- TripBuzz found 14 things to do with kids in or near Longview, Texas.
- From Air U to Oil Bowl Pro Shop, the Longview area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Theaters and Walking Trails.
- Added to Forbes Magazine's list of fast growing small cities in the United States, Longview is a short drive from Marshall. The city is also home to a few colleges and universities including LeTourneau University and extension campuses of both Kilgore College and the University of Texas-Tyler. Longview further plays host to a number of annual festivals including a blues festival and balloon race each summer.
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People can camp at Tyler State Park, and participate in a number of outdoor activities including birding, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming. The park also has boats to rent year round.
31.6 Miles
Camp Ford was the largest confederate Civil War camp west of the Mississippi River. Visitors can view a kiosk with historical information, walk along a trail with interpretative signage, eat in a picnic area, and see a cabin.
33.2 Miles
A scenic neighborhood of old homes dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, the Azalea Residential Historic District is a tourist destination for those interested in architecture of the period. It also hosts the annual Azalea Festival.
33.8 Miles
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1400 East Fifth Street, Tyler, TX
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The Center for Earth and Space Education features a 40-foot spitz NanoSeam domed theater planetarium, along with real time NASA screen exhibits. The center also features changing exhibits in other areas of science.
33.8 Miles
Located in Tyler, Texas, the Green Acres Bowl provides league play at an affordable price. The bowling alley, which is open 7 days a week, is a non-smoking albeit e-cig friendly facility.
34.1 Miles
Artifacts, memorabilia, and pictures can all be seen at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum. The museum includes the famous 'Bragg Train Collection' of Lionel Electric Trains that has over 200 engines and 1600 cars.
34.2 Miles
308 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702
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The three exhibits, Discovery Landing, Hometown, USA and Discovery Zone, are aimed to get families interacting with science and the world around them at the Discovery Science Place. The center also hosts school vacation camps.
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The public can tour the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum that sits on nine-acres. The home was originally constructed as a Greek Revival four room cottage, and has undergone four major revisions to become the home of a Civil War Museum, and space for public receptions, recitals, and meetings.
34.2 Miles
Jericho's Tours of Tyler is an excursion company that offers tours of museums, historic homes, shopping spots, dining areas, and haunted places. The tours span a couple of hours to a full day in length.
34.3 Miles
A live performance theater in Downtown Tyler, Liberty Hall schedules numerous plays, films and shows throughout the year. Community-oriented, it is a popular venue for school concerts and other local events.