Pampa

Pampa is the second largest city in the High Plains region of the Texas Panhandle.

Travel to Pampa

US-60 connects to Pampa from Amarillo, about an hour to the west/southwest, and from Canadian to the east.
TX-70 connects with Perryton to the north, and has important connections to the south with I-40 near Groom (30 minutes), and with US-287 at Clarendon, for those coming from the Wichita Falls or DFW Metroplex|Dallas-Fort Worth areas.
TX-152 leads into town from the northwest, from Borger (30 minutes), Dumas (75 minutes) or Dalhart

Get Around

There is really no public transportation here, so you will need a car. Should you somehow find yourself here without one and there is one call taxi service:

Sun-Ray Cab | 116 1/2 W. Foster Ave ☎ +1 806 440-1066

What to See

Battle of the North Fork of the Red River|In September of 1872, in an area a few miles south of Pampa near McClellan Creek, a detachment of the U.S. Army surprised a large village of Kotsoteka Comanches, killing more than 50 and capturing the rest. The battle marked a turning point in the Texas Indian wars, as it was the first time the whites had struck at the heart of Comanche territory. A Texas Historical Marker on Highway 70 marks the approximate site of the battle.

Freedom Museum USA - 600 N. Hobart Opening Hours: Tues-Sat 12-4PM This somewhat ambitiously named museum hosts a modest collection of war memorabilia and strives to keep alive the memory of the Pampa Army Air Base, a pilot and mechanic training facility which existed during WWII.

Little Red Schoolhouse | Highway 70 North at FM282 just north of town at the intersection with the airport loop - This one-room schoolhouse was built and used during the 1930s. You can't go inside, but it's worth stopping by for a photo.

Prairie dog town | 116 S. Cuyler next to a large pond near the intersection of Texas 273 and Loop 171 on the southeast side of town ☎ +1 806 669-8041 A large colony of prairie dogs as well as various species of larks and hawks can be seen here.

White Deer Land Museum | Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 1-4PM Free This museum is housed in the 80-year-old restored Land Office Building. It contains many artifacts of the early pioneers and the Western legacy of Texas and Gray County. Guided Tours in Pampa by ehalal.io (email for prices).

Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center - 320 South Cuyler ☎ +1 806 669-3241 Center dedicated to the story of the folk music legend who began his musical career here, buying his first guitar in Pampa in the 1930s. The center is located in the old Harris Drug store which was brand new at the time, and sells souvenirs and memorabilia celebrating the famed musician.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Pampa

Chatauqua Celebration - Central Park Opening Hours: Labor Day On the first Monday in September every year. Booths, food and entertainment.

Pampa H20 - 1400 North Sumner ☎ +1 806 665-5730 - $5 Small water park with pools, water slides, and a lazy river.

Top-O'-Texas Rodeo - ☎ +1 806 669-0434 One of the best PRCA events in the Texas Panhandle. Held every August.

White Deer Riding Club Rodeo - in the nearby community of White Deer Opening Hours: Held the last weekend of every July

Shopping

Pampa has a number of crafts and antiques shops. For basic necessities, United supermarket on north Hobart is the main grocery store in town. There is also a Wal-mart Supercenter on the north end of Perryton Parkway.

Cottage Collection 922 West 23rd Ave ☎ +1 806 665-4398
Little Bow Peep 824 Barnes Street ☎ +1 806 662-5679
Past Reflections 518 South Cuyler Street ☎ +1 806 665-5219
Radcliff Rocks & Relics 939 South Hobart Street ☎ +1 806 669-2696
Trash & Treasure Shop 1431 North Hobart Street ☎ +1 806 669-6601

Halal Restaurants in Pampa

Amber's Mexican Restaurant 2014 North Hobart ☎ +1 806-665-1173
China Dragon | 1307 N. Hobart ☎ +1 806 665-8286
Coney Island Cafe 114 W. Foster ☎ +1 806 669-9137 A classic diner, popular with the local residents.

Dixie Café | 2537 Perryton Pky ☎ +1 806 669-1000
Dyer's Bar-B-Que Highway 60 West ☎ +1 806 665-4401
Emily's Cafe 732 Frederic Street ☎ +1 806 665-5495
Heard-Jones Healthmart 113 N. Cuyler ☎ +1 806 669-7478 A classic drugstore deli with great hamburgers.

Jay's Drive-In 924 Alcock ☎ +1 806 669-2722 Fine chili dogs and shakes.

Peggy's Place 1801 Alcock ☎ +1 806 665-7830 Standard country diner fare.

The Plaza | Coronado Center - Popular Mexican food restaurant on North Hobart.

Texas Rose Steakhouse 2841 Perryton Parkway ☎ +1 806 669-1009

Sandy's Pub | 2218 Alcock Street ☎ +1 806 665-0600 Local watering hole with live music on weekends.

Muslim Friendly Hotels

AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Pampa - 1101 N. Hobart ☎ +1 806-665-4404
Best Western Northgate Inn - 2831 Perryton Parkway Hwy. 70 North ☎ +1 806-665-0926
Black Gold Motel 12020 East Frederic ☎ +1 806-665-5723
Cottonwood Springs Guest Ranch - Hwy. 70 North 24 miles north of town in the caprocks ☎ +1 806-665-7126 - This working ranch offers quiet accommodations.

Holiday Inn Express 3119 Perryton Pkwy I-70 North near the hospital ☎ +1 806 665-9500
Hampton Inn & Suites of Pampa - 2820 North Perryton Parkway ☎ +1 806 669-1555 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Offers business-class accommodations with deluxe lodging amenities, free breakfast, free Internet, swimming pool, and meeting facilities

Camping/RV Parks

A & A RV Park & Mobile Home Park 1708 W. Kentucky Ave ☎ +1 806-669-2439
Spring Meadows RV Park 1300 W. Kentucky / S. Barnes ☎ +1 806-663-1322
Hobart St. Park - Operated by the City of Pampa. No Reservations Required.

Recreation Park Hwy. 60 East at Recreation Park ☎ +1 806-669-5750 - Operated by the City of Pampa.

News & References

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