Welcome TO THE HUB CITY! ubbock is truly like no other. L With sunsets that ease even the busiest mind, a rich musical heritage that continues to live on and a western culture true to its roots, Lubbock is more than a city; it’s an experience. With over 5,000 hotel rooms and flexible meeting space to accommodate groups of any size, Lubbock offers true West Texas hospitality with the conveniences of a larger city. Enjoy professional convention planning assistance and complimentary services from our friendly staff. With a variety of accommodations and venues, and an added bonus of an average of 263 days of sunshine per year, Lubbock provides the foundation to make your event a success. While enjoying Lubbock’s corporate amenities, you’ll discover our blend of attractions including award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, eclectic assortment of restaurants, unique shopping, internationally recognized museums and more. Kick off your boots, sit back and enjoy Lubbock, the Texas you’ve always dreamed of. General Information Location Lubbock is located in West Texas. Our great city is surrounded by five major highways, giving the appearance of a hub on a wagon wheel, hence the nickname “Hub City.” Time Zone Central Standard Time Climate Elevation 3,241 ft. July Average Temperature 80.1° F January Average Temperature 39.2° F Annual Average Snowfall 10.3 in. Annual Average Precipitation 18.0 in. Annual Days of Sunshine 263 days Lubbock Today Lubbock, Texas, is home to more than 229,000 residents and is the center of the South Plains region. Although Lubbock maintains an atmosphere of small-town hospitality and West Texas charm, it offers big-city delights. From award-winning wineries to an archaeological preserve and the largest cowboy symposium in the world, to its rich musical heritage (Buddy Holly is the city’s most famous native son), an array of unexpected adventures await travelers in Lubbock. History The county of Lubbock was founded in 1876. It was named after Thomas S. Lubbock, a former Texas Ranger and the brother of Francis R. Lubbock, the governor of Texas during the Civil War. The settlement that is the present- day city of Lubbock was not formed until late 1890. The city was incorporated on March 16, 1909. Shortly after incorporation, rail service was established in Lubbock. As agriculture continued to grow within the region and as the railroads continued to expand, Lubbock became the marketing center of the region and earned the name “Hub of the Plains.” In 1925, Texas Technological College (today Texas Tech University) opened its doors. During the 1940s, Lubbock’s growth rate was second nationally only to Albuquerque. 800.692.4035 www.VisitLubbock.org Map & Must-Sees GETTING AROUND THE HUB CITY n addition to West Texas I sunsets and hospitality, here are a few must-see attractions while visiting the city of Lubbock. The Seal of Texas Tech University American Wind Power Center 1701 Canyon Lake Drive • 806.747.8734 www.windmill.com Buddy Holly Center 1801 Crickets Avenue 806.775.3560 TOP www.buddyhollycenter.org The campus of Texas Tech University Depot Entertainment District 19th Street & Buddy Holly Avenue National Ranching Important Phone Numbers 10 Heritage Center Mackenzie Park 4th Street & Indiana Avenue 4th Street & Interstate 27 MUST-SEES 311 806.742.0498 City of Lubbock non-emergency help line 806.775.2687 www.NRHC.ttu.edu parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us Prairie Dog Town Museum of Texas Tech University 411 4th Street & Interstate 27 For a quick look-up of any business in town 3301 4th Street • 806.742.2490 806.775.2687 www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us City Cab Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater 806.765.7474 2579 S. Loop 289 806.745.6299 www.sciencespectrum.org Yellow Cab 806.765.7777 Texas Tech University 2500 Broadway 806.742.2011 Non-emergency Police Number www.ttu.edu 806.775.2865 West Texas Walk of Fame featuring the Buddy Holly Statue 19th Street & Crickets Avenue www.civiclubbock.com ™Maria Elena Holly Texas Tech Athletics 800.692.4035 www.VisitLubbock.org Getting Here HEAD TO THE HUB CITY etting to Lubbock is easy. GWith four major airlines serving the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, traveling by air is simple. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Airport National (Lubbock International Airport) Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 5401 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard 5401 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard 806.762.2161 806.775.2035 • www.flylia.com Trusty 5828 Spur 327 • 806.744.5080 Airlines Servicing Lubbock X-press Rent-A-Car 9605 Avenue P • 806.745.9044 American Eagle 800.433.7300 • www.aa.com Continental Airlines Bus Service 800.525.0280 • www.continental.com Citibus & Greyhound Delta 801 Texas Avenue • 806.712.2000 • www.citibus.com 800.221.1212 • www.delta.com Southwest Airlines 800.435.9792 • www.southwest.com Rental Cars See complete list at VisitLubbock.org All Star Rent-A-Car 5901 63rd Street • 806.698.8511 Avis (Lubbock International Airport) 5401 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard 806.763.5433 Enterprise Airport/Downtown Lubbock • 806.765.0622 Lubbock Southwest • 806.798.3373 Lubbock West • 806.785.2995 Hertz (Lubbock International Airport) 5401 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard Downtown Transfer Plaza 806.762.0222 800.692.4035 www.VisitLubbock.org Taxicabs Driving City Cab Five major highways intersect in Lubbock: 806.765.7474 US Highway 87 Yellow Cab US Highway 84 806.765.7777 State Road 114 Interstate Highway 27 Hotel Shuttle Vans US Highway 62/82 All major convention hotels offer complimentary airport shuttle service. 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