Hotels in Longview, TX

Situated in East Texas is a proud hub of outdoor recreation and travel tourism, the city of Longview. Famous for its fine dining and historic downtown, Longview’s community and visitors alike are able to enjoy a variety of public recreational experiences in venues all across town. Plan a trip to this bustling city, and stay in the top Longview hotels to tour the great variety of entertainment, arts, and cultural institutions for all ages and walks of life. Head to Rocky Point Adventures to try the challenge course and zero gravity lounge chairs, and enjoy the food court, beach games, and Ellison Creek Reservoir. From outdoor splash pads and zip lines to roller skating and nature hikes, the possibilities to get active are endless in Longview. Enjoy the 850 feet of sandy beaches and stunning lakeshore views for a well-rounded trip to this East Texas town.

Looking to get into nature? You’ve come to the right place, as the 26-acre Longview Arboretum and Nature Center rests on a beautiful, wooded property owned by the city, located just a ways from hotels in Longview. Opened to the public in late 2019, this gorgeous arboretum and nature center is currently working towards its second phase of construction that will soon feature additional lighting, three pavilions, and a ticket booth. While here, you’ll enjoy the hushed calm, observe the plethora of pretty flowers and plants, and discover the rest of the grounds including a winding creek and waterfalls. During the hot summer months in East Texas, you’ll be thankful for the abundance of shade and great places to sit in contemplation along the paths.

In 2015, Longview underwent a large-scale fund-raising project led by Keep Longview Beautiful for the construction of "The Green." Opened to the local community in March 2018, this unique nine-acre park is situated at the entryway of Hwy 31 and Spur 63 and features a half-mile walking trail, pavilion, natural play features, pond, a bathroom, and lots of great open space to lounge or picnic from all afternoon. Plan for a nice sunny afternoon of strolling the park grounds, walking its trails, and enjoying the serene nature scape just outside the best Longview hotels.

Scratch your local arts and culture itch by making a worthy visit to the Longview Museum of Fine Arts located on Tyler Street downtown, close to Longview hotels. The LMFA offers an extensive permanent collection consisting of over 700 works of art, with its main focus being contemporary art from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Here, you’ll get to observe both traveling and temporary exhibitions by interesting local and international artists on display from this small-but-mighty art museum.

Have a blast touring Longview, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Denton, Katy, and Frisco.