Wasn't sure this would be worth it....but it totally was! Interesting facts, great memorabilia and…read morealso an art exhibit.

Since I grew up in the Lubbock area, I felt that it was probably necessary for me to finally go and…read morevisit the Buddy Holly Center. I must say I was very disappointed. You're charged $10 to see two very small rooms that consisted of a bedroom set a table, a couple guitars and a motorcycle. There is an art gallery I was told, but it was closed so I'm not able to attest to what is in there. I will say the gift shop is pretty nice and I can see where a lot of people would find some unique things in there, especially if someone likes unique glasses. I was very tempted to get a pair of Buddy Holly glasses. The people were not overly friendly, which is unusual for Lubbock. At least now I can say I've finally been there.

3 floors of lots of interactive science! Great gift shop…read moreGreat concessions Clean & friendly staff

The best interactive science museum I have ever been to. Plenty of engaging displays for families…read moreof all ages. Over 200 interactive exhibits that kids through adults will enjoy, in-depth historical displays adults will find fascinating, live animals and science exhibits everyone will enjoy, and even a special 5 and under play area that could honestly be its own location and I would still pay for it! A must visit for families if in Lubbock or passing through. Also offer military discount.

I came to find out about LHUCA through attending the First Friday art trail events in the area…read more Technically, the event is named after this place and has the gallery as its central focal point. The idea being to come stroll through the gallery, then work your way out onto the cordoned off streets and check out local art vendors and handmade goods before settling on beers and live music or performances somewhere along the way. This gallery always has a perfect assortment of displays running the gamut between peculiar to practical. I've seen some incredible handmade pottery mugs for sale, and some bizarre installations of another form of pottery: the toilet. It is, nevertheless, wonderful to have such a place in little ol' Lubbock. There are some beautiful large art pieces that hang on the walls making up the majority of the contents. Paintings, photography, mosaics. All sorts of media. Some for sale, albeit often at quite high prices, and many marked "NFS", or "Not For Sale". There's a very tiny little shop selling remnants of older installations, as well as "extras" made by some of the artists. It's quaint. A front desk has flyers and cards for the current and future exhibits. My favorite, they also have a pile of free stickers with the center name on them. Even in a time when retailers and restaurants struggle to keep staff, they always have plenty of attendants working the gallery to answer questions and shout at you if you dare touch the art. That's commendable and makes the experience all the more whole. It's been 7 years between the latest review and mine, but the place is still kickin' and worth visitin'!

Where do I want to go as my first stop during the first Friday art trail?…read more THE LHUCA OF COURSE. This building is one of my top favorite structures in Lubbock. It is very spacious and holds so many art appreciators all at once. It is the hub of the first friday art trail that happens every first friday of the month 6pm-9pm rain or shine! It is also open throughout the week to visit. During the first friday art trail they also serve beer and wine for a small cost. The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts is an amazing addition to the sometimes known as boring Lubbock, Tx. It keeps the city excited about up and coming artists and their work. I love that our City has such an amazing establishment to enrich the locals.

Cactus is a historic venue in Lubbock and I've been to a handful of shows here. Last weekend, I…read morewent to see the stunning Phoebe Bridgers who did a surprise show in Lubbock. The Cactus staff and volunteers including the owner made sure the whole experience ran smoothly. They have some of the best Popcorn in West Texas and their concession prices are great. We sat in the upper balcony and got to enjoy the show. There was not a bad spot in the theater since all the seats are slightly elevated so heads don't get in the way. They show great classic films here, have great singer-songwriters show up, and always help curate a great energy to Lubbock. Of all the places Phoebe could have chosen to play in Lubbock, I'm glad she chose Cactus because it was a worthy spot. RIYL: Good music and even better popcorn

Words cannot describe the vintage vibes and feelings of nostalgia you feel when entering the Cactus…read moreTheater. The venue is very clean, including the restrooms. They offer a candy, popcorn, sodas, water and adult beverages. Check out their calendar to see what shows they currently have, as well as the upcoming shows. The Cactus Theater not only shows movies, they have live music and comedy shows. With a focus on classic music, big bang, jazz, old-school movies, classic black and white films and more. This place is a hidden gem.

Beautiful museum with well curated exhibits. The rotating art is always so interesting. love to…read morelearn about new artists. stopped at the Orbit Cafe on our way in the museum and got a coffee recommended by the barista. super delicious. was a little disgruntled when we couldn't walk around the museum with it. We did however have issues with the placement of benches in the museum. When we drank our coffee we sat facing a window that had a huge rectangle in our line of sight. Another bench had a plaque on it to show maybe dedicated or donated to the museum, was in a dimly lit hallway. One final bench, was placed too closely to art. You can sit and relax on it and hit your head on fine art. Other than the coffee and the misplaced benches, this museum is delightful. The updates they've done are beautiful and I love coming to see the new exhibits.

