Day Trip to Lufkin 🛶(FULL EPISODE) S5 E8

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
  • THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on May 15, 2014. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
    If you find yourself among the pines of East Texas, then you need to visit Lufkin. This piney-woods town is packed with great things to do and lots to eat.
    If you are looking for a dose of history, then look no further than the Texas Forestry Museum which tells the story of the Texas lumber industry. There are tons of exhibits featuring old equipment including an old steam engine used to transport wood from the forest to the sawmill.
    If you’re looking for edible history, then head to Atkinson’s Candy Company - the home of the Chick-o-Stick. While they no longer offer public tours of the factory, there is a small candy shop tucked away in the corner of the warehouse where you can buy all sorts of sweets, fresh off the line.
    Whether you’re just starting your day or looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, check out Standpipe Coffee House in downtown Lufkin. It’s an unexpected and truly hip little coffee shop in a historic building. For something sweet, go with a signature “Standpipe Latte.” You can thank me later…
    Ray’s Drive-In has been serving up delicious burgers since 1959. If you’re starving, go for the Ray’s Special with melty cheese and grilled onions. They’ll even serve you in your car - the old-fashioned way.
    Now if you’re looking for piles of delicious smoked meat, then look no further than Lufkin Bar B Q with its tasty brisket, ribs and all the fixins which includes their famous fried rolls. Once you had one (or a dozen) of these, traditional white bread just won’t do the trick.
    If you’re looking to spend time outdoors, then the pines trees are calling your name. Just down the road is the Davy Crockett National Forest, one of four national forests in Texas. For a short or long hike, step onto the 4C Trail. It runs for 20 miles, but you don’t have to do all of it.
    If you’d rather travel by water than by land, seek out the Neches - Davy Crockett Paddling Trail. Paddle the river surrounded by nothing but towering pines and all the East Texas beauty you can handle.
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Комментарии • 72

  • @Pjnev89
    @Pjnev89 Месяц назад +3

    I'm the one working in a purple shirt during the Lufkin BBQ segment.. crazy its been 10 years. Lufkin hasn't changed much

  • @traciepruitt1702
    @traciepruitt1702 7 месяцев назад +12

    Born and raised here in Lufkin. Can't believe you didn't go to the zoo! Not many towns our size have one.

    • @TheDaytripper
      @TheDaytripper  7 месяцев назад +3

      It is a great zoo. But we can't include everything

    • @KillerKlipsch
      @KillerKlipsch Месяц назад +1

      @@TheDaytripper I believe its the largest zoo per capita in Texas and maybe the US

    • @hughcaires7434
      @hughcaires7434 21 день назад

      Same here. The zoo was a great place to visit. The city itself ain't much to look at though.

  • @skenzyme81
    @skenzyme81 Месяц назад +1

    Headed to Lufkin in a couple of days. LOL, I'm visiting EVERY place in this video. Fried Rolls??? Are you kidding me! 😋

    • @etxkevin7452
      @etxkevin7452 9 дней назад +1

      I think they're the only place that does this. I've NEVER seen it at another bbq joint before. They're so dang good too. Dip them in the potatoe salad, just a tip!

  • @scotthayley1939
    @scotthayley1939 7 месяцев назад +6

    chik o stik the one of the great candy concoctions ever

  • @criminalscum7272
    @criminalscum7272 7 месяцев назад +15

    I was born and raised in Lufkin, so I was very excited to see this pop up on my feed lol

  • @jessicaalvarez9302
    @jessicaalvarez9302 7 месяцев назад +5

    The fried biscuits at Stringers are addictive! The ribs are mine & my husband's favorite. Haven't been to Ray's in years, maybe it's time to get a burger & onion rings 😄

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +2

    👏👏👏👏 encore, encore for your singing, Chet

  • @renyeanderson898
    @renyeanderson898 7 месяцев назад +4

    I love being from Texas!!

