# East Texas Online

> A local guide to the cities, history, food, and outdoors of East Texas — plus a directory of the local businesses that serve the region.

## About

East Texas Online (easttexas.com) is an independent guide to East Texas — the Piney Woods and lakes region of northeast Texas. We publish in-depth guides to more than 100 East Texas towns: their history, things to do, dining, outdoor recreation, cost of living, and moving information, alongside a directory of local businesses in each city.

## What's Here

- City Guides: Overview, character, and practical info for 100+ East Texas towns
- Local History: How each town was founded and the oil, timber, cotton, and railroad booms that shaped them
- Things to Do: Attractions, festivals, events, and the spots locals actually go
- Dining: Where to eat, from barbecue to local favorites
- Outdoors: Lakes, state parks, trails, and recreation
- Cost of Living & Moving Guides: Practical info for anyone relocating to East Texas
- Local Business Directory: Restaurants, services, and trades in each city

## Featured Cities

Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Jacksonville, Athens, Henderson, Kilgore, Marshall, Canton, Mineola, Gilmer, Gladewater, and 90+ more across the region.

## Counties & Region Covered

Smith, Gregg, Nacogdoches, Angelina, Henderson, Van Zandt, Cherokee, Rusk, Upshur, Wood, and Harrison counties — the broader East Texas / Piney Woods and lakes region.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://easttexas.com/
- All Cities: https://easttexas.com/cities/
- Regional Guides: https://easttexas.com/guides/
- Explore: https://easttexas.com/explore/
- About: https://easttexas.com/about/
- List Your Business: https://easttexas.com/advertise/
- Full details: https://easttexas.com/llms-full.txt