Longview Visitor Guide

WELCOME TO LONGVIEW :: ACTIVITIES

THE ARTS :: EVENTS GUIDE

LOCATION MAP :: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

SHOPPING :: DINING :: LODGING

TRAVEL INFORMATION

From Longview, you can venture out to bike our hills which are

covered with pine and hardwood trees, you can water-ski our

lakes or fish for that big catch. Come enjoy the

arts, experience history and shop for authentic

antiques, arts, crafts and original pottery.

Whatever your reason, we’re sure that in

Longview you will get The Best View of the

Texas Lake Country!™

Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau Drop in, call or visit our award-winning website for more information.

410 N. Center Street • Longview, Texas 75601

(903) 753-3281www.VisitLongviewTexas.com

Longview…for outdoor recreation and shopping. Longview is famous

for its fabulous festivals, fine dining and historic downtown.

Longview enjoys fantastic weather, natural beauty, grand

traditions, colorful heritage and friendly folks who know how

to enjoy life.

Cultural activities bring a special spice to the city’s lifestyle.

The performing arts include an excellent symphony

orchestra, children’s theatre, ballet and regional opera all

with annual production schedules. Longview is home to

the East Texas Symphonic Band and ArtsView Children’s

Theatre. Longview boasts a world-class museum of fine art

and fascinating historical museums.

Every summer starts off with the Party in the Pines motorcycle

rally on Memorial Day weekend, followed by one of the best

all around street festivals in the state, AlleyFest. Don’t miss

one of the most scenic events in the state, the Great Texas

Balloon Race.

Longview is considered the hub of the texas Lake country…

ActivitiesgoLf courses

ALpine TArgeT goLf CenTer Divine Nine - Lighted Par 3 Course and Driving Range

Open 7 days a week 903-753-1415 • Alpine Road (just North of Loop 281)

ALpine goLf CLuB-LongView 18 holes - Par 70 for men and women

Open 7 days a week 903-753-4515 • FM 2208 / Smelley Road

LongView CounTry CLuB 18 holes - Par 70 for men 72 for women

Open 7 days a week 903-759-9251 • 3275 TX Hwy. 42

Wood HolloW GolF Club 18 holes - Par 70 for men and women

Open 7 days a week. 903-663-goLf • 5121 N. McCann Road

bowLing centers

loNGvieW laNeS 32 Lanes; Automatic scoring; Pro shop

903-757-3286 • 408 N. Spur 63

oil boWl laNeS 32 Lanes; Automatic scoring; Pro shop

903-758-9961 • 1102 W. Cotton Street

Movie theaters

CaRMike 10 903-758-7227 • 201 Tall Pines Road (behind longview Mall)

HollYWood STadiuM 14 903-663-FilM (3456) • 3070 N. eastman Road

TTT Movie 9 (diSCouNT) 903-758-9000 • TX Hwy. 31 at Jaycee drive

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aMuseMent centers

ArCADe 903-236-3305 • 3500 McCann Road • longview Mall

kidS STaTioN Indoor Playground designed for kids 14 years and younger

903-759-3579 • Pine Tree Road at loop 281

kidSvieW ouTdooR PlaYGRouNd 903-237-1270 • H.G. Mosley & FM 1845

laZeR X Open weekends.

903-757-4544 • 2523 Judson Rd.

loNGvieW PaiNTball SPoRTS 903-297-8978 • Store location: 2000 N. eastman Road

field Location: n. pine Tree road (1-1/2 miles past George Richey Road)

luNaR MiNi GolF 903-236-3665 • 3500 McCann Rd. • longview Mall

PuTT-PuTT GolF & GaMeS 903-759-0416 • bill owens Parkway at loop 281

athLetic & fitness centers

aNYTiMe FiTNeSS 710 estes drive • 903-236-0045

1013 Wal St. • 903-663-8686 2600 Gilmer Rd. • 903-291-9500

THe CouRT HouSe aTHleTiC Club 903-297-2322 • 1 Courthouse drive at N.W. loop 281

eliTe GYM & FiTNeSS 120 Johnston St. • 903-753-2020

THe Good SHePHeRd iNSTiTuTe FoR HealTHY liviNG Rehabilitive services as well as comprehensive fitness and wellness facility

611 e. Hawkins Pkwy • 903-323-6500

PaRke WaY FaMilY FiTNeSS Open 7 Days a Week

903-297-0090 • 2628 bill owens Parkway

PHYSiCal iMPaCT GYM & FiTNeSS 903-663-4440 • 4300 N. uS Hwy. 259

The Arts

artsview chiLdren’s theatre

ArtsView Children’s Theatre is a progressive theatre arts program with several productions put on throughout the year. Casts consist of children and youth.

