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BorgerBorger, Texas
Give Borger one night as a High Plains stop: the county museum, Adobe Walls history and Lake Meredith, all by car.
Borger is an oil town in the Texas Panhandle, about 45 minutes northeast of Amarillo on Highway 136. It works as a one-night stop on a Panhandle loop: a small county museum, the Adobe Walls battle story, and Lake Meredith and Alibates Flint Quarry minutes away. Without a car there is little to do.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (35 °C (95 °F)+ afternoons), Dec–Feb (ice on rural roads)avoid Jul–Aug (95 °F (35 °C)+ afternoons), Dec–Feb (ice on rural roads)
- Airport
- AMA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Borger911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Borger, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBorger is a small, quiet oil town and normal precautions cover it.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMA Rick Husband Amarillo International (About 45–55 min by car via Highway 136; the nearest commercial airport.).
- Getting aroundA car is necessary: the town is spread out and the sights (Adobe Walls, Lake Meredith, Alibates) sit outside it on Highways 136 and 207.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee to go$2–4
- Sit-down mealSteak dinner$22–40
- Street or quick mealBreakfast diner plate$9–15
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$4–7
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck
- Budget bedRanch cabin or camping (Morrison Ranch area), a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International (About 45–55 min by car via Highway 136; the nearest commercial airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Borger: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
3 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
4 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is necessary: the town is spread out and the sights (Adobe Walls, Lake Meredith, Alibates) sit outside it on Highways 136 and 207. There is no useful local bus for visitors. Fill up in Borger before heading north or east; gas stations thin out fast.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Texas 136 east about 7 miles to Fritch, then follow signs to the lake
Boating, fishing and canyon hikes; headquarters in Fritch.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Texas 136 southwest past Fritch, then Cas Johnson Road
Free tours by reservation only, typically 10:00 and 14:00; book ahead.Free tours by reservation only, typically 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM; book ahead.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Texas 207 north past Stinnett, then county roads east; the route turns several times
Little remains beyond historical markers; go with a map and full tank.
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Texas 152 east
Easy half-day for fuel, food and a break in the drive.
Door to door: About 45–60 min
Texas 136 south through Fritch
Bigger base for flights, hotels and Palo Duro Canyon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street and downtown
Closest to the museum, antique shops and the bars; a short drive to everything else.
Highway 136 strip
Chain motels with parking at the door; best if you arrive late and leave early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 150 km of driving1 × US$18 | US$18 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$269 per person per day, bed included | US$537 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee to go | $2–4 |
| Breakfast diner plate | $9–15 |
| Steak dinner | $22–40 |
| Tex-Mex plate | $12–20 |
| Draught beer in a bar | $4–7 |
| Museum entry | check |
| Gallon of gascheck | $2.80–3.40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are long and cell coverage is patchy on county roads north of town: download offline maps.
- Summer afternoons regularly pass 35 °C (95 °F) with little shade at the outdoor sites.Summer afternoons regularly pass 95 °F (35 °C) with little shade at the outdoor sites.
- Alibates Flint Quarry tours are by reservation only: no booking, no entry.
- Some bars and rural roads are quiet at night; drive carefully for deer.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Borger; nearest consular offices are in Amarillo or Dallas. Check your country's embassy in Washington, DC for the current list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amarillo airport → Borger by car: about 45–55 min, roughly 70 km (43 mi) (check)about 45–55 min, roughly 43 mi (70 km) (check)
- Borger → Pampa by car: about 25–30 min on Texas 152
- Borger → Amarillo by car: about 45–60 min on Texas 136
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the gas station? — Where is the gas station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the museum open today? — Is the museum open today?
- How far is it? — How far is it?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Borger. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (35 °C+ afternoons), Dec–Feb (ice on rural roads) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AMA: last sensible arrival time, drive time to Borger, motel fallback.
- Walking cluster for downtown Borger: museum, antique shops, Main Street bars.
- Place pages with verified hours and reservation rules (museum, Alibates tours, Lake Meredith).
- Summer heat and winter ice fixtures so the drive verdicts can go green.