Visiting Lubbock, TX for the very first time? It’s a hidden jewel in Texas that often gets overshadowed by Dallas and San Antonio. Lubbock is dripping in Texas authenticity and will make you feel like a cowboy. Here are some tips help you plan your visit.
Take Advantage of the Dining
If you’re visiting Lubbock, you’ll want to take advantage of the dining options. Not just because you have to eat, but because Lubbock is known for its diverse cuisine. From local eateries to trendy restaurants, there is no shortage of food in this area. You may even decide to have catering provided to your hotel room. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, try The Pickle & The Pig for real Texas cuisine.
Try the Texas Wine
Texas wine is underrated, even if it’s not the same wine that you’re used to. The Texas wine industry is booming for a reason. It’s home to its own vineyards. Most of the wines you’ll try come from grapes that were grown in the Lubbock area.
One popular choice is the Lost Draw Vineyards, which is located outside of Lubbock that’s known for their local grapes and wines. Lost Draw Cellars is another prime spot for local wine as well. Finally, McPherson Cellars should be on your itinerary if you have enough time for an afternoon of wine tasting. You’ll even receive an exclusive tour of the vineyard.
Visit a Lubbock Museum
Whether you’re with or without kids, you’ll want to check out a museum. There are plenty of family-friendly museums located in Lubbock. The Bayer Museum of Agriculture allows you to experience an authentic dinner that’s cooked outside and served in an airplane that remains in the museum. If you have kids in your group that love farming and tractors, then you’ll want to take them to this museum. It has a wide variety of historical farming tools, tractor implements, and tractors that will cultivate their interest. They can even learn more about the number of parts that are needed to make a tractor function well, and the effort it takes to ensure that the required job is done well. Whether that’s procuring the correct machine elements from the likes of Costex Tractor Parts for the older machines, or knowing the workings of vintage engines that make these vehicles chug along during harvest, there’s a lot to know about this farmer-favorite vehicle.
Check Out the Farmers Market
You can’t go to Lubbock without going on a shopping trip. While it’s a college town, there’s plenty of shopping in the area. You can check out the local boutiques and shopping centers. And when it comes to food, Lubbock has two exclusive farmers markets.
You’ll get to chat with and learn from local farmers who harvest corn and honey at Hamilton Farms. You can even purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at their local farmers market. You’ll also want to visit the peanut farm, which will teach you how peanuts grow and the work that’s involved.
Check Out the Lubbock Art
Lubbock is home to plenty of local art. One of the best places to go is McPherson Cellars, where you can also get a glass of wine and appreciate some work by local artists. What most people don’t realize is that Lubbock is home to an art community that curates and showcases their art on a regular basis. The First Friday Art Trail is a perfect way to view local art and support art vendors.
Great Lodgings
You should also consider the selection of hotels in Lubbock, TX. Living that cowboy lifestyle luckily doesn’t mean sleeping under the stars. The city’s hotels are great, a mix of ample accommodations and quaint bed and breakfasts. With that said, there are a few standouts.
Hyatt Place Lubbock is the first choice of many who visit Lubbock. The rooms are clean, spacious, and feel like new. They’re also pet-friendly if you can’t stand the thought of leaving your furry friends at home. The hotel is near Texas Tech University and other attractions in Lubbock. You can’t beat the location if you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Book your stay by August 27th and you will get 20% off the cost during Hyatt’s “The Big Break” promotion. Overton Hotel & Conference Center is geared toward business travelers, but its chichi accommodations are appreciated by tourists, as well. With large rooms and a central location walking distance from Texas Tech, it earns its AAA Four-Diamond rating.
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