The National Ranching Heritage Center
The National Ranching Heritage Center, or the NRHC, spans an impressive 16 acres and has an amazing 48 buildings on it, some of which date back to the 18th century. The NRHC has been lovingly preserved and can be visited throughout the year, when guests here can take a tour of the center and learn how life would have been in days gone by for the ranchers who lived and worked here. There are also events held throughout the year, including during holiday season such as Candlelight at the Ranch in December, so make sure you check what’s on when you are in town.
Buddy Holly Center
One of Lubbock’s most famous sons is the musical genius Buddy Holly, and with that in mind visitors should head to the Buddy Holly Center in the Depot Entertainment District of the city, itself also something of a cultural landmark. The center features a static exhibit that will tell you all about Buddy Holly’s life and impressive musical career, and you will find period artifacts that belonged to the musician as well as anecdotes and other antique memorabilia. Part of the center is also the Allison House which was the childhood house of Jerry Ivan Allison who was a drummer for Buddy Holly’s band The Crickets, and who collaborated with Holly over the years to write some of their greatest hits. The house is much as the Allison family left it, and there are antiques that will give guests a unique glimpse into this special time in the history of the house.
Silent Wings Museum
Many people won’t know that Lubbock was once a training ground for glider pilots during the Second World War, and with that in mind the Silent Wings Museum is now dedicated to their memory. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the men who served their country as American Glider Pilots, and will tell visitors the history of the Glider Program through a series of engaging exhibits. There is a C-47 plane on display as well as a theater and a Second World War antique glider which has been lovingly restored.
Caprock Winery
Nestled just outside of the center of Lubbock is the Caprock Winery which is known primarily for its gorgeous architecture and stunning vineyards. The wines here are a range of both red and white varieties, and as the winery has been here since the early 1990s, they certainly know what they are doing when it comes to wine production. You can come here and visit the tasting rooms to sample the latest blends and pick up a bottle or two to take home with you as a souvenir of your trip.