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Things to See & Do
Historic Main Street City Since 1987
Pittsburg’s historic downtown offers a delightful mix of antique shops, boutiques, fine clothing and shoe stores, gift and craft shops, and locally loved restaurants—including the famous Pittsburg Hot Links. With its quaint storefronts and friendly faces, downtown Pittsburg is a wonderful place to stroll, shop, and explore.
Witness Park and Prayer Tower
Located at the corner of Lafayette and Jefferson Streets, the Prayer Tower is a treasured landmark gifted to the city by businessman Bo Pilgrim. The site features a peaceful chapel open 24 hours a day and a 75‑foot tower housing four Paccard bells from France that chime and play hymns on the hour. Witness Park is beautifully landscaped with flowers, a bubbling fountain, and a life‑size bronze sculpture of Jesus washing the feet of the disciple Peter.
Farmstead Museum, 206 Mt Pleasant Street
The Farmstead Museum showcases a fully restored 100‑year‑old farmhouse, barn, and smokehouse, offering a glimpse into turn‑of‑the‑century rural life. The homestead has been completely restored and is furnished with period antiques, and the demonstration garden grows cotton, corn, and other traditional crops. The on‑site General Store sells unique gifts. The Farmstead Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, with special group tours available by appointment.
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.
In 1897, Mr. Charlie Hasselback, of German descent, brought a hot links recipe to Camp County. While there have been many hot links 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 Pine Grove Cottages.
Vineyards, Wineries & Brewery
Local wineries offer tours, tastings and music, including Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards & Restaurant. and Un Sueno Vineyard. Camp County can definitely be an adventure for your taste buds.
Lakes
With five lakes just minutes from town, visitors can enjoy boating, water skiing, camping, and fishing. Anglers come from across Texas to fish for trophy bass, catfish, and crappie at Lake Bob Sandlin, Cypress Lake, Monticello Lake, Welsh Lake, and Lake O’ the Pines.
This 640‑acre park, opened in 1987, is home to abundant wildlife and 4.5 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Located ten miles from Pittsburg on FM 21, the park offers RV sites, cabins, shelters, a reservable pavilion, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and a designated swimming area—perfect for family outings and group events.
Orchards & Produce Stands
Camp County is one of Texas’s top peach‑producing regions. Blueberries and blackberries also thrive here. From mid‑May through mid‑October, roadside stands—including Efurd Orchards—offer 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
Pittsburg’s mild climate makes year‑round golfing possible. Princedale Country Club offers a picturesque nine‑hole course nestled among rolling hills and pine trees. While not a public course, visitors are welcome when no tournaments are scheduled.
