Gregg district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Longview

Longview is a town in Gregg district, Texas, United States, home to about 82,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 churches and 15 museums. The must-see places are KKTX-AM (Kilgore) (18 km), Martin Creek Lake Dam (38 km) and Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (44 km).

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Longview, Texas
Longview, Gregg district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Longview at a glance

Location
Gregg district, Texas, United States
Population
about 82,287
Coordinates
32.5007° N, 94.7405° W
Places within 50 km
182 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Longview

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Forts & heritage near Longview

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Longview. The closest is Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Longview

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Longview. The closest is Williams Lake Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Longview

54 churches within 100 km of Longview. The closest is Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Longview

23 museums within 100 km of Longview. The closest is Ann Lacy Crain Exhibit Center (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Longview

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Longview. The closest is East Mountain (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Longview

6 parks within 100 km of Longview. The closest is Akin Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Longview

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Longview
  2. 1 km First United Methodist Church · church, Gregg
  3. 1 km Delta Drilling Company · heritage site, Gregg
  4. 1 km Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith · heritage site, Gregg
  5. 1 km F. L. Whaley House · heritage site, Gregg
  6. 1 km Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church · church, Gregg
  7. 1 km Back to Longview

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    Within 15 km of Longview

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Longview by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage71104Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4177Williams Lake Dam (6 km)
    Churches4254Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Museums1523Ann Lacy Crain Exhibit Center (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48East Mountain (21 km)
    Parks36Akin Park (3 km)
    Other attractions24KKTX-AM (Kilgore) (18 km)
    Beaches & coast24Practice Bunker (6 km)
    Waterfalls13Silver Falls Townhomes (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge (62 km)
    Caves11Cave Springs Church (37 km)

    Longview: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Longview?

    KKTX-AM (Kilgore) (attraction, about 18 km), Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith (heritage site, about 1 km), F. L. Whaley House (heritage site, about 1 km), Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Delta Drilling Company (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Longview?

    182 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 churches, 15 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Longview?

    Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith, about 1 km by road; F. L. Whaley House (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Longview?

    Williams Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Johnston Dam Number 1 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Longview?

    Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Longview?

    Start in Longview, visit First United Methodist Church, then Delta Drilling Company, then Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith, then F. L. Whaley House, then Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Longview?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Longview

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Longview’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Longview on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.