Last updated: 2025-04-22
Rainy days and winter chills can’t stop the fun in Longview. Indoor attractions offer exciting escapes for families, friends, and solo adventurers looking to dodge East Texas weather and explore engaging local experiences.
From interactive museums showcasing local history to trampoline parks and creative spaces, Longview and nearby Tyler provide a diverse range of indoor entertainment that keeps boredom at bay year-round.
Discover Longview’s best indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Longview
- Caldwell Zoo (Tyler)
- Altitude Trampoline Park (Tyler)
- iJump Tyler (Tyler)
- Oil Bowl Lanes
- Discovery Science Place (Tyler)
- Longview Public Library
- Longview World of Wonders
- Tyler Museum of Art (Tyler)
- Gregg County Historical Museum
- Studio 311
Altitude Trampoline Park (Tyler)
What to Expect
Multi-zone trampoline attraction with diverse jumping experiences
Description
Altitude Trampoline Park delivers high-energy indoor entertainment with gravity-defying jumping experiences. Featuring multiple activity zones including dodgeball courts, battle beams, and digital trampolining challenges, the park offers dynamic physical play for all ages. Visitors can participate in various jumping styles, group events, and private party options.
Where: Tyler | More Info: Altitude Trampoline Park
Caldwell Zoo (Tyler)
What to Expect
Comprehensive conservation-focused zoo with specialized habitat exhibits
Description
Caldwell Zoo offers an immersive wildlife experience featuring diverse animal habitats including the Amazon River's Edge exhibit, showcasing unique species like capybaras, jaguars, and giant river otters. The zoo provides educational programs, conservation initiatives, and opportunities to learn about endangered species through interactive exhibits and animal encounters.
Where: Tyler | More Info: Caldwell Zoo
Discovery Science Place (Tyler)
What to Expect
Interactive science exhibits designed for child-driven learning
Description
Discovery Science Place offers hands-on interactive science exhibits and educational experiences for children and families in Tyler, Texas. Visitors explore engaging displays covering physics, biology, technology, and natural sciences through touchable exhibits, demonstrations, and learning stations that encourage scientific curiosity and exploration.
Where: Tyler | More Info: Discovery Science Place
Gregg County Historical Museum
What to Expect
Comprehensive local history preservation and exhibition
Description
Local history museum showcasing Gregg County's rich heritage through carefully curated exhibits. Visitors explore comprehensive displays highlighting military history, local culture, and regional artifacts. Offers in-depth insights into the area's historical development and significant community milestones.
Where: Longview | More Info: Gregg County Historical Museum
iJump Tyler (Tyler)
What to Expect
East Texas' premier trampoline and ninja skills adventure park
Description
iJump Tyler offers a 25,000-square-foot trampoline park with diverse indoor activities including dodgeball courts, a state-of-the-art Ninja Course, basketball hoops, and a massive airbag. Visitors can enjoy open jump areas, private birthday rooms, and an iCafe for refreshments, providing an energetic and interactive entertainment experience.
Where: Tyler | More Info: iJump Tyler
Longview Public Library
What to Expect
Community-driven programming with interactive workshops and exchanges
Description
Longview Public Library offers free community resources with diverse programming including children's story times, teen game days, computer classes, and special events like puzzle swaps and plant exchanges. The library provides computer access, interlibrary loans, and engaging activities for all ages.
Where: Longview | More Info: Longview Public Library
Longview World of Wonders
What to Expect
Interactive science museum with multi-sensory learning exhibits
Description
Children's interactive science museum offering hands-on learning experiences through engaging exhibits and educational workshops. Features multiple interactive stations exploring physics, biology, technology, and natural sciences with dynamic, child-friendly displays designed to spark curiosity and scientific exploration.
Where: Longview | More Info: Longview World of Wonders
Oil Bowl Lanes
What to Expect
Projection-enabled axe throwing bays
Description
Oil Bowl Lanes offers a comprehensive indoor entertainment experience in Longview, Texas. Featuring six state-of-the-art axe throwing bays with projection targeting systems and a vibrant arcade, the venue provides engaging activities for all ages. Bowling enthusiasts can enjoy multiple lanes, while groups can book special party packages.
Where: Longview | More Info: Oil Bowl Lanes
Studio 311
What to Expect
Specialized ceramic art with complex firing techniques
Description
Longview Studios specializes in handcrafted ceramic art featuring unique Raku and Saggar firing techniques. The studio offers a curated collection of distinctive ceramic vessels, bowls, and vases with intricate finishes like horsehair, ferric chloride, and iridescent copper treatments.
Where: Longview | More Info: Studio 311
Tyler Museum of Art (Tyler)
What to Expect
Regional contemporary art collection
Description
The Tyler Museum of Art showcases diverse visual art collections and exhibitions featuring regional and contemporary artists. Visitors explore curated galleries highlighting painting, sculpture, and mixed media works that capture the artistic spirit of East Texas and beyond.
Where: Tyler | More Info: Tyler Museum of Art
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