The National Ranching Heritage Center is a museum and a 19-acre historical park located on the northern boundary of the Texas Tech University …
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Oct 14, 2024
This was a fun place to visit. There is an indoor museum with multiple galleries, but I recommend going outside first, since it closes before the indoor museum. The outdoor area has a map and informa…Full review by Mishlz1
Oct 11, 2024
Great experience and educational for adults and children! We can’t wait to see the updated Children’s wing next year. This is a beautifully maintained centerFull review by angelina e
Sep 8, 2024
Absolutely fabulous presentation of ranching history. This is set up as walking tour starting with the earliest cabin back in the 1800s. As the years progressed the buildings improved. Some bench…Full review by cyn505
Are there any picnic areas within the site? We are looking to bring family after a morning TTU graduation and thought it might be fun to relax and eat and then tour?
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I would suggest you call the Center directly. The often have events there and I could anticipate space being taken for graduation receptions, etc. I am quite certain the friendly …
I would suggest you call the Center directly. The often have events there and I could anticipate space being taken for graduation receptions, etc. I am quite certain the friendly folks there would do what they could to accommodate. There are outside spots available as I recall.
Is the estimated 1.5 hours for the walk each way?? Thanks.
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Depends on how much information you want to absorb... Sure you can walk through in an hour but visiting these amazing buildings and learning about how people lived not very …
Depends on how much information you want to absorb... Sure you can walk through in an hour but visiting these amazing buildings and learning about how people lived not very long ago is pretty fascinating. Better to take your time.
Think you can get a ridding tour on a large golf cart with a very knowledgeable driver. You can probable call and request as the staff are very helpful. An excellent display of history for all ages!
Appropriate for elderly parents? Dad in wheelchair, Mom with walker?
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There is a paved path but there is quite a bit of walking outside. You can probably push your Dad in the wheelchair but I'm not sure how far your mom can walk.
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