EVENT VENUE:
Maude Cobb Convention Center
100 Grand Boulevard
Longview, TX 75604-5852
LOCAL AIRPORT:
East Texas Regional Airport
269 Terminal Circle
Longview, Texas 75603
TOURIST INFORMATION:
VisitLongviewTexas.com
RESTAURANT INFORMATION:
To view a list of popular restaurants in Longview, click here.
LODGING INFORMATION:
281 Lodging is proud to be the exclusive lodging sponsor for the 2012 East Texas Oilfield Expo. They are making special discounted rates available for exhibitors and
attendees at the following establishments:
- Holiday Inn Express North Longview (903)663-6464
- Candlewood Suites North Longview (903)663-9751
- Laquinta Inn and Suites North Longview (903)663-6611
- Holiday Inn Express Kilgore (903)986-3533
For any additional questions or assistance, please contact CJ Clayton at (903)663-9751 or (903)806-0772.
Gregg County Historical Museum
The museum is housed in the historic Everett Building in Downtown Longview. Originally built as the Citizens National Bank in 1910, it was presented to the Gregg County Historical Foundation in 1979.
The Everett Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has an Official Texas Historical Marker. The many exhibits illustrate the development of Gregg County with numerous
artifacts and historic photographs. A specially designed hands-on area is a favorite of both children and adults. The first Saturday of December, history and exhibits come alive when actors depict
holiday traditions from years gone by. Open Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat. 12 Noon - 4 p.m.
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Chartered in 1970, the Museum houses a comprehensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture focusing on artist primarily of the Southwest, especially Texans. In addition to a
permanent collection, Longview Art Museum presents special exhibits each month. A gift gallery has a unique election of items, jewelry, cards and items chosen to compliment visiting exhibitions or
highlight features of the permanent collection. During Holiday Market each November and December the gift gallery overflows into adjoining exhibition space with selections by artisans from all over
the world. Open Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sat. 12 Noon - 4 p.m.
R.G. LeTourneau Museum Memorial Student Center
One of the most prolific inventors of oil and earth-moving equipment, the museum contains personal memorabilia of R.G. LeTourneau (1888-1969). Scale models of many of his inventions as well as the
first offshore oil drilling platforms are on display. Tours of the campus are available and welcome with prior arrangement. Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
East Texas Oil Museum - Kilgore
The history of the East Texas oil field is told in a way eldom experienced. The museum is build around a full scale boom town rom the 1930's with dramatic historical sound presentations that eave an
unforgettable memory. Open Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closes at 5:00p.m. April - September). Sunday 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Closed on Mondays.
LAKES AND RIVERS
Lake O' The Pines - Longview
Just north of Longview on Hwy 259, Lake O' the Pines is a popular recreation, fishing and camping lake. Covering 18,700 acres and 18 miles long, the lake is located on Cypress Creek. FM 726
crosses the dam. The lake offers excellent fishing for Crappie, Bass and Channel Catfish. It is the site each year of the KYKX Big Bass Classic.
Caddo Lake - Uncertain
A natural lake, its huge expanse of 26,800 acres spreads over portions of both Texas and Louisiana. It is a superb fishing lake for bass, crappie and sunfish. The state has marked 42 miles of "boat
roads" to guide the sportsman through the maze of confusing channels.
Lake Fork - Quitman
Located on a tributary of the Sabine River, the 27,690 acre lake had very little of its timber cleared. Very popular among those fishing for bass, blue and channel catfish, bowfin and white crappie.
Texas 154 crosses the lake and Texas 182 passes the dam.
Martin Creek Lake - Tatum
Popular with local fishermen and boaters, this 5,020 acre lake holds bass, crappie, bluegill and other panfish. Access is 4 miles southwest of Tatum via Texas 43.
GOLF COURSES
Wood Hollow Golf Club 5121 N. McCann Rd. -- 03/663-GOLF 18 holes -- Par 70 for men and women Open seven days a week The 2012 East Texas Oilfield Expo Open Golf Tournament will be held at Wood Hollow Golf Club
Alpine Target Golf Center Alpine Rd. Just North of Loop 281 -- 903/753-1415 Divine Nine - Lighted Par 3 Course and riving Range Open seven days a week
Alpine Golf Club-Longview FM 2208 / Smelly Rd. -- 903/753-4515 18 holes --Par 70 for men and women Open seven days a week
Longview Country Club 2300 Hwy 42 -- 903/759-9251 18 holes --Par 70 for men 72 for women Open seven days a week
Southern Hills Golf Club 568 Wilkins Road -- Gladewater, TX 75647 -- 903.984.5335 -- 18 holes - Par 71; 20 tee driving range
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