  • @EthiasCalder
    @EthiasCalder 8 дней назад

    Lived in Lufkin my whole life so far. You can visit, but better be carrying while you’re here. And stay by the businesses.

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +3

    I never been to Texas but, one day I'll visit and become a day tripper just like Chet👍

  • @scoldeddogproduction
    @scoldeddogproduction 7 месяцев назад +4

    I used to climb a fire tower in Yellowpine. I always wanted to buy it but it looks like it's been gone a few years. And just like the tower at the museum, it was full of bullet holes.

  • @charitableheart23
    @charitableheart23 7 месяцев назад +4

    Welcome to Angelina County ☺️. Lufkin native ❤

  • @clydekimsey7503
    @clydekimsey7503 7 месяцев назад +5

    Im 2/3 through and still thinking of those ribs!!😊

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great food in Lufkin especially their barbecue, pork ribs, etc.

  • @ashleygreen127
    @ashleygreen127 7 месяцев назад +5

    Good video! I'm in Nacogdoches and this just put a craving for Ray's on me lol

  • @bettyalvarez7274
    @bettyalvarez7274 7 месяцев назад +3

    I live in lufkin and yes it is a very special place ♥️

  • @MrNationwide713
    @MrNationwide713 7 месяцев назад +5

    Love the videos!!

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +3

    I love dem chico- stick and they had song about it too

  • @angelab.5129
    @angelab.5129 Месяц назад +1

    Raised in Lufkin 😊. Too bad you missed the zoo… it is awesome for a small town ❤️

  • @Jdvc-yd5tx
    @Jdvc-yd5tx Месяц назад

    Lufkin looks like a culinary paradise! Even Gordon Ramsay would be impressed by Lin BBQ. Those fried rolls look like donuts though.

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +2

    My first visit will be watching the Dallas Cowboys game. How bout dem Cowboys!!!

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +3

    Like umpa lumpa sketch, 😂

  • @morgatron34
    @morgatron34 Месяц назад

    Thanks for this one as well!. I love candy and I love the Willy Wonka reference. My girl's fam lives in Willis and it's beautiful but I need to explore east texas more :)

  • @sputnik8368
    @sputnik8368 6 дней назад +1

    I moved to lufkin in 2022 and ive been here for a while and the only place ive been to in the vidoe is Ray's. I will say they are probably the best burgers in the world.

  • @nicholassanders527
    @nicholassanders527 2 месяца назад

    Love this show. Love Lufkin too

  • @hectorescamilla2042
    @hectorescamilla2042 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm in lufkin now crazy to see this putting lufkin on the map all ready

  • @johnrambo9541
    @johnrambo9541 Месяц назад

    Nice seeing uncle Eric in a RUclips vid

  • @stanley67s13
    @stanley67s13 7 месяцев назад +5

    Lufkin has a stench about it

  • @CuriousEarthMan
    @CuriousEarthMan 21 день назад

    Great video! Wasn't Lufkin Industries founded out there? I might have mentioned them and their oil field pumping units; the nodding donkey's they were famous for. But otherwise great!

  • @airgunfun4248
    @airgunfun4248 7 месяцев назад

    Rays looks KILLER!!

  • @EvilJeter
    @EvilJeter 7 месяцев назад +5

    Should have stopped by Keltys & Hoo Hoo St for some late night entertainment. 🤣

    • @charitableheart23
      @charitableheart23 7 месяцев назад +3

      Oh no not the Northside

    • @EvilJeter
      @EvilJeter 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@charitableheart23 At least he didn't get lost down Rivercrest Road?

