"I
had no idea there was so much to do!"
This is the
comment we hear most from visitors....but it applies equally to many "locals"
who are also unaware of some of the most interesting sites, landmarks and
attractions the city has to offer. The following list is a great place to
start exploring Lubbock and the surrounding region. It's all right here
so...come on, explore the territory and discover a special treasure in
the process!
Sites
to See
American
Museum of Agriculture
Exhibits include restored tractors from Lubbock
County Historical Collection, machinery, farm implements, and artifacts.
1501 Canyon Lakes Drive,
East of I-27, Lubbock
239-5796
American Wind Power Center
World's largest windmill museum, outdoor
exhibit of windmills, gift shop and
tours
East Broadway and Canyon Lake Drive,
East of I-27, Lubbock
747-8734
Apple Country at Hi Plains
Orchard
Pick your own orchard, gift shop, and tea
room
Located 4 miles east of Idalou on Hwy 62/82.
892-2961
Breedlove Dehydration
Plant
Feeding the hungry of the world with nutritional
packaging
1818 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lubbock
741-0404
Buddy Holly Center
Permanent exhibit of Buddy Holly memorabilia,
rotating exhibits, galleries and gift shop
1801 Avenue G, Lubbock,
767-2686
Buddy Holly Statue and
West Texas Walk of Fame
Statue of Lubbock's most famous son surrounded
by induction plaques of legendary entertainers, artists and cultural contributors
Currently being moved to 19th & Crickets Ave in the Depot District.
(Formerly at 8th Street and Avenue Q) Lubbock
Buffalo Springs Lake
Local recreational area
5 miles east of Loop 289 on 50th Street, Lubbock
747-3353
Cap*Rock Winery
Stunning Southwest architecture and wine
tastings
1/2 miles east of Hwy 87 and Woodrow Road, Lubbock
863-2704
Depot District
Entertainment district with live music and
restaurants
19th Street and I-27, Lubbock
Hot Rods Raceway
Indoor radio-controlled NASCAR
4218 Boston Avenue, Lubbock
797-9964
The International Textile
Center
Studying textiles and fibers, dyeing, finishing
and fabric treatments
1001 East Loop 289
747.3790
The International Cultural
Center
Gallery, Hall of Flags, World Globe, theater
and meeting facilities
601 N. Indiana Avenue
742-0431
Joyland Amusement Park
Family
entertainment with rides in a theme park setting
Mackenzie Park, Lubbock
763-2719
Llano Estacado Winery
Lubbock's most award-winning winery
east of Hwy 87 on FM 1585, Lubbock
745-2258
Lubbock Lake Landmark
Renowned archeological site and exhibits
North Loop 289 and the Clovis Highway, Lubbock
742-1116
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
Community center, gardens and historic church
building
41st and University, Lubbock
797-4520
Lubbock War Memorial
Commemorative site honoring Lubbock area
military veterans
82nd and Nashville
794-9006
Mackenzie Park and Prairie
Dog Town
Lubbock's largest recreation area
4th Street and I-27, Lubbock
775-2687
Museum of Texas Tech University
Museum complex with galleries and Moody Planetarium
4th and Indiana, Lubbock
742-2490
National Ranching Heritage
Center
48 historic structures in outdoor Historical
Park and indoor exhibits
3121-4th St.
www.NRHC.ttu.edu
OMNIMAX Theater and Science
Spectrum
Hands-on museum with more than 200 interactive
exhibits
2579 S. Loop 289 between University & Indiana, Lubbock
745-6299
Pheasant Ridge Winery
Family-owned winery and vineyard
Exit #14 off I-27 north of Lubbock
746-6033
Silent Wings Museum
Tells amazing story of WWII glider program,
exhibits
6202 N. IH-27, Lubbock
775-2047
Southwest Collection
Amazing collection of the history of American
Southwest, archives, maps, photos, manuscripts, and a great library for
explorers
Texas Tech Campus, 15th & Detroit, Lubbock
742-3749
Texas Tech University
Lubbock's largest employer; member of the Big
XII conference
19th Street and University, Lubbock
742-1299
West Texas Baja
Off-road recreation area
8 miles west of Loop 289
543-7246
United Spirit Arena
15,000 seats; home of Red Raider and Lady Raider
basketball
1701 Indiana, Lubbock
742-7362
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