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The Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce
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    • About Us
    • Local Events
      • Calendar Of Events
      • Texas Hot Link Festival
      • Pittsburg Rodeo
      • Handicapable Rodeo
      • Pioneer Days
      • Peach Queen
      • Pittsburg Bull Riding
      • Fall Fun Glow Run
      • Home For The Holidays
      • Christmas Parade
      • Gallery
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      • Things To See and Do
      • Our History
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(903) 856-3442


  • Home
  • About Us
  • Local Events
    • Calendar Of Events
    • Texas Hot Link Festival
    • Pittsburg Rodeo
    • Handicapable Rodeo
    • Pioneer Days
    • Peach Queen
    • Pittsburg Bull Riding
    • Fall Fun Glow Run
    • Home For The Holidays
    • Christmas Parade
    • Gallery
  • Pittsburg
    • Our Community
    • Things To See and Do
    • Our History
  • Business Directory
    • Business Directory A-H
    • Business Directory I-Z
    • Chamber Promotions
    • Places to Stay
    • Places to Eat
    • Places To Shop
    • Marinas, RV Sales & Parks
  • Memberships
    • Membership
    • New Members
    • Board of Directors
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

Things to See & Do

 

Historic Main Street City Since 1987

Pittsburg’s  downtown area has much to offer in its lovely shops featuring antiques,  fine clothing, shoes, gifts, crafts, and restaurants including the  famous Pittsburg Hot Links restaurant. Historic Pittsburg’s quaint shops  and friendly people make visiting and shopping a delightful experience.


Witness Park and Prayer Tower 

The  Prayer Tower is located at the intersection of Lafayette and Jefferson  Streets. A gift to the city from businessman Bo Pilgrim, the Prayer  Tower  features a chapel that is open 24 hours and a 75-foot tower with  four Paccard bells from France. The bells chime and play hymns on the  hour. Witness Park is beautifully landscaped with flowers, a gurgling  fountain and life-size bronze statue of Jesus washing the disciple  Peter’s feet.


Farmstead Museum, 206 Mt Pleasant Street

The  Farmstead Museum features a 100-year-old farmhouse, barn, and  smokehouse, depicting life at the turn of the century. The farmstead has  been completely restored and is furnished with antiques of the period.  Cotton, corn, and other crops are grown in the demonstration garden. The  General Store is open for business, selling unique gift items.  The  Farmstead is open Thursdays through Saturdays. Special hours for group  tours can be arranged in advance.


The Depot Museum and Cotton Belt Depot, 200 W. Marshall

The  narrow gauge Texas and St Louis (Cotton Belt) Railroad arrived in  Pittsburg in 1880. William Harrison Pitts, the founder of Pittsburg,  donated land for a railroad depot in 1875. This depot, the second built  on this site, was completed in 1901. As many as eight passenger trains  each day came through Pittsburg on its two railroads. The depot served  the railroad until 1968 although passenger service ended in 1956. The  depot features Victorian-era design with influences of the Queen Anne  style.  Completely restored, the depot has five major exhibit areas  featuring an archaeology exhibit of Indian artifacts, famous Northeast  Texas people, and a working re-creation of the Depot’s telegraph  station. The former freight warehouse now houses antique autos, boat  motors, farm implements, 1890s steam engines and a restored 1925  American LaFrance fire truck.


Ezekiel Airship Depot Museum Annex, Fulton Street at S. Market 

Baptist  minister and inventor Burrell Cannon (1848-1922) led some Pittsburg  investors to establish the Ezekiel Airship Company and build a craft  described in the Biblical book of Ezekiel. The ship had large,  fabric-covered wings, powered by an engine that turned four  sets of  paddles. It was built in a nearby machine shop and was briefly airborne  late in 1902, a year before the Wright Brothers first flight. On its way  to the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904, a storm destroyed the airship.  In 1913, a second model crashed, and Rev. Cannon gave up the project.  The airship on display is a life-sized replica.


Pittsburg Hot Links

In  1897, Mr. Charlie Hasselback, of German descent, brought a hot links  recipe to Camp County. While there have been many hot link stands in  Pittsburg over the years, they all started with Mr. Hasselback’s recipe.  Today the hot links of Pittsburg, Texas are known as the PITTSBURG  Brand Hot Links and can be found at their downtown restaurant, located  at 136 Marshall Street. Hot links are served on butcher paper with crisp  saltine crackers and hot sauce. Even though times have changed, diets  have changed, and people have changed, Pittsburg Brand Hot Links remain  the same and are described by many as East Texas Caviar.


Whatley Center for the Performing Arts, NTCC Campus (2886 FM 1735)

The  Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community  College prides itself on being the hub for cultural events in the area.  The recently-renovated 570-seat facility offers an intimate setting for  guests to enjoy plays, concerts and more. From bringing world-class  shows to its stage to hosting fine art exhibits, the Whatley Center  offers something for audiences of all tastes. Visit www.whatleycenter.com to see the current schedule and purchase tickets for upcoming events.


Bed & Breakfasts

Pittsburg has charming establishments  run by innkeeper owners, including Efurd Homestead, Lavender Mermaid B&B, and Oak Manor B&B and Pine Grove Cottages.

Vineyards, Wineries & Brewery

Anvil  Brewing located in the newly renovated and historic Feed and Seed  building which is also a restaurant, dance hall, and offers plenty of  space for special events. Local winery offers tours, tastings and music,  including Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards & Restaurant. Camp County can definitely be an adventure for your taste buds.


Lakes

With  five lakes located just a short drive from town, visitors to the  Pittsburg-Camp County area can enjoy water skiing, boating, camping, and  fishing. Fishing is serious business here in East Texas with anglers  vying for trophy bass, catfish and crappie at Lake Bob Sandlin, Cypress  Lake, Monticello Lake, Welsh Lake and Lake of the Pines.


Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Lake  Bob Sandlin State Park is a 640-acre park that opened in 1987 and is  filled with deer and other wildlife. Four and a half miles of  hiking/biking trails wind through a forest wonderland offering scenic  beauty and beckoning quietness in all seasons. The park, located on FM  21, ten miles from Pittsburg, boasts 95 overnight facilities consisting  of RV concrete pads, shelters, and cabins. The park has a pavilion that  may be reserved for a small fee. It is perfect for family reunions or  company events. A boat launch and pier are available for the anglers. A  roped-off swimming area in the lake brings welcome relief on hot summer  days.


Orchards & Produce Stands 

Camp  County is one of the top peach producing areas in Texas. Blueberries  and blackberries are also grown here. Look for roadside stands,  including Efurd Orchards from mid-May to mid-October offering peaches, berries, melons, fresh vegetables, jams, jellies, syrups and gift baskets.


Trees & the Texas Forest Trail

Pittsburg  is located at the northernmost part the Texas Historical Commission’s  Texas Forest Trail. Many visitors are surprised that this area has an  even greater variety of tree species than New England. The best viewing  for fall foliage is from mid-October through mid-November when the  maples and sweet gum are blazing with color. The sights are just as  spectacular in the spring. From mid-March to early April, our woods are  blooming with dogwood, redbud and vast arrays of wildflowers. Some of  the best scenic drives begin in Pittsburg. Watch for the blue and white  Texas Forest Trail signs marking the region. Favorite tourist routes are  along SH 11, FM 557, and FM 21.


Golfing

Our  moderate climate allows year-round golfing. Princedale Country Club in  Pittsburg is a nine-hole course nestled in rolling hills and pine trees.  Although not a public course, Princedale welcomes visitors if no  tournament is scheduled.

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