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Attractions
Golfing
 If
golfing is your cup of “tee,” Lufkin is home to three
18-hole golf courses, including the #9 ranked 18-hole
championship golf course in the State of Texas, as selected
by the Dallas Morning News. The golf course was
designed by Bob Von Hagge and golfing great Bruce Devlin,
and challenging is considered an understatement. The course
is shaded by towering East Texas pine trees and has four
different tee settings that make playing golf at Crown
Colony a relaxing and diversified experience. We also have
the 18-hole Neches Pines Golf Course located in Diboll, just
minutes from Lufkin. Plus, the Lufkin Country Club offers a
nice layout and a scenic course in the East Texas pine
trees.
Sam
Rayburn Reservoir
 Just
minutes away from Lufkin rests the largest body of water
wholly within the State of Texas – Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Covering 114,500 acres at normal capacity, Sam Rayburn is
the most popular recreation area in the piney woods of East
Texas. The reservoir was originally named McGee Bend until
President Lyndon B. Johnson renamed the lake after Speaker
of the House and dear friend Sam Rayburn. Today, Sam
Rayburn Reservoir is one of the top five bass fisheries in
the United States, with the record for largemouth bass at
16.5 pounds. It has been featured in many fishing magazines
including Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Texas Fish &
Game, Texas Monthly, Southern Living, and more.
Cassels-Boykin
County Park has 5 new launch ramps on its south
shore in addition to its original 4 ramps on the north
shore. The new ramps are part one of an ongoing
renovation project that began through the efforts of the
Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. Along with
the ramps, there also are 100 new parking spaces, an
80-foot handicapped accessible courtesy pier and
improved lighting and signage. All of these amenities
will be beneficial to the many fishermen and boaters who
access the lake through this park.
Watch the Video.
Texas Forestry Museum
The Texas
Forestry Museum, the only of its kind in Texas, features the
industry that made Lufkin possible – forest products. You
can spend several hours in this museum looking through
historic and unique collections, and learning about the
forest industry. The museum is located at 1905 Atkinson
Drive and is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through
Saturday, and 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is free.
(936) 632-9535
Museum of East Texas
The
Museum of East Texas explores art and history through
exhibits, lectures, performances, classes and publications.
The museum was founded in 1976 and is one of the first in
East Texas. The museum is located at 503 North Second
Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5
pm. Admission is free. (936) 639-4434
Ellen Trout Park & Zoo
Ellen
Trout Park & Zoo is one of Lufkin’s main tourist attractions
and has over 500 animals, one fourth are endangered
species. The zoo has received numerous state and national
awards and is considered one of the top zoos in cities with
Lufkin’s population. At the park, you can ride a miniature
pre-Civil War train replica around the lake and through the
beautiful pine trees – which fully represent Lufkin. (936)
633-0399
Downtown Lufkin
Downtown
Lufkin is the site of many dining establishments, unique
retail shops and antique collections. Also, a historic
walking tour reveals the history of Lufkin. Don’t miss the
beautiful murals painted by Lance Hunter throughout the
downtown area. There are five, each depicting historic
businesses or tales of Lufkin. In our city hall, you’ll
find the Medford Western Art Collection, which features
beautiful western art. (936) 633-0206
The History Center
The
History Center, a new, free-to-the-public 12,000 square foot
public history and archives center, collects, preserves, and
explores the history of East Texas for the benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations. Research
holdings include books, manuscripts, business and local
government records, maps, newspapers, audio and video
materials, and more than 70,000 photographs. (936) 829-3543
National Forests
National
forests provide the backdrop for boating, fishing and
camping. Lufkin is located between the Davy Crockett
National Forest and the Angelina National Forest. (936)
639-8501
Lufkin Parks and Recreation
From
Little League and swimming pools, to tennis tournaments and
nature trails, Lufkin has outdoor activities to suit all
ages. Lufkin has over 15 parks complete with new jogging
trails, modern playground facilities, and grassy, green
picnic areas. Located deep in the heart of East Texas,
Lufkin is the perfect escape for outdoor recreational
activities. For more information, contact the Parks and
Recreation Department at (936) 633-0250.
Festivals and Events
Angelina County Youth Fair – March
George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center – (936) 634-6644
This
annual event allows Angelina County students to present
their projects for competition in divisions of livestock,
arts and crafts, home economics, and ag mechanics. The
event culminates with the Annual Youth Fair Auction where
students sell their projects to local businesses and
supporters.
