Saddle up y'all and head to rugged plains of the Texas panhandle and stay at Travelodge East on Interstate 40 in Amarillo. Guests can experience The Big Texan Steak Ranch has weekly Opry Nights, the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum and the Don Harrington Discovery Center. 20 miles south of town, Palo Duro Canyon goes 1,200 feet deep and 90 million years back in time. The canyon offers families the opportunity to camp, picnic, hike, ride horseback, or go mountain biking. Amarillo International Airport is 10 miles away. This 94-room motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and on-site restaurant. In-room coffee and complimentary newspapers are provided.