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Life in the LBKLubbock has the heart of a small town and the soul of a big city.With nearly 250,000 residents, it is big enough to attract trendystores and restaurants, but you can get nearly anywhere you needto go in 15 minutes.Denver {541 MI}Topeka {641 MI}Whether it’s cozy Tech Terrace or the newly developed OvertonPark, student-oriented communities offer safe living optionswithin walking distance of campus. Off-campus bus routes dropstudents off at many of these locations.Chow Down Around TownYou must try the fried cheese at Spanky’s or a calzone from OneGuy from Italy. Plus we have many of the places you love -- ChipotleMexican Grill, Pei Wei, Five Guys … there’s plenty to eat.ShoppingHit up Hollister, Aéropostale, Banana Republic, or find hip threadsat local boutiques near campus. Chrome is one of the nation’sbiggest sellers of Tom’s Shoes.TravelChoose from American, Continental, Delta and Southwest Airlines.Visit www.visitlubbock.org to find hotel information.Affordable QualityLubbock ranked as the 11th least expensive city in Texas,according to the ACRRA first quarter 2010 Cost of Living Index.It also provides a quality lifestyle. Money Magazine’s “Find YourBest Places” tool ranks Lubbock third best in the nation based oncriteria such as housing affordability, leisure activities, commutetimes, cultural options and sunny weather.Albuquerque{322 MI}El Paso {344 MI}EntertainmentBroadwayThe gateway to campus featurespopular student hangouts such asChimy’s and Red Raider Outfitters.LubbockOklahomaCity {349 MI}DFW {294 MI}Austin {372 MI} Houston{531 MI}San Antonio{388 MI}The Depot DistrictHip restaurants, nightclubs and wineries fill the historic buildingsof this revitalized downtown area.Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the ArtsLHUCA serves as the hub of the First Friday art trail that displaysartist works in galleries, restaurants and businesses across Lubbock.277days ofsunshine.................Averagetemperature73.5.................70Morethanrecreational &parks spacesLubbock Quick FactsThird largest city in the Big 12.......