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trate on the multitude of services offered at this independent hotel aimed at business trav-
elers. The 263 rooms over 10 stories have numerous plush touches and those in the 'Cattle
Baron' class give you extras so you can feel your oats.
Eating & Drinking
At first burp, Amarillo seems awash in chain eateries along the I-40 frontage roads, but
delve a little deeper to find some gems, especially along SW 6th Ave. However, don't
close your eyes to everything on I-40, as Amarillo's top attraction, the Big Texan, awaits.
Cowboy Gelato
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AMERICAN
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( 806-376-5286; 2806 SW 6th Ave; treats from $2; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat)
The Texas plains are flat as a
frying pan and often just as hot. Escape the heat in this cute little cafe which makes its
own creamy gelati. Barbecue sandwiches and fried green beans fill out a meal.
Golden Light Cafe & Cantina
( 806-374-0097; 2908 SW 6th Ave; mains $4-8; cafe 11am-10pm, bar 4pm-2am)
Classic cheeseburgers,
home-cut fries and cold beer have sated travelers on Route 66 at this modest brick dive
since 1946. On most nights there's live country and rock music in the atmospherically
sweaty cantina next door.
BURGERS
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806
( 806-322-1806;
www.the806.com
; 2812 SW 6th Ave; mains from $5; 8am-midnight; )
Wobbling,
mismatched chairs define the funky vibe at this coffeehouse, where local hipsters ponder
moving to New York. Beer in bottles plus lots of tasty, healthy snacks such as chili and
hummus provide fuel for thought. It has live acoustic music some nights.
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Stockyard Cafe
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AMERICAN
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( 806-374-6024; 100 S Manhattan St; mains $5-15; 9am-2pm Mon-Thu, to 8pm Fri)
This cafe in the
Amarillo Livestock Auction building is where the cattlemen sit down for some beef. The
