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Joggers, walkers and strollers find
Cargill Long Park Trail peaceful in Longview
An historical 1930 school building has been turned into a festival facility
with spring and fall arts and crafts show. For information, 903/297-7854 or
visit the Longview Convention & Visitors Bureau at 100 Grand Blvd., or call
903/753-3281.
Cargill Long Park-Two-and-a-half mile walking, jogging, and bike trail
flanked by towering pines and native flora. Signed exercise stations; benches,
picnic tables, playground: handicapped access. Open daily 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.,
on Hollybrook Street one block west of I'.S. 259: northeast edge of city south
of Loop 281.
w Gregg County Historical Museum-Exhibits devoted to local East Texas
history- -griculture, communications, and military collections. Reproductions
of earty rooms: banker's office, parlor, kitchen, and interior of log cabin.
Audiovisual historical program. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Housed in
historical-marked 1910 bank building. 214 N. Fredonia. Admission.
Lakes-Caddo, Gladewater, Lake 0' the Pines, and many others. Visit
Longview Convention & Visitors Bureau, 100 Grand Blvd., for free East
Texas Lakes Guide. Tcl 903 753-3281. Also see LAKES listing at end
of book.
Lone Star Speedway-sat. night races feature I.M.C.A. modifieds, dirt
south late models, and hot stocks. A three-eighth mile, high bank clay
oval track serves a challenging course for drivers. Races every Sat. night
Mar. - Oct.; gates opens 0 p.m., racing starts 8 p.m. 1-20 at F.M. 2207. Tel.
903/984-3699. Admission,
Longvlew Museum and Arts Center-Permanent collection of contem-
porary and regional American artists: changing exhibits. Open Tues. - Sat.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 102 N'. College Ave. Occasionally closed when preparing
special exhibits. Tel. 003 753-8103.
Plantation Poffery-57,000-sq.-ft. complex on ten landscaped acres. See
potters turning their wares-pots, churns, and other stoneware on Fri. and
Sat. Facility also includes 10,000-sq.-ft. greenhouse; -miniature world,* an Old
West village on miniature scale; and nature trails. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. -
8 p.m., Sun, 12:30 - 6 p.m. From 1-20, take Eastman Rd. exit; north on U.S.
259 6.5 mi. From Loop 281, take U.S. 259 exit; north .5 mi. Tel. 903/663-3387.Pioneer Sdl House, Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock
Reo Palm Isle-Originated as Mattie's Ballroom during the 1930s, is land-
mark for Longview. Features top Country/Western entertainment year round.
Open daily. except Mon. F.M. 1845 at Texas 31. 903/753-4440.
R. G. LeTourneau Museum-Houses many of famed industralist's patents
and business artifacts; some of his early earth-moving equipment on display.
On LeTourneau University campus in R.G. LeTourneau Memorial Student
Building. 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Campus
tours also available; contact campus tour director, 903/753-0231, ext. 314.LUBBOCK
Pop. 188,789Alt. 3,241
Map G-9
General-Seat of Lubbock County and
major city of the South Plains. Established
1891 as compromise between rival town
builders. Slow early growth; settlers
complained of prairie fires, sandstorms,tumbleweeds, and occasional drouths.
Today a city of industry, technology, oil, agriculture, warehousing, medi-
cine and culture. Site of Lubbock Christian Univ., Texas Tech Univ. and
School of Medicine, and Reese AFB.
Major annual event is Panhandle-South Plains Fair, last week in Sept.,
one of largest regional fairs in state. Draws quarter-million visitors to
pageants, contests, and entertainment as well as traditional fair exhibits.
Lubbock lies on I-27/U.S. 84, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway
connecting the state's heartland to coastal ports.
Buddy Holly Statue and Walk of Fame-Honors Lubbock and West
Texas natives who have made significant contributions in entertainment
industry. Plaques include Mac Davis, Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Dean, Bobby
Keys, Raina English, G.W. Bailey, Barry Corbin, four members of the
Crickets, Tanya Tucker, Joe Ely,
Roy Orbison, Bob Wills, the Gatlin
Bros., Thomas Lesslie "Snuff'
Garrett, Jr., and members of the
Maines Bros. Band. Center of the
walk features a bronze statue of
Lubbock's favorite son, rock-and-
roller Buddy Holly. 8th St. and
Ave. Q.
Godbold Cultural Center- The
newest old place in town" is where
visitors can enjoy the beauty of the
visual and performing arts. Original
works by artists of regional and
international fame are displayed in
various gallery rooms. Ballet, clas-
sical music, jazz, and drama are
performed in the Main Stage
Center. Cafe, espresso and cappuc-
cino bar, speciality shops and gift
shop. 2601 19th St. 806/741-1953.
Lake-Buffalo Springs. See
LAKES listing.
Lubbock Fine Arts Center-
Changing exhibits of visual arts
from photography to painting Buddy Holly Statue
to sculpture. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 in Lubbock
a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
at 2600 Avenue P. 806/767-2686.
Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park-Remarkable state and
national historic landmark yields evidence of continuous human occupation
from approximately 12,000 B.C. to the present. Little disturbed stratigraphic
and artifactual records identify prehistory cultures including early Clovis,
Folsom, Plainview, and Firstview peoples. Excavations have revealed remains
of extinct mammoth, horse, camel, giant bison, and a 6-ft. long armadillo.
Archaeological excavations continue each summer: crews often international
with students from around the world.
Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center exhibits fossils and artifacts from the
site, also children's learning center. Park open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m..
Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.; day-Use areas include interpretive trails, shade shelters and
picnic tables. Admission. 806/765-0737. Access to archaeological area by
guided tours only (by Museum of Texas Tech University), offered only dur-
ing active archaeological work; inquire at 806/742-2546. Park is at northwest
edge of Lubbock, access from intersection of U.S. 84 and Loop 289.
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