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 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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Things to Do in Lufkin

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Medford Collection of Western Art

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Ellen Trout Zoo and Park

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Crown Colony Country Club

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Museum of East Texas

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

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Take the long way.

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

Angelina National Forest

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Texas Forestry Museum

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

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