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Longview
Convention and Visitors Bureau
410 N. Center St.
Longview, TX 75601
903-753-3281 • Fax: 903-758-4791
email
| Longview,
Texas is deep in the heart of the Texas Lake
Country. A beautiful city with friendly folks
the hub of East Texas tourism, outdoor recreation
and retail shopping. Longview is an anchor
city in the Historic East Texas Oil Field
driving tour.
Longview
is famous for its fabulous festivals, fine
dining and historic downtown district. Explore
our rich history while you stroll the streets
of downtown Longview and the Gregg County
courthouse lawn. Heritage and historical markers
reveal secrets and trace the colorful early
years of East Texas.
The
Gregg County Historical Museum, Longview Museum
of Fine Arts, R. G. LeTourneau Museum will
satisfy your curiosity, whatever your interests.
Throughout
the year, Longview will thrill you with the
the Great East Texas Rodeo, AlleyFest, Texas
Chainring Challenge, Great East Texas Balloon
Race as well as other exciting festivals and
events.
Relax
during your stay in Longview and shop the
area for authentic antiques, arts, crafts
and original pottery or enjoy fishing one
of our many nearby lakes.
Were
sure youll find Longview worth a visit!
For
additional visitor information or services,
please contact or visit us at the Longview
Convention and Visitors Bureau |
Gregg
County Historical Museum
214 N. Fredonia St.
Longview, TX 75601
903-753-5840
email
The museum is housed in the historic Everett Building
in downtown Longview.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
and has an Official Texas Historical marker. Many
exhibits illustrate the development of Gregg County
with numerous artifacts and historic photographs.
Longview
Museum of Fine Arts
215 E. Tyler St.
Longview, TX 75601
903-753-8103
email
The museum houses a comprehensive collection of
paintings, drawings, prints and schulpture. In addition
to a permanent collection, Longview Art Museum presents
special exhibits each month.
Texas Lake Country Promotions
505 Sheffield Dr.
Longview, TX 75606
903-236-4992 • Fax: 903-234-1807
Promotional products of any kind - serving all of
North East Texas and beyond
| East Texas Boat, RV & Camping Expo |
January 25-27 |
| What: |
Largest expo of its kind in East Texas |
| Where: |
Maude Cobb Activity Center and the Longview Fairgrounds Exhibit Building |
| Admission: |
Adult Weekend Pass $8; Adults $5; Children 6-12 $1; Age 5 and under Free |
| Contact: |
Mitzi Barnes (903) 237-4021, projects@longviewtx.com, www.TexasLakeCountryExpo.com |
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| Zonta Antique Show |
March 2-4 |
| What: |
34th annual antique show and sale with collectibles to one-of-a-kinds, and a tea room and pie bar. |
| Where: |
Maude Cobb Activity Center |
| Admission: |
$5 per day or Weekend pass $10 good for all three days |
| Contact: |
Debra Silverthorne, (903) 236-0910 |
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| AlleyFest |
June 6-8 |
| What: |
30th annual festival includes Alley Art - a juried art show, Music Fest, Kids Fest, Alley Run - 5k and 10K run, and a Chili cook-off. |
| Where: |
Downtown Longview, Texas |
| Admission: |
Fri. $5, Sat. Free before 3 pm, $10 after 3 pm, Sun. Free, Children 12 & under Free at all tim |
| Contact: |
Elaine Reynolds (903) 237-4040, downtown@longviewtx.com www.alleyfest.org |
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| Great Texas Balloon Race |
July 11-13 |
| What: |
Largest sanctioned hot air balloon race in Texas with world-class competition; Kids Land, arts and crafts, and music concerts. |
| Where: |
East Texas Regional Airport |
| Admission: |
Friday & Saturday $10; Sunday $2; Children 12 and under Free |
| Contact: |
(903) 237-4000 - www.gtbr.net |
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| Longview Kennel Club Dog Show |
July 26-27 |
| What: |
Features All-Breed Dog Show, Obedience Trials, and booths offering specialty items. |
| Where: |
Maude Cobb Activity Center and Longview Fairgrounds Exhibit Building |
| Admission: |
Adults $2; Children 12 and under $1; Family $5 |
| Contact: |
Celia Robinson/Longview Kennel Club, (903) 984-5042 www.longviewkennelclub.com |
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| Living History Christmas |
December 6 |
| What: |
The history of Longview is brought to life with actors in period costumes and activities available for children |
| Where: |
Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 North Fredonia Street, |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Contact: |
Neina Kennedy/Gregg County Historical Museum – (903) 753-5840 www.gregghisorical.org |
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