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Elkins Ranch

2170at Palo Duro Danyon, Amarillo, TX 79105
806-488-1200
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Amarillo
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Ranchs
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Amarillo, Texas
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

If you are looking for a jeep ride, cattle drive or early morning breakfast, this is your place. I highly recommend for someone looking for the western experience More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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My father is very knowledgeable on Native American history and knows the story of the Palo Duro Indian battle, so naturally a tour of the canyon was a must. When I discovered Elkins Ranch and their tours I knew it would be worth it. We booked the 3 hour tour. We were the only tour going that morning which was... More

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Amarillo, TX
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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The graded roads used by the jeeps were definitely below standard. I felt like we might tip over. The breakfast was good, but unless roads are re-built, I wouldn't go again. More

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Poland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011
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After having read some of the reviews, I was a bit skeptical about making a reservation for the two-hour tour. But I did; and the gate was open at 8:45 a.m. and the driver was at the ready. And we had a great experience! Our driver was a gentleman in his 70s who was a bit quirky, but that honestly... More

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Dallas, Texas
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2011
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My husband and I took the Elkins Ranch Jeep Tour into Palo Duro Canyon during our recent visit to Amarillo. It was the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Cathy, was friendly and informative. I would highly recommend the 3 hour trip to the bottom of the canyon. Thank you Elikins Ranch for an unforgettable experience! More

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San Diego, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2010
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We traveled from California to West Virginia, going considerably out of our way, because my daughter really, really wanted us to participate in "Cowboy Morning," which we have hear is wonderful. We called well in advance of our trip to make reservations, and were told that the day we had planned to be in the area they were not having... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2010
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Were took the hour jeep tour at the Elkins Ranch July 24, 2010. The cost was 15 for kids and 25 for adults for an hour. The Canyon was just beautiful. The guides were funny and gave us alot of information. My family enjoyed themselves. It was worth every cent. More

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Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2010
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We had a great time on out two hour tour with Cathy. She was a great driver and incredibly informative. An Amarillo local she was able to tell is many historical tales and knew many things about geology and weather. It would take you all day to walk to the beautiful vistas she took us to and all day to... More

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Lubbock, TX
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2009

If you go to Palo Duro Canyon, don't miss the sidetrip just across the road to Elkins Ranch. They have a great cook-out breakfast, with music and entertainers. And in the afternoons, they also do Jeep tours inside the Canyon. The breakfast food was good, and the entertainers were a hoot. It's a little pricey, but it's great fun. Don't... More

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Illinois
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2009
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We took the 2 hour jeep tour and it was wonderful. We had an older gentleman as our guide. He was very informative and shared lots of stuff about the canyon. He even kept the interest of our 3 children. They didn't want it to end. The tour was one of the best parts of our 2-week vacation out West.... More

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