LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
No beach, no problem, if you can't make it out
of town this spring break there is plenty going on in East Texas from music to
art and even outdoor fun .
The Azalea Trail in Nacogdoches is in
full bloom and officials say it's the perfect to place to get out doors and
active during spring break.
"Walk around the garden and be
outside in nature and have some fun," said Malorie Brookshire, Visitor
Services, Nacogdoches, CVB.
Along with all the Azalea Trail events
going on this month Visitor Service Officials in Nacogdoches say there is
plenty of time for activities such as zip lining, disc golf and hiking.
"The hike and bike trails and
parks there is opportunity for activity there," said Brookshire.
For music lovers craving
entertainment, Standpipe Coffee House in Lufkin is known for live and local
entertainment,
Next week, 12 bands featured at south
by south west in Austin will perform.
It's a wide variety of music from
Americano, to folk to punk rock and even bluegrass fusion," said Ben
Harbuck, General Manager, Standpipe Coffee House.
This is the 2nd year the coffee house has
hosted South By South West artists, General Manager Ben Harbuck says they
schedule performers months in advance to give patrons performances they won't
forget.
"So many artist, local artist
contribute to bringing these bands here and to know that there is something to
do in Lufkin is a fantastic feeling," said Harbuck.
For the kids Spring Break at the Museum
will get them off couch and into the art studio to hopefully inspire their
creativity.
up here and do some things and be
creative," said Ann Reyes, Curator of Education, Museum of East Texas
And make lasting memories during spring break
while staying close to home.
Spring Break the Museum will be from March 11th-
15th from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is free and open to all
children of all ages; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Hidden Village Music Festival at Standpipe begins
March 8th and will continue through March 18th. Bands
will perform 7:30 nightly, for more information visit www.standpipecoffee.com
For information on Azalea Trail events in Nacogdoches
visit www.nacogdochesazaleas.com
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