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.

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.

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Things to Do in Lufkin

Go a little further.

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

Texas Forestry Museum

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Museum of East Texas

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Angelina National Forest

Nearest entrance is 14 miles southeast on U.S. 69. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Ellen Trout Zoo and Park

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Crown Colony Country Club

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Lufkin Country Club

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Medford Collection of Western Art

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

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