Immerse yourself in the great outdoors by visiting this heart of East Texas for a thrilling nature experience. Surrounded by the Angelina and Davy Crockett National Forests and the magnificent Lake Sam Rayburn, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in Lufkin. Hotels here make it easy for you to step out in your hiking, paddling, or biking gear and step right into the outdoors. Head to the mystic Angelina and Neches rivers and other outdoor places to hunt, fish, bike, hike, canoe, ride horses, birdwatch, swim, or enjoy the wildlife all while enjoying the incredible landscape of this Texas city. You can even wade down the Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail, a 9.2-mile designated paddling trail to enjoy the beauty of East Texas as you silently paddle through the Davy Crockett National Forest. You may see alligators, otters and birds! Who knew that within this small city was the great outdoors. Its rich natural features are what drew settlers to the area making the city as rich in history as it is in rivers, lakes, and forests.
The Museum of East Texas provides insight with changing exhibitions of art and history while the Texas Forestry Museum features exhibits that include a paper mill room, sawmill town exhibit, logging locomotive and depot, a forest fire lookout tower, modern management practices and the Urban Wildscape Trail. This trail is often lighted during the holidays and is a great way to enjoy both history and the city at the same time. Whatever it is that brings you to Lufkin, you’ll definitely enjoy a trip filled with the fresh air of the great outdoors. Book with Choice Hotels in Lufkin, TX so you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle and soak in the natural beauty of this Texas city. Book online now!