Parks & Outdoor Fun
Mackenzie Park is the go-to for weekend mornings — playgrounds, miles of trails, and Prairie Dog Town. Clapp Park on the south side pairs a playground and an arboretum walking loop with a lake, and fills up fast on summer mornings.
Museums Worth Your Time
The Science Spectrum on 50th Street is a solid rainy-day option — interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and a dome theater. The Museum of Texas Tech University covers natural history and art. Check each museum's site for current hours and admission before you go.