Lufkin Attractions
The town's proximity to Angelina and Davy Crockett National Forests make it a good base for those interested in outdoor recreation. Golfing, fishing, and water sports are all popular activities in the area.
Crockett, Texas
(Near Lufkin)
Crockett (pop. 7,300) is named after Davy Crockett, who is said to have stopped at this location on his way to the Alamo. The town is home to several historic buildings.
Crockett - Monroe-Crook House
Built in 1854 in Greek Revival style, the house is furnished in period and open to the public for tours.
Ellen Trout Zoo
The Ellen Trout Zoo displays a wide variety of local and exotic birds and animals.
Ellen Trout Zoo
402 Zoo Circle
Lufkin, TX 75904-1345
United States
402 Zoo Circle
Lufkin, TX 75904-1345
United States
Phone 1 (936) 633-0399
Fax 1 (936) 633-0311
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Museum of East Texas
The Museum of East Texas, housed in a 1905 Episcopal Church, features changing and permanent exhibits in art and history.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Facilities
Gift shop
Texas Forestry Museum
The Texas Forestry Museum offers displays on the history of logging, lumberjacks, sawmill towns and wood products.
Texas Forestry Museum
Box 1488
Lufkin, TX 75901-2505
United States
Box 1488
Lufkin, TX 75901-2505
United States
Phone 1 (409) 632-9535
Fax 1 (936) 632-9543
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
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