Why Lubbock is growing
Lubbock has grown quietly into High Plains wine country, with vineyards and tasting rooms on the edge of town, a university campus that keeps filling the downtown, and the ranching history that built the region. The guide below connects the town to nearby parks, signature stops, local food and golf so it can anchor a full weekend instead of a quick pass-through.
The wineries are strung out across the south plains — easiest with a designated driver.
Things to do nearby
Parks & recreation nearby
Connect the city with a trail, lake, historic site or open-sky day trip.
State park · Quitaque
Caprock Canyons State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Caprock Canyons State Park.
State park · Big Spring
Big Spring State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Big Spring State Park.
State park · Canyon
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Where to eat
Gloria's
Tex-Mex on the east side since 1959.
Family friendlyJ.ett's
A downtown steakhouse since 1968.
Things to do
Buddy Holly Center
The singer's downtown and a working gallery.
Family friendlyXico Vineyards
The High Plains' oldest winery.
National Ranching Heritage Center
A historic ranch village on the university campus.
Family friendly
Golf nearby
- The Rawls Course at Texas Tech · Lubbock
- Meadowbrook Golf Club (Canyon & Creek) · Lubbock
- Shadow Hills Golf Course · Lubbock
- LakeRidge Country Club · Lubbock
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