Longview is the central city of the Longview-Marshall Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located on the U.S. Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 80 corridor that stretches 275 miles through a chain of metropolitan statistical areas from Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana, through Dallas-Fort Worth. Dallas lies 125 miles west of Longview, and Shreveport is 60 miles east. Longview is the visitors center for the rolling hills, lakes, and pine forests of East Texas. The tranquility and recreational opportunities of East Texas attract weekenders and vacationers from throughout the nation. This quality of life, along with the work force, economy, cost of living and locational advantages, are some of the reasons that Longview has been the choice of business and families for over 40 years. Longview is the county seat of Gregg County. Gregg, Harrison, and Upshur Counties comprise the Longview-Marshall-Gilmer Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the largest MSA in the eastern part of Texas. The community has a convention center, a modern public library, the LeTourneau University Library, the Gregg County Historical Museum, Longview Museum of Fine Arts, R.G. LeTourneau Museum, 25 movie screens, a rodeo arena, fair grounds, pavilions, and an exhibit building. Longview is the regional shopping center for all East Texas. The diversity of shops and goods available in our community draws shoppers from throughout the Ark-La-Tex. On the north side of town, the Longview Mall with more than 80 merchants and restaurants offers convenience under one roof. Traditional, yet progressive, downtown Longview offers boutiques, art galleries, fine furniture, and professional service businesses.