    • @artworksphotography4682
      @artworksphotography4682 7 месяцев назад +3

      Or Cedar Grove...at " Elaine's"!😂

    • @stacyvonn8036
      @stacyvonn8036 3 месяца назад +3

      You know your from Lufkin when you get this comment....😂😂

  • @jesusislord88
    @jesusislord88 3 месяца назад

    Nice video, makes me miss home lol. Especially loved seeing Lufkin BBQ and Ray's, grew up eating both, my dad was actually a fairly well known guy for Lufkin before he passed away in 2009, he was known as the Kirby man, he and my granpa owned/ran the local Kirby Co. vacuum cleaner shop downtown near the fire station, so anyone local thats been there for year will maybe remember that place. It closed awhile ago after he passed because he held it together, and the main reason I left Lufkin, though I love to visit for some of the restaurants I grew up eating with him, especially Ray's. I also ate a lot of Lufkin BBQ with him, not sure if its still there or good, but Chen's was a favorite of ours, he always got General George's chicken. Also, I think you should try and feature La Unica's, either the sit down restaurant or the Express, because they have some of the best al pastor and other Mexican food in Texas, and I used to live in San Antonio, so I've had some amazing Mexican food there. Thanks for a nostalgic time.

  • @silverspire3
    @silverspire3 7 месяцев назад +2

    Only showed mostly places to eat. Yeah that's about par for the course for this town.

  • @samanthabroussard7565
    @samanthabroussard7565 7 месяцев назад

    Hi! You should come to Huntington tx!! It's right by Lufkin! Also I'm in Lufkin almost every day

  • @WaynJul
    @WaynJul 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice relaxing video. When you going to KB'S BBQ Thursday night 6 pM victoria TX.
    280 Villafranca Ranch Rd, Victoria, TX 77904

  • @stanley67s13
    @stanley67s13 Месяц назад +1

    Doo doo is absolutely correct

  • @justindurio2006
    @justindurio2006 Месяц назад

    So weird this popped up. I live in this tiny town lol. Rays is the best though

  • @valenciaedner2168
    @valenciaedner2168 7 месяцев назад +2

    You missed the great diversity of the city the music and the art! And Angelina College should have made the video!

    • @TheDaytripper
      @TheDaytripper  7 месяцев назад

      Where should I have gone? Any recs?

  • @erickellogg8532
    @erickellogg8532 6 месяцев назад

    I want to see Lufkin tool and foundry

  • @bean_gtagman
    @bean_gtagman Месяц назад

    same

  • @solotrokiando642
    @solotrokiando642 7 месяцев назад

    Burgers look delicious 🤤🤤🤤…

  • @stacyvonn8036
    @stacyvonn8036 3 месяца назад

    Born N Raised in Lufkin .....How dare you come to Lufkin and not try some Renfo's Sausage....smh....

  • @stanley67s13
    @stanley67s13 7 месяцев назад +3

    Why is lufkin called Lufganistan????

    • @MarcusOwnsYou
      @MarcusOwnsYou Месяц назад +1

      Because it’s riddled with crime

  • @EastTejanoRC
    @EastTejanoRC 7 месяцев назад +3

    How about a new visit to lufkin?

    • @TheDaytripper
      @TheDaytripper  7 месяцев назад +1

      What to do?

    • @D-BlessingD
      @D-BlessingD 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@TheDaytrippernext time your planning to come to Lufkin, let me know, I can give you some more places and historic sites. Lufkin has a lot to offer

  • @JimmyJam7571
    @JimmyJam7571 6 месяцев назад +1

    Uhmmm-good Delish!

  • @joeycollins107
    @joeycollins107 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cowboys would never drive a Subaru 😂

    • @TheDaytripper
      @TheDaytripper  7 месяцев назад

      Traded mine in for a Chevy years ago.

  • @Rebecca-zr3lu
    @Rebecca-zr3lu 2 месяца назад +2

    Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. God bless you. 🤍🤍🤍Thank you. Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. 🤍🤍🤍

  • @WilliamCarver-cz6sy
    @WilliamCarver-cz6sy 2 месяца назад +1

    Dude hasn't a clue.

  • @Pjnev89
    @Pjnev89 Месяц назад

    I'm the one working in a purple shirt during the Lufkin BBQ segment.. crazy its been 10 years. Lufkin hasn't changed much