Longview

Longview was settled as the seat of Gregg County in the early 1800s. There was a period of rapid development by planters from the Old South after 1850. Longview was founded on 100 acres purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad for one gold dollar ($1) and named by railroad surveyors impressed by the long-distance view from the top of Rock Hill. Discovery of oil in 1930s more than tripled the population of 6,000.

Today Longview is a dynamic industrial center claiming over 200 manufacturing firms, and home of LeTourneau University.

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Cherokee Country Golf Association

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Things to Do in Longview

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Heritage Plaza

Built on the site of the Gregg Hotel (1929), the second hotel to be owned…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Oak Forest Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Gregg County Historical Museum

Exhibits devoted to local East Texas history, agriculture, communications, and military collections. Reproductions of early…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Longview Country Club

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Divine Nine & Alpine Target Golf

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Lone Star Speedway

Sat. night races feature I.M.C.A. modifieds, dirt south late models, and hot stocks. A three-eighth…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Cargill Long Park

Two-and-one-half mile walking, jogging, and bike trail flanked by towering pines and native flora. Signed…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Longview Museum of Fine Arts

Chartered in 1970, the museum houses a comprehensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photography and…

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