Tag: Family Friendly

Hub City Happenings: July

By: Annie Kinnison July 1 – Texas Treasure Business Award Celebration   Tom & Bingo’s Bar-B-Q restaurant will celebrate 75 years in business with an official presentation of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Treasure Business Award (TTBA) by State Representative Carl H. Tepper. July 2 – 502 Jam Night   Join Two Docs Brewing Co. for

Find the Heart of Texas BBQ in Lubbock

By: Avery Frazier One of the staples of the Lone Star State is Texas barbecue. Full of fall-off-the-bone meats paired perfectly with homestyle sides, there is no place you can go wrong on this list of the best barbecues in West Texas. In the Hub City, there are plenty of melt-in-your-mouth slow-smoked briskets, sausage and

9 Kid-Friendly Activities in Lubbock

By: Avery Frazier When traveling to the Hub City, you’ll find that there are numerous exciting adventures awaiting you and your children. Navigating the city with little ones can sometimes be challenging, but fear not! There is a wide variety of activities and attractions for the whole family. Whether you need a sweet treat, a

Plan the Perfect Lubbock Picnic

Al fresco dining with a West Texas breeze, birds singing and prairie dogs yipping in the far distance- a picnic is one of the best ways to soak up the sunshine. Whether your meal is complete with a simple sub or a stunning charcuterie board, savor picnic season in Lubbock’s outdoors.  Shopping for your supplies

21 of the Best Patios in Lubbock

By: Avery Frazier Lubbock’s Patios by Neighborhood Summer weather means patio season, and while West Texas can be unpredictable, there is nothing like sitting outside and enjoying a Lubbock sunset. So grab a friend, a loved one or your pup and enjoy a nice evening on one of Lubbock’s premier patios.  Downtown Lubbock  From wineries

7 Ways to Spend Summer in Lubbock

By: Avery Frazier Loading… Lubbock Summer Bucket List! Pack your bags, leave the stress behind and head to the Hub City for these 7 must-do activities. Great outdoor spaces, live music venues, foodie favorites and more make summer a great time to visit and explore what this West Texas city offers.  Tee Up in the

Hub City Happenings: June

By: Avery Frazier June 2 – First Friday Art Trail A visit to Lubbock during the first of the month is only complete with stopping by the First Friday Art Trail (FFAT) hosted by LHUCA. FFAT is a free, self-guided art tour held in the Lubbock Cultural District in partnership with various art centers, museums,

A History Buff’s Guide to Lubbock

Rich in history and hospitality, Lubbock is currently home to 260,823 people. The great “806” was established in 1890 when two towns, Old Lubbock and Monterey, joined to be the Lubbock we know and love today. Our humble beginning was built upon the prosperous farming and cotton industry, which currently produces nearly four billion cotton

Lubbock 101

While Lubbock may bring to mind Texas Tech University and its agricultural roots, a trip to the “Hub City” is most notably characterized by live music and artistic expression experienced in both galleries and wine glasses. As you begin to experience Lubbock as the locals do, you’ll find that West Texas has plenty of personality

Destination Spotlight – National Ranching Heritage Center

Destination Spotlight: The National Ranching Heritage Center One of my favorite attractions in Lubbock is the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC). You can not only see, but fully experience the Old West at this magical place. I couldn’t wait to feature them as the Destination Spotlight! I caught up with Julie Hodges, the Helen DeVitt

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