Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Reese Airpark (REE).
History
Lubbock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 257,141 at the 2020 census, Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northwestern part of the state, in the Great Plains region, an area known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado, and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains, lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 367,109 in 2024.
Where to stay
2629 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79410 · woodrowhouse.com
1610 Broadway St, Lubbock, TX 79401 · cottoncourthotel.com
2828 Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79415 · hilton.com
2115 Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79415 · ihg.com
2322 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401 · overtonhotel.com
801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401 · mcmelegantelubbock.com
4435 Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79407 · wyndhamhotels.com
4115 Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79407 · wyndhamhotels.com
5214 2nd Dr, Lubbock, TX 79416 · wyndhamhotels.com
5006 Auburn St, Lubbock, TX 79416 · wyndhamhotels.com
4703 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416 · bestwestern.com
2309 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401 · hyatt.com
308 Avenue V, Lubbock, TX 79415 · marriott.com
505 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401 · hilton.com
4927 Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79410 · choicehotels.com
2415 3rd St, Lubbock, TX 79415 · marriott.com
3901 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79410 · bestwestern.com
3815 21st St, Lubbock, TX 79410 · guesthouseinnlubbock.com
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1415 University Avenue, Lubbock, 79409
Mexican, Fast Food · Tacos inspired by a variety of cuisines from across the world. And the best bowls I've ever had. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00… · velvettaco.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4020 82nd Street, Lubbock, 79423 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 05:00-21:00 · 7723 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, 79424 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 905 University Avenue, Lubbock, 79401 · braums.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 312 University Avenue, Lubbock, 79415 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 5407 4th Street, Lubbock, 79416 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4328 50th Street, Lubbock, 79413 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 4525 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, 79407 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 6311 82nd Street, Lubbock, 79424 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 6512 82nd Street, Lubbock, 79424 · locations.tacobell.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 05:00-23:00 · 5923 19th Street, Lubbock, 79407 · locations.dutchbros.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 4025 South Loop 289, Lubbock, 79423 · restaurants.applebees.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · 3806 50th Street, Lubbock, 79413 · kaveriindiancuisine.com
Bubble Tea, Smoothie, Coffee, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 6620 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, 79424 · order.teapiocalounge.com
Tea, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, air conditioning · 2400… · vitalitybowls.com
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 open "Restaurant and Bar" || Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00 open "Bar" Features: air conditioning · 3131 34th… · vizoslubbock.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1627 University Avenue, Lubbock, 79401
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 301 University Avenue, Lubbock, 79415 · wienerschnitzel.com
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · 5501 Slide Road, Lubbock, 79414 · hawaiianbros.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1803 7th Street, Lubbock, 79401
Barbecue, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Barbecue/Coffee Shop cafe · 3017 34th Street, Lubbock, 79410 · hillbarbecue.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Italian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4008 82nd Street, Lubbock, 79423
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5402 4th Street, Lubbock, 79416
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 4805 South Loop 289, Lubbock, 79424
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream · 2910 West Loop 289, Lubbock, 79407
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 2906 West Loop 289, Lubbock, 79407
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Th 06:00-10:00,11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-10:00,11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 · 505 Avenue Q, Lubbock, 79401 · hilton.com
Mediterranean, Gyros, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Nov 24 off; Dec 25 off; Dec 31 off; Jan 01 off; Jan 02 off Features: outdoor seating · 3624…
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 7006 University Avenue, Lubbock, 79413 · itsgreektomelubbock.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-10:00,11:00-13:30, Mo-Th 17:00-19:00, Fr 17:00-18:30, Sa,Su 10:30-14:30 Features: air conditioning · depts.ttu.edu
Cajun, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 4805 South Loop 289, Lubbock, 79424
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 3701 19th Street, Lubbock, 79410
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 405 Slide Road, Lubbock, 79416
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 8201 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, 79424
Filipino, Restaurant · Filipino restaurant
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 3218 34th Street, Lubbock, 79410
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Food Court · food court
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Airports
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 7.4 mi to the centre
Lubbock, TX, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Austin, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (735, 73C) · 3 routes: Dallas*, Harlingen*, Las Vegas*
- Southwest Airlines WN (735, 737-700, 73C) · 3 routes: Austin, Dallas, Las Vegas
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Denver*, Houston*
- American Airlines AA (MD-80, M83) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
- US Airways US (MD-80, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Reese Airpark (REE) 8.3 mi to the centre
Lubbock, TX, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Hale County Airport (PVW) 42 mi to the centre
Plainview, TX, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Levelland Municipal Airport 28 mi to the centre
Levelland, TX, US
Terry County Airport 33 mi to the centre
Brownfield, TX, US
Littlefield Municipal Airport 37 mi to the centre
Littlefield, TX, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Reese Airpark (REE); 43 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBB has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Austin, Denver…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lubbock, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
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