The National Ranching Heritage Center officially came to be in 1976 in order to preserve and interpret North America’s history of ranching. This historical park features nearly 50 historic structures, 30 of which are between 100 and 177 years old. These structures were organized chronologically in order to showcase the progression of ranch life from the early 1700s to the mid-1900s. Visitors can stroll down the 1.5-mile paved pathways and view each of these perfectly restored structures, each furnished to period-correctness. Afterwards, they can peruse over 40 life-size bronze art pieces and visit the 44,000-square-foot museum boasting seven unique galleries.

Address: National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth Street, Lubbock, TX, Phone: 806-742-0498

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