Amarillo is a city located in the Texas Panhandle region of the United States. It is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle and the 14th-most populous city in Texas. Amarillo is known for its vibrant cowboy culture, as well as its ties to Route 66, the iconic highway that once connected Chicago to Los Angeles. The city is home to various attractions, including the Cadillac Ranch, a public art installation featuring half-buried cars, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the second-largest canyon in the United States. Amarillo also has a strong agricultural and energy industry presence, with cattle ranching and oil production being significant contributors to its economy.