Lubbock Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Lubbock, Texas acts as a cultural-crossroads in the south plains region of Northern Texas. Home to a major university - Texas Tech - Lubbock has the requisite music scene and nightlife of a college town. Music is important in Lubbock, which as known as the birthplace of none other than Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker and Dixie Chick, Natalie Maines. The city gives special recognition to Holly with its Buddy Holly Center and Statue. Ranching has an incredibly strong tradition in this part of the state, which Lubbock celebrates in its top-rated National Ranching Heritage Center. Containing more than thirty restored ranching structures and a host of interesting exhibits and demonstrations, … Read more > Lubbock, Texas acts as a cultural-crossroads in the south plains region of Northern Texas. Home to a major university - Texas Tech - Lubbock has the requisite music scene and nightlife of a college town. Music is important in Lubbock, which as known as the birthplace of none other than Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker and Dixie Chick, Natalie Maines. The city gives special recognition to Holly with its Buddy Holly Center and Statue. Ranching has an incredibly strong tradition in this part of the state, which Lubbock celebrates in its top-rated National Ranching Heritage Center. Containing more than thirty restored ranching structures and a host of interesting exhibits and demonstrations, the Heritage Center makes for a perfect family outing. Finally, Texas's oldest and most award-winning winery can be found in Lubbock as well. Called Llano Estacado, it begs a visit to tour the grounds and sample the goods.

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