1918 71st St

With its wide streets and low buildings, Bayless Atkins provides a sense of openness and privacy. A carefully planned network of streets keeps traffic away from residential areas, enabling safe walking and biking. If you're interested in outdoor activities, look for rentals near O.W. Ribble Park, which provides a playground and a running path with pond views.

On weekend evenings, embrace true Texas style and join your neighbors for high-school football games at Lowrey Field. Once you've worked up an appetite cheering for the home team, head to 50th Avenue to celebrate with a margarita and chips served with fresh, house-made salsa at El Paisano. Just down the street, the outdoor stand at Taqueria Autlan attracts a constant stream of regulars with its mini street tacos. For shopping and date-night dining, residents make the easy, three-mile drive north to downtown Lubbock.