Lufkin

Heart of East Texas Piney Woods region, home of vast lumber and wood-products industries; access to outdoor recreation in Angelina and Davy Crockett National Forests and huge Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Area produces more than a million board feet of saw timber annually and major volume of pulpwood, from short- and longleaf pines, cypress, hickory, oak, gum, and magnolia.

City parks offer picnicking and outdoor sports including golf, fishing, swimming, and tennis. Sites of historical interest are marked throughout city. Home of Angelina Junior College.

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Angelina National Forest

Nearest entrance is 14 miles southeast on U.S. 69. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing, backpacking, swimming and picnicking permitted in recreation areas. For information, call district ranger office

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Things to Do in Lufkin

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Museum of East Texas

Housed in historic 1905 Episcopal Church. Changing exhibits in art, science and history. Permanent Rotary…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Texas Forestry Museum

Early logging machinery, sawmill town exhibit, wildland fire fighting equipment and fire tower, old railroad…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Medford Collection of Western Art

More than 50 paintings by contemporary artists including Joe Beeler, James Boren, Raymond Ryan, and…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Lufkin Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Crown Colony Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Ellen Trout Zoo and Park

Fully accredited zoo shows a wide variety of animals and birds; known for its breeding…

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