Lubbock, Texas Attractions
Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Lubbock and the surrounding area.
What can Lubbock's attractions tell you about this West Texas town? The American Windmill Museum hints that it's a breezy place. And its many monumental tributes suggests that Lubbock recognizes talent, from hometown favorite sons Buddy Holly and astronaut Willie McCool to adopted heroes such as John Wayne and C.B. "Stubb" Stubblefield. Add to that the city's prairie dog town and chunk of the Blarney Stone, and you've got plenty of reasons to stand out in the West Texas wind.
Sights for Oddball Excursions
13-Ton Boulder Carved Into John Wayne's Head
Lubbock, Texas
A boulder that nearly caused carnage on a California freeway was transformed into a long-lasting indoor tribute to The Duke.
American Windmill Museum
Lubbock, Texas
If you like windmills, this place has over 160 spanning the history of wind power, including a giant wind turbine that generates the museum's electricity.
Statue of Buddy Holly
Lubbock, Texas
Buddy, frozen in bronze, plays his guitar and is surrounded by a walk of fame honoring other, less-iconic West Texas musicians.
Statue of Willie McCool, Space Shuttle Pilot
Lubbock, Texas
His home town remembers Willie, who was piloting the Space Shuttle Columbia when it disintegrated over Texas in 2003.
Bronze Statue of Big Mammoth Mom and Baby
Lubbock, Texas
Life-size, which means that mom stands 11 feet tall. The bones of Columbian Mammoths have been found nearby. Columbian Mammoths were even bigger than Woolly Mammoths.
In and Around Lubbock
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Texas attractions.
- Lubbock: Statue of Buddy Holly
- Lubbock: Personal Injury Lawyer Gorilla [tips]
- Lubbock: Buddy Holly Center and Giant Glasses Photo Op [tips]
- Lubbock: Stubb's Bar-B-Que Memorial
- Lubbock: Chunk of the Blarney Stone
- Lubbock: Safety City, Tiny Streets for Young Drivers
- Lubbock: American Windmill Museum
- Lubbock: National Ranching Heritage Center [tips]
- Lubbock: Prairie Dog Town [tips]
- Lubbock: Buddy Holly's Grave [tips]
- Lubbock: Bronze Statue of Big Mammoth Mom and Baby
- Lubbock: 13-Ton Boulder Carved Into John Wayne's Head
- Lubbock: Silent Wings Museum [tips]
- Lubbock: Statue of Willie McCool, Space Shuttle Pilot
- Ransom Canyon: Steel House [tips]
- Abernathy: Jesus in a Box [tips]
- Ralls: World's Largest Jackrabbit [tips]
- Littlefield: Waylon Jennings Museum and Liquor Store [tips]
- Brownfield: Roadside Tomb of Christ [tips]
