Places to visit near

Lubbock

Lubbock is a city in Lubbock district, Texas, United States of about 249,042 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 67 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 40 parks. The must-see places are Joyland Amusement Park, Blackwater Draw and American Wind Power Center.

33.5779° N, 101.8552° WPop. 249,042

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Within 30 km156 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see11
Notable183
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lubbock

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:09 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lubbock
  2. Bayer Museum of Agriculturemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lewis Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Lubbock Baptist Temple Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Lubbock Texas Templechurch · 30 min
  6. National Ranching Heritage Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lubbock
Today’s loopLubbockStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lubbock?

Joyland Amusement Park (park, about 3 km), Blackwater Draw (viewpoint, about 4 km), American Wind Power Center (museum, about 4 km), Lubbock Baptist Temple Church (church, about 6 km), Lubbock Texas Temple (church, about 12 km), Mose Hood Park (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lubbock?

165 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 12 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Lubbock?

First Apostolic, about 1 km by road; Primera Iglesia Apostolica (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lubbock?

Bacon Home, about 1 km by road; Lubbock Tornado Memorial (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lubbock?

Start in Lubbock, visit Bayer Museum of Agriculture, then Lewis Park, then Lubbock Baptist Temple Church, then Lubbock Texas Temple, then National Ranching Heritage Center, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.