A weekend in Lubbock

Put one thing on the calendar

Start with the part of the weekend that has a fixed time. If you want to hear live music, check what is actually on at the Cactus Theater or Buddy Holly Hall before choosing a dinner time. Their separate calendars make it easy to see whether a show fits your night. Cactus Theater · Buddy Holly Hall.

Spend an afternoon in the Depot District

At the Buddy Holly Center, the exhibits follow the Lubbock musician who fronted the Crickets. Leave time to cross to the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza at Crickets Avenue and 19th Street. The West Texas Walk of Fame puts other regional performers into the story. If you have tickets at the Cactus Theater, you can keep your afternoon and evening in this part of town. City of Lubbock visitor information.

For dinner, decide whether the meal or the show gets the long stretch of the evening. A slow dinner works well on arrival night. On a performance night, book the table with the doors-open time in mind. Our coffee and dining guide has stops to work into either day.

Walk a piece of the South Plains

At the National Ranching Heritage Center, the Foy Proctor Historical Park brings ranch buildings from different periods into one walk. Take the park map and follow the changing buildings, then spend some time in the indoor galleries. Check both sets of hours before heading out. National Ranching Heritage Center.

For a different outdoor stop, the archaeological trail at Lubbock Lake Landmark circles an old reservoir. Sign in at the interpretive center, carry water and check trail conditions first. If you are bringing a dog, choose another outing together because the preserve excludes dogs from its trails. Landmark trail guide.

Two groups can comfortably split this itinerary and meet for dinner. If you want a shared kitchen for that meal, explore our Lubbock homes.