Island Trader Vacations Reviews Lubbock A Top Texas Destination

While it may not be as large as Texas other top cities including Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Houston or even San Antonio, Lubbock is making a name for itself and not just in Texas for what it has to offer travelers. Nicknamed the “Hub City”, Lubbock is an economic, healthcare and educational hub and now, a growing travel destination as well. 

Founded in 1890, the ity of Lubbock dates back another 14 years to the arrival of its first residents. Made famous in 1951 to those interested in the paranormal, this growing Texas city is more than just lights in the sky. From art and historic sites to parks, restaurants, clubs and annual events, there is always something to see and do in Lubbock. 

For art lovers, top attractions include:

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•  Art on Texas Avenue
• Ballet Lubbock
• The Louise H Underwood Center
• Many galleries

For fun and outdoor lovers top attractions include:

• Joyland Amusement park
•  Lubbock Water Rampage
• Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
• Mackenzie, Maxey, McAlister and Tech Terrace Park
• Buffalo Springs Lake
• Lake Alan Henry
• Buddy Holly Recreation Area

For history lovers attractions include:

• Bayer Museum of Agriculture
• Buddy Holly Center
• Lubbock Lake Landmark
• National Ranching Heritage Center

Other unique must sees include:

• American Wind Power Center
• Mackenzie Park Prairie Dog Town
• West Texas Walk of Fame featuring the Buddy Holly Statue

For wine lovers, Lubbock offers 5 wineries including:

• Cap Rock Winery
• La Diosa Cellars
• Llano Estacado Winery
• McPherson Cellars Winery
• Pheasant Ridge Winery

Other facts to note

• Although Lubbock may not be a massive metropolitan area, they understand convenience and cater to pet lovers as well. Offering pet friendly parks is just one way of offering convenience for pet owners, the city is also home to more the 10 pet hotels to help accommodate you.
• Lubbock is located in West Texas and is 3,241 feet above sea level
• It is in Central Standard Time
• The average temperatures range from 80 in summer to 40 in winter
• Lubbock offers more than 4,800 hotel rooms
• The entertainment district is called the Depot Entertainment District

Find out for yourself what is making Lubbock such a growing destination for travel today. Get out and explore and review top destinations for travel with Island Trader Vacations reviews.