- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Lubbock, Texas.
- From Buffalo Springs Lake to United Spirit Arena, the Lubbock area offers 17 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Specialty Museums and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- A large city in Northwestern Texas, Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University. It is also a community with numerous attractions in the areas of arts and culture. This includes a cultural center named for Buddy Holly along with a ranching heritage center, theater, and Silent Wings (a World War II pilot museum).
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Established in 1955, Buffalo Springs Lake was created with the mission of providing local residents with a recreational area. The lake supports activities including fishing, family reunions, camping, wake boarding, and running.
1.8 Miles
Featuring seating for 15,000 individuals, United Spirit Arena is a multipurpose facility that is host to a number of events throughout the year. Popular events at the arena include concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events for Texas Tech University.
4.9 Miles
Featuring a pro shop, South Plains Lanes provides the community with a bowling alley that is open to leagues and recreational bowlers. On the weekends, the alley has cosmic bowling with glow-in-the-dark pins.
3.0 Miles
Lubbock's Whitewood Lanes is a bowling alley that hosts open bowling as well as league play and periodic tournaments. The alley features a pro shop with an array of supplies, as well as a bar.
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5401 N. Martin Luther King Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79403
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At the Silent Wings Museum, visitors can learn about the gliders used during World War II. Visitors can watch a 15-minute documentary, see a fully restored WACO CG-4A glider, and watch the restoration work on a British Horsa glider.
2.1 Miles
The Museum of Texas Tech University is made of different parts, including the main museum, the Natural Science Research Laboratory, Lubbock Lake National History Landmark, and the Moody Planetarium. The general museum possesses over five million objects in its permanent collection.
3.6 Miles
The Lubbock Science Museum offers a pretend Vet Clinic, Market Place, Music Room, and a Water Works area for those over five. Those under 5 can explore the 400 square foot area designed just for them, and babies age six months to one year can explore the Crawl Around Corral.
4.2 Miles
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a movie theater that offers a number of facilities and amenities for its guests to enjoy. These include fully digital screens in the auditoriums, a full drink menu, and a variety of food options.
4.7 Miles
First run blockbuster movies are the focus of the Lubbock Premiere Cinema. The theater also provides IMAX showings for available movies, and private birthday parties can be booked for specific movie times.
1.6 Miles
Mackenzie Park has a disc golf course, a small amusement park known as Joyland Amusement Park, an area where prairie dogs live, and equestrian trails with statues along it. The park has 248 acres.