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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center

3901 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79410
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3901 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79410
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  • Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

    1 Queen Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Kitchenette
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

    1 King Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Kitchenette
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

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    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

    1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

    2 Queen Beds
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Kitchenette
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

    2 Queen Beds
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

    1 King Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

    855-516-1090
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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

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    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

    855-516-1090
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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Flat panel TV
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

    855-516-1090
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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch TV with satellite channels
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and desk chair; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair-width doorways
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Accessible/Walk-in bathtub
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bathroom grab bars
    • Bathtub only
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

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    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

    855-516-1090
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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 50-inch TV with satellite channels
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Sofa bed, free local calls, and laptop workspace; free rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Accessible/Walk-in bathtub
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathtub with Spring water
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Rollaway - extra beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Sofa-bed
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 50
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access

ABOUT THE HOTEL

About SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center, you'll be centrally located in Lubbock, within a 5-minute drive of Texas Tech University and Covenant Lakeside Hospital. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Maxey Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from United Supermarkets Arena.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lubbock? This hotel has 1636 square feet (152 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned guestrooms. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature spring water baths and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pet Policy for SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Masks are compulsory at the property

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lubbock Medical Center
- Lubbock, Texas Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Covenant Lakeside Hospital - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Maxey Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
United Supermarkets Arena - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Texas Tech University - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Rawls Course - 2 km / 1.2 mi
University Medical Center - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Vietnam Archives at Texas Tech - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Museum of Texas Tech University - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
City Bank Coliseum - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
National Ranching Heritage Center - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Jones AT&T Stadium - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Buddy Holly's Grave - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Lubbock Christian University - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Clapp Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi

The nearest major airport is Preston Smith Intl. Airport (LBB) - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Buddy Holly Center
A historical site that pays tribute to the life and music of Buddy Holly with artifacts, memorabilia, and a fine arts gallery. (2.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1801 Crickets Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401
National Ranching Heritage Center
Explore the history of ranching, see authentic structures and learn about the industry that shaped the West. (3.8 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 3121 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79409
Mackenzie Park
A scenic park offering a wide range of outdoor activities, including a disc golf course, Joyland Amusement Park, and Prairie Dog Town. (5.4 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Mackenzie Park, 301 Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79403
Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater
An interactive science and technology center with hands-on exhibits, a giant screen domed theater, and educational programs. (5.6 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 2579 S Loop 289 #250, Lubbock, TX 79423
Silent Wings Museum
Dedicated to the World War II glider pilots, this museum offers educational exhibits and a glimpse into military history. (6.9 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 6202 N I-27, Lubbock, TX 79403

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