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Family Friendly Activities in Lufkin – Ellen Trout Zoo Are you looking for kid friendly activities in East Texas? Lufkin is home to one of our favorite zoos. The Ellen Trout Zoo is located in a beautiful park by the expo center / rodeo barn. Your kids adventure begins even before you get to the […]

Lufkin Restaurant Reviews – Ray’s Drive In The 50s gave this country a lot of special memories – the birth of rock and roll, hot rod culture, and drive in restaurants. In East Texas, you can enjoy them all at Ray’s Drive In Lufkin. They also have happy hour specials, gluten free desserts, and friendly […]

East Texas Family Road Trip Guide – Texas Forestry Museum in Lufkin Today, one complaint travelers have is that towns and cities are starting to all look the same. That wasn’t always true. At one time, were built around one or two large industries. Today travelers want to see the things that make the area […]

The Museum of East Texas Fine Art and Local History When I was living in New York City, I used to love visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Met. Did you know we have our own local Met? The Museum of East Texas in Lufkin. The popular museum has a wonderful permanent exhibit and […]

Lufkin Restaurant Guide – La Unica Are your favorite restaurants the most authentic? If so, you will love La Unica in Lufkin. They began with a single location. Word of mouth praised their authentic Mexican food that went a step beyond the typical Tex Mex we’re used to. The good reviews lead to tremendous growth. […]

East Texas Entertainment Guide – The Pines Theater Lufkin The Lufkin community has done a great job of preserving historical institutions. One of our favorites is the Pines Theater. When you’re looking for classic movies and live music, check their schedule. Each year, they bring in a variety of live entertainment including: Concerts Dancing Musical […]

Lufkin Restaurant Guide – Ralph and Kacoos Are you looking for a special dining experience this weekend? Ralph and Kacoos is a wonderful option. I remember first discovering Ralph and Kacoo’s on a trip to Louisiana. I’ve been back many times. Of course it is more convenient now that there are locations here in Lufkin […]

Lufkin Family Activities The Naranjo Museum of Natural History You probably already know this…. Kids love dinosaurs! When I was a kid, we had to drive all the way to Houston or Dallas to see dinosaur exhibits. Now, you can see first class dinosaur exhibits right here in East Texas. The Naranjo Museum in Lufkin […]

Lufkin Activity Guide for Families Ellen Trout Zoo Is your family planning a trip to Lufkin? Are you looking for kid friendly activities? Lufkin is home to one of our favorite zoos. The Ellen Trout Zoo is located in a beautiful park by the expo center / rodeo barn. Your kids adventure begins even before […]

Lufkin Live Entertainment – The Pines Theater There are a lot of activities to enjoy in Lufkin – museums, restaurants, parks, and festivals. When you’re looking for live music, check the schedule at the Pines Theater. Each year, they bring in a variety of live entertainment including: Concerts Dancing Musical Theater Comedy Movies – Classics […]

Parents Guide to Lufkin The Naranjo Museum of Natural History What do kids like? Dinosaurs! How do you make them happy? Take them to see dinosaurs! Where in East Texas can your children see dinosaurs? The Naranjo Museum in Lufkin has dinosaurs. Lots of different dinosaurs from different periods. As a bonus, additional exhibits kids […]