For travelers looking to combine culture with specific leisure options, Levelland offers several distinct themes: outdoor mosaics, the Wallace Theater, and an art collection at the Christine DeVitt Fine Arts Center. The city also offers sports and parks, along with recurring events held at different times of the year.

Mosaics and Local History

Levelland features a total of ten outdoor mosaics and is known as the “City of Mosaics.” The “City of Mosaics” includes seven public buildings with large-scale mosaics on regional and historical themes. The first outdoor mosaic in Levelland was created in 1968 by art professors from South Plains College. The mosaics can therefore be understood both through their history and through their regional and historical motifs.

Walking Tour and Theater

The Downtown Historical Walking Tour is self-guided and requires a smartphone, so bringing one is a practical part of planning. The Wallace Theater in Levelland, Texas, was built in 1928. Today, it serves as a center for art, culture, and education and continues to host concerts. The difference is useful when choosing a cultural focus: the tour offers a historical perspective at your own pace, while the theater combines its history as a building with a present-day cultural and concert role.

Art Collection at the College

The Marjorie Merriweather Post Art Collection comprises eight oil paintings from the 18th to the 20th century, as well as an 18th-century pastel drawing on paper. The collection is permanently housed in a 1,750-square-foot addition to the Christine DeVitt Fine Arts Center. This offers a different artistic focus from the large-scale mosaics: here, a specific group of historical paintings and a drawing are set against outdoor works with regional and historical themes.

Sports and Outdoor Recreation

City Park has sports facilities for baseball, softball, swimming, and disc golf. The redesigned disc golf course has ten holes, giving this sport a clearly defined place in the park. Levelland Skate Park/Tennis Courts includes a skate park and two tennis courts. Levelland Play Place is located in Sherman Park. Fishing is permitted at Lobo Lake, subject to state regulations. The recreational options therefore vary by activity and location: sports facilities at City Park, the skate park and tennis courts, Play Place in Sherman Park, and fishing at the lake.

Events Throughout the Year

Early Settlers Day takes place on the second Saturday in July. The Sausage Lovers Festival is held annually in February and offers a taste of the region’s German heritage. These dates provide two different windows for planning a trip: July for Early Settlers Day and February for the festival. Check the dates for the relevant year before traveling.

For the broader travel overview: Hockley County.