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.

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Ellen Trout Zoo and Park

Fully accredited zoo shows a wide variety of animals and birds; known for its breeding programs for West African crowned crane and Louisiana pine snake. Off Loop 287 North.

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Things to Do in Lufkin

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Crown Colony Country Club

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Lufkin Country Club

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Medford Collection of Western Art

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.

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A place to slow down.

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

Texas Forestry Museum

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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.

Angelina National Forest

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

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