Lubbock is a city in northwest Texas known as the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll legend Buddy Holly. You may have heard of this before. Here are some other FUN facts about the “Hub City”:

#1 West Texas is responsible for more than 80 percent of the total wine grape production in Texas. Llano Winery is just 2 minutes from Burton RV.

#2 Lubbock has more music venues per capita than any other city in Texas. Click here to view the top 5 in Lubbock.

#3 The Museum of Texas Tech University houses a collection of nearly 5 million objects.

#4 Lubbock is known as the “Hub City” because it is surrounded by five major highways. This gives the appearance of a hub on a wagon wheel, hence the nickname. We are just 1.8 miles from I-27 and a few miles from Loop 289.

#5 Lubbock has more neighborhood parks per capita than any city in Texas.

#6 So far, 17 songs have been written about Lubbock. Hmm, which would be your favorite?

#7 The world’s largest contiguous cotton-growth takes place in this region. We live a stones throw to Lubbock Cotton Gin.

#8 The Lubbock area is home to several higher education learning institutions: Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, Wayland Baptist University, South Plains College. So if you are wanting to further your education or you just want to enjoy some great sporting events – Lubbock is a great place to do that.

#9 There are many churches for worship and study in Lubbock. Of course we would love for you to visit with us at the Monterey Church of Christ Sunday’s 8:30 am or 10:30 am (instrumental).

#10 Lubbock can meet your taste bud needs with the best restaurants around. Whatever flavor and type you would like, we have it! Here are our favorites with their maps from Burton RV: American – Texas Roadhouse, Italian – Orlandos, Mexican – Picoso, Chinese – China Town, Japanese – Hayashi or O’Hanas, BBQ – Evie Maes, Breakfast/Lunch – Cast Iron Grill, Ice Cream – Cold Stone Creamery, Pizza – Capital Pizza, Desserts – Ruffled Cup or Nothing Bundt Cakes or Cantina Laredo. Of course we have fast food nearby as well…or you can stay home at Burton RV and grill in our picnic area.

Lubbock in the Loop:

If you want to see all the activities available in Lubbock, check out this site: Lubbock in the Loop.

The local Television Stations can help you as well. Our favorites are: KCBD, and Everything Lubbock,