Who would have thought there would be so much nostalgia for long-gone Lubbock businesses?

Apparently, there's a lot of it out there. So let's take a look back on the top three Once Upon a Time in Lubbock businesses from 2017! (Click on the business name to read the original article.)

Credit: Mike Burk
Credit: Mike Burk
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This Lubbock Icon has been gone since 1998, but people still love to reminisce about those wonderful hickory burgers!

Credit: Google Maps
Credit: Google Maps
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If you grew up in Lubbock in the 80s and 90s, then you probably spent time playing video games, mini golf and bumper cars!

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Credit: YouTube-Gowinupinsincity81
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This is where all the kids have fun! Pistol Pete's was the replacement in many ways for Showbiz Pizza and the predecessor for Gatti World. They even had the Rock-afire Explosion show for a while!

What was your favorite Once Upon a Time in Lubbock article this year? Let us know in the comments!

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