Northeast Texas: Longview, Marshall, Paris, Tyler

NORTHEAST TEXAS IS full of lush landscapes, rich biodiversity, and charming towns. The Piney Woods region, as it’s known, has a slower pace of life that contrasts with the bustling metropolitan areas of Texas. Modern facilities surrounded by natural beauty ensure a peaceful and inspiring environment for meetings and events.

LONGVIEW

Longview is a hub of commerce, arts, and events in the region as well as a destination for those seeking to enjoy the outdoors. The rolling hills and woods populated by pines, maples, oaks, and red cedar provide springtime green and blazing fall colors. The city is equipped to provide a memorable meeting experience with the Longview Convention Complex. The complex has a facility for every activity: the modern, 40,000-square-foot Maude Cobb Convention Center; the versatile, 25,000-square-foot Longview Exhibit Center; and the open-air Rodeo Arena, suitable for accommodates up to 3,000 and the exhibit center up to 1,800. Beyond the boardroom, the highlight of your team’s trip may be a hot-air balloon flight in the Balloon Race Capital of Texas!

MARSHALL

Small towns are the next big thing in meetings, and Marshall is ready to rise to the occasion. Marshall’s historic downtown is reminiscent of a Hallmark movie setting, making it a charming backdrop for business travel. A variety of meeting spaces is available. The Marshall Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility with 13,000+ square feet of meeting space and a 1,600-seat theater, plus a full-size catering kitchen. The Bear Creek Smokehouse Event Center is a great option for smaller gatherings in a venue of rustic elegance with built-in catering services. After the meeting, take a relaxing walk through downtown, featuring beautifully preserved architecture and an array of local shops and dining. Or explore the bayous of Caddo Lake on a boat tour to view wild wonders.

PARIS

Paris combines history and whimsy to offer a unique meeting destination for business travelers. Its preserved public architecture, beautiful old homes, and iconic replica of the Eiffel Tower topped with a red cowboy hat make for head-turning scenery. Downtown is home to many independently owned shopping and dining establishments, and there’s something that everyone can enjoy in the city’s parks. Get a breath of fresh air on the Trail de Paris, an ADA-accessible hiking and biking trail that provides perfect nature and scenic views. The Love Civic Center is the city’s top venue for conferences and meetings, boasting an exhibit hall of 13,000+ square feet, seating capacity up to 1,400, banquet facilities up to 1,008, and 6 flexible individual meeting rooms.

TYLER

The Rose Capital of America, Tyler has big-city amenities nestled in an idyllic small town. Within the Tyler Rose complex, visitors will find the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, which opened in 2023 and is only steps away from the world-famous Tyler Municipal Rose Garden. The fully ADA-accessible conference center offers 20,000+ square feet of meeting space, a flexible floorplan, comprehensive support services, and a 3.3-acre park to seamlessly host indoor/outdoor events, among other amenities. Meeting attendees can visit the Rose Garden easily in their downtime and take in the 14 acres of rose bushes plus camellia and day lily collections. The garden is open from dawn until dark, seven days a week, and admission is free. The Rose Garden Center is also a great venue option.

Sources: Travel Texas, Visit Longview Texas, Visit Marshall Texas, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, Visit Tyler