Cabins in Lake Livingston

Take a trip to East Texas and stay at the best cabins in Lake Livingston. Beautiful Lake Livingston is just minutes from the city of Livingston and only an hour from Houston. The Gulf of Mexico is to the south and Louisiana is to the east. In this well-situated region there is so much to do for your family and friends you’ll need a couple of weeks to get it all in. Whether you love fishing and water sports or history and culture you won’t be bored here. If you just want to relax the lake is very peaceful.

Lakeview and woodland cabins in the midst of national parks near the lake. These cabins are perfect for a cozy getaway, summer retreat or family reunion. They are fully equipped with a refrigerator, internet, and BBQ. Some have kayaks included with the lakefront and a terrace/balcony. After a day of bargain hunting you can chill out on the balcony with a glass of wine. Or, if you got lucky, you can grill that big fresh catch with a bottle of beer or two. Or get refreshed before a night on the town. From rustic to luxurious, these cabins are close to all the fun.

Eat your way through culinary history with a food tour in downtown Livingston. Head to the Bull Shack for fun stories, a variety of local dishes, and vegan options. Then, sample authentic cajun gumbo, jambalaya, wild duck, alligator, and Texas BBQ with unique spice blends. For more adventure, take an evening in Houston’s historical district for exceptional food tours like the Astroville. Starting from Market Square Park, it’s a 3-hour culinary journey of food and drink where your guide shares Houston’s unique history and architecture while you sample delectable Houstonian specialties. Only 75 minutes from Livingston.

East Texas was a wild wilderness of rich resources that attracted ancient Native American’s 2,200 years ago. Discover the Polk County Historical Museum for intriguing facts about the area including women’s roles during the Pioneering days. From the Spanish occupation to Mexico’s independence and finally Texas’ statehood, there is so much to revisit. Stop by Nacogdoches, the oldest city in Texas and visit its railroad depot for more historical excitement. Don’t miss Livingston’s historic district to pique your interest in its old-world theater and architecture. Finally, be sure to hit the towns surrounding the lake for their charming history.

Try Texas waterparks like Wet-N-Wild-Splash-Town where you’ll get your thrills on tornado rides and surfing or chill out on the Lazy River excursion. If you like fishing, kayaking, swimming, jet-skiing, and boating, then grab an online map and head to Lake Livingston. You will find a variety of rental locations to meet your unique needs. If you want to stay dry, mosey over to the hiking and horseback riding trails. Livingston Lake is on the Monarch migratory loop so butterfly and bird watching are also available. Livingston could be the perfect destination for your whole family’s enjoyment.

If you are into historical sites and interesting stories, you will enjoy exploring the Historical Markers around Livingston via the Texas Time Travel Tours mobile app. This app can be added to your phone for an immersive adventure highlighting captivating stories and places from Texas’ great past.

Looking for more fun? Visit Naskilah Gaming for food and over 800 games to play all day. They also have a shuttle service, memberships and two restaurants with weekly specials. Naskilah is an enterprise of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Texas only fifteen minutes from downtown Livingston.

Start your adventure in Palestine at the Railroad Heritage Center. Then climb aboard a vintage steam locomotive for a four-hour ride in open air cars or choose a domed car for a more elegant experience. Either way you’ll learn the fascinating history of the Texas railroad while creating priceless memories.

Caddo Lake State Park’s natural water basin incorporates a maze of mysterious kayaking water trails, 400-year-old cypress trees draped with Spanish moss, and excellent fishing prospects. The history here is worth exploring from the 1500s Native American heritage to the 1900s oil discovery.

Visit the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas just 17 miles east of Livingston. This is an opportunity to learn their history and how they live. If you’re lucky, you’ll even witness a Pow Wow where Native Americans celebrate their culture by competing in tribal dances in ceremonial dress, consuming typical dishes and playing traditional music.

Shop until you drop at Livingston’s Trades Days. On the third weekend of the month Pedigo Park’s 110 vendors display art, crafts, antiques, food and more. The fourth weekend features Big Thicket’s unique vintage and retro treasures including toys, automobile gadgets, jewelry, clothing, and furniture. And every day Livingston’s historic downtown district boasts Native American pottery, jewelry, and unusual antiques. There’s always special finds around Livingston Lake.

Texas is the fifth wine producing state in America because of its dry, sunny climate and rich soil. On this special self-guided tour, you can choose from 50 wineries in the Texas Hill Country alone to enjoy wine-tasting at their picturesque vineyards as well as many other monthly events.