Lubbock Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States
About Lubbock
The city is home to approximately 259,000 residents and students (2019). Lubbock is the seat of Lubbock County, the site of state and national parks, two major medical systems, three universities, and is unique among other growing Texas cities in that its sustained economic development and growth are not supported by heavy industry. Lubbock has experienced steady growth for several decades and today occupies approximately 125 mi² (324 km²). Charles Hardin Holley (1936-1959), better known by his stage name of Buddy Holly, was born in Lubbock. Together with Elvis Presley, he is considered to be one of the founding fathers of rock'n'roll (In fact, it was watching Presley in concert in Lubbock that led Holly, originally a country and folk singer, to turn towards rock music). Tragically, Holly'
Top Attractions in Lubbock
Explore the best things to see and do in Lubbock:
- ★4th on Broadway
- ★American Windmill Museum
- ★Ballet Lubbock
- ★Bayer Museum of Agriculture
- ★Buddy Holly Center
- ★Cactus Theater
- ★Cap*Rock Winery
- ★Clapp Park/Lubbock Garden and Arts Center
Where to Eat in Lubbock
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abuelo's
- 🍴Choochai Thai
- 🍴Cotton Patch Cafe
- 🍴Evie Mae's Pit Barbeque
- 🍴Giorgios Pizza
- 🍴Jumbo Joe's
Where to Stay in Lubbock
- 🏨Best Western Lubbock Windsor Inn
- 🏨Courtyard Lubbock
- 🏨Embassy Suites
- 🏨Fairfield Inn Lubbock
- 🏨La Quinta Inn Lubbock - Downtown Civic Center
- 🏨Motel 6
Lubbock Travel Guide Sections
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