Lubbock (/ ˈlʌbək / LUB-ək) [7] is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 257,141 at the 2020 census (estimated at 272,086 in 2024), [4] Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. [8]
Spend a weekend in Lubbock, and you’ll see why the Hub City is a hidden gem of Texas. From award-winning wineries and a thriving culinary scene to an arts district brimming with creativity and a history deeply rooted in music and the West, this itinerary has a little bit of everything.
Lubbock, Texas, is a dynamic city that combines its deep historical roots with a vibrant modern flair. From its rich musical heritage as the birthplace of Buddy Holly to its thriving arts scene, museums, and outdoor adventures, this West Texas gem offers something for everyone.
Lubbock, city, seat (1891) of Lubbock county, northwestern Texas, U.S., lying some 120 miles (190 km) south of Amarillo. It was formed in 1890 from Old Lubbock and Monterey and named for Colonel Tom S. Lubbock, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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There are a delightful number of things to do in Lubbock – and they don’t all have to do with Buddy Holly (though, of course, some do!). Read on for suggestions of what to do in Lubbock to see why this Texas town is worth a return trip too.
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