Where to stay

Begin a musical pilgrimage to learn more about one of the founders of rock and roll in Downtown Lubbock, where attractions include the West Texas Walk of Fame. Book a hotel in this neighborhood to be close to the Buddy Holly Center on Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, featuring exhibits and programs about his life and the lives of other musicians from the region. Accommodations here are also good for visiting music venues such as the Blue Light and Cactus Theater, cementing the city's status as one of the most important live music cities in Texas. For more country music locales stay in lodgings farther north in Plainview, where regular live events are held in the birthplace of the singer Jimmy Dean.

The city's college football team, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, has enjoyed consistent success since it was founded in 1925. Book a hotel in central Lubbock for an easy journey to watch the team play live at the large Jones AT&T Stadium, a must-do for sports fanatics. Amateur golfers will be similarly enthused, as the university campus also has the Rawls Course, considered among the best 18-hole golf courses in the state. For something a little more relaxed, find accommodations in Wolfforth, a 15-minute drive southwest of the city center, to be nearer the 4ORE! Golf driving range and bar.

With over 10 vineyards nearby, Brownfield is the best place to book a hotel to visit award-winning wineries and learn why the area is known as the grape capital of Texas. Culture in this part of the state is not restricted to the palate. Stay in accommodations in Downtown Lubbock to be a 10-minute drive from the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater, a popular spot for those yearning for an old-school cinema experience. The area is also the best place to stay to visit the National Ranching Heritage Center for a memorable look into cowboy culture. Book accommodations southeast in Post to be near several museums and a gospel theater.