Things To Do in Lubbock

This public university is home to nearly 30,000 undergraduate students and over 6,000 post-grads.

The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock Municipal Auditorium/Coliseum, and Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre continue to be West Texas’ premiere full-service facilities with an 8,300 seat Coliseum, 2,800 seat Auditorium, 300,000 square foot Civic Center, and a lakeside Amphitheatre.

Celebrate the life and legacy of musician and Lubbock native Buddy Holly at his namesake center, which also features an array of excellent contemporary art exhibitions.

Learn more about the fascinating history of World War II glider pilots at this museum, situated on the grounds of a former airfield.

Fresh off a new addition and with over 160 windmills on display, this museum is one of the world’s foremost centers of information on wind power.

Enjoy performances, live music and more at this historic theater, which opened in the 1930s, closed in the 1950s and was restored and reopened in the 1990s.

Spend a relaxing day at this lovely lakeside park, which includes a beach, hiking trails and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Located on the Texas Tech campus, this museum focuses on the history of ranching; it features a collection of authentic homes, barns, schoolhouses and other structures, which can be explored via a guided tour.