1.0 mi (1.61km) from City Center
Welcome to Lubbock!
This hustling little city is located in the northwestern part of Texas and situated at the southern end of the High Plains. Rock 'n' roll historians know it as the birthplace of Buddy Holly and the home of The Buddy Holly Center. It's also known as Hub City because of its spoke-and-wheel roadways along with being the hub for many industries in West Texas.
Ready to enjoy the sunshine? Lubbock has an average of 265 days of sunshine, which makes it a perfect winter destination for families looking for some low-key fun in the sun. Stay at a hotel in Lubbock for a place to relax while exploring the area and getting some vitamin D. Families are going to want to head to Lubbock Lake, which actually isn't a lake at all. Lubbock Lake is an archeological site with active digs that visitors can observe, and it also has a visitor center and museum with exhibits that cover the geological and geographical history of Lubbock.
Check in at a family-friendly hotel in Lubbock so that kids can have fun and adults can catch a break. There's nothing better than being able to take a load off while the kids stay busy with kid-related activities.
Lubbock has a small airport known as Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, but fliers will probably need to board a connecting flight in Dallas or Houston. And if traveling by car, routes US 62/82, US 84, I-27 and TX 114 all lead into town for an easy trip with no traffic.