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Lubbock (/ ˈ l ʌ b ə k / LUB-ək) is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 266,878 in 2023, [3] the city is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. [8]
Apr 23, 2024 · Lubbock, city, seat (1891) of Lubbock county, northwestern Texas, U.S., lying some 120 miles (190 km) south of Amarillo. It was formed in 1890 from Old Lubbock and Monterey and named for Colonel Tom S. Lubbock, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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Experience music, drinks, and wild west fun in Lubbock Texas. Enjoy amazing wines at six award-winning wineries, the outdoors at several ranches and music with live shows every night. Discover more!
- Adventure Park
- American Windmill Museum
- Ballet Lubbock
- Buddy Holly Center
- Buddy Holly Hall
- Buddy Holly’s Grave
- Caprock Canyon State Park
- Casp & Lubbock Arts District
- Cook’s Garage
- Craft Beer Tasting
If you want to get your adrenaline pumping while visiting Lubbock, there’s no better place than Adventure Park. With go-karts, zip-lines, mini golf, a laser maze, and something called the “Ninja Zone,” this is the perfect place to bring kids – and kids at heart. You can purchase a day pass for Adventure Park, which helps encourage you to try it all...
You’ve probably seen them while traveling to or around Lubbock: windmills. Turns out, they’re a lot more interesting than you might think, and you can learn all about them at the American Windmill Museum. Located on 28 acres east of downtown Lubbock, this museum has more than 160 windmills on display, in a variety of styles and designs, and through...
If you love performance art, plan your trip to Lubbock when Ballet Lubbockhas a show. Ballet Lubbock is moving into the brand new Buddy Holly Hall (more on that below) which will improve the experience even more. Ballet Lubbock puts on shows each year – such as Snow White –, offers ballet classes (and school performances), and of course produces an...
Not to be confused with the Buddy Holly Hall, the Buddy Holly Centeris the museum dedicated to Buddy Holly’s life and career. Through a series of small but detailed exhibits, you’ll learn all about this music icon and the impact he had despite his short life. There are also a number of authentic artifacts from Buddy’s life. The museum also has an e...
Formally known as the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, this brand-new building north of downtown Lubbock will soon become a gem in the city, especially for those who love music and performing arts. Designed with state-of-the-art technology to deliver an unparalleled acoustic experience, the performance hall at Buddy Holly Hall will...
If you are a Buddy Holly fan – and it’s hard not to be when visiting Lubbock –, you may want to make the pilgrimage to his grave at the Lubbock Cemetery. The 22-year-old found his final rest here with a grave marker that includes a few bars of music and a guitar. People who visit often leave memorabilia including replicas of his iconic glasses and ...
Technically, Caprock Canyon State Parkis outside Lubbock, but if you’re an outdoorsy person and want an adventure while visiting, this is a must. Caprock Canyon is 15,000 acres of state-protected land with gorgeous rock formations and hiking trails – over 90 miles of them! You may also spot Bison roaming free, and bats that live in the area are oft...
Lubbock has a strong arts scene, propelled by the creative types that find beauty in West Texas and the Great Plains and the university students who encourage these cultural elements. CASP– the Charles Adams Studio Project – is home to studios and live/work spaces for artists; the neighboring Lubbock Arts District has galleries and more studios to ...
Part art/history exhibit, part restaurant/bar – whatever you call Cook’s Garage, it’s one of those can’t-miss things to do in Lubbock. From the parking lot, you know you’re in for a treat: the lot is dotted with historic gas station signs, and it only gets more visually stimulating once you step in the doors. This former garage is now a huge restau...
Like all good towns in America anymore, Lubbock has its own craft beer scene! If you like craft beer and enjoy tasting it, be sure to plan an afternoon to try a few of them. Here are some suggestions: 1. The Brewery LBK 2. Two Docs Brewing Company 3. Auld Brewing Company 4. The Plains Brew Co – out of town, but we obviously love the name! There are...
Discover the must-see attractions and destinations for tourists visiting in Lubbock, TX, including museums, wineries, family-friendly attractions and more!
In 2022, Lubbock, TX had a population of 258k people with a median age of 30 and a median household income of $58,734. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Lubbock, TX grew from 255,537 to 258,190, a 1.04% increase and its median household income grew from $54,060 to $58,734, a 8.65% increase.
Lubbock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The 2020 census placed the population at 310,639. Its county seat and largest city is Lubbock. The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1891. It is named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger (some sources give his first name as Thompson).
