Hobbs: Culture, Golf and Recreation

Hobbs offers travelers a range of themes to consider when planning their stay: cowboy and ranch history, art, horse racing, golf and indoor recreation. If you’re looking for hotels in Hobbs, these distinctions can help you first decide what kind of trip you want to take.

History and Culture

The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame is dedicated to the history and culture of Lea County and the surrounding region. It preserves cowboy, rodeo and ranch life in southeastern New Mexico. Its focus is therefore on preserving regional cultural history, not on a single event date.

The Lea County Center for the Arts offers a different cultural perspective. It brings high-quality art shows, exhibitions, concerts and performances to the Hobbs community and surrounding areas. While the museum preserves regional heritage, art and events are the focus here. Program details may change. If a particular exhibition or performance is important to your trip, check the dates in advance.

Golf, Walking and Jogging

Rockwind Community Links is a challenging 27-hole golf course. For golf enthusiasts, the number of holes and the sporting challenge offer concrete details for planning. A shaded path for walking and jogging runs around the course; the perimeter loop is 2.6 miles long. At Rockwind, golf and walking can therefore be considered as separate activities.

Horse Racing and Casino

Zia Park Racetrack offers live and simulcast racing in Hobbs, featuring Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds. Live race days are seasonal. If a race is the reason for your trip, check the dates in advance.

Zia Park Casino is a different recreational option, with more than 750 slot machines and electronic table games. In addition to horse racing, visitors can choose a separate focus on gaming.

Indoor Recreation and Getting There

The Center of Recreational Excellence (CORE) offers year-round indoor opportunities for social interaction, learning, recreation and fitness, for all ages and abilities. This broad focus sets it apart from a single sporting or event offering. CORE’s aquatic area also has two 40-foot-high water slides. While live race days are seasonal, CORE offers a year-round indoor setting for a range of recreational interests.

The Hobbs Farmers Market brings together healthy organic produce, local vendors, unique handmade gifts and community events. The market thus combines shopping with community events in Hobbs. Seasonal offerings and operating details may change; if you’re planning a visit specifically to the market, check the latest information in advance.

For air travel, Lea County Regional Airport (HOB), served by FlyHobbs, offers nonstop flights from the hubs of Houston and Denver. These two hubs provide a concrete reference point when planning a flight to Hobbs.

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