313 W. Tyler Street • Po box 4435 Longview, Texas 75606 903-236-7535

Longview baLLet theatre

Longview Ballet Theatre is a group of innovative and dedicated people with a love and passion for the art of classical dance.

1116 N. Third Street Longview, Texas 75601 903-758-3822

east texas syMPhonic band

East Texas Symphonic Band is made up of volunteer musicians who provide free concerts to the East Texas community. Formal and informal celebrations of “the people’s music” are presented annually.

po Box 251 Longview, Texas 75606 903-297-0845

Longview syMPhony

Our professional Longview Symphony hosts several major concerts and a chamber music concert each year. Advanced reservations are suggested.

po Box 1825 Longview, Texas 75606 903-236-9739

of the various activities to enjoy in Longview, high on the list are the arts. In addition to our downtown

Longview Museum of Fine Arts and LeTourneau

University’s S.E. Belcher Chapel and Performance

Center, Longview’s many offerings of performing arts

are assets of which our city is certainly proud.

oPera east texas

Opera East Texas is a year-round company with a blended national and local cast and crew of over fifty. Fully professional orchestra performances are held in early June.

400 N. Second Street Longview, Texas 75601 903-234-1300

Longview MuseuM of fine arts

Longview Museum of Fine Arts originated in 1958 and exhibits six shows per year, including works from artists from Texas and the Southwest, as well as international artists. The museum houses a collection of over 300 pieces featuring paintings, sculptures, photographs, woodblock, pottery and etchings.

215 e. Tyler Street • Po box 3484 Longview, Texas 75606 903-753-8103

arts east texas

Arts East Texas is a regional collaboration of the arts dedicated to enriching the cultural experience of persons residing in and visiting Longview.

www.ArtseastTexas.org

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Shopping

Other fine shops include Hurwitz in the Village Shopping Center, Dressin’

Gaudy, a popular women’s accessory and clothing store and P’s Gallery

of fine art (located near downtown). Ellie Bee’s and Decorating, Etc. are

both specialty stores located in the downtown historic district.

Finally, don’t miss Ellis Pottery for that unique décor for your home

or business.

Whether browsing the beautiful historical district or one of the city’s 20

shopping centers (including Longview Mall), you’re certain to find just what

you’re looking for.

Downtown – with Longview’s landmark clock tower on a beautifully

renovated Tyler Street – features antique shops, boutiques, restaurants,

coffee shops...and much more.

The Bargain Box, just north of downtown, is a one-of-a-kind store featuring

Neiman Marcus merchandise at significant discounts.

Spanning North Loop 281, from Pine Tree Road to Eastman Road, are unique

shops and stores including such recognized brands as Hobby Lobby, Target,

Kohl’s, Pier 1 and Academy Sports & Outdoors.

With more than 70 stores, Longview Mall’s impressive lineup of retailers

includes Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body

Works, The Buckle, Christopher & Banks, Finish Line, Journey’s, Hollister

and Victoria’s Secret.

A favorite locally owned business is Barron’s, featuring fine gifts, books,

cards and a quaint bistro café.

From selection to price, you’ll find shopping a real pleasure in Longview!

You really can shop ’til you drop in Longview, the region’s leading destination for retail shopping.

