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 […]
Tamales for your East Texas New Year’s Eve Party? Order from La Unica Mexican Restaurant in Lufkin Are you looking for authentic tamales for your New Year’s Eve party? Try La Unica Restaurant in Lufkin Customers come back over and over for their authentic Mexican cuisine. Tamales have become part of holiday events across East […]
Christmas Tamales in East Texas? Order Yours from La Unica Restaurant in Lufkin In East Texas, our holiday tables reflect a lot of different flavors – traditional, Texas, Cajun, and Mexican dishes are local favorites. Lots of East Texas and Golden Triangle families, regardless of background, have made tamales part of Christmas dinner If you […]
Holiday Tamales in East Texas? La Unica Restaurant in Lufkin Mexican American families often either substitute tamales for turkeys or serve both. In East Texas, they are not alone. Lots of families, regardless of background, have integrated tamales into their Thanksgiving and Christmas menus. If you are looking for authentic tamales, you will love La […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Holiday Tamales in East Texas? Try La Unica Restaurant in Lufkin If you serve tamales on Thanksgiving and Christmas, you are not alone! Tamales have joined (or in some cases replaced) turkey at holiday tables across East Texas. If you are looking for authentic tamales, call La Unica in Lufkin to order your Thanksgiving […]
Lufkin’s Authentic Mexican Food – La Unica We LOVE Tex Mex, but some days we wake up craving authentic Mexican food. On those days, we head straight to La Unica in Lufkin. We’re not alone. La Unica began as one family-owned location. Each dish reminded diners of their childhood in Mexico. La Unica’s first location […]
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 […]
East Texas’ Authentic Mexican Restaurants? La Unica It all started with a single location in Lufkin. La Unica owners Antonio and Flor Maldonado felt that they could bring the flavors of Mexico to immigrants who moved to East Texas to work in the timber industry, chicken processing plants, and for companies like Lufkin Industries. They […]
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. […]
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 […]
East Texas Restaurant Recommendations – Ray’s Drive In Lufkin Picture this – you cruise through the pines and pull into a classic 50s style drive in. The parking lot is filled with classic Mustangs, trucks, and hot rods. That’s the attraction of Ray’s Drive In in Lufkin. For over half a century, East Texans have […]
Lufkin Restaurant Reviews – 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. […]
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 […]
