- TripBuzz found 14 things to do with kids in or near Longview, Texas.
- From Air U to Oil Bowl Pro Shop, the Longview area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Theaters and Walking Trails.
- Added to Forbes Magazine's list of fast growing small cities in the United States, Longview is a short drive from Marshall. The city is also home to a few colleges and universities including LeTourneau University and extension campuses of both Kilgore College and the University of Texas-Tyler. Longview further plays host to a number of annual festivals including a blues festival and balloon race each summer.
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Corner of Austin and Vale, Jefferson, TX
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Led by a local historian, Historic Ghost Tours of Jefferson takes the visitor on a 1.5-hour walk through the alleys and side streets of Jefferson. Jefferson, Texas, may be the most haunted little town in America.
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223 West Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
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Visitors can explore the early history of northeast Texas at the Jefferson Historical Museum. The museum includes Civil War artifacts, Caddo Indian artifacts, implements used by early pioneers, and clothing from early Texans.
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Visitors can experience a tour of the bayou on the Turning Basin Riverboat Tour. Visitors can learn about the history of steamboating, local lore, and nature from the guide on the tour.
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Constructed in 1856 by one of the city's first settlers, the Schluter House is a historical home located in the historic area of the city. The house is built in a Greek Revival style indicative of the time period.
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Shoppers find a wide range of merchandise at the Jefferson General Store. Some of the items include pralines, candy, hats, caps, jams, jellies, Texas souvenirs, books, toys, and visitors can enjoy a treat from the old-fashioned ice cream fountain.
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At the Museum of Measurement and Time visitors can see antique land surveying equipment and clocks. Many of the items in the museum are from the private collection of Johnny and Edith Ingram.
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305 East Austin Street, Jefferson, TX
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The Jefferson Transportation & Visitor Center is a center dedicated to assisting visitors during their trip in the city. Restaurant, lodging, and entertainment recommendations are among the services the center provides to its visitors.
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As a community theater, East Texas Performing Arts offers visitors a variety of programs to attend, from plays to musicals. The theater has an annual event where local actors perform scenes from Shakespeare's body of work.
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Visitors can take a historic train ride on the Historic Jefferson Railway. The 40-minute ride on open coach cars includes a ride through the Big Cypress Bayou including the Boggy Creek.
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Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge has 50 big cats including mountain lions, leopards, tigers, lions, bobcats. The staff at the facility gives tours of the facility in hopes to encourage conservation efforts.