Plainview, Texas feels like a friendly, affordable small city anchored by Wayland Baptist University, with local dining, community events, and wide West Texas landscapes that make multi‑week stays comfortable and pleasantly unhurried.
When you want more to do, Lubbock (about 40–45 miles south) offers larger-city amenities—Texas Tech cultural venues, diverse restaurants, shopping and major medical centers—within an easy drive for weekend plans.