Lubbock with kids
Two outings for different ages, and a way to leave the afternoon open.
Let the youngest traveler choose a first stop
At Science Spectrum, the Lubbock Children’s Museum is a part of the larger museum designed for children five and under. Its small supermarket, vet clinic and play roads work well as a first stop for a child who needs to move after the car ride. Older siblings can start with the experiments in light and sound or the Gallery of Flight. Pick a meeting spot before splitting into two groups. Science Spectrum exhibit guide.
The Texas Alive! exhibit follows the Brazos River and includes the museum’s aquarium. It makes a natural second stop when children of different ages want to do something together. If you plan to add a film at the OMNI Theater, check the show’s length and time first so it fits around lunch. Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater.
Take ranch history outside
At the National Ranching Heritage Center, the historical park and the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center offer two different ways into the subject. In the park, give a child one thing to look for as you walk, like the ways people moved water or built shelter. Indoors, Hank the Cowdog’s M-Cross Ranch introduces the work of a ranch through a familiar character. Plan a ranch visit.
Pick one section of the park while everyone still has energy. Ask at the entrance about the best route for a stroller or anyone using a mobility aid, and check the day’s hours for both the grounds and indoor spaces.
Keep a second outing optional
A museum morning and lunch may be enough. Keep a change of clothes and a snack in the car for the ride back. When choosing a place to stay, check whether the published sleeping arrangement works for adults and children who keep different bedtimes. Explore the sleeping arrangements at The Cozy Stay.
