8 kms to the nearest airport (lubbock preston smith international airport)
The newest addition to Lubbock, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock South is conveniently located in the Heart of the Panhandle, just off I-27 South, Exit 1. With a rich and colorful history, Lubbock has established itself as one of the top business and government locations with Texas Tech University, Siemens, UPS, Monsanto, AT&T and Ericsson in our area. There is so much to see and do in Lubbock, also known as the "Music Crossroads of West Texas". Some of the more famous attractions include the Buddy Holly Center, National Ranching Heritage Center, Texas Tech Museum, and American Wind Power Center. There are also places like the Prairie Dog Town, Joyland Amusement Park, Cactus Theater, Buffalo Springs Lake, and Silent Wings Museum that warrant a visit. There is plenty of local dining throughout the city that you can not miss.