1. Longview loves its long horns...

2. ...and it's where the buffalo still roam.

3. In Longview dogs are people, too (and are occasionally wrapped in bacon)...

4. ...and you can bird-watch under crystal blue skies, because we love nature...

5. ...perhaps a little too much.

6. Longview may have have its share of hipsters...

7. ...but it hasn't forgotten its roots...

Gregg County Historical Museum

8. ...you can still shop for antique items...

9. ...hit the road on a vintage bike...

10. ...and do it all in retro style.

Texans Barber Shop

11. Fall is a magical time in Longview...

12. ...east coast foliage, eat your heart out.

13. While some Longview residents have a need for speed...

14. ...others take adventure to a higher level...

15. ...and some are just happy to float through life.

16. Who could blame them with skies like this...

17. ...mornings like this...

18. ...or sunsets like this.

19. But folks in Longview know to stay on the ground when the skies look like this.

20. There's never a dull moment in this city.

21. There are county fairs, where you can steal a kiss with the world at your feet.

22. You can craft until you are blue in the face.

Pursuing Eden Vintage

23. You can go monster hunting...

24. ...then treat yourself to a lip-smacking cupcake...

Chocolate treats from Bake Cupcakes

25. ....or a slice of the world's best pizza.

Pizza King Pizzeria

26. Because folks in Longview know how to have a good time.

27. The who's-who can be found in Longview (yes, we did just make an owl joke)... Ink For Life Tour

28. ...and who knows, you may even see a movie star (yep, Matthew McConaughey grew up here in Longview).

29. And we love a good gun show...

30. ...of any kind.

I mean, just look at those guns.