Metro Tower, Lubbock

Name: Metro Tower
Address: 1220 Broadway Street, Lubbock, United States

#12 among attractions in Lubbock

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The Metro Tower, also known as the NTS Tower, is an office high-rise building located in Lubbock, Texas. Completed in 1955, it is the tallest building in Lubbock at 274 feet. The 20-story building was originally known as the Great Plains Life Building after an insurance company that served as its first occupant. It suffered heavy damage in the 1970 Lubbock tornado, and sat vacant and derelict for several years amid talk of possible demolition. After extensive renovation, the building was reopened in 1975 and has been occupied ever since. It is the second tallest known building to have survived a direct hit by an F5 tornado. The tallest is the ALICO building in Waco, TX which is two stories taller. However, after the tornado, the Lubbock fire department closed some floors due to the worsening condition of the building. ()

Coordinates: 33°35'5"N, 101°50'56"W

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1220 Broadway StreetDowntown LubbockLubbock United States

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Metro Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joyland Amusement Park, Yellow House Canyon, Buddy Holly Center, Cactus Theater.

1.1 miNE
Theme park, Amusement park
Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock
28 min walk • Joyland Amusement Park stands as a beacon of fun and excitement in the heart of Lubbock, Texas. This traditional amusement park offers a wide array of attractions suited for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal destination for family outings and creating lasting...
1 miNE
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Yellow House Canyon, Lubbock
26 min walk • Yellow House Canyon is about 32 km long, heading in Lubbock, Texas, at the junction of Blackwater Draw and Yellow House Draw, and trending generally southeastward to the edge of the Llano Estacado about 10 km east of Slaton, Texas; it forms one of three major canyons along the...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock
14 min walk • The Buddy Holly Center is a performance and visual arts center in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to Buddy Holly as well as the music of Lubbock and West Texas more broadly.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Rock club, Theater
Cactus Theater, Lubbock
13 min walk • The Cactus Theater is a theater in Lubbock, Texas. It hosts live music productions, musicals, and theatrical plays.
~1490 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Convention center
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock
8 min walk • The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is a convention center located in Lubbock, Texas. It was built in 1977 and dedicated to the memory of local residents who died in the Lubbock tornado of 1970 that struck the site of the center.
0.5 miSE
33°34'42"N • 101°50'42"W
Tornado Gallery, Lubbock
13 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
~1990 ftSE
33°34'49"N • 101°50'42"W
McPherson Cellars, Lubbock
10 min walk • Wine tours, Winery, Wine bar
1 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, Lubbock
27 min walk • The Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater is a 930-seat amphitheater located in Lubbock, Texas. Construction began in 2003 and was opened in 2006. For a period was known as the Wells Fargo Amphitheater. It is used for concerts, stage shows and other special events.
~1900 ftSE
Museum
National College Baseball Hall of Fame, Lubbock
10 min walk • The National College Baseball Hall of Fame is an institution operated by the College Baseball Foundation serving as the central point for the study of the history of college baseball in the United States.
0.8 miE
Event space, Park, Sport venue
South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock
21 min walk • The South Plains Fairgrounds, located on the east side of Lubbock, Texas, is the home of the Panhandle-South Plains Fair, which occurs in late September each year. The fairgrounds consist of around 65 acres situated along the western edge of upper Yellow House Canyon.

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Which popular attractions are close to Metro Tower?

Nearby attractions include Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock (8 min walk), National College Baseball Hall of Fame, Lubbock (10 min walk), Cactus Theater, Lubbock (13 min walk), Tornado Gallery, Lubbock (13 min walk).