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Chen’s Garden 1021 McCann Rd. 903-753-3020

China King 440 W. Loop 281 903-757-8883

Goung Zhou 2002 Judson Rd. 903-247-8000

Hunan Chinese Restaurant 420 N. High St. 903-757-9137

Hupei Chinese Restaurant 421 N. Spur 63 903-236-5060

Kobee Japanese Steak House 401 N. Spur 63 903-753-5500

Lil Thai House 212 N. Fredonia St. 903-236-0155

Lotus Inn 1405 W. Loop 281 903-297-1688

Magic China 1903 Gilmer Rd. 903-759-6699

Osaka Japanese Restaurant 115 E. Tyler St 903-238-9889

Shogun of Japan 1313 W. Loop 281 903-295-3001

Vietnamese Restaurant 417 N. High St. 903-234-1600

BAkeries

Bake Cupcakes 1111 Evergreen St. 903-295-1212

Edible Art 504 W. South St. 903-234-2114

Golden Flake Bakery 894 Pine Tree Rd. 903-759-0086

Kern’s Bake Shop 1009 E. Marshall Ave. 903-758-2681

The Butcher Shop 102 Lehigh St. 903-758-6066

BAr & Grill

Backstreet Grill 214 W Methvin 903-553-0404

Buffalo Wild Wings 3072 N. Eastman Rd. 903-663-3151

Gerald’s 106 E. Tyler St. 903-553-1707

Leon’s Steakhouse Saloon 2112 S. Eastman Rd. 903-753-9415

McCann Street Grill 1217 McCann Rd. 903-757-6082

Memphis Bar & Grill 203 N. Spur 63 903-553-1518

Page Pub & Pizzeria 2647 Bill Owens Pkwy. 903-297-8122

Willy G’s Downtown Sports Pub 115 E. Tyler 903-212-3850

BArBecue

Adam’s Rib 102 Jet Dr. 903-643-9191

Big Dave’s BBQ 4412 N. Hwy 259 903-663-3227

Bodacious Barbecue (4 locations) 2227 S. Mobberly 903-753-8409

1402 W. Marshall Ave. 903-236-3215

904 N. 6th St. 903-753-2714

1300 NW. Loop 281 903-759-3914

Carter’s Barbecue 519 S. Eastman Rd. 903-236-3271

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit 2329 Judson Rd. 903-234-8888

Texas Best Smokehouse 3302 S. Eastman Rd. 903-248-4304

Bistros & cAfesBeth’s Café 1811A Judson Rd. 903-234-1381

Books A Million 422 W. Loop 281 903-753-1411

Café Barron’s 405 W. Loop 281 903-663-2060

The Cook’s Nook 1444 McCann Rd. 903-757-5300

Deb’s Downtown Café 103 W. Tyler St. 903-234-2823

Fritz’s 105 Ruthlynn Dr. 903-553-1161

Moose Market 1403 Clearwood Dr. 903-753-8300

Starbucks (2 locations) 3073 N. Eastman Rd. 407 W. Loop 281 903-663-1780

Tyler Street Bistro 102 E. Tyler St. 903-247-0570

cAfeteriAs

Luby’s 2802 Tuttle 903-663-4333

cAjun & creoleDudley’s Cajun Café 1601 E. Marshall Ave. 903-757-9466

Johnny Cace’s Seafood & Steakhouse 1501 E. Marshall 903-753-7691

Delis

It’ll Do Deli 716 W. Marshall 903-753-6000

Jason’s Deli 103 W. Loop 281 903-663-5161

McAlister’s Deli 2804 Judson Rd. 903-663-6868

fAmily DininGApplebee’s 101 W. Loop 281 903-663-1267

Brenda’s Good Eats 1809 W. Loop 281 903-297-7474

The Butcher Shop 102 Lehigh St. 903-758-6066

Café Texas 1700 Judson Rd. 903-757-2941

Cheddar’s 3074 N. Eastman Rd. 903-663-6660

Chili’s 2800 Judson Rd. 903-663-2221

City Diner 1226 W. Marshall 903-234-9926

Cotton Patch 1228 McCann Rd. 903-236-4009

Cowboy Chicken 3080 N. Eastman Rd. #100 903-663-0777

IHOP 203 E. Loop 281 903-663-9552

Jucy’s Hamburgers (2 locations) 2701 N. Eastman Rd. 903-758-9056

816 W. Marshall Ave. 903-753-8993

Pat’s Diner 2900 Tuttle Blvd. 903-663-1154

SmashBurger 3080 N. Eastman Rd. 903-663-2319

Waffle House (2 locations) 318 E. Loop 281 903-234-1010

3107 Estes Pkwy. 903-757-4060

Wing Stop (2 locations) 1723 W. Loop 281 903-291-9464

518 E. Loop 281 903-753-9464

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Baskin-Robbins 3302 N. 4th St. 903-663-9331

