The East Texas Weekend Preview — Every city, county and corner of East Texas is home to a wide variety of truly special places to visit.
Below is a quick list of ten destinations that we absolutely loved in Longview, TX!
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#1 - Silver Grizzly Espresso
Discover one of the most delicious, high-quality and impactful coffee shops here in the East Texas region. Right in the heart of downtown Longview is Sliver Grizzly Espresso. An incredible gathering spot for locals and travelers to relax together while enjoying really good coffee. Each time we visit Longview, we pop into this local shop. Feels like coming home.
#2 - The 504 Vintage
Discover one-of-a-kind items from all over the world! This Longview vintage shop holds beautiful clothing, well-preserved furniture and a massive inventory of collectables that will suit anyone’s taste and interests. The 504 Vintage offers 6,000sqft to explore! And we had an absolute blast going from each perfectly curated room, peeking at all the fun stuff.
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#3 - Hot Dog Express
Take a trip to Longview this weekend, look for their bright red, triangular building and enjoy a truly American classic! Try a variety of combos, some of which you may have never thought possible to go on a dog!
#4 - Wild Honey Creamery
In 2019, Wild Honey Creamery hit the scene with a passion to bring original ice cream, made from scratch, to the Longview community via their traveling cart. A year later, they would establish themselves with a brick and mortar store in the heart of downtown Longview.
#5 - Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Exquisite paintings, interpretive sculptures and time-stopping photographs line the walls and floorspace of this wonderfully eclectic museum. Discover breathtaking artistry this weekend at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts! Explore room after room of perfectly orchestrated exhibits, filled with tons of incredible works of East Texan creative minds.
#6 - ETX Juicery
Raw, cold-pressed juice made fresh right here in town. They offer tons of signature and veggie blends that’ll have you feeling brand new! Stop by and get the organic nourishment that your body is craving.
#7 - Thousand Cranes Gallery
A symbol of hope, peace and good fortune. The Japanese tradition of folding 1000 origami cranes has long been seen as a loving gesture and a possible gift of a wish, deriving from the Legend of Senbazuru. Throughout this Longview art gallery you will witness a massive flock of these delicate paper cranes, all folded and organized by owner, Becca Barron. Experience these treasured cultural pieces, as well as a wide variety of creations of all mediums made by many East Texas artists.
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#8 - Shivers Natural Snow
Their ShiverSticks and original snow cones are as popular as ever and come in a huge variety of flavors. One of their most ordered choices is the Fresh & Sweet. With all natural flavors of seasonal watermelon and fresh cucumber, its name does it justice. The crew here at Shivers pride themselves on using fresh, simple ingredients while avoiding dyes and corn syrup.
#9 - Longview Arboretum
While you’re there, be sure to stroll the entire complex and take in the scenery! From bright tulips, towering pines and breathtaking landscapes, the Longview Arboretum offers a truly special nature experience. The Longview Arboretum has tons of other great events on the horizon too!
#10 - Evergreen Food Factory
From rice-covered deopbap bowls to freshly rolled sushi, Evergreen Food Factory is serving up some of the most tasty dishes in town. One of the local favorite items is the famous, K-Dog! Right away you’ll notice that this isn’t your average corn dog. This delicacy is a roasted sausage that’s been double-dipped into a sweet batter and fried to perfection. Plus! You can get it filled with mozzarella cheese and topped off with spicy sauces!
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