Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau
410 N. Center Street
Longview, TX 75601
Tel: (903) 753-3281
Fax: (903) 758-4791
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One Hundred Acres of Heritage A self-guided tour of historic sights guides the visitor through the history of Longview from it's ginning through the oil boom days. Taking the tour while walking is best. However, it can also be enjoyed from a vehicle. The picturesque Gregg County Courthouse lawn, contains numerous memorials and markers. The courthouse grounds and all of downtown come fabulously alive on December nights with thousands of lights. Copies of the guide are available from various downtown merchants, restaurants and the Gregg County Historical Museum.
MuseumsGregg County HistoricalMuseum The museum is housed in the historic Everett Building in Downtown Longview. Originally built as the Citizens National Bank in 1910, it was presented to the Gregg County Historical Foundation in 1979. The Everett Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has an Official Texas Historical Marker. The many exhibits illustrate the development of Gregg County with numerous artifacts and historic photographs. A specially designed hands-on area is a favorite of both children and adults. The first Saturday of December, history and exhibits come alive when actors depict holiday traditions from years gone by. Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Longview Museum of Fine Arts Chartered in 1970, the Museum houses a comprehensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture focusing on artist primarily of the Southwest, especially Texans. In addition to a permanent collection, Longview Art Museum presents special exhibits each month. A gift gallery has a unique election of items, jewelry, cards and items chosen to compliment visiting exhibitions or highlight features of the permanent collection. During Holiday Market each November and December the gift gallery overflows into adjoining exhibition space with selections by artisans from all over the world. Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. R.G. LeTourneau Museum One of the most prolific inventors of oil and earth-moving equipment, the museum contains personal memorabilia of R.G. LeTourneau (1888-1969). Scale models of many of his inventions as well as the first offshore oil drilling platforms are on display. Tours of the campus are available and welcome with prior arrangement. Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. East Texas Oil Museum - Kilgore The history of the East Texas oil field is told in a way eldom experienced. The museum is build around a full scale boom town rom the 1930's with dramatic historical sound presentations that eave an unforgettable memory. Open Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closes at 5:00p.m. April - September). Sunday 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Golf CoursesAlpine Target Golf Center Alpine Rd. Just North of Loop 281 -- 903/753-1415 Divine Nine - Lighted Par 3 Course and riving Range Open seven days a week Alpine Golf Club-Longview FM 2208 / Smelly Rd. -- 903/753-4515 18 holes --Par 70 for men and women Open seven days a week Longview Country Club 2300 Hwy 42 -- 903/759-9251 18 holes --Par 70 for men 72 for women Open seven days a week Wood Hollow Golf Club 5121 N. McCann Rd. -- 03/663-GOLF 18 holes --Par 70 for men and women Open seven days a week
Lakes and RiversLake O' The Pines-Longview Just north of Longview on Hwy 259, Lake O' the Pines is a popular recreation, fishing and camping lake. Covering 18,700 acres and 18 miles long, the lake is located on Cypress Creek. FM 726 crosses the dam. The lake offers excellent fishing for Crappie, Bass and Channel Catfish. It is the site each year of the KYKX Big Bass Classic. Caddo Lake - Uncertain A natural lake, its huge expanse of 26,800 acres spreads over portions of both Texas and Louisiana. It is a superb fishing lake for bass, crappie and sunfish. The state has marked 42 miles of "boat roads" to guide the sportsman through the maze of confusing channels. Lake Fork - Quitman Located on a tributary of the Sabine River, the 27,690 acre lake had very little of its timber cleared. Very popular among those fishing for bass, blue and channel catfish, bowfin and white crappie. Texas 154 crosses the lake and Texas 182 passes the dam. Martin Creek Lake - Tatum Popular with local fishermen and boaters, this 5,020 acre lake holds bass, crappie, bluegill and other panfish. Access is 4 miles southwest of Tatum via Texas 43. |