From rodeos to ranches, Amarillo is horse country! But the biggest single reason is because Amarillo is home to the American Quarter Horse Assocation. The Hall of Fame & Museum, located along I-40 East at Quarter Horse Dr., is a world class museum about America's most popular equine breed. More than 350,000 AQHA members have registered over 4 million quarter horses through AQHA. The museum is open daily (except Sunday in the winter). There is a small admission charge to the general public; admission is free to AQHA members. 806-376-5181. www.aqhhalloffame.com. 

Listed on both the state and national registrers of historic places is the Lee & Mary Bivins Mansion at 10th & Polk Sts. In downtown Amarillo, the mansion is a source of civic pride. The Bivins family was one of the area's first ranch families. The home was built in 1905 and after the heirs died, it was deeded to the City of Amarillo. For years it was the city library and now houses the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council and many local arts organizations. To arrange a tour, call 806-373-7800. www.amarillo-chamber.org.

Cal Farley was a local sports hero and entreprenuer who had a dream- to help those children who needed it most. Cal Farley's Boys Ranch was founded in 193_ to give less fortunate youth a ãshirttail to hang on to.ä Now, it is a 10,000+ acre working ranch dedicated to education. The ranch includes the original townsite of Tascosa, Boothill Cemetery and a fine museum. Every Labor Day, the Boys Ranch residents put on one of the best rodeos around. Located 35 miles northwest of Amarillo on Highway 385. For more information call 806-372-2341. www.calfarleysboysranch.org.

Amarillo's true bumper crop! Ten Cadillacs buried nose down in a wheat field a few miles west of the city limits along Interstate 40. One of the country's first public art displays, designed by The Ant Farm and owned by Amarillo entrepreneur Stanley Marsh III. The Ranch is always open and free of charge. Feel free to bring your own spray paint to leave your personal artisitic expression. Between exits 60 and 62 on the souith side of I-40. No phone or web site.

Enjoy an authentic taste of the old west. Chow down on a cowboy breakfast of eggs, sausage, sourdough biscuits, Dutch oven potatoes, fresh fruit and cinnamon rolls, with juice or coffee, all prepared over a mesquite fire. Best of all, enjoy an outstanding view nestled in a meadow overlooking Palo Duro Canyon. Can't make breakfast? Ask about an evening at Elkins Ranch featuring a steak dinner. Daily during June, July and August. Some availability in April, May and September. Jeeps leave for breakfast camp site promptly at 8:30 a.m. while times for the dinner may vary. Reservations are required. Call 800-658-2613.  www.theelkinsranch.com