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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Clarendon
Spend a half‑day in Clarendon: see the historic courthouse, grab a bite, then drive on – one night enough.
Clarendon is a small Texas Panhandle town with a historic Romanesque courthouse, a college campus, a classic drive‑in theater and nearby Lake Greenbelt for outdoor recreation. All attractions are within walking distance, so a single day (or an overnight stay) covers the highlights.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
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- Avoid
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- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $45–$65 excl. bed · Mid $70–$95 excl. bed · High $110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at local café | $2–$4 |
| Burger at Sonic Drive‑In | $5–$8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AMA · Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
- About 70 km (45 mi) east of Clarendon; shuttle or rental car neededAbout 45 mi (70 km) east of Clarendon; shuttle or rental car needed
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; a car is useful for Lake Greenbelt and regional trips. No public transit.
See and do
Known for
- Donley County Courthouse
- Clarendon College
- Sandell Drive‑In Theater
- Lake Greenbelt
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pampa, TX | US‑70 east, about 30 min by car | ≈45 min |
| Amarillo, TX | US‑287 north, about 1 h by car | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Wellington, TX | US‑70 west, about 45 min by car | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Best Western Red River Inn
- Rooms $85–$99 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Courthouse restoration may affect interior access – verify opening hours.
Clarendon is low‑crime; typical small‑town caution—keep valuables out of sight and lock car doors.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Clarendon yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Donley County Courthouse
- Clarendon College
- Sandell Drive‑In Theater
- Lake Greenbelt
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Clarendon coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Clarendon, revision 5300914 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300914
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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