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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lubbock, Texas


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If you’re seeking a budget-friendly trip with hospitable residents and a genuine Texan encounter, contemplate reserving a holiday in Lubbock.

This city is known for its wealth of historical attractions and museums, making it an exciting destination for history buffs.

One of its most popular attractions is the Museum of Texas Tech University, which features a variety of exhibits on fine arts, anthropology, paleontology, and natural sciences, to name a few!

There is also the Buddy Holly Center, a museum dedicated to the late American singer and songwriter, Charles Hardin Holley.

Another great place to spend an afternoon is the American Windmill Museum, which details the history of wind power in the region and also features a model train display.

For those who enjoy spending time in nature, the Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark offers plenty of nature trails to explore.

Looking for more ideas? Check out our list of recommendations below for the full run-down on everything else Lubbock has to offer

The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Lubbock, Texas

34. Moody Planetarium

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 742 2432

Web Address:   https://depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/visit/planetarium.php

33. Kelsey Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 3712 135th Street Lubbock TX

Web Address:   https://kelseypark.com/

32. Caviel Museum of African American History

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 1719 Avenue A Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 773 6046

Web Address:   https://lbkrootshistoricalartscouncil.com/

31. McAlister Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 5801 Milwaukee Ave Lubbock TX

Web Address:   https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/parks-recreation/parks/lubbock-parks

30. Seal of Texas Tech University

4.7 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: Lubbock TX

Web Address:   http://ttu.edu/

29. King’s Highway

4.2 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: 13001 F M 179 Wolfforth TX

Tel:  806 863 3867

Web Address:   http://travelkingshighway.com/

28. Buddy Holly Gravesite

4.4 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

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Location: 2011 E 31st Street Lubbock TX

Web Address:   https://101bananas.com/graveyard/holly2.html

27. Buddy Holly Statue

4.8 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: 1824 Crickets Ave Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 775 2242

Web Address:   http://civiclubbock.com/

26. Play Street Museum – Lubbock

4.8 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: 10609 Slide Road #400 Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 319 7534

Web Address:   https://lubbock.playstreetmuseum.com/

25. Dunbar Historical Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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24. Nightmare On 19th Street

4.6 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Location: 602 E 19th Street Lubbock TX

Web Address:   http://nightmareon19thstreet.com/

23. English Newsom Cellars

4.6 ★★★★★ (79 reviews)

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Location: 408 E Woodrow Road Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 863 2704

Web Address:   http://englishnewsom.com/

22. Dunbar Historical Lake Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (89 reviews)

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Location: M L K Jr Blvd & Canyon Lake Dr Lubbock TX

Web Address:   https://nicelocal.com/lubbock/entertainment/dunbar_historical_lake_park/

21. The Rawls Course

4.6 ★★★★★ (143 reviews)

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Location: The Rawls Course at Texas Tech 3720 4th Street Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 742 4653

Web Address:   http://therawlscourse.com/

20. Urbanovsky Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (144 reviews)

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Location: Flint Ave Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 742 3136

Web Address:   http://ttu.edu/

19. FiberMax Center for Discovery

4.7 ★★★★★ (166 reviews)

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Location: 1121 Canyon Lake Dr Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 744 3786

Web Address:   http://agriculturehistory.org/

18. Shadow Hills Golf Course

4.3 ★★★★☆ (190 reviews)

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Location: 6002 3rd Street Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 793 9700

Web Address:   http://shadowhillsgolf.com/

17. Aztlan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (220 reviews)

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Location: 1019 1st Pl Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 775 2687

Web Address:   https://visitlubbock.org/listing/aztlan-park/

16. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum

4.6 ★★★★★ (275 reviews)

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Location: 4111 University Ave Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 797 4520

Web Address:   http://lubbockarboretum.org/

15. Buffalo Springs Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (278 reviews)

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14. Water Rampage

3.7 ★★★★☆ (579 reviews)

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Location: 6602 Marsha Sharp Fwy W Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 771 5953

Web Address:   https://waterrampage.com/

13. Prairie Dog Town

4.7 ★★★★★ (589 reviews)

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Location: MacKenzie Park Road Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 775 2673

Web Address:   https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/parks-recreation/parks/prairie-dog-town

12. Mae Simmons Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (716 reviews)

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Location: 2004 Oak Ave Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 767 2700

Web Address:   https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/parks-recreation/parks/lubbock-parks

11. 4ORE! Golf

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,136 reviews)

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Location: 6909 Marsha Sharp Fwy W Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 368 8334

Web Address:   http://4oregolf.com/

10. Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,742 reviews)

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Location: 301 I Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 775 2673

Web Address:   https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/

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9. McPherson Cellars Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: 1615 Texas Ave Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 687 9463

Web Address:   http://mcphersoncellars.com/

8. National Ranching Heritage Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (180 reviews)

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Location: 3121 4th Street Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 742 0498

Web Address:   http://ranchingheritage.org/

7. Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark

4.5 ★★★★★ (299 reviews)

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Location: 2401 Landmark Dr Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 742 1116

Web Address:   http://depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/lll

6. Silent Wings Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (330 reviews)

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Location: Texas

Tel:  806 775 3049

Web Address:   https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/silent-wings-museum

5. American Windmill Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (449 reviews)

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Location: 1701 Canyon Lake Dr Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 747 8734

Web Address:   http://windmill.com/

4. Museum of Texas Tech University

4.7 ★★★★★ (847 reviews)

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Location: 3301 4th Street Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 742 2490

Web Address:   http://depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/

3. Joyland Amusement Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (961 reviews)

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Location: 500 Canyon Lake Dr Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 763 2719

Web Address:   http://joylandpark.com/

2. Buddy Holly Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,027 reviews)

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Location: 1801 Crickets Ave Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 775 3560

Web Address:   http://buddyhollycenter.org/

1. Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,427 reviews)

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Location: 2579 S Loop 289 #250 Lubbock TX

Tel:  806 745 2525

Web Address:   http://sciencespectrum.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lubbock, Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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