What a wonderful surprise in central Kilgore. The museum is a collection of all things broadcasting…read moreand communications. The collection of artifacts vary from tvs, radios, cameras of all types and even a mocked up broadcast news desk where you can be your own news anchor or weather man. A definite treat when in or passing thru Kilgore.

Who would think you would find a Smithsonian-quality museum in the small east Texas town of…read moreKilgore?! Rick Rowe of KTBS TV did, and he took me there on a recent visit. OUTSTANDING! No need to have ever worked in TV or even have an interest in it to truly enjoy this amazing place. It is an incredible walk-back-in-time... re-living memories, and discovering things you maybe never even knew about: The actual camera that was right there when Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. The cameras used on the original Jackie Gleason Show (with a FILM camera attached to it!) The first remote truck from ESPN, and the first remote "bus" (an amazing, perfect restoration) that covered the Kennedy assassination. And the first TV sets... first projection TVs (from the 40s!), first radios... Victrolas... Edisons... All this and tons more, plus an extremely friendly, accommodating, and super-knowledgeable staff that love sharing the great history in those rooms. DEFINITELY worth driving to Kilgore to see!

So much history in a small place. I will definitely go back. I love learning about The East Texas…read moreOil Boom!

One of the best small town museums I've ever visited. We were guided and assisted by Mrs. Osteen, a…read morefascinating and personable woman who volunteers at the museum. The Gaston Museum is a must-see in the Piney Woods.

Having enjoyed a solid breakfast at Lizzy's (see previous review) we headed off to the history and…read moreDiamond Bessie portion of our time in Marshall, Texas. This was the train station Diamond Bessie and Rothchild took to Jefferson, and it still functions as a depot for Amtrack trains as well as a historical location and museum. You drive down a nice residential street with lovely homes to get to the depot. Lots and lots of parking, most of it unused when we were there. There is an overpass you can clearly see from the parking lot that has Marshall, Texas Home of the Boogie Woogie as a sign. This is later explained in a historical marker on the property of which there are quite a few. When you first look over at the depot you can see several old timey trains they have displayed in an outdoor setting. Then there are two historical markers almost right away. One is for the Texas and Pacific depot which gives the history of Marshall's first railroad and what it became than one for Ginocchio Hotel and Restaurant which has a rich history. The restaurant still runs in some form but doesn't open until 5pm and we were there way before that so we sadly didn't get to eat there are see the inside. Fun fact, the original owner Charles Ginocchio owned several properties near the depot including the site where Maurice Barrymore was wounded, and actor Ben Porter was killed by being shot. Maurice is an ancestor of Drew Barrymore. Then you get to the door of the depot to yet another historical marker! This one on the birth of Boogie Woogie. You head down some stairs and a long concrete enclosed walkway which leads to the station where you can catch a train or buy tickets. It's cool it still functions then upstairs is the museum which has limited hours. The museum is very niche, it has some information about the history of trains and travel but it mostly focuses on this depot and its history, some of it very interesting but limited. There was some interactivity with it but the punch card section didn't have any punch cards to use which was disappointing as it limited the interactive part and it double as a souvenir you could take with you. They have some great photos and a large scale model set up in the back that both moves and has a can you find the objects listed as a fun little game. It is a small area and doesn't' take long if you don't have a lot of time but they do pack in quite a bit in the little area. This was fun and interesting, but it won't be for everyone, it is very niche and unless you love Texas History or the history of trains this may not appeal but I am glad we went as learning new things is never a bad thing.

Great experience really a cool museum I would definitely recommend anyone to visit including…read morefamily's

I had a great time at the museum! It was a small place, but really quality pieces and a good price…read more For this exhibit specifically, I would recommend parents being careful to avoid the upstairs room if they're with kids. I loved the bank vault with the video playing. It was a really cool area!

This is a super fun place to stop in on your lunch break if your downtown. The staff is extra…read morefriendly and the exhibits are spaced accordingly to ensure social distancing. I really enjoyed learning more about the history of Longview and the resurgence going on downtown

I just love all of the people at Pinecrest Country Club. They just made our whole wedding and…read morewedding planning go smoothly. A special thank you to Stephanie, Cleveland, John, Chef and Vincent! I would definitely recommend Pinecrest to anyone looking for an awesome wedding and reception venue.

Great driving range and well kept fairways and greens. Today the greens were slow but most days…read morethey are fast. The rough is not bad and easy to find balls up to 12 feet off the fairways

The Belcher Center is a large theater located on the Letourneau University campus in Longview, TX,…read morejust a few hours drive from Dallas. The venue hosts a variety of events from comedians like Tom Papa, who I saw, to upcoming musical acts such as LeAnn Rimes, and to community events such as the Longview Symphony. Tickets are somewhat pricey. To see the comedian Tom Papa, I paid nearly $50 per seat. The theater was only about 10% filled. There were so many empty seats. I feel like they would have been better off setting their ticket price lower and filling the venue than the situation at hand. I bought box seats. This is one of the side wings that appears to be a private balcony. There are only about 6-8 seats in this section and they were all free moving so we could scoot them forward to peer over the balcony edge on to the stage. The seats on the floor looked to be standard theater seating, but since the venue is newish, the seats appeared ample and plush. I don't foresee driving to this location again. It is important to note that this is a Christian university and they apparently hand pick acts and censor those who perform here. Parking was free and in a nicely paved lot adjacent to the venue. Police were on hand before and after the event to make sure people could cross the road safely.

Love the staff. I wish I was luckier to win more, but it is always a good time. The food is…read morereally good as well.

I've never really played bingo before, but when I first came to the Longview bingo center Gabby was…read moreso helpful in helping me get used to everything. She helped explain the minis and the early birds and she made the experience so great, and I will definitely be going there again.

I love this place! Smoking is available behind closed doors which means I can play on the non…read moresmoking side and not smell like cigarettes. The staff is ALWAYS friendly. I love going during the day because very few people which gives me more chances to win. Today they played for flat screen 55 inch TVs. Of course I was the first one to win. They offer 4 sessions per day and 5 during Friday and Saturday.