I was entertained for hours. Very interesting things! Especially the dinosaur and pre historic…read moresection

This is a unique museum for sure. If you have an interest in the development of green tech over…read moretime or have deep roots on the plains it is going to interest you. If you are just looking for something to do while in Lubbock, it will depend on whether or not it is for you. It is definitely deep on windmills and history. I found it interesting but will say it didn't hold my attention the way I expect it would for some who really are intrigued by how small changes across history really add up. They have a cool gift shop and sell prints by local photographers at the end which definitely have great gift potential!

OVERALL A gem of history in Lubbock, Texas!…read more RATING BREAKDOWN Experience: 4.5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 5 | Price: 5 PARKING They have a nice paved lot with ample parking. LOCATION/AMBIANCE The American Windmill Museum is located in the northeast part of Lubbock, TX with close access to Interstate 25 and Loop 289. As you approach the museum grounds, you'll see the fenced in area with a slew of outdoor windmills of all generations. The building in which you can schedule a group tour of 6 or more or self-tour is huge... however, it is broken into sections: two windmill areas, model train displays, miniature houses, millstone collection, gift shop, a counter weight display, and plus their event room has an amazing wrap-around mural. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB My 8 & 9-year-olds loved the "Legacy of the Wind" seek and find. We received a few handouts soon after purchasing our tour tickets. Brochures and the like. One was a list of over 30 items to find on the mural in their special events room. Not only did this entertain them for 20 minutes, but it also was puzzle-like & expanded their vocabulary with words like "privies" & "man witching for water. SERVICE The lady at the ticket counter and the guy in gift shop were personable and helpful. MY FAVORITE PART... The windmills! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... Not knowing until recently about this place. TIPS + Closed Sunday & Monday. + Cash or card is accepted for the entry fee. + As of 12/29/2022, adult tickets were $7.50. Children 5 to 12 years-old were $5. Under 5 free, $6.00 for seniors 60+ and veterans, & $20.00 for a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children).

It's a premier facility for Broadway shows, symphony, and ballet performances. And they offer a…read morevariety of other entertainment options. Free parking across the street.

My first ever experience at The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock, TX, was with my signficant other on…read moreJune 23, 2023. It was for the first concert of Tanya Tucker's "Sweet Western Sound" tour. Parking was free, ample, and just across the street. Will call was super quick. The Seminole native was absolutely a joy to watch. While she was a bit difficult to hear through their sound system between songs there in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater, her stories we did hear made us laugh hard and helped us realize how cowboy she really is. The modern facility had a spiral staircase just inside the main entrance plus their logo that both look like tornadoes. My significant other & I loved our seats ($88.45 apiece after fees & taxes) at Right Orchestra Loose, Row V, Seats 47 & 48. No one in front of us. No one behind us. We could scoot our chairs closer together - not like most of the theater's seats. During our event, it was required to purchase a reusable, refillable plastic commemorative Buddy sip cup that can be brought to other events for any beverage. The cup was $3. My single shot of Crown Royal whiskey with Coke was $10 (not including the $3 required cup). The staff members were all pleasant to deal with & mostly quick to eliminate nuisances. TIP Clear bag policy only.

Really neat museum here in Lubbock. I'm not even a fan of museums, but really enjoyed the Silent…read moreWings Museum. Learned a lot of interesting facts about WWII and it was cool seeing the model planes. If you have your student ID, it is only $5 admissions!

Great place to bring the little ones. They were able to witness and learn about Gliders and the…read moreimpact they had on US history. It's not an interactive museum- was a little bummer, but understandable. Come check this out if you're in town. If you visit the Buddy Holly Museum first, you receive a 50% off entry fee coupon. Worth it!

Wonderful place for my 4 yr old's birthday! We really enjoyed it here. Hosts were AMAZING! And so…read moremuch help. Wonderful people. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for some where to host a birthday party for under 8

found the cutest indoor playground today! we're just here visiting lubbock for the week and yelped…read morethis place! too cold for the playground outside and our littles wanted to play. ONLY $13 per kid so it was super affordable for our 2! super adorable place with everything ya could imagine! they were here for almost 2 hrs but could've stayed longer. friendly staff, CLEAN environment with TONS of stuff for the kiddos to play with. just so ADORABLE! check it out for yourself!! :)