Guidebook for Lubbock
Food Scene
Best sushi in town. Reasonably priced for the quality and service. Tuesdays and Thursdays, any roll for $11. Normal roll prices range from $6-15. Also, some AMAZING hibachi-style dining.
Hayashi
4220 82nd StBest sushi in town. Reasonably priced for the quality and service. Tuesdays and Thursdays, any roll for $11. Normal roll prices range from $6-15. Also, some AMAZING hibachi-style dining.
Tiny hole in the wall Pilipino restaurant that is worth the drive. Delicious, cheap eats.
Linda's Cafe
6415 W Loop 289Tiny hole in the wall Pilipino restaurant that is worth the drive. Delicious, cheap eats.
Great specials on food and drinks, especially Mondays 4-7pm. Try the shredded beef baja tacos.
8 locals recommend
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
2102 Broadway StGreat specials on food and drinks, especially Mondays 4-7pm. Try the shredded beef baja tacos.
Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory
3115 50th StBest Mexican food family-style restaurant and very reasonably priced.
Try the volcano soup or the Kool special. Tiny place, but worth the wait. Only open weekdays and there is a break in service between lunch and dinner (all Thai restaurants in town have this custom)
12 locals recommend
Thai Pepper
3702 20th StTry the volcano soup or the Kool special. Tiny place, but worth the wait. Only open weekdays and there is a break in service between lunch and dinner (all Thai restaurants in town have this custom)
Doesn't look like much, but they're really great and friendly. Skip the fried rice, but order anything else on the menu. Shrimp egg rolls and volcano soup are my favorite. Open on the weekends.
Choochai Thai Cuisine
2330 19th StDoesn't look like much, but they're really great and friendly. Skip the fried rice, but order anything else on the menu. Shrimp egg rolls and volcano soup are my favorite. Open on the weekends.
This is a slightly cheaper alternative to Hayashi that is always great quality Japanese food. Sushi and hibachi-style dining.
Ohana Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
5217 82nd StThis is a slightly cheaper alternative to Hayashi that is always great quality Japanese food. Sushi and hibachi-style dining.
Sightseeing
Second largest University in the U.S. based on size. Really neat place to be, and there is always something going on here. (Art shows, comedians, concerts, etc.)
70 locals recommend
Texas Tech University
2500 BroadwaySecond largest University in the U.S. based on size. Really neat place to be, and there is always something going on here. (Art shows, comedians, concerts, etc.)
Bring some carrots and a camera with you to feed the wild prairie dogs. They're adorable. I would say "don't feed the wildlife," but if you do, try not to give them junk food.
27 locals recommend
Prairie Dog Town
Mackenzie Park RoadBring some carrots and a camera with you to feed the wild prairie dogs. They're adorable. I would say "don't feed the wildlife," but if you do, try not to give them junk food.
The Buddy Holly Center
1801 Crickets AveBuddy Holly. Enough said. He was from Lubbock, you know.
For those interested in the history and wildlife of this area.
22 locals recommend
Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
2401 Landmark DrFor those interested in the history and wildlife of this area.
Entertainment & Activities
Small amusement park, but great for kids (even my high school students admit to enjoying themselves here). I love taking my nephews.
21 locals recommend
Joyland Amusement Park
500 Canyon Lake DrSmall amusement park, but great for kids (even my high school students admit to enjoying themselves here). I love taking my nephews.
Family fun on the water! Fishing, swimming, jet skiing, etc.
Buffalo Springs Lake - Greg Thornton Homes
Family fun on the water! Fishing, swimming, jet skiing, etc.
I love this place--I go with AND without my nephews. Always has new exhibits. Also has a neat aquarium and 3D movie experience.
38 locals recommend
Science Spectrum
2579 S Loop 289I love this place--I go with AND without my nephews. Always has new exhibits. Also has a neat aquarium and 3D movie experience.
Arts & Culture
Pretty large museum with a planetarium. Free to all visitors--has dinosaurs, history, and pretty much something for everyone in your group. I love coming here.
32 locals recommend
Museum of Texas Tech University
3301 4th StPretty large museum with a planetarium. Free to all visitors--has dinosaurs, history, and pretty much something for everyone in your group. I love coming here.
This is where I go to see movies any time I can. It is $6 for 2 new release films, and the 50's style cafe is pretty nice (with prices that don't destroy your wallet).
10 locals recommend
Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
5101 Clovis RdThis is where I go to see movies any time I can. It is $6 for 2 new release films, and the 50's style cafe is pretty nice (with prices that don't destroy your wallet).
Everything Else
This is one of my favorite parks besides Mackenzie park. Just a nice calm place to look at and feed the geese or ducks when they are going south.
7 locals recommend
Maxey Park
4020 30th StThis is one of my favorite parks besides Mackenzie park. Just a nice calm place to look at and feed the geese or ducks when they are going south.
Nice park that has a lot of dog owners. Do not let your dog off its leash here or you may get a fine. Unfortunately, Lubbock has no dog parks.
11 locals recommend
Tech Terrace Park station
Nice park that has a lot of dog owners. Do not let your dog off its leash here or you may get a fine. Unfortunately, Lubbock has no dog parks.
This is probably where you are going to land. You can rent a car here, or let me know when you'll get here, and we can arrange a pick up for a small fee.
7 locals recommend
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
5401 N Martin L King BlvdThis is probably where you are going to land. You can rent a car here, or let me know when you'll get here, and we can arrange a pick up for a small fee.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
1911 Marsha Sharp FwyJust in case you need to know where it is.
This is where I buy my groceries. They have fresher produce and meats than Walmart, as well as more specialized food items you might want.
41 locals recommend
Market Street
4425 19th StThis is where I buy my groceries. They have fresher produce and meats than Walmart, as well as more specialized food items you might want.
The cheapest grocery store in town that is not Walmart. Their selection is somewhat limited, but has everything you might need if you're not brand picky. Try the pumpkin empanadas and fresh horchata
Amigos
112 N University AveThe cheapest grocery store in town that is not Walmart. Their selection is somewhat limited, but has everything you might need if you're not brand picky. Try the pumpkin empanadas and fresh horchata