We do hope you will stay for more than just one day in Pittsburg, but if your time doesn't allow for more than one day, let us suggest a few "must see" places to spend your time. We have choices ranging from trying some of our world famous Pittsburg Hot Links to seeing our acclaimed first flying machine and the last Shelby car ever purchased by Carroll Shelby himself at the Texas Rural Heritage Museum. Check out our sugggested site seeing list below and pick out a few things that will fit your time and interests. If you can't see them all one day then you have to come back to check out a few more "must sees" on our list.
If you don't have but one day in Pittsburg our Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum is a "must see". Enjoy a guided tour of the museum as you hear the fantastic story of the Ezekiel Airship, which we claim as one of the very first flying machines. You'll also see the last Shelby car purchased by famed, Carroll Shelby, who claimed Pittsburg as home, and so much more. And with a ticket to the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage you will also see the historic Farmstead museum. Museum Hours are: Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Witness Park and Prayer Tower is the focal point of our Historic Main Street. The Tower is made of Indiana limestone with a Vermont slate roof. The tower is 75-foot tall and features four Paccard bells from France. The Prayer Tower was dedicated to the city April 1992. It is surrounded with beautiful landscaping, a gurgling fountain and a life-size bronze stature depicting Jesus washing Peter's feet. Inside the Prayer Tower is a small chapel surrounded by four beautiful stained glass windows depict various scenes of the life of Jesus. We hope you will enjoy hearing the Prayer Tower bells chime every hour on the hour as you stroll the streets of Pittsburg shopping.
Bubba Gentry Fishing has a goal to make sure you have a good time, make memories, and catch plenty of fish. Bubba Gentry does guide service on several different lakes around East Texas but mainly Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin. Bubba has a couple of lake records under his belt, along with some tournament wins and numerous top ten finishes. Bubby competes on a national level with some of the best crappie anglers in the USA. As his slogan goes, “Our fish are crappie, but our service ain’t!”
If you are in town and didn’t bring any fishing gear, no worries, you can still go home with a cooler full of fresh fish. Just call Bubba Gentry Fishing. Bubba Gentry will make sure you have a good time, make memories, and catch plenty of fish. Bubba Gentry offers guide service on several lakes around East Texas but mainly Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin. Bubby competes on a national level with some of the best crappie anglers in the USA. As his slogan goes, “Our fish are crappie, but our service ain’t!”
As you stroll around our Historic Main Street be sure to stop in and see our famous Gorilla and skull as you enter on a shopping safari in the search of unique antiques and gifts. You will also be welcomed by two lively Miniature Schnauzers who watch over the store.
Then right across the street from Ricks Antique Safari is Rustville Essentials' Soap Shop. Rustville has been creating some of the best handcrafted soaps, bath bombs, body butters, and sugar scrubs, in East Texas for over 7 years right in downtown Pittsburg.
If you don't have time to stop and walk around our lovely Main Street, and you are just passing through, then you will be passing right by Southern Sisters Junktion on Hwy 271 North. This shop is filled with a large number of booths that specialize in everything from home decor to that one of kind piece of furniture you have been looking for. And while you are there shopping you can enjoy some of the best fudge and truffles in East Texas.
A good way to wrap up your day in Pittsburg is to enjoy a great dinner with a view. Vaughan's Catfish is located on Lake Bob Sandlin and they offer all you can eat Catfish and more. Their pickled green tomatoes are addictive!
If you enjoy a good glass of wine, a great meal, and live music, then Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard is a must see for you. At Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard you can enjoy a glass of Cabernet that was made right her in Pittsburg while you sit outside on the patio that overlooks the vineyard and listen to some of the best live music in East Texas.
If you don't know what a Hot Link is then you HAVE to give Pittsburg Hot Links a try. We are famous for these very unique sausages and so much so that in 2020 Pittsburg was deemed the official Hot Link Capital of Texas. Every April our town celebrates the heritage of these famous sausages with a festival that will bring in thousands of Hot Link lovers from across the country.
On your way to walk about the Historic Farmstead Museum you can stop in at Anvil Brewing for a cold glass of locally crafted beer and one of the best Ruben sandwiches in East Texas. If you are here on a Friday or Saturday evening, you can put on your dancing boots and enjoy live music honkytonk style. Anvil Brewing was once a Feed & Seed store where local legend Bo Pilgrim got his start in the chicken business.
If you are looking to enjoy some great BBQ, a cold drink, with some outside dining then don't pass up Racks, Daqz and Axe. Racks, Daqz, and Axe is a destination for fooding and funning at its best! Racks promises a fun, hometown family experience during every visit. You can enjoy delicious Racks BBQ along with a frozen daiquiri from the Daqz shop. After your meal you can try your hand with some friendly competition of Axe throwing at Axe.
You can't walk the Historic Streets of Pittsburg without having dish of delicious homemade ice cream from Lala Pops in your hand. Or take a break from shopping in Lala Pops 1950's inspired ice cream shop as you enjoy just a simple scoop or you can go all out with one of their delicious custom made Sundaes, Milkshakes, Malts, Floats, Banana Splits.
La Bonita Dulceriaa is a very unique Mexican Candy Store that is a must see stop. They carry hundreds of brands of Mexican Candies, Piñata's, and more.