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ALTO
Pop. 1,049Alt. 433
Map M-21
General-Originally a stop on the Old San
Antonio Road, town is tomato-growing
center in redland belt. Name derives from
Spanish word for "high" (highest point
between Angelina and Neches Rivers).
The grave of Helena Kimble Dill, believed by many to be the mother of the
first Anglo child born in Texas (1804) is here. (Jane Long, of Galveston,
often is credited as mother of Texas' first Anglo child in 1821.) Contact local
chamber of commerce for information about other sites of interest in this his-
torically rich area, or Park Superintendent, Caddoan Mounds State Historic
Site (see below).
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Authentic diorama at Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site near Alto
Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site-A chief archaeological site in
Texas. Park includes full-size replica of Caddoan house built with Stone-Age-
type tools, visitor center with exhibits, interpretive trail. Two ceremonial
mounds of 300 by 350 feet are remains of ancient Indian culture. Open Fri. -
Mon. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs. by appointment. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Six miles southwest on Texas 21. Admission.
Davy Crockett National Forest-Nearest entrance southwest 6 miles on
Texas 21. (See NATIONAL FORESTS IN TEXAS at end of book.)
Mission Tejas State Historic Park-See WECHES.
Scenic Drive-Exceptional scenery of forested hills and streams lies along
U.S. 69, Texas 21 (El Camino Real), and numerous local roads around Alto.
ALVIN-See HOUSTON - GALVESTON SECTION, Page 48.AMARILLO
Pop. 160,288Alt. 3,676
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American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum in Amarillo
Amarillo Museum of Art-Magnificent complex of three buildings
designed by Edward Stone (Kennedy Center, Wash., D.C.); devoted to the
fine arts, music and drama, combining both exhibition space and teaching
areas. Excellent permanent collection of paintings and sculpture, plus regular
performing arts. 2200 Van Buren St., on the campus of Amarillo College.
Open Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1 - 5 p.m, and Thurs. 7 - 9
p-rm. 806/371-5050.
Amarillo Zoo-Playground and zoo with theme from children's stories.
Zoo's animals are those that appeal to youngsters. Open daily in Thompson
Park, NE 24th St. at U.S. 287. 806/383-6141.
American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum-Headquarters
for world's largest equine registry, more than 2.6 million horses registered in
53 countries. Quarter Horse was the first American horse breed; still is
favorite mount of cowboys. Showcases history and activities of breed with
exhibits, videos, hands-on displays, and gift store. Open daily May - Aug.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sept. - Apr. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
I-40 at Nelson St. exit. 806/376-5181.
Cadillac Ranch-"Bumper crop" of ten Cadillacs buried nose down in field
at same angle as Cheops' pyramids. Represents Golden Age from 1949
through 1963. Just west of city on 1-40 (historic Route 66).Old West-style chuck wagon breakfast
served at Cowboy Morning in AmarilloMap D-9
General-Commercial, cultural, and recre-
ational center for vast plains of Texas
Panhandle. World's leading helium producer;
superb climate with air rated cleanest in the
nation for city of its size. Fifty-six parkscover 2,300 acres and include tennis courts, swimming pools, fishing lakes,
playgrounds, and 36-hole municipal golf course.
First settlement in 1887 was buffalo-hide tent camp of railroad construc-
tion workers. Today, excellent accommodations, spacious convention/civic
center, symphony, ballet, little theater, opera, and home of Amarillo College
and Texas State Technical College.
Inquire locally about Big Texan Steak Ranch & Emporium. Known
nationwide for 72-oz. steak dinner offered free to anyone who can eat the
entire meal in one hour. 7700 1-40 E.; open daily.
Alibates National Monument-See FRITCH.
Amarillo Livestock Auction-Amarillo is headquarters for an immense
ranch and cattle feedlot area and Texas' largest livestock auction. By
scientific feed formulas, livestock are brought to precise weight and grade
requirements of meat packers. More than 600,000 cattle move through the
auction ring at stockyards each year, bringing over $130 million. Auctions
held Tues. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 100 S. Manhattan. 806/373-7464.Cowboy Morning/Evening-From Apr. 15 - Oct. 15 join groups for Old
West-style chuck wagon breakfast on the open range at rim of Palo Duro
Canyon-scrambled eggs, ranch sausage, sourdough biscuits, brown gravy,
and campfire coffee. Dinner features steak with all the trimmings; enjoy a
wagon ride, watch real cowboys roping, and receive a souvenir brand,
Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.; dinner usually at 6:30 p.m. For reservations call
806/944-5562 or 1-800-658-2613.A
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