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Things to see in Lubbock, Texas (United States): 13 places and when to go
Lubbock, Texas is a city in United States with around 213,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly With kids (4), Food and drink (4), Museums and art (3). The best known are Cathedral of Christ the King, Joyland Amusement Park and Lubbock Texas Temple. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.58, -101.88
- Population
- About 213,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (4) · Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,530 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lubbock, Texas
The places in and around Lubbock, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cathedral of Christ the KingChurch in Texas, United States4.4 km
- Joyland Amusement ParkAmusement park in Lubbock, Texas, United States4.6 km
- Lubbock Texas Temple109th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lubbock8.0 km
- American Windmill MuseumMuseum of wind power in Lubbock, Texas5.2 km
- Texas Technological College Dairy BarnBuilding in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas227 m
- National Ranching Heritage CenterAgriculture museum about ranching in Texas, USA1.3 km
- Science SpectrumScience museum in Lubbock, Texas5.8 km
- Silent Wings MuseumHistorical museum in Lubbock County, Texas9.7 km
- Adventure ParkWith kids3.8 km
- CapRock WineryWinery16 km
- Llano Estacado WineryWinery14 km
- McPherson Cellars WineryWinery3.2 km
- The Brewery LBKBrewery3.0 km
When to go to Lubbock, Texas
The best time to visit Lubbock, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:00
- FebPossible10:48
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:44
- JunBest time14:13
- JulBest time14:01
- AugBest time13:15
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:13
- DecPossible9:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. In March, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lubbock, Texas
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,530 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Amarillo, Texas11 places184 km
- Roswell, New Mexico6 places246 km
- Court Street6 places341 km
- Ruidoso6 places353 km
- Alamogordo, New Mexico9 places387 km
- Granbury5 places405 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lubbock, Texas?
The best known: Cathedral of Christ the King, Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock Texas Temple, American Windmill Museum, Texas Technological College Dairy Barn. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lubbock, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47.
How do you get to Lubbock, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,530 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lubbock, Texas as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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