Your City Guide to Rusk!
The official home sites of the Rusk Chamber of Commerce, Rusk Economic Development Foundation, & Rusk Community Development Foundation

Call direct: 1-800-933-2381
 
Rusk is a quaint little town nestled within the Piney Woods of East Texas.   Our focus is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Rusk area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper.  All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civil commercial, industrial and educational interest of the area.

While visiting Rusk:
- Take a ride on the Texas State Railroad's steam engine train,
- walk the longest footbridge in the nation,
- play golf at our local course,
- visit our  wildlife park  drive-thru safari)
- or dare to be adventurist, pack a lunch and
  zip line through beautiful East Texas, "It's an Adrenaline Rush"!

Rusk provides specialty shops, places to dine, eat and sleep for a relaxing get-a-way.  Rather for a weekend or week.  Check out hotels,  bed & breakfasts and campgrounds  designed with your family in mind.... And for those history buffs, Rusk is known for its 32 historical markers.    Set your cruise control for Rusk for the perfect family weekend! 

Rusk is seated in the heart of East Texas at the intersection of US Highways 69 & 84: 160 miles N of Houston, 110 miles SW of Shreveport, 141 miles SW of Dallas, 225 miles NE of Austin, and 305 miles NE San Antonio.


Texas State Railroad Steam Engine
www.TexasStateRR.com
For more information, reservations call 903-683-2561
or 1-888-987-2461 or visit them on Facebook.
Click here for Train Schedules