We all know Texas is a big state and Texas has some pretty big cities. Lubbock is one of them and they do things in a big way here. Take Texas Tech, they are one of Lubbock’s largest employers and a recent study revealed that with the staff and students, Texas Tech University alone generated over $1.5 billion dollars in revenue for Lubbock. Now that’s pretty impressive. Another little tidbit about Texas Tech, they are the only Texas University offering a medical school, a law school and an undergraduate institution all at the same location. Texas Tech has had students attending from all 50 states and over 100 foreign countries.

Tourism is another huge industry for Lubbock and the surrounding area. Lubbock is a happening city, fun to visit, lots to see and do. Rock and Roll legend, Buddy Holly was born here, as were several country musicians such as Mac Davis and Delbert McClinton. There is an annual National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration held in Lubbock. Here’s your chance to get in on a chuck wagon cook off and horse parade, there’s handmade art exhibits, cowboy poetry and lots of music. The Depot District is a fun place for tourists; music and nightlife is plentiful here, lots of action. You will find numerous theatres, upbeat and fancy restaurants with matching menus, quaint shops and boutiques, pubs and there is a brewery and even a winery. You won’t want to miss this part of Lubbock.

And of course your stay wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t pamper yourself by staying at one of the fine Lubbock hotels Take advantage of the many amenities offered for your comfort and pleasure. You will find the staff to be friendly and polite, ready to assist in anyway. Start and end your day here and let your imagination fill in the middle.