Pampa: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at This Texas City
Pampa, TX is Located within Gray County and a principal city, included in the Pampa Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Santa Fe Railroad was constructed in 1888, and the location was where this city was established. At first, the city was called “Glasgow”, later on changed to “Sutton”, then settled to “Pampa’ since the Pampas grasslands are abundant – following Mr. George Tyng’s (manager of the White Deer Lands ranch during that time) suggestion. Gas and oil was later on discovered in the land which made it prosper to what it is known today in 1916. To discover more about the city’s origin and its culture, you can a flight and land at the Perry Lefors Field Airport.
Best Time to Visit
During the months of February and May, events like the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet - MK Brown Auditorium & Civic Center and Cinco De Mayo Festivities are being held within Pampa, Texas. You can expect an increase in the number of tourists, as well as the accommodations and flights rates, so it is best to book them early if you want to attend these wonderful events. On the other hand, if you plan on visiting the city attractions, it is best to plan your vacation on other months instead of February to May to avoid large crowds filling the city streets.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from the festivities, you can enjoy a vacation in Pampa, Texas and planning your itineraries by checking the city attractions nearby, such as the Central Park. Get to tour the halls of the White Deer Land Museum. Drop by the Pampa H2O Aquatic Center for a fun afternoon. Don’t forget to visit the Freedom Museum USA. You can book at the AmericInn by Wyndham, Pampa - Event Center, Best Western Northgate Inn and Hampton Inn Pampa TX for a night or more.