Things to do in Longview, Texas
Delve into local history or catch a performance at the Longview Museum and Arts Center. Take a tour of the R.G. Letourneau Museum. Get in tune with the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum or dig into the Texas Oil Museum—they are all within minutes of our exceptional Longview hotel. Bask in the natural splendor of Lake Palestine, Caddo Lake, Lake Murvall or Lake O' Pines or take a hike along a trail flanked by towering pines and native flora in Cargill Long Park National Recreation area. Our hotels in Longview, Texas also gives you easy access to the Gregg County Fairgrounds, the Maude Cobb Activity Center, and live entertainments at the Reo Palm Isle. Relax with a round of golf at the Alpine Golf Club or do a round of shopping amidst the unique stores in Historic Downtown Longview. Be sure to catch the Annual Alley Fest children's festival and you can't miss the area's biggest event—the Great Texas Balloon Race every July!
Book a room at the Hampton Inn Longview South, and discover a world of natural wonders and fun loving activities for all ages. Ask our courteous front desk staff for tips on Longview area's attractions.
Longview, Texas Hotel Attractions
Alley Fest (June) – 2 miles
Alpine Golf Club – 5 miles
Caddo Lake – 65 miles
Cargill Long Park – 4 miles
City Center – 6 miles
East Texas Regional Airport – 5 miles
GAF Auto Museum – 3 miles
Great Texas Balloon Race (July) – 3 miles
Gregg County Fairgrounds – 3 miles
Gregg County Historical Museum – 3 miles
Historic Downtown Longview – 2 miles
Johny Cace’s Seafood-Steaks – 3 miles
Kilgore College & East Texas Oil Museum – 15 miles
Lake Murvaul – 20 miles
Lake O Pines – 25 miles
Lake Palestine – 50 miles
Letourneau University – 2 miles
Longview Downtown – 3 miles
Longview Museum of Fine Arts – 3 miles
Maude Cobb Activity Center – 3 miles
Maude Cobb Conventional Center – 5 miles
R G Letourneau Museum – 1 mile
Reo Palm Isle – 3 miles
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame – 25 miles
Wood Hollow Golf Club – 8 miles
ATTRACTIONS
- Artsview Children’s Theatre: a progressive theatre arts program with several productions throughout the year. Casts consist of children and youth.
- Longview Ballet Theatre: a group of innovative and dedicated people with a love and passion for classical dance.
- East Texas Symphonic Band is made up of volunteer musicians who provide free concerts to the East Texas community.
- Longview Symphony: hosts five major concerts and a chamber music concert; December presents the highly popular Night in Old Vienna.
- Longview Community Theatre: presents four outstanding performances each year.
- Opera East Texas: a year-round company with a blended national and local cast and crew. Fully professional orchestra performances are held in early June.
- Longview Museum of Fine Arts: exhibits six shows per year, including works from artists from Texas and the Southwest, as well as international artists
- Gregg County Historical Museum: listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum features permanent exhibits that illustrate the development of Gregg County.
- Longview Balloon Races: this world-class event attracts the very best competitive pilots from across the globe. Balloon festivals and rallies provide both participants and spectators with an opportunity to see an outstanding array of hot-air balloons.
- East Texas Angel Network Benefit Concert: Neal McCoy along with many friends from the music industry donate their time for the East Texas Angel Network in order to enhance the lives of families in East Texas whose children may be suffering from a serious or life-threatening illness.
Festivals abound year-round. If you visit the first weekend in June you’ll want to celebrate AlleyFest, the kick-off to summer. Other festivals include a Juneteenth celebration, a Shakespeare festival, a three-day world-class balloon competition and race, the county fair, the Kennel Club Dog Show and various holiday celebrations.
Tyler Street is filled with antique shops, boutiques, crafter malls, restaurants, coffee shops and much more. Longview also boasts four golf courses, two bowling alleys, amusement centers, movie theatres, a skating center and 20 shopping centers.
GOLF
- Alpine Target Golf Center-Divine Nine: Lighted Par 3 course and driving range; open seven days a week
- Alpine Golf Club-Longview: 18 holes, Par 70 for men and women; open seven days a week
- Longview Country Club: 18 holes, Par 70 for men, 72 for women; open seven days a week
- Wood Hollow Golf Club: 18 holes, Par 70 for men and women; open seven days a week
BOWLING
- Longview Lanes
- Oil Bowl Lanes
MOVIE THEATRES
- Carmike 10
- Hollywood Theater 14
- Hollywood Movie 9 (discount)
AMUSEMENT CENTERS
- Arcade
- Fastrack: slick track go-cart racing
- Kids Station: indoor playground designed for kids 14 years and younger
- Lear Park: a 150-acre park housing the Lear Sports Complex, Kidsview outdoor playground, walking trails, ponds and a family recreation/gathering area
- Lazer X
- Longview Paintball Sports
- Lunar Mini Golf
- Putt-Putt Golf & Games
- Pump It Up, 903-757-5867
SKATING CENTERS
- Slick Track Go-Cart Racing
SHOPPING
- Tyler Street: features antique shops, boutiques, crafter malls, restaurants, coffee shops and more.
- The Bargain Box: just north of downtown, a one-of-a-kind store featuring Neiman Marcus merchandise at significant discounts.
- Longview Mall: Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, The Buckle, Christopher & Banks, Finish Line, Journey’s, S&K Men’s Wear and Victoria’s Secret.
- Barron’s: a favorite locally owned store showcasing fine gifts, books, cards and a quaint bistro café
- Boutique/Specialty Shops: Sassy Pan, L&L Gallery, Dressin’ Gaudy.
- Longview Towne Crossing: Verizon, Lifeway Christian Book Store, Lane Bryant, Catherine’s Plus Size Clothing Store, Famous Footwear, Target and Kohl’s, plus restaurants and Hollywood Theatres a 14-screen cinema.
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