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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

EVIE MAE'S PIT BARBECUE 

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

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.

SPANKY'S

This veteran hangout draws students for burgers, sandwiches & their famous fried cheese, plus beers & margaritas.

WEST TABLE

Industrial eatery with local art preparing seasonal, select New American dishes with a global twist.

DOUBLE NICKEL

Modern saloon-style venue offering steaks, seafood, a vast wine selection & handcrafted cocktails.

THE FUNKY DOOR

American bistro with steaks, fondues & pastas, plus live-music nights & a self-serve setup for wine.

CAFE J 

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

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