Top Things To Do In Lubbock

Visitors going to Lubbock can learn about its history, explore one of its 75 parks, and tour the Texas Tech University campus. The Buddy Holly Center is a popular stop in the city’s Depot District. The museum displays artifacts dedicated to the singer, but also has exhibits dedicated to local artists and other milestones in music history.

Some of the best attractions near Lubbock include:

• Going golfing at Mackenzie Park
• Visiting the National Ranching Heritage Center
• Touring the Caviel Museum of African American History
• Seeing the windmills at the American Wind Power Center
• Touring Texas Tech University’s Spanish-style architecture

Many of the best tourist attractions in Lubbock are tied in with the history of the city. Texas Tech University has many unique buildings to photograph with Spanish-style architecture, as well as symbols from the state on its red granite fountain. Many people in the city refer to the sculpture as the “Totem Poles,” but the artist stated that the structure is meant to represent cotton fiber molecules.

Popular activities near Lubbock include:

• Joyland Amusement Park
• Legacy Play Village
• Maxey Park’s Kinetic Wind Sculpture
• The West Texas Walk of Fame
• The American Wind Power Center

Visitors looking for fun attractions in Lubbock will have at 75 parks to choose from to start with. There’s Clapp Park, which has the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center. Hunke Park is also popular for its Lubbock War Memorial, which has fountains that glow red, white and blue at night.

Exciting activities near Lubbock include:

• Going to the museum at Texas Tech University
• Visiting the Science Spectrum museum
• Cheering on Texas Tech Raiders
• Riding carnival rides at Joyland Amusement Park
• Hiking through the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

Lubbock may be a small town, but there are still many exciting attractions to experience at night. This includes trying new restaurants, stopping by nightclubs, and winding down at patio bars. The city also has a symphony orchestra, which has an extensive repertoire.

Nighttime activities near Lubbock include:

• Grabbing a drink on the indoor/outdoor patio at The Roof
• Dancing at Chances R Nightclub
• Catching a concert at the Cactus Theater
• Wine tasting at McPherson or La Diosa Cellars
• Attending a performance at Ballet Lubbock

Families with little ones will be happy to know there are many things to do with kids in Lubbock. First, there’s Legacy Play Village, which is a 30,000 square feet of wooden playground. There’s also the Joyland Amusement Park, which has more than 30 rides including ones for small children. Science Spectrum is the city’s science museum, and it has more than 250 interactive exhibits.

Family-friendly attractions near Lubbock include:

• Lubbock Water Rampage water park
• The Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
• Exploring more than 250 interactive exhibits at Science Spectrum
• Grabbing a cone at Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe
• Laser tag, mini golf and more at Main Event Entertainment

People who want to take a break from tours and parks will find several indoor activities to keep them busy. Enjoy the city’s many sights with a few indoor activities below.

Things to do indoors near Lubbock include:

• Listening to live music at Sugar Brown’s Coffee
• Visiting the caviel Museum of African American History
• Getting dinner and a show at Alamo Drafthouse
• Stopping by Silent Wings Museum, dedicated to WWII glider pilots
• Catching local acts on Monday’s at The Blue Light

Lubbock is great for sightseeing outdoors. One option is doing a tour of the Lubbock Lake Landmark, which is a three-mile natural and archaeological preserve. The Depot District is popular for inner city exploration, but people can also do a tour of the city’s five wineries.

A few outdoor activities near Lubbock include:

• Venturing through the maze at At’l Do Farms
• Going apple picking at Hi-Plains Orchards
• Camping at Buffalo Springs Lake
• Teeing off at Rawls Course at Texas Tech
• Going on a bar crawl in Depot District