacious. At booking, guests can select one Queen bed, two Queen beds, or one King bed. Most rooms feature a sitting space or desk, ideal for travelers who need to get a little work done on the road. All rooms have a private bath and a television. Daily housekeeping and onsite parking are included in the room rate. Free and fast Wifi is available to guests 24/7. The entire property is air conditioned for comfort.
Experiences
Amarillo, Texas is located a quick half-hour drive from the OYO Hotel Panhandle. Amarillo, the largest city in the Texas panhandle, is rich in history and culture. Visitors to Amarillo will find a wide variety of activities and attractions. Wonderland Amusement Park is fun for every age with roller coasters, water slides, miniature golf, and more. The Dan Harrington Discovery Center is another favorite for families, with 8,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. The Amarillo Museum of Art features a host of permanent and rotating exhibits for art buffs.
Less than an hour away, the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, on the campus of West Texas A&M University, is the largest history museum in Texas. And travelers looking for a quirkier Texas experience should definitely check out the VW Slug Bug Ranch right next door to the OYO Hotel Panhandle. The VW Slug Bug Ranch is a famous Texas panhandle roadside attraction, showcasing five Volkswagon beetles planted face-down in the ground. Visitors are even encouraged to leave a mark by spray-painting a car or two!
For lovers of the outdoors, the Texas panhandle is an open-sky playground. Places to hike, horseback ride, and mountain bike are within short drives of the OYO Hotel Panhandle. The Palo Duro Canyon, located in Palo Duro State Park less than an hour’s drive from the OYO Hotel Panhandle, is the second-largest canyon in America and one of the country’s most awe-inspiring sights. Real adventure-seekers can book a zipline tour or canyon crossing at the Palo Duro Canyon Adventure Park.
The Texas panhandle offers a rich array of places to visit and explore. The OYO Hotel Panhandle is the ideal choice for the budget-conscious traveler seeking a real Texas panhandle experience.