Day Trip to Lubbock 🏈 (FULL EPISODE) S6 E3

For those that think Lubbock is only for Red Raiders and Panhandlers, they better think again. It turns out the “HUB CITY” has much more to do than it may let on.

The most well-known attraction in Lubbock is definitely Texas Tech University. Campus is absolutely worth a walk-around for its Spanish Renaissance architecture and numerous landmarks. Start at the Will Rogers statue that was installed with its rear end facing directly toward College Station. That’s something all college football fans can get behind (except for Aggies, that is). Then head over to the Blarney Stone which is allegedly a piece for the real Blarney Stone in Ireland that bestows eloquent speech on all who brave a kiss.

Just like a good Red Raider should, if you are looking to educate yourself Lubbock has lots of first-class museum. Your first stop should be the Buddy Holly Center honoring Lubbock’s own rock and roll legend who’s impact goes way beyond the panhandle, and even Texas. At this museum you’ll see all kinds of personal items of Buddy’s, including his famous glasses!

Take a trip back 12,000 years at the Lubbock Lake Landmark, one of the most important archaeological sites in the new world marking evidence that people have lived in this area of Texas since the Clovis age. Check out this site to learn about the folks that have called this place home for thousands of years.

Hundreds of prairie dogs live in their own little furry town within this bigger city at Prairie Dog Town of MacKenzie Park. The “town” was first started in the 1930’s by the Clapp family, and has grown into one of Lubbock’s biggest must-see sites. Visit Prairie Dog Pete and his fuzzy little friends to see them in their natural habitat as they scurry and scutter across the land.

If you are looking for the grub that keeps the college kids fed, just cross the street from Tech to find Spanky’s. Now you don’t have to be enrolled in classes to enjoy the cold beer and greasy beer here. And whatever you order, don’t miss eating some of Spanky’s signature ooey gooey fried cheese.

This one guy from Italy defintiely makes the best calzone in Texas. Not only are the calzones cheesy and stuffed with meaty goodies, but they are also bigger than your head. So get ready for a major food coma, and head to this must-stop in Lubbock.

When the panhandle heat gets to you, take a dip in Buffalo Springs Lake, the “oasis of West Texas.” This spring-fed lake is tucked away in an amazing canyon just east of Lubbock. There are some excellent swimming beaches, some excellent hiking trails and even a jumping tower for the daring.

FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES.

[Butterflyandhearts]

You don’t have to go to Prairie Dog Town. Just drive down any road that has vacant land on it in Lubbock. They’re ALL over the place… even squashed in the roads.

[garygeorge]

As mentioned, The Buddy Holly Hall is a world class theater for music and plays. Lubbock is the Hub of the South Plains and if you look at old pictures from the air with the Loop and all the roads coming into the center of town is looked like a wagon wheel. Mac Davis is from here; John Denver went to school here among others and just up the road is Littlefield the home of Waylon Jennings.

[mrjack]

You definitely need another trip to Lubbock! You got Buddy Holly Hall, Evie Mae’s BBQ, Two Docs Brewery, Brewery LBK, LHUCA, Llano Estacado Winery, McPherson Winery, Dunbar Lake, Silent Wings Museum, National Ranching Heritage Center.

[TaiyaRivers]

People say it's boring, and while it's a little dull attraction-wise, I adore all the museums and outdoor areas 🥰

[beautifulsladies]

My Mom is from Floydada. If we got to go to Plainview that was a treat. If you got to to Lubbock....that was special for people from those small towns

[Blandpolecat]

Lubbock local here! This video made my giggle 👌🏼

[DrRGIII]

Most consider it the South Plains rather than the panhandle.

[sethssd]

After going to tech for 6 years, I Haven't been back to Lubbock for about 13 ish years, but this pretty much nailed it. Food places and all.

[stevennutz]

Love this... moved to Lubbock a couple years ago from Austin... defiantly different

[muen]

Just found this channel, and it's already one of my favorite. Y'all gotta keep bringing more to Lubbock! Cheers ya'll~

[kylemartin]

10 year update..still get fried cheese.😂

[DonnasPeaceOfArtStudios]

This was very informative for me, especially since I live in Lubbock and didn’t know a lot of this stuff. 👍🏽🤷🏽‍♀️

[sgtcheetoh]

Moving to Lubbock for work . Glad I came across your video 👍

[ZoKitchen]

Beautiful lake and delicious pizza!!!!

[kylesummers]

My neighbor in the Tech ghetto was one of Jerry's first employees. We got a lot of discounted and free pizzas back then. Kudos to One Guy's for making it big! Peace, Love!!

[MrGoblikon]

putting the buffalo lake water in ur mouth is crazy lol !

[scrixz]

I feel honored to have you visit my home town

[midlifecrisis]

So this episode is almost 10 years old now? wow.

[claranielsen]

My mom was a nurse at what is now Grace hospital . She took care of Buddy Holly 's mom and wife . My Dad knew Buddy from the fights he would get into at the Hi-de-ho resturant in Rotan. The only person you didnt bring up was Mac Davis?

Lubbock has a lit a great things going for it and you covered a lot of them but would love to see more. We have Pedro Tamales and a lot of other great places as well.
Over all though you mentioned some great things and its the best Vlog I have seen on Lubbock so thank you so much for that♥️ just subbed

[Todd-OliverBlacksmith]

You missed the Ranching Heritage Center, the Bayer Ag Museum, the Windmill Museum, Cooks Garage and so much more