Diddy’s Yogurt Shoppe 305 W. Loop 281 #107 903-663-3402

Shake’s Frozen Custard 3312 N. 4th Street 903-663-6556

Yogurtbar 3080 N. Eastman Rd. 903-663-1420

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Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Subs 411 N. Spur 64 903-757-9003

Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant 411-B Loop 281 903-236-9654

Olive Garden 104 W. Loop 281 903-236-0141

DiningmexicAn

Amigo’s Buffet 2511 Judson Rd. 903-758-0081

Carlito’s 2517 Judson Rd. 903-236-6855

Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant (2 locations) 280 N. Spur 63 903-758-3776

410 W. Loop 281 903-236-3491

Cilantro’s Authentic Mexican Food 3500 McCann Rd. 903-234-0006

El Rincon 1709 S. Mobberly Ave. 903-236-9042

El Sombrero 1442 McCann Rd. 903-553-0050

El Taquito 1010 S. Mobberly Ave. 903-234-0211

Gonzalo’s Mexican Restaurant 1625 W. Loop 281 903-297-5921

Jalapeno Tree 508 N. Eastman Rd. 903-757-4221

Little Mexico 1301 McCann Rd. 903-758-0292

Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant (2 locations) 809 Pine Tree Rd. 903-297-6916

1015 E. Marshall Ave. 903-757-5940

Papacita’s 305 W. Loop 281 903-663-1700

Posado’s 110 Triple Creek 903-234-9115

T. Blanco’s Mexican Café 1045 Gardiner Mitchell Pkwy. 903-643-0100

Tacos Y Mariscos El Cancun 1405 S. High St. 903-234-2676

Tele’s Mexican Resaurant (2 locations) 3919 Gilmer Rd. 903-291-1600

212 E. Marshall Ave. 903-553-9833

niGht cluBsGerald’s Social Club 106 E. Tyler 903-553-1707

Graham Central Station 1016 McCann Rd. 903-753-5885

Lodge Sports Bar 501 N. Spur 63 903-236-5002

The Levee 111 Joplin St. 903-236-0472

Texas Players Club 300 N. Spur 63 903-236-4979

PizzA

Chuck E Cheese 312 W. Loop 281 903-758-6781

CiCi’s 2503 Judson Rd. 903-236-6804

Domino’s Pizza (2 locations) 315 W. Marshall Ave. 903-753-8939

2906 Gilmer Rd. 903-291-0810

Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 411 N. Spur 63 903-757-9003

Little Caesar’s 2414 Gilmer Road 903-295-0111

Mazzio’s 2108 Gilmer Rd. 903-297-0888

Newk’s Express Café 110 E. Loop 281 903-753-7000 Papa John’s (2 locations) 905 E. Marshall Ave. 903-242-9090

1409C W. Loop 281 903-759-8899

Papa Murphy’s Take & Bake Pizza 1753 NW Loop 281 903-759-8000

Pietro’s Pizzeria & Café 2418 Gilmer Rd. 903-295-7900

Pizza Hut (3 locations) 2330 Judson Rd. 903-758-8111

1906 E. Marshall Ave. 903-753-2234

2100 Gilmer Rd. 903-297-4771

Pizza King 1100 E. Marshall Ave. 903-753-0912

sAnDwiches

It’ll Do Deli 716 W. Marshall 903-753-6000

Jack’s Natural Foods (2 locations) 400 E. Loop 281 903-758-9777

1614 Judson Rd. 903-753-4800

Newk’s Express Café 110 E. Loop 281 903-753-7000

Quiznos 3407 4th St. 903-663-0215

Roly Poly 1809 W. Loop 281 903-236-7200

Schlotzsky’s 1429 Loop 281 903-297-8030

Subway (3 locations) 101 E. Marshall Ave. 903-758-5506

2011 Gilmer Rd. 903-297-9512

2001 N. Eastman Rd. 903-234-8458

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Catfish King 2338 S. Mobberly Ave. 903-757-9709

