TRAVEL TIPS
GETTING THERE
Texas Tech University is centrally located in Lubbock. The lecture series opening event will take place in the basement of the Student Union Building (15th St & Akron Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409. Additional events will take place in three locations, the CASNR Annex (2904 15th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409), the Dairy Barn (2901 15th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79409), and the Agricultural Pavilion (TTU Campus:15th St, Lubbock, TX 79415).
Campus Parking
If you plan on driving to the event and intend on parking on campus, you will need to reserve your parking prior to WreckShop. The reserved parking area is on the 4th level of the parking garage located at 18th and Flint. There is an $18 fee per car for the 2 day space rental. Please follow the link below to register your vehicle today!
Contact larc.sasla@ttu.edu regarding all parking and driving questions or needs.
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Make sure to make hotel reservations ASAP, as the home football game on Saturday, September 30th will quickly fill reservations!
Overton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
La Quinta Inn & Suites
SureStay Plus Hotel
Cotton Court Hotel
2322 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX
2115 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock TX
4115 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, TX
3901 19th St. Lubbock, TX
1610 Broadway St, Lubbock, TX
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
RESTAURANTS
The crown jewel of West Texas BBQ, Evie Mae's is ranked as the 8th best BBQ spot in the state of Texas, according to the renowned Texas Monthly BBQ Top 50 list.
The Nicolett is a fine dining destination for West Texas, from the distinguished Chef Finn Walter. The restaurant puts a fine-dining twist on High Plains cuisine.
This veteran hangout draws students for burgers, sandwiches & their famous fried cheese, plus beers & margaritas.
Industrial eatery with local art preparing seasonal, select New American dishes with a global twist.
Modern saloon-style venue offering steaks, seafood, a vast wine selection & handcrafted cocktails.
American bistro with steaks, fondues & pastas, plus live-music nights & a self-serve setup for wine.
An urban American menu pairs with wine at this hip eatery with contemporary art & soft lighting.
SHOPPING
WEST END
SOUTH PLAINS MALL
CULTURE
TEXAS TECH MUSEUM
AMERICAN WIND POWER CENTER
BUDDY HOLLY CENTER
FIRST FRIDAY ART TRAIL
NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER
SILENT WINGS MUSEUM
ENTERTAINMENT
ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE
BUFFALO SPRINGS
DEPOT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
BROADWAY
SCIENCE SPECTRUM & OMNI THEATRE