Lubbock Lake Landmark

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+1 (806) 742-1116

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2401 Landmark Ln

Lubbock, TX 79415

+1 (806) 742-1116

http://www.depts.ttu.edu

Lubbock Lake Landmark is a National Historic Landmark and State Archeological Landmark located in Lubbock, Texas. With evidence of almost 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains, it offers visitors of all ages a unique archaeological and natural history experience.

Established in 1972, the Landmark boasts 50 years of continuous field research and public programming, led by Dr. Eileen Johnson. As a unit of the Museum of Texas Tech University, it is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to research and volunteer field research program.

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3.57 reviews

Gillian B.

8/29/2017

Really interesting museum, and the walking trails are beautiful! There is an ongoing archaeological excavation going on, and on one day during the summer you can tour the site and the labs. Great...

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June M.

7/7/2017

A good place for some Pleistocene era history and. hike for the day. The longest hike is 2 to 3 miles at the nature trail. The 1/2 mile wildflower flower trail and the archeological trail. a good...

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Oren P.

10/9/2019

The main landmarks you are most likely to see are 2 sculptures near the parking area. There is a visitors center/museum but it was closed when I arrived, as was also the parking lot. But across...

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Jessica S.

10/8/2016

I was really excited about going to visit this landmark, mostly for the three nature trails they have to offer. Two of the trails are each approximately half a mile long and the third trail is two...

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Jackie B.

1/8/2011

I visited the Lubbock Lake Landmark because they have a couple of hiking trails, a 4 mile and a 1 mile. Somehow when I heard park I expected trees. But this is like a dry lakebed that is also an...

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