Helium Time Columns Monument - Amarillo (TX)

2 /5 E. Larry Cantú: 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 any direction!

5 /5 Rick White: Amazing Monument to Helium and why Amarillo is known as "Bomb City"

4 /5 Gus Anthony: 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 looks great.

4 /5 Leonard Caponegro: Very fascinating sculpture of a sundial commemorating the centennial anniversary of helium. I am always fascinated by these sculptures.

5 /5 Robin: Took my son here a few years ago. It was neat to see how far apart the capsules were dated and it really makes you think. Lots will have changed and the people opening these will think, were so outdated! Really neat place to randomly stop if youre driving around that area.