Downtown
HoeDown – April
Downtown Lufkin – (936) 633-0205
The Downtown HoeDown is a street festival that includes arts
and crafts, children’s activities, a classic car show,
wrestling, live entertainment, celebrity dunk tank, and
more.
Angelina Benefit Rodeo – April
George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center – (936) 637-3976
Held the
last full weekend in April, this is one of the finest rodeos
in Texas. It is an official stop on the PRCA circuit and
attracts more than 25,000 people each year.
Angelina County Science & Technology Fair – May
George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center – (936) 634-6644
This
annual event allows 6th-12th graders
to compete in science and technology-related competitions.
Competitions include Egg-Car-Go, Web Page Design, Logo
Design, Glider, Wooden Bridge, Invention, Eggstraction, and
Life Science Project.
Neches River Rendezvous – June
Neches River – (936) 634-6305
Held each
summer, the Neches River Rendezvous is a scenic 10-mile trip
down the Neches River. It’s a unique canoe trip where
numerous birds, squirrels, wild hogs, and alligators have
been observed.
Flag Day – June 14th
Downtown Lufkin – (936) 633-0205
A
celebration of patriotism observed across the USA and held
in downtown Lufkin at City Hall Park, this celebration
includes a flag presentation and patriotic program.
Immediately following the ceremony, refreshments are served
to Flag Day supporters.
Texas State Forest Festival – September
George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center – (936) 634-6644
Held the
fourth week in September, this festival features several
events including the Southern Hushpuppy Championships, a
master chain saw sculptor, petting zoo, giant carnival,
lumberjack show, concerts, specialty acts, and more.
Pineywoods Purgatory – October
Lufkin’s Pitser Garrison Civic Center – (936) 634-6305
The
Pineywoods Purgatory is a 25-, 52-, 72- and 102-mile bicycle
ride through the rolling hills of East Texas that attracts
the majority of its riders from out of town.
Gala Night on the Town – Fall
Downtown Lufkin – (936) 633-0205
Held each
fall, it is a special evening of fine dining, dancing and
fun, sponsored by Main Street Lufkin and hosted by downtown
businesses.
Red Ribbon Week – October
Angelina County – (936) 634-6644
Red
Ribbon Week is a community awareness campaign held each year
in October that celebrates the positive effects of
a drug-free lifestyle. All those involved show their
support by wearing a red ribbon to signify intolerance to
drug/alcohol abuse.
Halloween Main Street Trick-Or-Treat – October 31st
Downtown Lufkin – (936) 633-0205
Downtown
Lufkin merchants dress in costume and offer area children a
safe and fun opportunity to trick-or-treat for Halloween.
Lufkin
Area Holiday Events – November & December
Lufkin – (936) 634-6305
Share
with us some magnificent Christmas events that are sure to
put you in the holiday spirit, including Rudolph the Red
Nosed Pumping Unit, Santa Claus Express, Living Nativity
Scene, CASA Tour of Homes, and the Festival of Trees. Also,
don’t miss out on the Night of Giving, lighting of the
courthouse, Evening in Old Bethlehem, and downtown Christmas
parade.
Evening in Old Bethlehem – December
George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center – (936) 637-3976
This
holiday celebration includes the Christmas story recreated
in special Friday and Saturday night shows. You’ll enjoy
strolling through the streets of Bethlehem and talking with
the townspeople about the news of the newborn King.
The Angelina Arts Alliance box office is
located in the Angelina Center for the Arts on the Angelina
College campus at
3500 S. First St. in Lufkin, TX.
The mailing address is:
Angelina Arts Alliance
P.O. Box 152634
Lufkin, TX 75915
ANGELINA ARTS ALLIANCE STAFF
Executive Director: Rick Schiller (936) 633-5234
rschiller@angelina.edu
Marketing/Education Coordinator: David Raine (936) 633-4504
draine@angelina.edu
Box Office Manager: Justin Walker (936) 633-5454
jwalker@angelina.edu
Fax (936) 633-5359
There is
so much to see and do in Lufkin. For more information on
the various attractions and activities Lufkin offers, go to
www.visitlufkin.com. You can also call the Lufkin
Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-409-5659.
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