Local Attractions and Preferred Merchants

East Texas is abundant with beautiful scenery all year round. Day trips are a great way to see East Texas and still come home to Fernbrook Park at night. There are many activities less than an hour away, including historical sites, museums, flowering trails and festival events. Please review our local attractions page for a broader perspective of East Texas and our surrounding communities.

Longview, Texas

Lear Sports Park Complex (eight minutes)
Belcher Center
LeTourneau University
Maude Cobb Activity Center
University of Texas
Alley Fest
Longview Chamber of Commerce
Longview Partnership
Alpine Target Golf Center
The 19th Hole
Longview Mall
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Gregg County Historical Museum
Fun Wheeler Park

East Texas Airport Area

Great Texas Balloon Race (four minutes)
Peatown Christian Church
Lake Cherokee
Balloon Adventures, USA

Kilgore, Texas

Gladewater, Texas

Tyler, Texas

Carthage, Texas

Area Lakes

Twenty minutes to Martin Creek Lake
Forty minutes to Lake O' the Pines
Sixty minutes to Caddo Lake, the only natural lake in Texas, and the Caddo Lake State Park
Sixty minutes to Lake Bob Sandlin
Sixty minutes to Lake Fork

Other Venues

Forty minutes to Shreveport/Bossier Casinos, Centurytel Center, and Louisiana Downs
Sixty minutes to First Monday Trades Days in Canton
Louisiana Boardwalk
Horseshoe Casino
Diamond Jacks Casino
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
Boomtown Casino and Hotel
The Eldorado Resort and Casino
Harrah's Louisiana Downs Casino

Check our calendar for East Texas area festivals and events.

Preferred Merchants

Fernbrook Park is proud to present our list of Preferred Local Merchants in the Longview, Kilgore and Gladewater Areas. The owners and staff of Fernbrook Park personally and professionally recommend these merchants, their services and products to Fernbrook Park Guests.

Longview, Texas

Barrons

405 W. Loop 281 Longview, Texas 75605-4413, 800-284-6817
Books, Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Jewelry, Café Barron, Womens Boutique, GotKidz?, Home Décor, Body and Bath
Strand By Me Hair Salon and Boutique
4009 Gardiner Mitchel Pkwy, Longview, Texas, 903-643-3040
Gail Twitty – Owner/Stylist. Redken, Joico and Sexy Hair Products, Aqua Detox, Juice Plus Supplements, Fashion Jewelry, Handbags
Hayes RV Center
5009 Judson Road, Longview, Texas 75607, 903-663-3488
Longview Flower Shop
701 E. Methvin, Longview, Texas 75601, 903-758-7541
Adams Rib Pit Bar-B-Que and The Original Fried Pie Shop
102 Jet Drive, Longview, Texas 75603, 903-643-9400
Texas' Best Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Ribs, Fried Pies and More!
Duke’s Fish Shack
1037 Gardiner Mitchell Pkwy, Longview, Texas, 903-643-0283
Catfish, Shrimp, Seafood
T Blanco’s Mexican Café – Fine Mexican Food
1045 Gardiner Mitchell Pkwy, Longview, Texas, 903-643-0100
Crow’s Automotive
5004 Estes Pkwy, Longview, Texas 75603, 903-643-8120
Walmart SuperCenter
4006 Estes Pkwy, Longview, Texas 75603, 903-236-0947
Executive Carpet Cleaners
903-918-0599
Commercial, Residential, RV’s, Tile, Host Dry Cleaning
Owings Veterinary Clinic
5012 W. Loop 281, Longview, Texas 75603, 903-758-7979
Keith G. Owings, D.V.M.
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Sartain Lock and Safe
206 S. High Longview, Texas 75604, 903-758-8864
Richard Sartain
Complete Automotive, Residential and Locksmith Services
Pegues Hurst Ford
200 Spur 63, Longview, Texas 75601, 903-232-2529
Motor Coach Chassis and Power Train Services. Ford, Workhorse and Sparton Warranty Service Center
East Texas RV Repair
208 Michael Street, Longview, Texas, 903-553-4809
Mr. Carl Owens
Betty's Antiques
414 East Cotton Street Longview, Texas 75601, 903-753-8201
10,000 sq. ft. of Antiques, Collectables & Yard Art

Kilgore, Texas

The Back Porch Restaurant
904 Broadway Blvd, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903-984-8141
Hamburgers, Chicken Fried Steak & More
McKays Ranch House
1609 US 213 E. Main, Kilgore, Texas, 903-984-9840
Steaks, Salad Bar, Buffet and More!
Alley Cats Antiques
213 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903-984-9840
Barton & Beane
101 N. Kilgore, Kilgore, Texas, 903-986-3600
Fabulous Furnishings and Finds
Joy’s Wood Restoration
1212 Andrews Street, Kilgore, Texas, 903-983-3418
Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
Martin LP Gas
2606 N. Longview, Kilgore, Texas, 800-441-8569
NAPA Auto Parts
403 N. Kilgore, Kilgore, Texas, 903-986-3271
NAPA Auto Parts
701 Hwy 79 N, Henderson, Texas, 903-657-1402
Claytons Security Storage
303 Danville Road, Kilgore, Texas, 903-984-6336
Claytons Mini Markets
15785 SH 322N, Elderville, Texas, 903-643-2038
2411 Henderson Blvd., Kilgore, Texas, 903-983-2776
227 Henderson Blv, Kilgore, Texas, 903-983-2191
1704 Industrial Blvd., Kilgore, Texas, 903-984-6546
Diesel, Gas, Food, Market
The Workingman's Outfitters
1303 Energy Drive Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903-984-7440
Redwings, Carhart, Wolverine, Rocky, Double H, Fire Retardant Clothing

Gladewater, Texas

Countryside RV Sales
West side of US 271, 5 miles north of Gladewater, 903-845-6388