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Balloon Fest
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  • By where2next on March 28, 2004
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    Buffalo Springs Lake held a balloon fest while I lived there. It was pretty cool seeing the initial lift-off of balloons, and then later seeing them touch the lake. I believe this is an annual event, so please check with Lubbock Chamber of Commerce or the like.

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    PRARIE DOGS? OK I HAVE SEEN...
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  • By barisadlertx on September 8, 2002
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    PRARIE DOGS? OK I HAVE SEEN TWO OR THREE PAGES THAT HAVE THE PRARIE DOG TOWN LISTED AS A MUST SEE ACTIVITY? GRANTED NOT EVERYONE GETS TO SEE THESE ON A REGULAR BASIS,,,, BUT COME ON? HOW FUN CAN IT BE TO STAND AROUND STARING AT RODENTS? IF YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE SOME TEXAS WILDLIFE GO TO THE PALO DURO CANYON (AND IF YOU MUST SEE PRARIE DOGS THEY HAVE SOME THERE TOO!). LUBBOCKS BEST ASSET IS IT'S PEOPLE, THERE IS NOT A FRIENDLIER PLACE ON THE PLANET, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION. SO GET OUT, INTERACT! (WITH HUMANS, NOT RODENTS). THE UNIVERSITY HAS ABOUT A THOUSAND DIFFERENT MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS, SEE THEM. THERE ARE ALSO AROUND 15 OR 20 SMALL COMMUNITIES IN THE AREA THAT HAVE A TON OF LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS AS WELL.
    HOME OF BUDDY HOLLY!!!! WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT?

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    The Buddy Holly Center The...
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  • Updated By Randy_H on August 26, 2002
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  • The Buddy Holly Center
    The Ranching Heritage Center
    The Museum at Texas Tech
    Texas Tech University
    Llano Estacado Winery
    The Depot District
    The Science Spectrum & Omnimax Theater
    Buddy Holly Center- A world class museum containing personal posessions of the famous entertainer. It is also dedicated to all West Texas musicians who have contributed so much to all types of music that we enjoy today. The Center also houses the Lubbock Art Alliance and features many types of art on exhibit.

    Ranching Heritage Center- A unique collection of authentic buildings and dwellings from the 1800's to early 1900's which have been restored and preserved. At times, volunteers dress in period garb and give tours. Christmas is the best time to see this!

    Museum at Texas Tech- Many types of art on exhibit, from dinosaurs to bronze sculpture.

    Texas Tech University- A beuatiful campus built in the Spanish Rennaisance architectural style. Home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders & Lady Raiders!

    Llano Esticado Windery- Internationally award winning wines. Tours and tastings available.

    The Depot District- Many quaint shops, theaters and pubs make it a pleasant place to visit, shop and dine.

    Science Spectrum & Omnimax Theater- Interesting hands-on science exhibits which change frequently. Omnimax theater has a huge domed screen that takes you into the action!

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  • Directions: Buddy Holly Center- 19 St. & Ave. G Ranching Heritage Center- 4th St. & Indiana Ave. Museum At Texas Tech- 4th St. & Indiana Ave. Texas Tech University- Broadway & University Ave. Llano Estacado Winer
  • Other Contact: Check out: http://www.lubbockhos

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    Go and see the Ranching...
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  • By brdwtchr on August 25, 2002
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    Go and see the Ranching Heritage Center. It is great!
    There are lots of neat old buildings that portray the history of Lubbock and of life on ranches. There are several different sizes of ranch homes. My own ancestors lived in a dugout and there is even a dug out at the Ranch Heritage Center.

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  • Directions: Located at the University near 4th Street and Indiana.
  • Other Contact: Just for fun look for jackrabbit

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    Museum of Texas Tech...
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  • Updated By brdwtchr on August 25, 2002
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  • Museum of Texas Tech University is very nice and located near the Ranching Heritage Center.
    Wide range of interesting exhibits from dinosaurs to fine arts.

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  • Address: On 4th street at the university.
  • Other Contact: Admission is free! Hey, I like f

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    Buddy Holly Memorial
  • Updated By John_P_LSU on August 26, 2002
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    A couple of sites to see in...
  • Updated By cealonzo on August 24, 2002
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  • A couple of sites to see in Lubbck:
    1. Lubbock Musuem of Science
    2. Lubbock Planetarium
    3. Mackenzie State Park
    a. Prairie Dog Town
    b. Joyland Amusement Park
    c. Golf Course
    4. Buddy Holly Park
    5. Buffalo Springs Lake
    6. South Plains Mall (the only one in Lubbock)

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    Walk of Fame
  • By RowdyTheologian on July 23, 2006
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  • Rowdy at Walk of Fame, Lubbock, TX - Lubbock
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    For a town its size, Lubbock has bred a lot of talent! This is a nifty place to stroll around for a few minutes, if not just to take your picture next to Lubbock's most famous landmark.

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  • Address: 1501 Mac Davis Lane
  • Directions: In the plaza in front of the Civic Center.

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    City of Lubbock Cemetery
  • By RowdyTheologian on July 23, 2006
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  • Buddy Holly's Grave, Lubbock, TX - Lubbock
    Buddy Holly's Grave, Lubbock,
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    Located on the eastern edge of town, the city's cemetery was designated a Texas Historic Cemetery in 2002. Once you enter, turn right. Buddy Holly's grave is on the left a short distance, there are small signs that will point you along.

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  • Address: 2011 E. 31st Street, Lubbock, Texas
  • Phone: (806) 767-2270
  • Website: http://www.lubbockcemetery.org/

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    College football game.
  • By khalloud on September 8, 2002
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  • The NCAA team is the soul of the city, I guess.

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