Travel to lively Piney Woods
The area's live music and festivals are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Piney Woods. Renowned for its sporting events, shopping and university setting, this city welcomes all visitors. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around Piney Woods
Do you want to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Piney Woods has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (26.8 mi / 43.1 km)
- Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center (18.6 mi / 29.9 km)
- Ellen Trout Zoo (27 mi / 43.4 km)
- Maydelle Country Wines (17.4 mi / 28.1 km)
- Woodland Hills Golf Club (20.8 mi / 33.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Piney Woods
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Piney Woods is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Nacogdoches (11.3 mi / 18.2 km)
- Lake Jacksonville (23.5 mi / 37.8 km)
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (26.8 mi / 43.1 km)
- Davy Crockett National Forest (28 mi / 45 km)
- Lake Striker (18.8 mi / 30.2 km)
- SFA Mast Arboretum (21.1 mi / 34 km)
How to get to and around Piney Woods
Fly into Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional), the closest airport, located 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Longview, TX (GGG-East Texas Regional), which is 50.9 mi (81.9 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Longview Station, Marshall Depot and Mineola Station are the main stations that serve the city.