CITY SPOTLIGHT:

YOUR GUIDE TO Lubbock, Texas

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Know Before You Go: About Lubbock

Get a taste of the Old West and find fun for the whole family when you visit the Lubbock area.

The motto for Lubbock could be "come for the football, stay for the prairie dogs." This Texas city's eclectic mix of culture and industry adds up to a town that retains the legacy of the Old West while bullishly moving forward. Pull on over for some fun in the “Hub City” to see all the attractions that’ll make you want to extend your stay.

Texas Temps

You may expect to swelter on a trip to Texas, especially if you've heard the legendary tales of the Lone Star State's famous humidity. But you may actually need a fuzzy pair of boots and a warm coat for your visit to Lubbock. In the summer, it does get hot, when highs can reach into the 90s and thunderstorms are likely to clap over your head. In the winter, however, brace for temperatures that can dip low into the 20s, with potential dustings of snow from November through March.

Buddy Holly and Bulls

Whether or not your name is Peggy Sue, you can't leave Lubbock without a stroll down the West Texas Walk of Fame that honors famous locals like Lubbock native and rock-n-roll pioneer Buddy Holly. You'll find the walk across the street from the local arts mecca, the Buddy Holly Center. Then, head toward the National Ranching Heritage Center for exhibits on everything cowboy, from rare saddles to guns of the Old West. Stop by the Silent Wings Museum for a walk through the history of World War II gliders and nestle into the viewing area at Prairie Dog Town to watch a colony of the little critters and their owl pals burrow in a lovingly maintained native habitat.

Economic Diversity

If you're a Red Raiders football devotee, all you need to know is that Texas Tech is in town. But the region's industries expand beyond education—the biggest employer in the area is health care, though the economic picture includes lots of diverse sectors. Sorghum and cotton rank among the top crops, but agribusiness also includes manufacturing pumps and related products. Advanced technology has a steady foothold here, as do financial services and energy producers.

Well-Connected Roads

If you've ever weathered the drive across the great state of Texas that can feel like an eternity, you understand how welcome the sight of Lubbock is. U.S. Routes 87, 82 and 84, along with Texas State Highway 114, all converge in Lubbock, connected by Texas State Highway Loop 289 that encircles the city. If you're flying, you don't have to land in another city first; Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport serves carriers that connect to major hubs like Dallas and Denver. To get around town, look for the Citibus system, which has dedicated routes to Texas Tech and also serves the rest of Lubbock.

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Discover rock 'n' roll history, agricultural heritage, a thrilling amusement park and more.