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Explore the city named the No. 1 Western Town in the U.S. by True West Magazine. From the rich history of the National Ranching Heritage Center to the awe-inspiring wonder of the world’s largest windmill museum, a trip to Lubbock is one you’ll never forget.

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Adventure Park

Bring the entire family to this new, 20-acre park. Enjoy bumper boats, ziplining, and a lazer maze. Must try: the Excursion Wings at the Expedition Cafe.

American Windmill Museum

Visit the largest collection of windmills in the world featuring over 170 rare and fully-restored windmills. Must see: a 6,000-square foot, hand-painted mural titled Legacy of the Wind.

Art & Company

Atl’ Do Farms Corn Maze

Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, shoot the corn cannon, or reserve a campfire at this 12-acre maze. Must try: roasted corn with a variety of toppings.

Buffalo Springs Lake

Fish, water ski, hike or camp on 200 surface acres of water at this lake. When you need a break from the water sports, enjoy live music and delicious beverages at Mike’s Marina Bar. Horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, horse trails and a 9-hole golf course are also available.

Cactus Theater

Originally built as a move theater in 1938, this iconic venue is home to diverse concerts, shows, and performances. The Cactus Theater has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the US Department of the Interior.

Cinemark Southwest Lubbock Movies 16 and XD

Movies are made for the Cinemark XD screen, bringing you the newest releases with the most cutting-edge movie experience. Sit back and relax in your high-back rocker chair while you dig into classic concessions and culinary treats. Want something tasty to go with your movie? You can easily order popcorn, fountain drinks, candy, hot dogs and all your favorite movie

Cinemark Tinseltown Lubbock and XD

Check out the latest new releases on a larger-than-life XD screen, bringing you the most cutting-edge movie experience. Sit back and relax at your local Cinemark movie theater with recliner loungers that take the comfort to the next level. Want something tasty to go with your movie? You can easily order popcorn, fountain drinks, candy, and all

Dave & Buster’s

Opening May 1, 2023!

FiberMax Center for Discovery

Immerse yourself in the history of American agriculture through an array of interactive exhibits, including 71 pedal tractors, 700 toy tractors, and a replica blacksmith shop.

Idalou Harvest Company

Home to 6,000 apple trees and 30 varieties of apples, stop by and visit the gift shop and Country Cafe for fresh apple pies and cakes. Fun fact: this is the only certified organic apple orchard in the state of Texas.

Lubbock Lake Landmark

Named one of the top five destinations to see evidence of the first Americans by Smithsonian Magazine, experience a West Texas sunset and journey through a three-mile scenic trail during one of their night hikes.

Lubbock Water Rampage

Enjoy attractions like the wave pool, lazy river, and water slides and explore three worlds of adventure: Pirates Cove, Caribbean Adventure, and Future World. Order from the Snack Shack and sip on refreshing adult beverages at Captain Morgan’s Rum Point.

Main Event

Moody Planetarium

Explore the exciting world of science and astronomy with the Moody Planetarium! Located inside the Museum of Texas Tech University, the planetarium offers an equal balance of education and entertainment with a wide range of shows from the study of stars and constellations to dark matter and black holes, to in depth looks at the

Museum of Texas Tech University

The Museum of Texas Tech University is a diverse and multifaceted cultural resource with six collecting divisions and 8.8 million objects. Collections are comprised of Anthropology, Art, Clothing and Textiles, History, Paleontology, and Natural History. The Museum features nine permanent galleries ranging from 20th and 21st century art and southwest Indian art to the study

Museum of Texas Tech University

The Museum of Texas Tech University is a diverse and multifaceted cultural resource with six collecting divisions and 8.8 million objects. Collections are comprised of Anthropology, Art, Clothing and Textiles, History, Paleontology, and Natural History. The Museum features nine permanent galleries ranging from 20th and 21st century art and southwest Indian art to the study

National Ranching Heritage Center

Dedicated to preserving the history of ranching at this 19-acre historical park, the center is home to 50 authentically restored structures. Can’t miss event: Candlelight at the Ranch in December.

Prairie Dog Town

The vision of Prairie Dog Town was conceived and implemented by K. N. Clapp in 1935. In the 1930’s the government’s poisoning program was becoming effective, and he was alarmed that the extinction of the black-tailed prairie dog would result. Mr. Clapp designed this enclosure and, with his friend Ross Edwards, trapped two pairs of

Premiere Cinemas IMAX

Ringtail Ranch Lemur Rescue

Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater

This is a unique, hands-on museum featuring interactive science exhibits. Bring the kids and experience Lubbock’s only public aquarium and catch an educational film in the Omni Theater.

Silent Wings Museum

See one of the few fully restored World War II gliders in existence at this impressive museum. The Silent Wings Museum also features a C-47 airplane and a multimedia theater.

Stars & Stripes Drive In

This drive-in is ranked by TripAdvisor and the Travel Channel as on of the best drive-in theatres in the nation. Must try: a famous Chihuahua Sandwich before the show.

The Range

Grab your buddies (including your four-legged friends) and hit golf balls under the stars while you listed to live music and sip on a refreshing Chilton.

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