Awesome Autumn Adventures Await in Amarillo

Fall is a magical season. It helps us transition away from the blistering heat of a Texas summer and helps build anticipation for the approaching holiday season. We can pack away our shorts and tank tops and cozy up in rich flannels and cute boots. Pumpkin spice everything returns to the delight of many, and pumpkin patches start popping up, serving as perfect backdrops for autumn photos and endless fall fun.

Amarillo, in the Texas panhandle, is a charming spot for a fall escape. The average temperature in September in Amarillo is in the low 80s, and the average temperature drops to the low 70s in October. The cooler temperatures make Amarillo an idyllic spot to pick some pumpkins, enjoy a hayride and sip apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes all day. So grab your favorite fall attire and book a getaway to Amarillo for some fall and spooky season fun in 2023.

Pumpkin Farms in Amarillo 2023

1. Enjoy some good, old-fashioned fun at Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm. This spot opens for the season on September 30^th and is your one-stop shop for all things fall. Pick a pumpkin, smile for photos with various backdrops, shoot fruit at the apple cannons, go on a train ride, find your way out of a maze… The list goes on! Plan to stay the whole day at this fall wonderland that will be fun for the whole family.
2. Have a ball at the Gee Family Farm’s Fall Daze. Guests of all ages will get to learn about all things corn and interact with farm equipment in a fun way. In addition to learning about growing corn, guests can shop for pumpkins, wander through several different corn mazes, pose for a variety of different photos and so much more. Fun for all!
3. Get lost at Leonard Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. This year will mark the farm’s second annual event that will feature loads of fall-focused fun. Guests of all ages can try to navigate their way out of a corn maze, play games, go on a hayride, stock up on pumpkins and lots more. This spot also hosts homeschool and school field trips during the week for those looking for fall fun without the weekend crowds.

Haunted Houses in Amarillo 2023

1. Like to be spooked? Good! Because Amarillo Scare Grounds is not for the faint of heart! The area’s largest and longest-running haunted house is ready to give you nightmares. Go if you dare… But don’t say we didn’t warn you!
2. Up for a drive? Lubbock is home to the Nightmare on 19^th Street, a haunted house experience that you won’t soon forget. Touted as Texas’ only Halloween Scream Park, this is a spot you shouldn’t visit if being scared out of your mind isn’t your thing. With 4 haunted houses and more than a mile of scares, this is a spot that will haunt your nightmares long after you’ve left!

Amarillo lodging

No matter what time of year you choose to make Amarillo your vacation destination, you won’t want to skip a stay at Big Texan RV Ranch. Filled with fun for the whole family and featuring good ole’ Texas hospitality, Big Texan RV Ranch is your home away from home. You’ll love the heated indoor pool, and your kids won’t be able to get enough of the jump pad or playground. Centrally located, this rv park has it all. Welcome, partner!