Catfish King 1700 Judson Rd. 903-757-2941

Café Texas 2005 Toler Rd. 903-759-4761

Duke’s Fish Shack 1037 Gardiner Mitchell Pkwy. 903-643-0283

Fisherman’s Market 116F Johnston 903-753-6722

Johnny Cace’s Seafood & Steakhouse 1501 E. Marshall Ave. 903-753-7691

Red Lobster 3515 McCann Rd. 903-757-6939

steAk housesJohnny Cace’s Seafood & Steakhouse 1501 E. Marshall Ave. 903-753-7691

Leon’s Steakhouse Saloon 2112 S. Eastman Rd. 903-753-9415

Outback Steakhouse 501 E. Loop 281 903-663-6373

Ryan’s Family Steak House 301 E. Loop 281 903-236-7926

Texas Roadhouse 320 E. Loop 281 903-757-6006

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Lodging Hotel Local Phone Toll Free

Best Western X 903-757-8888 800-WESTERN

Candlewood Suites X 903-663-9751 800-960-7023

Comfort Inn & Suites X 903-663-4991 800-4CHOICE

Days Inn All Suites 903-758-1113 800-329-7466

Fairfield Inn By Marriott X 903-663-1995 800-228-2800

Hampton Inn X 903-758-0959 800-HAMPTON

Hampton Inn & Suites North X 903-663-8670 800-HAMPTON

Holiday Inn Express North X 903-663-6464

Homewood Suites by Hilton X 903-234-0214 800-225-5466

LaQuinta Inn & Suites South X 903-238-9965 800-531-5900

LaQuinta Inn & Suites North X 903-663-6611 800-531-5900

Quality Inn X 903-757-7858 800-4CHOICE

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel X 903-663-1333 800-4CHOICE

Wingate Inn X 903-663-3196 800-228-1000

American Dream Inn 903-758-4266 800-547-9576

America’s Best Value Inn 903-758-4322

America’s Best Value Inn & Suites X 903-758-4443 866-758-4434

Baymont Inn & Suites X 903-757-3663 877-229-6668

Best Western Regency Inn & Suites X 903-212-3333 800-780-7234

Comfort Suites South X 903-758-7848 888-770-6800

Contessa Inn X 903-757-8887

Economy Inn X 903-297-0709

Executive Inn and Suites 903-234-2920

Express Inn X 903-753-4884

Guest Inn 903-753-0350 800-933-1139

Holiday Inn Express (I-20) X 903-247-3000

Majestic Inn X 903-753-8454 800-800-8000

MicroTel Inn & Suites X 903-234-2001 800-771-7171

Motel 6 903-758-5256 800-4-MOTEL6

Super 8 Motel X 903-758-0711 800-800-8000

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310 E. Loop 281 $$$ • Out •

2904 Tuttle Blvd. $$$$ • n •

3307 N. Fourth St. $$$ • In •

3103 Estes Parkway $$ Out • •

3305 N. Fourth St. $$$ In •

112 S. Access Rd. $$$ • • Out •

3044 N. Eastman Rd. $$$$ • • In •

300 Tuttle Circle $$$$ • • In •

205 N. Spur 63 @ Hwy. 80 $$$$ • • Out • •

3416 Martin Luther King Blvd. $$$ • • In • •

908 Hawkins Pkwy East $$$ • • In • •

203 N. Spur 63 @ Hwy. 80 $$ Out •

3211 Hotel Way $$$ • Out n •

431 NE Loop 281 $$$ • • In •

2015 E. Marshall Ave. $ Out •

3100 Estes Pkwy. @ I-20 $$ Out n •

2700 N. Eastman Rd. $$ Out

502 S. Access Rd. $$$ • Out n •

707 N Access Rd. $$$ • • Out •

711 N. Access Rd. $$$ • • Out •

717 Hwy. 31 $$ • •

4700 W. Marshall Ave. $ •

1905 E. Marshall Ave. $$ • •

3120 Estes Parkway $ • • Out n •

605 N. Access Rd. $$ • Out n •

900 S. Access Rd. $$$ • • Out •

1409 E. Marshall Ave. $$ Out •

803 N. Access Rd. $$ • Out •

110 S. Access Rd. $ Out n3304 S. Eastman Rd. $$ Out •

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This information is provided by each hotel and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Rates listed here are subject to change.

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