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Hotel information for Upcoming Conventions and Competitions
“You’re Surrounded…by TAXIDERMISTS. Come Out, With Your Hands Up.”

Accommodations:  Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers, 
   801 Avenue Q, 
   Lubbock, TX 79401

The host hotel for the NTA convention, the supply exhibits, competition room, and seminar rooms are all conveniently located within 450 feet of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.  Convention room rates are only $79.00.  Atrium Suites are also available on a limited basis for just $84.00.  

For reservations call (806) 763-1200
Be sure to acknowledge you are with the NTA convention to receive reduced rates.

Centrally Located-Lubbock is a prime location at the entrance of the vast “Llano Estacado” of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico
· Lubbock’s location provides easy access to the Southwest, the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains region.
· So pack your bags and head to Lubbock, where the NTA Convention, Competition and Trade Show provides the perfect beginning for a “westward” family vacation

Helpful Information

From romantic tales of pioneer ranches and cowboys of the lone prairie, to the rock ‘n roll legend of Buddy Holly, Lubbock, has a legend for every NTA member!  For additional information about local, state attractions and recreations visit the Lubbock Convention and Visitors Bureau

Creature Features:
· Heated Indoor Swimming Pool, sauna and whirlpool
· Health Club Facilities
· Room Service Available 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM 
· Coffee Maker
· Mini Refrigerator
· Tea Maker
· Microwave Oven
· Color TV w/Cable/Satellite
· In Room Movies
· Complimentary Newspaper
· Iron/ironing board
· Hairdryer

Canyon Café:
Location: In Hotel - 801 Ave Q 
Serves:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 
Wide variety of freshly prepared dishes with a Southwestern flare by award winning Executive Chef, Tyrone Willis. 

Gardski's Restaurant 
Location: 2009 Broadway 
Serves:  Lunch and Dinner 
American Fare - steaks & seafood. A Lubbock Tradition. 

Orlando's 
Location: 2402 Ave Q 
Serves:  Lunch and Dinner 
Italian food - A classic Lubbock restaurant 

Lobby Bar - Canyon Cafe Lounge 
Location: In Hotel - 801 Ave Q Open lobby bar. Food service available, limited menu, open daily until 1:00AM 

Ride On The Wild Side:
Driving instructions to Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers, 801 Avenue Q in Lubbock, Texas
The Memorial Civic Center is conveniently located in downtown Lubbock at Mac Davis Lane (formerly 6th Street) & Avenue O. Visitors will find posted signs along Interstate 27 and 4th Street which will direct you to the facility. If traveling Interstate 27, exit 4th Street (US 62) and turn west. Go approximately 1/2 mile west and turn left (south) to Mac Davis Lane & Ave Q. 
From the Airport: Make a right (west) for 1 mile. Go south on I-27 until exit for Avenue Q. Stay on Avenue Q for 5 miles and the hotel is at 801 Avenue Q. From I-27 heading north take 4th Street exit and go left (west) on 4th Street. Take a left (South) on Avenue Q.  The hotel is at 8th and Avenue Q.
The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is located directly behind the Holiday Inn & Towers.

Lubbock International (LIA) 
Distance: 6 MI South to Hotel 
Complimentary Airport Shuttle 

The Great Outdoors…Lubbock Attractions:

  • Historic Depot Entertainment District (2 MI ) 
  • National Ranching Heritage Center (2 MI) ) 
  • SBC Jones Stadium/United Spirit Arena (Texas Tech) (2 MI ) 
  • Lubbock Lake Landmark Site (5 MI ) 
  • Mackenzie Park (2 MI ) 
  • Prairie Dog Town - Mackenzie Park (2 MI ) 
  • Science Spectrum Ominimax - Loop 289 (8 MI ) 
  • Buddy Holly Walk of Fame - Adjacent to Hotel (0 MI ) 
  • Buddy Holly Museum - Historic Depot District (1 MI) ) 
  • South Plains Mall - Slide Road and Loop 289 (10 MI ) 
  • Buffalo Springs Lake (15 MI) 
  • Joyland Amusement Park (2 MI ) 
  • Historic Depot District - Restaurants, Night Clubs (MI) 
  • Texas Tech university (2 MI ) 

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