Amarillo, Texas: Spin the Giant Granite Sphere
Demonstrate your super-strength by spinning a 1.5-ton ball of stone ball that floats on a thin film of water. Caution: sometimes the water isn't turned on.
- Address:
- 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX
- Directions:
- I-40 exit 70. Drive north and bear right onto S. Buchanan St. The plaza with the ball will be on the right, at the intersection of SE 6th Ave. on the left. There's a parking lot on the right just before you reach the ball.
- Hours:
- No guarantee it's operating when you visit. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Water was turned off and it was less than worth a stop in 100 degree heat.
[John, 06/21/2023]Visited it today. I was disappointed that the sphere would not move as the water was shut off. Bummer.
[JR Thornton, 09/05/2017]The Granite Sphere is working now. Careful, hot when touched.
[PAG, 07/23/2015]
Out of order. Bone dry. Nobody around. Quite forlorn.
[J.A., 06/07/2015]
Good place to stretch legs on a long car ride. Easy in and out from the road and kids got a kick out of it.
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