Helium Time Columns Monument — Attraction in Amarillo

I spent my formative teenage years in Amarillo, Texas. I escaped as soon as I could.

I don’t mean to suggest that Amarillo is a boring place, but it does have a monument to helium (an inert gas). I could understand a monument to nitrous oxide. THAT could have really been a gas. But a monument to HELIUM, really?

I wonder whose idea that was.

The good news about the helium exhibit is that there is never a line and, despite the rather small parking lot, parking at the helium times columns monument is never a concern.

The only real downside to the helium times columns monument is that it is located in Amarillo, Texas. But look on the bright side, once you’re in Amarillo you have the best beaches, mountains, snow skiing and big city night life 500-600 miles in...

I have visited here many times. They also have a public park with a large pond in the same parking lot along with the Discovery Center. This area is close to the hospital district and both hospitals. There are multiple motels and hotels in the area along with convenient stores who offer gasoline. Parking is plentiful even handicap. There is a small private street to cross to get to the DC, but it's easily crossed and there is a handicap ramp available to the entrance. There are a lot of trees in the area. You can have picnics here. There is also a splash pad that is free to the public. It's close to the Ronald McDonald House as well. I will answer any other questions you may have. Thanks for...

Nice place to visit near the botanical gardens regarding the history of helium here in Amarillo. Also, the old helium plant is not far from here on Amarillo Blvd on the western edge of town.

This monument used to be near I-40 and was visible to anyone passing through Amarillo. But it was moved to this location in 1982.

The signs and plaques could use a good cleaning and refurbishment, but the stainless steel monument...