One of the best parts of calling La Ventana at Canyon West home is having some of Lubbock’s shopping, dining, and entertainment close by while still being just a short drive from everything else the Hub City has to offer.
Living near Canyon West makes it easy to turn an ordinary weekend into a full Lubbock experience. Start your morning with local coffee, spend the afternoon shopping, explore downtown, catch a show, and still end the night back home at La Ventana.
Ready for the weekend? Here is how we would spend the perfect one in Lubbock, Texas.
Saturday Morning: Coffee First
Every good weekend should start with coffee.
Kick off your Saturday with a trip to Monomyth Coffee, a local specialty coffee shop where you can enjoy handcrafted espresso drinks, brewed coffee, seasonal selections, and pastries.
Take your time, meet up with a friend, or simply enjoy a slow morning before heading back toward Canyon West for a little shopping.
Saturday Afternoon: Shop and Dine at Canyon West
When you live at La Ventana, one of Lubbock’s major shopping destinations is right in your neighborhood.
Canyon West is a 155 acre shopping, dining, and entertainment destination with more than 50 retailers and restaurants, making it an easy place to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Browse favorites like Target, DSW, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Rally House, 2nd & Charles, New Balance, and Kirkland’s.
When you’re ready for lunch, you have plenty of options nearby. Grab a bite at Chicken Salad Chick, Sushi Nami, Rusty Taco, Five Guys, or The Plaza Restaurant, then satisfy your sweet tooth with a stop at Crumbl or grab an afternoon pick me up from Starbucks.
The best part? After a full afternoon of shopping, La Ventana at Canyon West is close to home, so dropping off your shopping bags before heading back out for the evening is easy.
Saturday Evening: Explore Downtown Lubbock
After spending the afternoon around Canyon West, venture into Downtown Lubbock for dinner and entertainment.
For a special dinner, visit The West Table Kitchen and Bar in Lubbock’s historic Pioneer Building. With its seasonal approach to New American cuisine, it is a great choice for date night, dinner with friends, or simply treating yourself to a night out.
After dinner, experience Lubbock’s arts and entertainment scene at Buddy Holly Hall, where the calendar can include concerts, Broadway productions, comedy, ballet, and other live performances.
You can also check out the historic Cactus Theater in Lubbock’s Depot District for live music and performances in a more intimate setting.
At the end of the night, head back home to La Ventana and get ready for a slower Sunday.
Sunday Morning: Enjoy Home at La Ventana
Not every part of the perfect weekend requires leaving home.
Start your Sunday at your own pace at La Ventana at Canyon West. Enjoy your morning coffee at home, fit in a workout at the 24 hour fitness center, or spend a sunny Lubbock morning relaxing by one of the community’s two resort style swimming pools.
If your weekend includes catching up on a little work, La Ventana’s business lounge and work from home spaces give you another place to settle in and be productive.
Sometimes the best Sunday mornings are the ones with nowhere you have to be.
Sunday Afternoon: Discover Lubbock’s Story
Once you’re ready to head out, spend Sunday afternoon discovering a little of the history that makes Lubbock unique.
Visit the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock’s historic Depot Entertainment District to learn more about the life and music of one of the city’s most famous natives. Nearby, you can also explore the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza and West Texas Walk of Fame.
For another look at West Texas history, visit the National Ranching Heritage Center, where historic structures and exhibits tell the story of ranching and life in the American West.
Both make great additions to your list of things to do in Lubbock, TX, whether you’re new to the city or have called Lubbock home for years.
Sunday Evening: Keep Dinner Close to Home
After a weekend of exploring Lubbock, keep Sunday dinner simple with a meal near home.
With Canyon West nearby, La Ventana residents have a variety of restaurants and everyday conveniences close at hand. Pick up your favorite meal, head home, and enjoy a quiet evening before the new week begins.
You can even finish the weekend with a little time outdoors, relax in the resident lounge, or settle into your apartment for a cozy night at home.
Live Close to the Lubbock Lifestyle at La Ventana at Canyon West
The perfect weekend looks a little different for everyone, but living at La Ventana at Canyon West puts shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday conveniences within easy reach.
Spend Saturday shopping and dining around Canyon West, venture into Downtown Lubbock for a night out, explore the city’s history on Sunday, and come home to a community with spaces designed for relaxing, working, staying active, and enjoying your downtime.
If you’re searching for apartments in Lubbock, TX, discover what life can look like at La Ventana at Canyon West.
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