Top Family Activities in Lubbock
Lubbock has some great family activities that offer something for Mom, Dad, and the kids. I’ve had some great times reviewing the following destinations and can tell you that each of them have their own unique benefits. At the end of the review I decided to give the top honor to the National Ranching Heritage Center for its style, educational resources and fun-filled environment. The full list is below:
1. National Ranching Heritage Center
806-742-2482
4th Street & Indiana
Lubbock, TX 79401
2. Buddy Holly Center
806-767-2686
1801 Avenue G
Lubbock, TX 79401
3. Apple Country At Hi-Plains Orchards
806-892-2961
Rt. 2 Box 234
Idalou, TX 79329
Hwy. 62-82, 4 miles east of Lubbock
4. American Wind Power Center
806-747-8734
1701 Canyon Lake Drive
Lubbock, TX 79403
5. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts
806-762-8606
511 Ave K
Lubbock, TX 79401
6. Omnimax Theater & Science Spectrum Museum
806-745-6299
2579 South Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79423
7. Municipal Garden & Arts Center & Arboretum
806-797-4520
4215 University at 42nd
Lubbock, TX 79413
8. Cactus Theater
806-741-1640
1812 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401
9. Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
806-762-1688
1313 Broadway Ste. 2
Lubbock, TX 79423
10. Buffalo Springs Lake
806-747-3353
9999 High Meadow Road
Lubbock, TX 7940
Best Gyms and Health Clubs in Lubbock
Finding a place to workout that combines: good machines, a positive atmosphere, and friendly staff, is not an easy thing to do. However Lubbock offers a great selection of gyms around the city. I was impressed by several of the health clubs, and Bodyworks ended up winning the top spot. They give members a safe place to stay fit and make new friends. I’ve traveled around the world, and few places can compare with the full suite of amenities that Bodyworks supplies. Here is the complete list of the best gyms and health clubs in Lubbock:
1. Bodyworks
806-687-8000
5105 82nd St.
Lubbock, TX 79424
2. The Falls Athletic Club
806-687-6080
4705 112th St.
Lubbock, TX 79424
3. Pilates & Movement Therapy Studio
806-687-0824
6309 Indiana Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79413
4. Premier Sports Complex
9000 Memphis Dr.
Lubbock, TX 79423
5. Curves
806-791-2700
8004 Indiana Ave. Ste. B18
Lubbock, TX 79423
6. Reaction Fitness
806-797-7867
4124 19th St.
Lubbock, TX 79413
7. YMCA
806-792-2723
3101 35th St.
Lubbock, TX 79413
8. Nutrition Headquarters
806-744-7611
1101 University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401
9. Healthpoint
806-722-3131
4004 82nd St.
Lubbock, TX 79423
10. Athletic Laboratories
806-792-1910
6007 43rd St.
Lubbock, TX 79407
Best Dessert Spots in Lubbock
Finding a great dessert spot to unwind is key to a successful night, and you will be very excited to learn that Lubbock offers some great choices for post-dinner festivities. Topping the list is a fantastic Gelato shop called ‘Caffe Gelato’. I’ve tried it several times and have had an excellent experience each time. The service was great and they consistently add new Gelato flavors to the menu. This is a ‘must have’ for anyone looking for a treat. Below are Lubbock’s Best locations for dessert:
1. Caffe Gelato
806-698-0040
5903 82nd St
Lubbock, TX 79424
2. Ice Cream Shoppe & Soda Fountain
806-792-2756
2705 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
3. Marble Slab Creamery
806-281-0569
4210 82nd St
Lubbock, TX 79423
4. Bahama Bucks
806-281-1966
5009 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79414
5. Sheridan’s Frozen Custard
806-687-7111
5101 82nd St
Lubbock, TX 79424
6. Oasis Shaved Ice
806-788-5542
6002 Slide Rd
Lubbock, TX 79414
7. Kaleidoscoops
806-793-2240
2902 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
8. Aandy’s Ice Cream
806-745-0260
8601 Ash Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404
9. TCBY
806-798-3118
431 Frankford Ave
Lubbock, TX 79416
Best Apartments and Condos in Lubbock
Lubbock hasn’t always been a haven for premium-styled apartment complexes. I will admit, living in Southern California spoiled me, but when I returned to Lubbock I was shocked to a find a great selection of new apartment complexes in excellent locations. My favorite apartment was ‘The Centre at Overton Park’, I’m a big fan of residences being built close enough for walking to restaurants, classes (if you’re a student), along with some great nightlife hot spots – and ‘The Centre’ had all of these things combined with a great look and feel. This is a great place to live if you are a Tech student or young professional.
1. The Centre at Overton Park
806-749-1234
2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd.
Lubbock, TX
2. The Dominion
806-722-7902
5501 50th Street
Lubbock, TX
3. Dakota Arms
806-794-9800
6703 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX
4. ULofts Lubbock
806-767-9000
1001 University Avenue
Lubbock, TX
5. Raider Station
806-795-6270
44th Street and University Avenue
Lubbock, TX
6. City Street Lofts
806-687-7058
1418 Texas Avenue
Lubbock, TX
7. The Riviera
806-392-2912
1919 34th Street
Lubbock, TX
8. Willow Hill
888-431-8827
4421 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX
9. Savoy Apartments
806-747-3030
303 Detroit
Lubbock, TX
10. St. Francis Village
866-519-5645
4110 17th Street
Lubbock, TX
Best Bar & Grill Restaurants in Lubbock
Like most cities with a strong University community, Lubbock has a wide variety of fun and entertaining bar & Grills. I rarely put any type of chain on the top of these lists, however there simply is no better place to catch a game and eat some great food than Buffalo Wild Wings, but check out the rest of the list too, there are some great places to visit. See the full Top 10 Best Bar & Grill list of Lubbock:
1. Buffalo Wild Wings
806-745-5525
8212 University Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79423
2. The Triple J Chophouse & Brew Co.
806-771-6555
1807 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401
3. 101 Bar & Grill
806-798-0101
10007 Slide Rd.
Lubbock, TX 79424
4. Bash Riprock’s
806-762-2274
2419 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79401
5. Cujo’s Sportz Bar & Grill
806-791-2622
5811 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79416
6. Cricket’s Grill & Draft House
806-744-4677
2412 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401
7. Mesquites Bar & Grill
806-687-5253
2419 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401
8. Moose Magoo’s Bar & Grill
806-745-5005
8217 University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
9. Gilbert’s Bar & Grill
806-795-8791
2608 Salem Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79410
10. Adolph’s Bar & Grill
806-785-2030
5407 Aberdeen
Lubbock, TX 79414
