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
- East Texas Oil Museum (12 minutes)
- World’s Richest Acre, Christmas City of the Stars
- Kilgore College
- Rangerette Museum
- Texas Shakespeare Festival
- Kilgore Chamber of Commerce
- Lone Star Motor Speedway
- Rabbit Creek Mountain Mud Blast
Gladewater, Texas
- Helen Lee Daffodil Gardens
- Gladewater Antiquing
- Gladewater Saturday Night Opry House
- East Texas Skydiving
Tyler, Texas
- Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge
- Caldwell Zoo
- UT Tyler
- Cowan Center
- Tyler Museum of Art
- Tyler Oil Palace
- Hudnall Planetarium
- Tyler Azalea Trail
- Tyler Rose Gardens
- Texas Dirt Motorplex
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
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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
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Countryside RV Sales
West side of US 271, 5 miles north of Gladewater, 903-845-6388