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Northeast Texas

Northeast Texas is a sightseeing stop in Longview, TX, part of the Ark-La-Tex guide. Cost: free.

· Longview, TX

Why you should go…

Explore Northeast Texas is the regional tourism bureau promoting communities across Northeast Texas, including Longview, Tyler, Paris, Kilgore, Henderson, and Greenville. The organization highlights historic small towns, outdoor recreation, local dining, and signature regional events. It operates under a name distinct from, but covering the same region historically promoted by, the area's earlier tourism association.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Northeast Texas, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Longview

    Free

    The City of Longview's official tourism office for East Texas, covering parks, arts, museums and live theatre.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Kilgore

    Free

    East Texas oil-boom town known as the City of Stars, with restored derricks and a historic downtown.

    11 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Henderson, Texas

    Free

    County seat of Rusk County in East Texas, known for its Heritage Syrup Festival and historic Depot Museum Complex.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Caldwell Zoo

    Under $25

    An 85 acre zoo in Tyler, Texas with more than 3,000 animals across global habitat exhibits.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Tyler Rose Museum

    Under $25

    Year-round museum on the Tyler Rose Garden grounds chronicling the Texas Rose Festival's history since 1933.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Local Gem

    High Gravity Glassworks

    $25–$50

    Downtown Shreveport glassblowing studio and gallery where visitors can watch demonstrations or join a hands-on workshop.

    58 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions