Vg 46th by Kilgore Magazine

Just like the roads we travel, my life has been full of unexpected twists and turns, and I know that I’m in for more. That’s part of the great adventure of life. I grew up in Texas and have fond memories of traveling, camping, fishing and swimming. The traveling, whether alone or with friends and family opens our hearts and minds to the greatness of the world we live in.

Mary Ramos

I hope this guide brings new opportunities, new adventures and new invitations to see what this universe has in store for us. I am also thrilled at the opportunity to bring this guide to you, but respectful of the challenges that lie ahead. Our new website, www.EastTexasGuide.com was born through great suggestions from our readers. If you have suggestions, drop me a line or send an email. We welcome your input. maryramos@etta.com Good health, financial security, family, community support & having fun are my wishes for you in the coming year. Get out there and GO…your adventure is waiting.

EAST TEXAS VACATION GUIDE

FRONT COVER Hot Air Balloons in Plano, Sam Rayburn Statue in Bonham, East Texas Azaleas, Caddo Lake, Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage.

Copyright 2009 ETTA 46th Annual Edition Compiled and published annually by East Texas Tourism Association, Box 1592, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 757-4444, FAX 903-236-7541. See www.easttexasguide.com E-mail: info@etta.com. Guide distributed free nationally courtesy of advertisers at the Texas Travel Information Centers, auto clubs in Texas and in many other states, at national sports and travel shows, and by our hosts.

STAFF MARY RAMOS

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Client Relations & Proof Reader

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Account Executive

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Director of Design & Production

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Account Executive

__________________________ HOWARD W. ROSSER Founder & Past Executive Director

East Texas is a great place to shop, play and live. From the piney woods and forests to post oak savannahs or from the Big Thicket to the Gulf coast, you will find an abundance of rivers, lakes and streams. Fishing on one of East Texas famous lakes and watching the sunset is just right for the retired citizen. Or you may prefer fishing on rivers or along the gulf coast. There are some great golf courses with resort properties on location or nearby for getaways or permanent relocation. And there is plenty of hunting in East Texas including deer, quail, geese and duck. Or perhaps you are a birder. Some of the best birding in the nation is found in East Texas. East Texas is steeped in history. Visit the past on a quaint courthouse square. Visit a museum and see what early settlers used to build a community. Driving down any East Texas road is a beautiful experience any time of year. Every lane is a scenic drive. Enjoy every season of the year. Annual festivals offer the best of East Texas folk fun. Celebrate syrup, azaleas, dogwoods, fireants, foliage, chiggers, mosquitoes and opossums. Real estate is priced much lower in the country. You can buy East Texas acreage for less than one thousand dollars per acre. And housing is much more

affordable. However, East Texas is more than real estate. East Texas is people. It’s an attitude. It's friendly... and it’s still affordable. And you have choices when relocating to East Texas. Prairie, beach or forest. City, hamlet or isolation. Hilltop, lakeside or meadow. Medical facilities are never far away. Professional sports include the Cowboys, Texans, Rangers, Astros, Stars, Mavericks and Rockets. Dallas and Houston are less than three hours from any point in East Texas. Take advantage of the solitude still available in East Texas, or live in an East Texas city. Most East Texas county seats have a square downtown with a courthouse and a lively retail area. There is lots of opportunity for volunteer service or continuing a career. Many newcomers are working online from home. Many East Texas enjoy their gardens raising corn, tomatoes, melons, and more. So slow down and take a look at a new home site in East Texas. It’s affordable, friendly and comfortable. To request information on relocation, advertising with ETTA, or how to receive a copy of the East Texas Vacation Guide, (1) visit us online at www.easttexasguide.com (2) email info@etta.com (3) call 903-757-4444 or (4) write East Texas Tourism Association 421-A North Center Longview, Texas 75601.

CONTENTS Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Arts and Artists. . . . . . . . . . 26 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Autumn in East Texas. . . . . 59 Banking & Finance . . . . . . . 27 Beaumont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . 27 Big Thicket National Preserve. . . . . . . . 24 Cabins & Cottages . . . . . . . 27 Camping & RV. . . . . . . . . . 28 Civic & Convention. . . . . . . 28 Your AdventureAwaits. . . . 57 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Facts About Texas . . . . . . . 25 Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FreeTravel Inforamation. 90-91 Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Genealogical . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Gladewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Guest Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hotels & Motels . . . . . . 31-34 Historic US80. . . . . . . . 84-89 Hunting in East Texas. . . . . 67 Lakes & Marinas. . . . . . . . . 34 Longview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Map of Region. . . . . . . . 16-19 MirandaLambert . . . . . . . . 66 Mount Vernon. . . . . . . . . . . 51 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36 National Forests . . . . . . . . . 24 NatureTours. . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Outlet Centers. . . . . . . . . . . 37 ProduceStands . . . . . . . . . 37 Region Guide. . . . . . . . . 42-43 Relocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Reunions & Weddings . . . . 37 Rivers, Lakes & TheSea. . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Scenic & Historic Byways. . . . . . . 14-15 Sherman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Spring in East Texas. . . . . . 59 StateParks . . . . . . 23, 40, 41 StateTravel Information Centers . . . . . . 25 Texas WildlifeTrails . . . . . . 82 TradeDays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 39 Weekend Mini-Vacations . . 73 Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Winter Texans. . . . . . . . . . . 76 Zoos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Other Services . . . . . . . . . . 39

USI NG THI S GUI DE The East Texas Vacation Guide for the 46th year covers the rich region of East Texas, in a program that reaches back to 1963. The Guide includes as well, its friends and partners, with colorful dabs of Western Louisiana. To aid you to quickly find information on attractions and accommodations, we have divided the region into 9 compact, madefor-visiting areas. The table of contents will assist you in discovering these areas, as well as other information. Information in this Guide has been color coded to help assist travelers to a particular area within our regional coverage. A short description of each region can be found on pages 42 and 43. The Red River Valley is red ; Greater Dallas

Metroplex is yellow ; Northeast Texas is orange ; Bluebonnet Country is navy blue ; Deep East Texas is green ; Gulf Coast Heritage is brown ; Greater Houston is violet ; Southeast Texas is sky blue ; and Western Louisiana is purple . Cities and counties/parishes can be located in the City Index, which is arranged in alphabetical order. Information about our host cities, lakes, attractions, lodging, and restaurants along the 2000-mile East Texas Heritage Trail are listed for your convenience beginning on page 26.

Of major interest to many travelers are the less traveled scenic highways and byways of days gone by, which are noted on page 14-15. For detailed highway routes, see pages 16-19. All of this is transferred to www.easttexasguide.com. We extend you a warm welcome and hope you enjoy your stay.

CONTENTS – Heritage Trail Hosts Addison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Henderson (Rusk County). . . . . . . 64

Mount Vernon (Franklin County). 50-51

Cavanaugh Flight Museum . . . . 48

Heritage Syrup Festival . . . . . . . 64

Franklin Co. Arts Alliance. . . . . . 50

Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

The Depot Museum . . . . . . . . . . 64

Franklin Co. Historical Assoc. . . 50

Allen Parish, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Historic US 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-89

The Frame-Up & Fine Arts Gallery . 50

Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

The Veranda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Avinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Holiday Inn Express & Suites . . 33

Saucy Ladies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Ashley Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55

Super 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Five D Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . 54, 56

Excelsior House . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Nacogdoches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Harris Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Comfort Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Baytown - Baytown Nature Center . 81

Inn of Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Hampton Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . 31

Beaumont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79

Jefferson Knife Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 54

Hotel Fredonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Beaumont Civic Center . . . . . . . 80

Jefferson Historical Museum. . . 54

New London - London Museum. . 69

Edison Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Michelle’s Antiques . . . . . . . . . . 57

Palestine - Holiday Inn Express. . . 33

Fire Museum of Texas . . . . . . . . 80

Old Mill Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Pittsburg

Ben Wheeler-Roseland Plantation. 69

Riverport BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Brookshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Caddo Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 88

Joinerville Gaston Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Efurd Orchards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Plano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Port Arthur

Lake Charles, LA (Southwest LA) . 83

Museum of the Gulf Coast. . . . . 81

First Monday Trade Days . . 70, 85

Lindale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Mill Creek Ranch Resort . . . . . . 72

Linden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

The Arbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Livingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Sci-Port Discovery Center . . . . . 89

Carthage, Panola County . . . . . . . . 65

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas . 75

Sour Lake (Hardin County) . . . . . . 80

Baymont Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . 33

Livingston Trade Days . . . . . . . . 75

Terrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . 33

Polk Co. Chamber of Commerce . 75

Texas Historical Commission -

Canton

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame . 65 Center

Lone Star Scenic View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Eisenhower Birthplace, Sam Bell Maxey House, Sam Rayburn House Museum, Starr Family Home

Holiday Inn Express & Suites. . . 33

Longview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

Cherokee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Arts View Children’s Theatre . . . 60

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Coach America/Gray Line-Texas

Fountain of Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Texas RV Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Greggton Antique Mall. . . . . . . . 87

Texas State Parks. . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

Hampton Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . 32

Tyler

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Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . 32

Magnolia House . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Hampton South . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Warehouse Living Arts Center. . 73

Hayes RV Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Denison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. 60

Gilmer (Upshur County) . . . . . . . . 58

Homewood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Johnson’s Ranch Marina. . . . . . 55

Gladewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63, 86

LaQuinta Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . 60

Waskom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Antique Capital of East Texas . . 62

Pittypat’s Porch Antiques . . . . . 87

Waxahachie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

City of Gladewater . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Pizza King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Winnsboro (Wood County) . . . . . . 49

Gladewater Arts & Crafts . . . . . . 62

Sacred Spur Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 60

Deer Lake Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Gladewater Round-Up . . . . . . . . 62

Wingate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Jans Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Gusher Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Marshall

Shallow Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Ellis Pottery Tent . . . . . . . . . 60, 88

Grand Saline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Fairfield Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . 32

Groveton Trinity Co. Museum . . . . . . . . . . 76

Melrose, LA - Melrose Plantation . 83

Texas Rose RV Park . . . . . . . . . 69 Uncertain

Thee Hubbell House. . . . . . . . . . 49 Winnsboro Autumn Trails . . . . . 49 Winnsboro Real Estate Group. . 49 Woodville Heritage Village Museum. . . . . . 74

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canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 Henderson: Lions club Jackpot Show – Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 3 Plano: Wellness Expo. 6 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Twelfth night. 800-456-7952 6-31 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Southwest La Mardi Gras. 800-456-7952. www.swlamardigras.com or info@visitlakecharles.org 10 addison: Resolution Run. 800-aDDISon 10 Beaumont: Spindletop/Gladys city Museum 108th anniversary celebration. 409-835-0823 15-19 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival. 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org or info@visitlakecharles.org 16-18 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 17 Gilmer: community Fund chili cookoff. 903-843-2413 17-18 Henderson: on Fire Team Roping - Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 17-18 Plano: Dallas area Model Train Show. 972-941-5840 19 Livingston-Polk co: Multi-cultural Festival 936-365-2311. www.polkchamber.com 21 Winnsboro: annual Martin Luther King celebration. 903-342-8020 21-24 Plano: The Marriage Boot camp. 972-941-5840 22 Plano: Plano ISD Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. 972-941-5840 23 Plano: Plano chamber of commerce annual Meeting, Luncheon and Member Expo. 972-941-5840 23-25 Jefferson: 6th annual Quilt Show. “Quilts on the Bayou” 903-665-7311 24 Henderson: carlisle High School Jackpot Show - Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 24 Livingston-Polk co: Miss Polk county Pageant. 936-328-0824 25 Beaumont: Lunar new Year celebration, Buddhist Temple 409-982-9319 25 Plano: Plano’s annual Very Special arts Festival. 972-941-5840 25-26 Lindale: UIL Speak & Debate Tournament. 903-882-7181 29 Livingston-Polk co: Polk county chamber of commerce Banquet. 936-327-4929 www.polkchamber.com 29-Feb. 1 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 31 alabama-coushatta-Polk co: alabama coushatta Indian Tribe children’s Pow-Wow. 936-563-1100. www.alabama-coushatta.com or www.polkchamber.com

Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Southwest La Mardi Gras. 800-456-7952. www.swlamardigras.com or info@visitlakecharles.org 1-28 Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 3 Hawkins: african/american History. 903-769-6100 5-14 corsicana: Warehouse Living arts center – I Do! I Do! 903-872-5421. www.warehouselivingartscenter.com/ 6 Baytown: Daddy & Me Valentine's Dance. 281-420-6597 6-7 Plano: Radio Station 1310 The Ticket presents TicketStock. 972-941-5840 7 Beaumont: Gulf coast Music Hall of Fame Show/Janis Joplin Birthday Bash 800-235-7822 7 Henderson: West Rusk High School Jackpot Show – Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 9 Linden: coyote Blue concert at McT. 903-756-9934 10 Plano: High Tech career Fair. 972-941-5840 13 Baytown: Second chance Prom. 281-420-6597 13-15 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 15-Mar. 9 Gladewater: Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens. 903-845-5180 15-17 Hawkins: Knife & Tommyhawk Throw. 903-769-3873 16-17 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park – Dressage clinic. 903-882-7181 19 Livingston-Polk co: Rotary International Pancake Supper. 936-328-5200 20-22 Beaumont: Beaumont Mardi Gras on crockett Street 800-392-4401 20-22 Jefferson: 20th annual Mardi Gras Upriver. 903-665-2111 21 Linden: Bluegrass concert. 903-756-9934 21 Plano: allen Special olympics Dinner & Silent auction. 972-941-5840 21-22 Henderson: cMRa Motorcycle Races – oak Hill Raceway. More info visit www.cmraracing.com 21-22 Henderson: on Fire Team Roping – Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 21-22 Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “The Boys next Door”. 903-657-2968 23 Lindale: Powerlifting Tournament. 903-882-7181 23 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Soileau Mardi Gras Trail Ride. 888-639-4868 25-28 Plano: The Marriage Boot camp. 972-941-5840 26-Mar. 1 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 27-28 Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “The Boys next Door”. 903-657-2968 27-28 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “Hank the cowdog, Every Dog Has His Day”.

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903-882-7181 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Iowa Rabbit Festival. 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org or info@visitlakecharles.org 21 Gilmer: Upshur county Health Fair. 903-843-2413 21-22 Woodville: Festival of the arts Dinner on the grounds. 21-23 Plano: Heart of Texas arts & crafts Show. 972-941-5840 22 Hawkins: Pancake Festival. 903-769-4482 24-27 Livingston-Polk co: Trinity-neches FFa/4H Livestock Show and Rodeo. 936-365-2258 www.livingstonisd.com 25-28 Plano: The Marriage Boot camp. 972-941-5840 25-29 Henderson: Rusk county Youth Project Show. 903-657-2161 26 Plano: Taste of Home cooking Show. 972-941-5840 26-april 5 Beaumont: YMBL South Texas State Fair 409-832-9991 26-28 Henderson: 40th annual Rusk county Youth Project Show. Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 27-29 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: celtic nations Festival. 337-905-2358 28 addison: MS Walk. 800-aDDISon 28 Denison: Loft Tour. 903-465-1551 28-29 Denison: art Tour. 903-465-1551 29 Grand Saline: 4th annual Bloomin' Festival. 903-962-4257 29 Lindale: LISD athletic Booster Golf Tournament. 903-882-7181 20-22

903-236-7535 Henderson: cross Brand cowboy church chuck Wagon cook off - Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 28-Mar. 2 Plano: Divine consign children’s & Maternity consignment Sale. 972-941-5840 TBa Livingston-Polk co: Miss Greater Livingston Pageant. 936-328-5200 28

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Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “The Boys next Door”. 903-657-2968 Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 carthage: Panola co. Jr. Livestock Show & Sale. 903-693-0380 addison: out of the Loop Fringe Festival. 800-aDDISon Henderson: Kiwanis club Pancake Supper 5:00pm – Henderson Middle School Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Black Heritage Festival. 800-456-7952. www.bhflc.org or info@visitlakecharles.org Lindale: Baseball/Softball Tournament. 903-882-7181 atlanta: Relay for Life Dinner Theater. 903-796-3296 Baytown: Gator Bike Ride. 281-420-6597 Linden: Guy clark. 903-756-9934 Plano: Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance (Daddy Daughter Dance) 972-941-5840 Henderson: on Fire Team Roping – Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 Plano: Plano Bridal Show. 972-941-5840 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Livingston-Polk co: Spring outdoor Expo. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com onalaska-Polk co: onalaska - Round Up Texas 5K “Leprechaun Walk/Run”. 936-646-5376. www.cityofonalaska.com or www.polkchamber.com Beaumont: DoG-tober Fest “a canine Festival” 409-838-2202 Jefferson: 3rd annual St. Patrick's Day celebration & Irish Stew cookoff. 903-665-2672 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “BUGZ” 903-236-7535 nacogdoches: azalea Trail. 888-oLDEST-ToWn. www.nacogdochesazaleas.com Lindale: Hideaway Home & Garden Show. 903-882-7181 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park – Dressage clinic. 903-882-7181 Lindale: Easter Eggstravaganza. 903-882-7181 Lindale: culpepper & Merriweather circus.

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Jacksonville: Mud nationals. 903-586-6972. mudcreekoffroadpark.com 1-30 Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 2-5 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 3-4 Henderson: Tejas Goat Show – Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 3-6 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 4 Henderson: 4th annual Gospel concert benefiting Rusk co. Relay for Life – american cancer Society. 903-530-9262 4 Linden: Youth Talent Show. 903-756-9934 4 onalaska-Polk co: onalaska’s Easter Parade and Egg Hunt. 936-646-5376 www.cityofonalaska.com or www.polkchamber.com 4 Plano: Junior League of Plano Trinkets to Treasures. 972-941-5840 4 Livingston-Polk co: Rotary International Golf Tournament. 936-328-5200 4-May 25 Waxahachie: Scarborough Renaissance Festival. 972-938-3247 9 Henderson: Rusk county Electric coop annual Meeting – Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-4571 9-11 Beaumont: Last Days of christ outdoor Passion Drama. 409-898-1496 9-11 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: DeQuincy Railroad Days. 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org or info@visitlakecharles.org 10 Henderson: 14th annual Rusk county Relay for Life. Rusk co. Expo center. Dena Troell 903-570-4919 or Debbie Middleton 903-658-2019 11 atlanta: atlanta Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament. 903-796-3296 11 Beaumont: Gator Egg Hunt, Gator

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country 409-794-WILD Gladewater: 25th annual East Tx Gusher Days Golf Tournament. 903-845-5501 or 800-627-0315 www.gusherdays.com 11 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston’s Easter Eggstravaganza. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 11 Longview: Dalton Days. 903-753-5840 11 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 12 Jefferson: 3rd annual crawfish Boil on the Bayou. 903-665-2672 12 nacogdoches: Easter Buffet. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com 15-30 Henderson: Wildflower Trails. 866-650-5529, ext. 800 or www.hendersontx.us 16 Kinder, La/allen Parish: Kinder chamber 4th annual Golf Tourney. 888-639-4868 16-18 addison: north Texas Jazz Festival. 800-aDDISon 17 Gladewater: 25th annual East Tx Gusher Days Kick-off Luncheon. 903-845-5501 or 800-627-0315 www.gusherdays.com 17-18 atlanta: Public Library annual Book Sale. 903-796-3296 17-18 Henderson: 14th annual antique Tractor and Engine Show. Rusk co. Expo center. 903-889-2671 or 903-657-2161 17-18 Longview: PRca Rodeo. 903-757-4444. www.LongviewRodeo.com 17-19 Denison: Texoma Lakefest Regatta. 903-465-1551 17-19 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 17-19 Terrell: Heritage Jubilee. 972-563-5703 18 Baytown: Special olympics Track & Field Meet. 281-420-6597 18 Gladewater: 25th annual East Tx Gusher Days Heritage Parade, chili cook-off, antique car Show, Hip Hop amusements, Hushpuppy Bark off, live musical entertainment, arts & crafts, food concessions & commercial area. 903-845-5501 or 800-627-0315. www.gusherdays.com 18 Livingston-Polk co: Texas cruiser’s car Show. 1-877-ubhookd www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 18 Livingston-Polk co: Kidfish. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 18 Plano: Live Green in collin county. 972-941-5840 18-19 addison: Wellness Expo. 800-aDDISon 18-19 atlanta: atlanta area Track Meet. Sponsored by the atlanta Lion’s club. 903-796-3296 18-19 carthage: Main Street Quilt Show. 903-685-2487 21 Plano: collin county Volunteer of the Year Breakfast. 972-941-5840 21-25 onalaska-Polk co: onalaska Volunteer Fire Department BBQ and auction. 936-646-5376 www.cityofonalaska.com or www.polkchamber.com 23-May 1 corsicana: Warehouse Living arts center – a Bad Year For Tomatoes – 903-872-5421. www.warehouselivingartscenter.com/ 24-25 Jacksonville: Relay for Life. 903-795-3604 cherokeerelayforlife@yahoo.com 24-25 nacogdoches: Multicultural Festival. 888-oLDEST-ToWn. www.Visitnacogdoches.org 11

Henderson: Go-Kart Racing Spring nationals. oak Hill Raceway. www.swra.org or 903-836-4557 24-27 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 25 Gladewater: Gusher Days Bass Tournament – Lake Gladewater. 25 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 25-26 Henderson: on Fire Team Roping - Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 25-27 Winnsboro: Spring Trail Ride. 903-629-5825 26 Livingston-Polk co.: Law Enforcement aid Fund Fishing Tournament. 936-327-3117 26-27 Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre “Same Time, next Year”. 903-657-2968 28-30 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: contraband Days. 800-456-7952. www.contrabanddays.com or info@visitlakecharles.org 29 Plano: collin county Prayer Breakfast. 972-941-5840 29-May 2 Plano: The Marriage Boot camp. 972-941-5840 30 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 30-May 3 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 24-26

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Henderson: Wildflower Trails. 866-650-5529, ext. 800 or www.hendersontx.us Livingston-Polk co: american cancer Society Relay for Life. 936-327-4357 www.polkcountyrelay.org Jefferson: 62nd annual Historic Home Tours Spring Festival. 903-665-2513 oakdale, La/allen Parish: Sacred Heart catholic church Spring Festival. 888-639-4868 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: contraband Days. 800-456-7952. www.contrabanddays.com or info@visitlakecharles.org Henderson: Wildflower Trails. 866-650-5529 Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 addison: community Garage Sale. 800-aDDISon Denison: arts & Wine Renaissance. 903-464-4452 Henderson: East Texas Team Penning assoc. 903-657-2161 Henderson: Royal B cattle Sale. 903-657-2161 Linden: Gospel Show. 903-756-9934

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Plano: Lovejoy ISD Fundraising Banquet. 972-941-5840 Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “a Lie of the Mind”. 903-657-2968 Mansfield/DeSoto Parish: River city Fest. 318-697-5498 Winnsboro: 4th annual Texas Woodstock Festival. 903-342-3666 Jefferson: civil War Re-enactment “Battle of Port Jefferson”. 903-665-2672 oberlin, La/allen Parish: Sacred Heart catholic church Spring Festival, oakdale. 888-639-4868 Beaumont: 64th annual YMBL championship chute out Rodeo 409-832-9991 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “Willy Wonka Junior”. 903-236-7535 addison: Taste addison. 800-aDDISon Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “a Lie of the Mind”. 903-657-2968 Gladewater: 5th annual apron Strings: Ties to the Past Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 nacogdoches: Mother’s Day Buffet. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com Plano: Blackland Prairie Festival. Plano: High Tech career Fair. 972-941-5840 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Starks Mayhaw Festival. 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org or info@visitlakecharles.org Lindale: I-20 Team Lindale championship Rodeo. 903-882-7181 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Baytown: Giant Yard Sale. 281-420-6597 Henderson: charolais cattle Sale - Rusk co. Expo center. 903-657-2161 Linden: Big Bird Broil. 903-756-9934 Texarkana: Jump Jive & Jam Fest. 903-792-7191 Waxahachie: Lions Mini Grand Prix. 972-937-2390 carthage: Panola co. cattleman’s assoc. PRca Rodeo. 903-754-1550 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Grapeland: Gospel Music Festival. Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 Denison: Memorial Day Parade. 903-465-1551 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556

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nacogdoches: Taste of nacogdoches. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com Grand Saline: 34th annual Salt Festival. 903-962-4834 addison: cinema in the circle. 800-aDDISon Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 alabama-coushatta-Polk co.: alabamacoushatta Tribe annual Pow-Wow. 936-563-1100 www.alabama-coushatta.com or www.polkchamber.com addison: Symphonic Saturdays. 800-aDDISon Beaumont: Spindletop Spin 409-839-2332 Linden: First Saturday Show. 903-756-9934 Plano: 2008 nPc Lone Star Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure classic. 972-941-5840 Gladewater: Rodeo Parade – 10aM. chuckwagon cookoff – noon Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 Beaumont: Lotus Garden & Bamboo Festival 409-982-9319 Waxahachie: Gingerbread Trail Home Tour. 972-937-0681 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Gladewater: cowboy Prayer Breakfast – 7aM Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park – clinic. 903-882-7181 Plano: 2008 nPc Lone Star Bodybuilding. 972-247-1539 Winnsboro: 9th annual northeast Texas Music Festial. 903-342-0263 Gladewater: 72nd annual Round-Up Rodeo. 903-845-5126. wwwgladewaterrodeo.com addison: cinema in the circle. 800-aDDISon Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Plano: HaM-coM. 972-941-5840

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atlanta: cass county Summer Fest. 903-796-3296 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Sherman: Texoma Ultimate crappie challenge Tournament. 903-957-0310 addison: Symphonic Saturdays. 800-aDDISon Beaumont: Zydeco Fest, Gator country 409-794-WILD Jacksonville: 25th annual Tomato Fest. 903-586-2217. jacksonvilletexas.com Livingston-Polk co: Texan Pioneer Bird Show. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com nacogdoches: Texas Blueberry Festival. 888-oLDEST-ToWn. www.texasblueberryfestival.com Henderson: cMRa Motorcycle Races – oak Hill Raceway. www.cmraracing.com Terrell: north Texas antique Tractor & Engine Show. 972-563-5703 Henderson: Drama camp 2008 – Henderson civic Theatre. 903-657-2968 Plano: The Tax aliance conference. 972-941-5840 corsicana: Warehouse Living arts center – Dearly Beloved – 903-872-5421. www.warehouselivingartscenter.com/ Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Linden: TBW Blues Fest. 903-756-9934 Mansfield/DeSoto Parish: cajun crossroads. 318-453-3230 addison: Symphonic Saturdays. 800-aDDISon Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 atlanta: Tri State Rod Run. 903-796-3296 Henderson: Drama camp 2008 – Henderson civic Theatre. 903-657-2968 Plano: The Marriage Boot camp. 972-941-5840 canton: The Freestate Bluegrass Music Festival. 800-243-6502 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 addison: cinema in the circle. 800-aDDISon Livingston-Polk co: Sonic 50’s Party 1-877-ubhookd www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” 903-657-2968 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “You Design It”. 903-236-7535 addison: Symphonic Saturdays. 800-aDDISon Linden: Brandon Rhyder. 903-756-9934 Waxahachie: cow creek classic Bike Ride. 972-937-2390 allen: allen USa celebration. 972-727-5585 Brookshire: Juneteenth celebration. 281-375-5050 Henderson: annual Gaston Museum Golf Tournament. 903-646-2771 Joinerville: Gaston School’s annual Reunion. 903-847-2205 Livingston-Polk co: Polk co. Business Expo 936-327-4929. www.polkchamber.com Winnsboro: Winnsboro Rodeo. 903-342-5328

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canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 addison: Kaboom Town. 800-aDDISon Gilmer: Yamboree Fireworks. 903-843-2413 Gladewater: Fireworks Display at Lake Gladewater. alabama-coushatta-Polk co.: alabamacoushatta Musical Festival and Fireworks. 936-563-1100 www.alabama-coushatta.com or www.polkchamber.com Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Baytown: 4th of July celebration. 281-420-6597 Waxahachie: crape Myrtle Festival. 972-937-2390 atlanta: 4th of July celebration, Queen city. 903-796-3296 Beaumont: Independence Day celebration, Riverfront Park. 409-838-3435, ext. 1 canton: citywide Fireworks Display & Independence Day Festival. 903-567-2826 Denison: Fireworks Extravaganza. 903-465-1551 Hawkins: Lake Hawkins Flotilla & Fireworks. 903-769-2224 Jacksonville: Fireworks on Lake Jacksonville 903-586-2217. lakejacksonville.org Jefferson: Jefferson Salutes america 4th of July celebration. 903-665-2672 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Red, White, Blue & You! 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org or info@visitlakecharles.org Linden: First Saturday Show. 903-756-9934 Livingston-Polk co: Kidfest. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Livingston-Polk co: Red, White, Blue Parade. 1-877-ubhookd www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Livingston-Polk co: Polk co. “Proud to be an american” Fireworks celebration. 936-646-5376 www.cityofonalaska.us or www.polkchamber.com nacogdoches: Freedom Fest. 888-oldest-Town www.Visitnacogdoches.org Terrell: Fireworks & northeast Texas Symphony Patriotic concert. 972-563-5703 Texarkana: Sparks. 903-792-7191 Jacksonville: Tops in Texas Rodeo. 903-586-3393. jacksonvilletexas.com Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free.

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903-957-0310 addison: July Jazz. 800-aDDISon canton: East Texas Baptist camp Meeting. 903-896-7727 Lindale: Teen Mania Extreme Summer camp. 903-882-7181 Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “Quilts” 903-657-2968 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “Mulan Junior”. 903-236-7535 addison: July Jazz. 800-aDDISon Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: cajun Music & Food Festival. 800-456-7952. info@visitlakecharles.org Plano: TaIJI Legacy International Martial arts championship. 972-941-5840 Plano: TaIJI Legacy championships. 972-680-7888 Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – “Quilts” 903-657-2968 addison: July Jazz. 800-aDDISon Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Plano: The Marriage Boot camp. 972-941-5840 Plano: Friends of the Library Book Sale. 972-941-5840 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 Sherman: Hot Summer nights, free. 903-957-0310 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Marshland Festival. 800-456-7952. www.marshlandfestival.com or info@visitlakecharles.org Brookshire: Freedom Festival. 281-375-5050 Livingston-Polk co: Polk county Youth Rodeo. 936-365-2258

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972-941-5840 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “The aristocats Kids”. 903-236-7535 addison: Summer Salsa. 800-aDDISon Henderson: 154th Sacred Harp Singing – community center. contact Dave Rosseau @ 903-889-3344 or 866-650-5529, ext. 800 Plano: Quilt Plano 2009. 972-941-5840 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com addison: Summer Salsa. 800-aDDISon carthage: Texas country Music Hall of Fame Showcase Talent contest. 903-693-6634 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 carthage: Texas country Music Hall of Fame awards Show. 903-693-6634 Plano: Divine consign children’s & Maternity consignment Sale. 972-941-5840 addison: Summer Salsa. 800-aDDISon Beaumont: Downtown Jazz Fest 409-838-3435, ext 1 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Plano: The Peddler Show. 972-941-5840 addison: Summer Salsa. 800-aDDISon Linden: Spotlite Series. 903-756-9934 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 Winnsboro: 4th annual Rotary club classic car cruise-In. 903-342-3666 onalaska-Polk co: Polk county area “Go Texan” BBQ cook-off. 936-646-5376. www.cityofonalaska.us or www.polkchamber.com

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Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park-aria Testing. 903-882-7181 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 Grapeland: Bluegrass Festival. addison: outdoor Summer Musical. 800-aDDISon addison: Mary Kay 5K. 800-aDDISon Beaumont: Redneck olympics, Gator country 409-794-WILD Linden: First Saturday Show. 903-756-9934 alabama-coushatta-Polk co.: alabamacoushatta Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. 936-563-1100 www.alabama-coushatta.com or www.polkchamber.com Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 oberlin, La/allen Parish: St. Joan of arc church Bazaar. 888-639-4868 atlanta: Moonlight Madness cheer off. 903-796-3296 Texarkana: Quadrangle. 903-792-7191 corsicana: Warehouse Living arts center – alone Togather again – 903-872-5421. www.warehouselivingartscenter.com/ Baytown: Giant Yard Sale. 281-420-6597 Baytown: Grito Fest. 281-420-6597 Plano: nPc Tx Bodybuilding Fitness/Figure. 972-941-5840 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 Texarkana: Fair. 903-792-7191 Plano: Plano Bridal Show. 972-941-5840

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addison: oktoberfest. 800-aDDISon Beaumont: Texas Pecan Festival. 409-962-3631 18-20 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 18-20 Plano: Plano Balloon Festival. 972-941-5840 19 addison: oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run for the children. 800-aDDISon 19-20 Gladewater: 36th annual arts & crafts Festival. 903-845-5501 or 800-627-0315 www.gladewaterartsandcrafts.com 20 oberlin, La/allen Parish: Soileau Downs Trottingbred Racing. 888-639-4868 20 Sherman: Sherman arts Festival. 903-957-0310 20 Sherman: Hispanic Heritage Festival. 903-957-0310 21-25 Denison/Sherman: US national aerobatics. 903-465-1551 25-26 Mittie, La/allen Parish: old Time Plow Days, Mittie. 888-639-4868 26 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 26 Waxahachie: The chautauqua assembly. 972-937-2390 30 Plano: celebration of Enterprise. 972-941-5840 30-oct. 4 Beaumont: Texas Rice Festival 409-294-4404 TBa oberlin, La/allen Parish: allen Parish Fair. 888-639-4868 TBa Sherman: national aerobatic championships. 903-957-0310

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Gilmer: Yamboree BBQ Bonanza. 903-843-2413 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park – Dressage clinic. 903-882-7181 Sherman: Wine & Music Festival. 903-957-0310 onalaska-Polk co: onalaska’s national night out. 936-646-5376 www.cityofonalaska.us or www.polkchamber.com nacogdoches: Piney Woods Fair. 888-oldest-Town. www.Visitnacogdoches.org Gladewater: 4th annual Deb Mohon Memorial Barrel Race. 903-660-4660 or Lynda 903-238-7098. Winnsboro: antique Tractor Show & Pull. 903-342-1958 Jefferson: 12th annual Boo Run Benefit. 903-665-6005 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park competition. 903-882-7181 Baytown: nurture nature Fest. 281-420-6597 Gilmer: Yamboree BBQ Bonanza. 903-843-2413 Hawkins: Jarris christian college Hall of Fame Induction. 903-769-5700 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “When I Grow Up”. 903-236-7535 Soileau, La/allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 Winnsboro: autumn Trails arts & crafts Show. 903-342-3666 Winnsboro: autumn Trails BBQ cook-off. 903-342-1958 Linden: cass county cowboy Gathering. 903-756-3106 carthage: East Texas oil & Gas Blast. 903-297-4017 Hawkins: oil Festival. 903-769-4482 Lindale: countryfest/Bullfest. 903-882-7181 Mansfield, La/DeSoto Parish: Bee Gum Festival. 318-469-8498 addison: Urbanato. 800-aDDISon Gilmer: 72nd East Texas Yamboree. 903-843-2413 addison: Shakespeare Festival Dallas. 800-aDDISon Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: cal-cam Fair. 337-583-9155 Henderson: 16th annual Rusk county PRca Dodge Series Rodeo – Rusk co. 903-657-2161 or 866-650-5529, ext. 800 Winnsboro: autumn Trails Welcome Parade; Trail Riders. 903-342-1958 canton: Quilt Show. 903-567-4511 Grand Saline: US Hiway 80 Sale. 903-962-4257 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Trade Days.

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31 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com Woodville: 21st Annual Harvest Festival. 409-283-2272 16-18 Plano: Heart of Texas Arts & Crafts Show. 972-941-5840 16-19 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park Competition. 903-882-7181 16-24 Beaumont: Haunted Hayrides, Tyrrell Stables 409-365-5277 17 Baytown: Baytown Company Cup 5K. 281-420-6597 17 Winnsboro: Autumn Trails 42 Tournament & Barn Dance. 903-342-1958 17 Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana: Rouge et Blanc. 800-456-7952. www.rougeetblanc.us info@visitlakecharles.org 17-18 Addison: Wellness Expo. 800-ADDISON 17-19 Lindale: Civil War Reenactment. 903-882-7181 18 Beaumont: Dog-tober Fest “A Canine Festival”. 409-838-2667 18 Carthage: St. Williams Catholic Church Cajun Fest. 903-693-3766 18 Grand Saline: “Beat the Heat” Car Show. 903-962-6136 18 Lindale: Classic Car Show. 903-882-7181 18 Livingston-Polk Co: Pilot Club Turkey Dinner 936-327-4436. www.polkchamber.com 18 Winnsboro: Big Woods Trail Ride. 903-342-1958 23-25 Denison: Kustom Kemps Car Show. 903-465-1551 23-25 Winnsboro: Autumn Trails Trades Day & Swap Meet. 903-342-1958 24 Addison: Bookworm Bash. 800-ADDISON 24 Addison: Worldfest. 800-ADDISON 24 Gilmer: Treats on the Square. 903-843-5545 24 Soileau, LA/Allen Parish: Trottingbred Racing @ Metro Soileau Downs. 888-639-4868 24 Waxahachie: Texas Country Reporter Festival. 972-937-2390 24 Winnsboro: Autumn Trails Antique Cars Parade. 903-342-1958 24 Winnsboro: Autumn Trails Sidewalk Sales. 903-342-1958 24-25 Plano: Sci-Fi Expo. 972-941-5840 25 Baytown: Halloween Carnival. 281-420-6597 26 Canton: Children’s Fall Festival. 903-567-6528 29-Nov. 1 Canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 29-Nov. 2 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park Competition. 903-882-7181 31 Baytown: Halloween Carnival. 281-420-6597 31 Beaumont: Nightmare on Crockett Street 409-832-2944 31 Linden: Spotlite Series Show. 903-756-9934

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Nacogdoches: Scare on the Square. 888-Oldest-Town. www.VisitNacogdoches.org Atlanta: Flocktober Fest – Aviation Appreciation. 903-796-3296 Atlanta: Vintage Chevy Antique Car Club. 903-796-3296 Henderson: Beefmaster Cattle Sale – Rusk Co. Expo Center. 903-657-2161 Joinerville: Life in the East Texas Oil Field Kinder, LA/Allen Parish: Kings Farm Fall Festival, Kinder. 888-639-4868 Livingston-Polk Co: Polk Co. Chamber Annual Golf Tournament. 936-327-4929 www.polkchamber.com Moscow-Polk Co: Moscow on the Go Fall Festival. 936-398-2751 or 936-398-5103 www.polkchamber.com Sherman: Sherman Wine & Music Festival. 903-957-0310

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Sherman: Community Series. 903-957-0310 Lindale: Texas Rose Horse Park Competition. 903-882-7181 6-8 Livingston-Polk Co: Hunting Widow’s Shopping Spree. 1-877-ubhookd www.ubhookd.com or www.cityoflivingston-tx.com 7 Atlanta: Cullen Baker Fair, Bloomburg. 903-796-3296 7 Beaumont: Flamin’ Hot Car Show 409-880-2134 7 Beaumont: Orchid Festival, Shangri La Botanical Gardens 409-670-9113 7 Linden: First Saturday Show. 903-756-9934 7-8 Dension: Fall Art Tour. 903-465-1551 12-15 Plano: Junior League of Plano ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market’. 972-941-5840 13-15 Livingston-Polk Co: Livingston Trade Days. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 14 Addison: Arbor Day. 800-ADDISON 14 Gladewater: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” Antique District open late. 14 Henderson: 21st Annual Heritage Syrup Festival. 866-650-5529, ext. 800 or www.hendersontx.us 14 Nacogdoches: Downtown Art Walk. 888-Oldest-Town. www.VisitNacogdoches.org 15 Carthage: Chamber of Commerce “All That Glitters” Auction. 903-693-6634 17 Plano: High Tech Career Fair. 972-941-5840 19-21 Nacogdoches: Holiday in the Pines. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com 20-Dec. 12 Nacogdoches: Nine Flags Festival. 888-Oldest-Town. www.nineflagsfestival.com 21 Texarkana: Mistletoe. 903-792-7191 21-22 Plano: Annual City of Plano Parks & Rec. Christmas Crafts Fair. 972-941-5840 21-30 Nacogdoches: Fall Foliage Trails.

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888-oldest-Town. www.Visitnacogdoches.org 21-Dec. 13 canton: Festival of Trees. 903-567-2991 23-Dec. 31 Sherman: Grayson county Holiday Lights at Loy Lake Park. 903-957-0310 24 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston “Lights for Leslie” christmas Lighting. 1-877-ubhookd www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 26 nacogdoches: Thanksgiving Buffet. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com 26-28 Waxahachie: Victorian christmas Festival & candlelight Home Tour. 972-937-2390 27-30 Denison: Holiday Lights. 903-465-1551 28 Grant, La/allen Parish: Grant christmas Tree Farm Events. 888-639-4868 TBa atlanta: 5K Pump & Run. 903-796-3296 TBa corsicana: Warehouse Living arts center – oliver – 903-872-5421. www.warehouselivingartscenter.com/

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carthage: carthage christmas Parade. 903-693-6634 Gilmer: Santa claus Parade. 903-843-2413 Gladewater: christmas Parade. Texarkana: Twice as Bright. 903-792-7191 Denison: Holiday Lights. 903-465-1551 Kinder, La/allen Parish: King’s Farm UPc Festival of Lights. 888-639-4868 Lake charles/Southwest Louisiana: Southwest Louisiana Lighting Festival. 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org info@visitlakecharles.org Sherman: community Series. 903-957-0310 Beaumont: a Very Merry Main Street Market 409-832-0873 Baytown: art Exhibition & Reception. 281-420-6597 carthage: Beckville christmas Parade. 903-678-3661 Denison: christmas Parade. 903-465-1551 Henderson: annual christmas Parade. 903-657-5528 Jefferson: 27th annual christmas candlelight Tour of Homes. 903-665-7064 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 Baytown: christmas Parade. 281-420-6597 Terrell: Lighted christmas Drive. 972-563-5703 Waxahachie: Bethlehem Revisited. 972-937-2390 atlanta: christmas Extravaganza & christmas Parade. 903-796-3296 Beaumont: christmas Holiday Festival & Parade. 800-392-4401 Brookshire: Museum Lighting/Hot coco & christmas carols Elizabeth, La/allen Parish: christmas in the country. 888-639-4868 Gladewater: Breakfast with Santa. Grant, La/allen Parish: Grant christmas Tree Farm Events. 888-639-4868 Kinder, La/allen Parish: Kinder's christmas in the Park & christmas Parade. 888-639-4868 Linden: First Saturday Show. 903-756-9934 nacogdoches: Pancake Breakfast with Santa. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com onalaska-Polk co: onalaska “christmas in our Town”. 936-646-5376. www.christmasinourtown.com or www.cityofonalaska.us Sherman: Downtown christmas Parade & Snowflake Festival. 903-957-0310 Terrell: candlelight Home Tour. 972-563-5703

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Waxahachie: Victorian christmas Festival. & candlelight Home Tour. 972-937-2390 6 Gilmer: Yulefest Breakfast with Santa. 903-843-2413 6 Grand Saline: cocoa & carols Downtown christmas celebration. 903-962-4257 6 Mansfield, La/DeSoto Parish: Pioneer christmas Parade and Lion’s club Fun Day in the Park. 318-858-0800 6-7 Sherman: community Series christmas Pop. 903-957-0310 10-12 Jefferson: 27th annual christmas candlelight Tour of Homes. 903-665-7064 10-13 Longview: artsView children’s Theatre – “It’s a Wonderful Life”. 903-236-7535 11-13 Terrell: Lighted christmas Drive. 972-563-5703 12 canton: christmas Parade. 12 corrigan-Polk co: corrigan Winterfest 936-398-4126. www.polkchamber.com 12 Gladewater: Tour of Homes. 903-845-5501 www.gladewaterchamber.com 12 Grant, La/allen Parish: Grant christmas Tree Farm Festival & Hayride Under The Lights. 888-639-4868 12 Livingston-Polk co: Livingston Hometown christmas. 1-877-ubhookd www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com 12 nacogdoches: Pancake Breakfast with Santa. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com 12 oakdale, La/allen Parish: christmas on Main Street, Sounds of the Season, Fireworks Display. 888-639-4868 12 Terrell: christmas Parade. 972-563-5703 12-13 Waxahachie: Bethlehem Revisited. 972-937-2390 12-13 Waxahachie: Victorian christmas Festival & candlelight Home Tour. 972-937-2390 13 carthage: Main Street Breakfast with Santa. 903-693-3461 13 Hawkins: christmas in the Park. 903-769-4482 13 Mansfield, La/DeSoto Parish: Mansfield christmas Parade. 318-872-0406 13 oberlin, La/allen Parish: Grant christmas Tree Farm Festival. 888-639-4868 14 Sherman: altrusa Pilgrimage of Homes. 903-957-0310 17, 19 Beaumont: Eggnog Thursdays, McFaddin Ward House 409-832-2134 18-20 Terrell: Lighted christmas Drive. 972-563-5703 19 Brookshire: Town Tree Lighting/Live Music, Santa Pictures, and Booth space available. 19 nacogdoches: Pancake Breakfast with Santa. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com 20 Brookshire: christmas Festival/Live music, chili cook-off, Town Hay Ride, Snow, 1st annual Lighting Parade, 1st annual Santa’s Little Helper Pageant, Booth space available. 31 Beaumont: crockett Street new Year’s Extravaganza! 409-832-2944 31 nacogdoches: new Year's Eve Gala. 936-564-1234. www.HotelFredonia.com 31-Jan. 3 canton: Trade Days. 903-567-6556 TBa Brookshire: christmas Festival. 281-375-5050 TBa Henderson: Henderson civic Theatre – annual christmas Production. 903-657-2968 TBa oakdale, La/allen Parish: 5th United Pentecostal christmas Bazaar. 888-639-4868 TBa Winnsboro: christmas Parade. 903-342-3666

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DISCOVER THE “MOTHER ROADS” OF AMERICA The mother roads of America are not only the Lincoln Highway and Route 66, but the great transcontinental routes such as Routes 80 and 90, originally called the Dixie Overland and the Old Spanish Trail highways. All southbound highways such as historic Route 67, the Bankhead Highway, Route 75, and the Meridian Highway, feed into Routes 80 and 90 which run through a section rich in historic romance. Routes 80 and 90 bind together all of the former Spanish territories of the U.S., from Florida to California. Now paralleled by interstates, in the 1920’s these were mostly dirt and gravel roads. US 90 had 40 miles of ferries as it came across the southern states on its way to California. It and US 80 followed the route of the wagon road surveys of the 1860’s. Through these several routes, East Texas is a part of the great sweep of American history. Other early routes, each with their own names, exist in East Texas, all the way down to local dirt roads which

were paved to become part of Texas farm to market roads. They are all a part of the scenic and historic byways of East Texas. These roads are a microcosm of America, and a great way to connect with the land and its people, observes JoAnn Vervinck, a landscape architect. Along them you can see the relics of another time, when there was “auto architecture.” Enjoy a more leisurely drive, and observe the historical and cultural relics such as gas stations, tourist courts, diners and bridges. In East Texas you see historical and cultural relics in pioneer log cabins, tourist courts with individual cottages like in the early 30’s movies, to shotgun houses of the oil fields and bayous. The Byways get you into the downtown, on the Main Streets, and around the courthouse squares. Roads that carried wagon trains west from the Port of Jefferson to build up cities like Dallas and the great ranches in West Texas have a romance of their own. Nostalgia exists in cafes, service stations and motels which survive from the earlier times, reviving memories of past generations. These routes are still waiting for those with a spirit to venture and a liking for friendly people and uncrowded scenic roads. They’ll be great for fall foliage and spring flower jaunts, and just to travel on This narrow road was a section of Old Highway 80 dreamy summer days. For between Longview and Marshall. Across the breadth of this route, from Georgia to California, are streets and old more information, check out sections called by that name. www.easttexasguide.com. 14

Old Spanish Trail from Jacksonville, Florida on the Atlantic to San Diego, California on the Pacific.

Old Dixie-Overland Hwy. from the Atlantic Ocean in Savannah to the Pacific Ocean in San Diego.

Starts in Winnipeg, Canada this route follows a north-south path to Laredo on the Rio Grande.

Old Meridian Highway from the pines of Winnipeg, Canada to the palms of Galveston.

Old Bankhead Highway from Iowa on the Mississippi River to Presidio on the Mexican border

Begins in Albert Lea, Minnesota, this highway crosses East Texas and ends in Port Arthur.

Begins on the Atlantic Ocean at Brunswick, GA and five States later ends in Las Cruces, NM.

Beginning in Louisiana, US 190 crosses East Texas and ends on Interstate I-20 in West Texas.

Begins in Texas at Nacogdoches, and goes to the Talimena Skyline Drive in Oklahoma.

Begins in Tyler, TX, and ends in Poteau, OK, in Kiamichi Mountains.

Begins in Texas at Port Arthur, and ends at Choteau in NW Montana near the Canadian border.

Begins in Kentucky near Indiana border, crosses four states and ends in Round Rock, Texas.

From Teneha on US 59, this route crosses through the Big Thicket and ends in Port Arthur.

Begins in Shreveport Bossier City area, and goes south, ending in Lake Charles, LA

Goes from the Atlantic at Brunswick, GA, to the mountains at Pagosa Springs, CO.

Hug the Coast Highway Travel from Louisiana to the Rio Grande Valley.

Plan Circle Tours from Host Cities

Study the Guide, and its regions, and find host cities you like along our fine highway system. Chart circles around them on the set of maps and stay awhile and get acquainted.

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Rivers, Lakes, the Sea RIVERS The two-state region of East Texas and Western Louisiana is blessed with rivers, seashores (along the Gulf of Mexico), and hundreds of lakes and reservoirs. Water recreation is only minutes from where you live or are visiting in this region. These water-related ecosystems offer some of the best birding, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting and photographic opportunities in the world. Just study the variety of quality offerings on the maps on preceding pages 18-21, the editorial and ads, and make your plans to visit. From salt water to fresh water lakes, East Texas has it all! This section features the myriad of fresh water impoundments from Lake Fork – nationally renowned black bass lunker producer – to acclaimed “Fishing Capital of The World” at Toledo Bend – sprawling over Texas and Louisiana along 65 miles of state line that provides the south’s largest man-made fishery. And on the state line above is Caddo Lake. Just try any of our water treasures for a lifetime of memories.

LAKES, East Texas ATHENS, LAKE – 1,520 ac., E. of Athens via TX31 & FM 2495. B. A. STEINHAGEN, LAKE – 13, 700 ac. (Dam B/Town Bluff Reservoir). Between Jasper and Woodville. Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Fish, boat, swim, camp. Facilities. See Jasper and Woodville. 817-886-1731, www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/idex.htm BOB SANDLIN, LAKE – Built on Big Cypress Bayou, the lake began filling in 1977 to cover some 9,460 acres. These waters back up to the dams of two other members of this triple body of water, Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Monticello. State Park See Guide maps for location.

A pleasant outing on an East Texas lake.

BONHAM, LAKE – 1200 ac., ski & jet skis. Black bass, hybrid stripers, channel/blue catfish, crappie. Camp, picnic, 9-hole/min. golf, pavilion, See Bonham, 903-583-8001. www.bonhamchamber.com CADDO LAKE – 25,400 ac. On TexasLouisiana border. South’s largest natural lake. Wilderness, Cypress trees, Spanish moss, lily pads. Named “man & biosphere preserve” by UNESCO. State Park, Cypress trees, Spanish moss, lily pads, alligators, birding, canoeing, water sports, fish, photographer’s paradise. CONTACT: Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce, 903/935-7868, www.marshalltxchamber .com and Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson TX 75657. 903/665-2672, www.jefferson-Texas.com JIM CHAPMAN LAKE/COOPER DAM – Newest East Texas Lake. State park. South of Paris. 817-886-1731, www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/idex.htm CROOK LAKE – Three miles north of Paris off US 271. Fishing, camping and family activities. Paris V&CCD, 800-PARIS TX. CYPRESS SPRINGS, LAKE – Another in the set of “triplets”, Cypress Springs was impounded in 1970 in Franklin County with 3,400 acres of top fishing waters. The waters of Lake Bob Sandlin back up to the dam on Cypress Creek. For lake services on the triplet lakes (Bob Sandlin, Cypress Springs & Monticello) call contacts in the Mt. Vernon ad. GILMER, LAKE – SH852, 4 mi. W Gilmer. 1,010 surface ac. 1,557 ac. of mitigation property to develop into hiking/nature trails/bird watch stations. For info, contact Gilmer City Hall, 903-843-2552, www.gilmer-tx.com GLADEWATER LAKE – US 80, 1 mi. W. of US 271. E. Lake Dr. N. 1/2 mi., Gay Ave. W. 2 mi. Swim, fish, baits, boat rents, picnic, playground. HAWKINS, LAKE – 5 mi. NW Hawkins, N. of US 80. Wood Co. RV Park, sandy beach w/pavilion and public boat ramp. HOUSTON COUNTY LAKE – 1,282 ac., Trophy largemouth bass to 15.2 lbs., yellow flathead catfish to 80 lbs., abundant crappie and bluegill. Facilities. 8 mi. W. of Crockett @ FM 229 and N. CR 2140. Contact: Crockett Family Resort, Rt. 3, Box 460, Crockett, TX 75835, 936-5448466 www.crockettresort.com. LAKE FORK RESERVOIR – 27,690 acres about 100 miles

east of Dallas near Quitman. Proof of leading producer of trophy-size bass can be seen in that the lake holds the current record of 18.18 pounds as well as having produced 15 of the top 20 bass in the state and 37 of top 50. Good Crappie & catfish. Facilities. YOUR HOST: Rains County Chamber of Commerce & Emory. 903-473-3913. LAKE HOLBROOK – 653-ac. for recreation/flood control. County campground, swim beach. LAKE JACKSONVILLE – 1,320 acres. About four miles south of Jacksonville off US 69, also accessible from Rusk. LAKE LIMESTONE – Favorite place for water-based activities. Cabins, campsites, public boat ramps & picnic areas. Best bass fishing. Loc. just off SH 164 or FM 937. Open for free public use. LAKE MURVAUL – 3,820 ac., trophy bass lake, waterfowl hunting in winter. Camp, fish, ski, boat, swim. 12 mi. SW Carthage via FM 10. YOUR HOST: Panola County Chamber of Commerce, Carthage, 903693-6634. LAKE O’ THE PINES – 18,700 ac., scenic rolling forests. See Jefferson, Marshall. Facilities. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 817-886-1731. www.swfwc.usace.army.mil/index.htm. LAKE PALESTINE – One of Texas’ prettiest vacation & retirement lakes, with water sports, fish avail. 25,560 ac. 13 mi. NW Jacksonville via US 175 W. LAKE PAT MAYSE –5,993 ac., 62 mi. shoreline. Facilities. Very popular boat & fish lake. 13 mi. N of Paris off US 271; near Arthur City & Chicota. LAKE SAM RAYBURN – At 114,500 acres, largest lake wholly in Texas. Fishing, hunting. Parks, camps, marinas and rec. area dot 560- mi. shoreline in the heart of the Angelina National Forest. Open water for all kinds of boating, plus huge areas of flooded timber providing prime fish habitat. 817-886-1731. www.swfwc.usace.army.mil/idex.htm LAKE TAWAKONI –Sand bass, catfish, stripers. 36,700 ac. reservoir. Clean,

uncrowded, ideal for recreational water sports. Rains County CofC. 903-473-3913. LAKE TEXOMA – 89,000 ac.-Red River between TX & OK. W/black bass/crappie/ white bass/striped bass/hybrids/catfish. Water sports. A Lake Texoma license costing $12.00 allows fishing in both Texas and Oklahoma waters of the lake. Your Hosts: Denison Area Chamber of Commerce, 903/465-1551. www.denisontexas.com Sherman Convention & Visitors Council, Toll-free: 888/893-1188. www.shermantexas.com LAKE TOMBIGBEE – LIVINGSTON – 26 ac., fish, swim, canoe/teepee rent, camp, cabins/kitchen/ bath, grocery, laundromat, RV, AlabamaCoushatta Tribe. 936-563-1100. LAKE WRIGHT PATMAN – (formerly L Texarkana) – 20,300 ac. Corps of Eng. Facilities. Fish, hunt, watersports, camp, picnic, hike. Atlanta State Park. 12 mi. SW Texarkana off US 59. Atlanta Chamber, (903) 7963296. Texarkana Chamber, 903-792-7191. 817-886-1731, www.swfwc.usace.army .mil /idex.htm LIVINGSTON, LAKE – 93,000 ac. lake - assorted marinas, campgrounds/RV hook-ups, and vacation homes/rentals. Varied water sports/activities. Livingston-Polk County Chamber, Livingston, 936-327-4929. www.polkchamber.com MARTIN CREEK LAKE – 5,200 ac., black bass, catfish, crappie, bluegills. 3.19 lbs. State Park. 4 mi. SW of Tatum via TX 43. Henderson CVB, 903-657-2119. MONTICELLO, LAKE – Another of the “triplets”, this 2,000-acre powergenerating reservoir was filled in 1973 and has since gained notoriety for its big bass. Three of the top 50 in the state

THE SEA

Fishermen of all ages enjoy fishing in hundreds of small East Texas lakes.

have been caught here. OLD FT. PARKER LAKE – Loc. between Mexia & Groesbeck off SH 14. Camp, boat, nature observation. Playground, picnic area, pavilion, clubhouse avail. 254-562-5751. QUITMAN, LAKE – 814 ac., 4 mi. N. of Quitman FM 2966. TOLEDO BEND RESERVOIR – Sabine County, Texas and other counties. The big one, 181,600 acres impounded on the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana, is operated jointly by the Sabine River Authorities of each state. Nation’s 5th largest man-made lake. Top bass lake in the country. Camp, cabins, fish, guides. A part of the Texas shoreline is within the Sabine National Forest. Excellent facilities ranging from wilderness to resort quality are abundant. San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce, 409-275-3610, www.sanaugus tinetx.com and Shelby County/Center Chamber of Commerce, 936-598-3682. www.shelbycountychamber.com WINNSBORO, LAKE – 806-ac. recreational impoundment w/campsites, RV hook-ups, picnic, swim, marina, boat rent, bait, tackle. SW of Winnsboro via TX 37. (See Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, 903-342-3666, www.winnsboro.com /www.winnsboroedc.com). CORPS OF ENGINEER LAKES – Ft. Worth District, 817-886-1731, www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/idex.htm

1-800-358-7802. www.sabineparish.com THE GULF OF MEXICO Most rivers of East Texas and West Louisiana empty into the sea in the Gulf of Mexico. The two states supply many miles of beaches and salt water for many types of exciting recreation. East Texas and West Louisiana seashores offer sizeable cities such as Orange and Port Arthur at the mouths of significant rivers like the Sabine and Neches. Massive estuaries and wetlands are full of fish, birds and other wildlife that provide world-class fun and activities. UPPER GULF COAST. The upper Texas Gulf Coast offers many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Sabine Lake offers year around fishing, boating and sailing. Fed by the Neches and Sabine Rivers and connected to the Gulf, fishermen land flounder, redfish, and speckled trout in Sabine Lake. The Sabine Jetties are 2-3 mile granite structures that serve as artificial reefs that create a habitat for an astounding variety of fish and other marine life. Of course offshore options in the Gulf of Mexico are always an option as well as surf fishing at Sea Rim State Park. Pleasure Island has several lighted fishing piers, public boat ramps, bait shops and RV parks as well as a marina. An additional marina is available in Sabine Pass. Boat ramps are also available in Sabine Pass and Port Neches Park. For more information on fishing the Port Arthur area, call 800235-7822 for a fishing packet. So, whether you want to a chartered fishing trip or just want to fish from a pier, we have it all year around. Port Arthur CVB, 800-235-7822, www.portarthur texas.com Also contact the Orange CVB at 1-800-528-4906, www.orangetexas.org. From Orange to Freeport, anglers fishing

LAKES, Western LA LOUISIANA LAKE CANE RIVER (NATCHITOCHES, LA) – 35 mi. meandering water, largemouth bass, skiing, river cruises, paddleboats. TOLEDO BEND RESERVOIR – Sabine Parish, LA/Toledo Bend Country – Best of everything in one great spot! Fish, Golf, Parks, Floral Gardens, Wilderness Areas. Beaches, Boats, Camp, RV. Powerboat license required. Sabine Parish Tourism Commission, Many LA, 800-358-7802, sptourist@cp-tel.net.

Great fishing offshore – Gulf of Mexico.

a few miles offshore can look forward to Black Tip Shark and Tarpon mid-summer through the fall. Charters range from $200 for a half day to $500 for a full day including bait and tackle. To entertain the offshore enthusiast, public and private charters are available from nine miles to 100 miles offshore. Fishing 25 to 40 miles offshore, anglers can catch Kingfish, Snapper, Dorado, Shark and can enjoy a good fight with a Cobia (Ling). From 40 to 80 miles out, battle the fighting Amber Jack, Grouper, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Cobia, Dorado, Sailfish, Tuna and Wahoo as well as Bull, Sand, Hammerhead and Tiger sharks. Offshore charters range from $750 to $1,350 depending on the boat size. Party boat trips are available for about $50 per person. A Texas fishing license may not be required. For more information, contact Texas Parks & Wildlife at 512-389-4802. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/ Fishing enthusiasts can fish free of charge in Galveston off the rock groins or breakwaters along the Seawall. There are also public piers at 61st Street and Seawall Boulevard and 89th Street and Seawall Boulevard, which charge a small fee. The Brazosport area is located approximately one hour south of Houston and less than three hours from some of the greatest fishing areas on the Gulf Coast. There are dozens of boat ramps, marinas, and bait and tackle businesses in the Brazosport area, making it a boat owner’s paradise. For others, the deep Gulf is easily accessible from the dozens of charter and party boats of all sizes that make their head-quarters in Freeport and surrounding areas. Experienced captains and crews make fishing out where the “big ones” are an exciting and enjoyable event. Year round, the catches are large from offshore fishing. CONTACT: Brazosport CVB, www.tourtexas.com/brazosport efischer@brazosport.com

Camping in East Texas Park.

State Parks of East Texas For more information about all Texas State Parks: 1-800-792-1112 For Reservations: 1-512-389-8900 • www.tpwd.state.tx.us ATLANTA 903-769-6476, BASTROP 512-321-2101, BUESCHER 512-237-2241, BATTLESHIP TEXAS, Houston 281-479-2431, BONHAM 903-583-5022, BRAZOS BEND, Richmond 979-5535101, CADDO LAKE, Karnack 903679-3351, CADDOAN MOUNDS, Alto 936-858-3218, CEDAR HILL 972-291-3900, CONFEDERATE REUNION GROUNDS, Mexia 254-562-5751, COOPER LAKE, Sulphur Springs 903-945-5256, DAINGERFIELD 903-645-2921, EISENHOWER, Denison 903-465-1956, EISENHOWER BIRTHPLACE, Denison 903-465-8908, FAIRFIELD LAKE 903-389-4514, FANTHORP INN, Anderson 936-873-2633, FORT PARKER, Mexia 254562-5751, GALVESTON ISLAND 409-737-1222, GOVERNOR HOGG SHRINE, Operated by the City of Quitman 903-763-4045, HUNTSVILLE 936-295-5644, JIM HOGG, Rusk 903-683-4850, LAKE BOB SANDLIN, Mt. Pleasant 903-572-5531, LAKE LIVINGSTON 936-365-2201, LAKE SOMERVILLE (Birch Creek) 979-535-7763, LAKE SOMERVILLE (Nails Creek) 979-289-2392, LAKE TAWAKONI, Eustace 903-5607123, LAKE WHITNEY, 254-694-3793, MARTIN CREEK LAKE, Tatum 903-8364336, MARTIN DIES, JR., Jasper 409-384-5231, MISSION TEJAS, Weches 936-687-2394, PURTIS CREEK, Eustace 903-425-2332, RAY ROBERTS LAKE (Isle Du Bois), Pilot Point 940-686-2148, RAY ROBERTS LAKE (Johnson Branch), Valley View 940-637-2294, RUSK/ PALESTINE 903-683-5126, SAM BELL MAXEY HOUSE, Paris 903785-5716, SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND, Houston 281-4792431, *SEA RIM/**SABINE PASS BATTLEGROUND, Port Arthur 409-971-2559 / 409-971-2451, STARR MANSION, Marshall 903-935-3044, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, San Felipe 979-885-3613, TEXAS STATE RAILROAD, Rusk/ Palestine 903-683-2561, TYLER 903-597-5338, VARNERHOGG, West Columbia 979-345-4656, VILLAGE CREEK, Lumberton 409-755-7322, WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS, Washington 936-878-2214. Due to Hurricane Rita: *Closed until further notice. Will re-open after repairs. **Some of park including campsites, closed until further notice. Call 1-800-792-1112.

National Forests There are 21 developed recreational areas, four hiking trails, a scenic area, and off-road vehicle trails among opportunities available in the four National Forests in East Texas. Camping if offered on a first-come, first-served basis in developed recreation areas, and a daily use fee is charged at most areas. The 20-mile Four C Hiking Trail is located in Davy Crockett NF, the 140mile long Lone Star Hiking Trail traverses Sam Houston NF, the Sawmill Hiking Trail

is in the Angelina NF, and the Trail Between the Lakes winds 28 miles from Toledo Bend to near Rayburn Reservoir. The four forests area: Angelina National Forest – This large forest has 7 developed recreational areas and 2 hiking trails w/misc. services. See Lufkin CVB. Davy Crockett Nat’l. Forest – Between Crockett and Lufkin, this forest provides 3 developed recreation areas, 2 hiking trails, and misc. services. See Lufkin. Sabine National Forest – Located along the shoreline of the Toledo Bend Reservoir, this 93,000-acre giant teeming with wildlife, & bird life, has five recreation sites, hiking trails. Call Center, San Augustine, TX. Sam Houston Nat’l Forest –

3 rec areas, 2 hiking trails misc. services, year ‘round recreation. Call Huntsville. For further information on the four National Forests in East Texas, write National Forests & Grasslands in Texas, 415 S. First Street, Ste. 110, Lufkin TX 75901 or call 936-639-8501.

BIG THICKET: Biological Crossroads

Wild azaleas growing in the Big Thicket.

From the confluence of the Neches River and the Angelina below Sam Rayburn Lake south to Lake Sabine near Beaumont and northwest to the Trinity River at Lake Livingston lies the Big Thicket National Preserve. Here is one of the first of the world’s scientific biosphere reserves as designated by the United Nations. It is a biological crossroads of North America, with 100,000 acres of scientifically significant forest in 12 units over seven counties. There are opportunities for wildlife viewing, walking, backpacking, birding, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, nature

observation and historical interpretation. Big Thicket is home to more than 85 tree species, nearly 1,000 flowering plant species, 26 ferns, 20 orchids, and four of North America’s five types of insecteating plants. Located on the western edge of the Mississippi flyway, bird watching is a popular activity as nearly 300 species have been sighted. Various lengths of hiking trails, books, maps are available. For Ranger-led tours, by appointment, call 409-9516725 at the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center, located 8 miles north of Kountze on US 69.

Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing only on Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Visitor Center has a large lobby-book sales area, exhibit room, “Discovery Room,” theater, public restrooms, and porch. Highway signs identify the “Big Thicket National Preserve Parkway” from Beaumont to Lufkin on U.S. 69. For more info contact www.nps.gov.bith/ and Hardin County Tourist Bureau, (800) 835-0343, or Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 392-4401.

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Amarillo 9700 Interstate Hwy 40, E. (806) 335-1441 Anthony 8799 S. Desert Blvd. (915) 886-3468 Austin Capitol Complex (512) 463-8586 Denison 6801 U.S. Highway 75/69 (903) 463-2860 Gainesville 4901 N. Interstate 35 (940) 665-2301 Langtry U.S. Highway 90, Loop 25 (432) 291-3340 Laredo 15551 Interstate Hwy 35, N. (956) 417-4728 Orange 1708 Interstate Hwy 10, E. (409) 883-9416 Texarkana 5909 N. Park Rd. 1200 Interstate Hwy 30 (903) 794-2114 Valley 2021 W. Harrison (956) 428-4477 Harlingen (956) 4284477

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Texas is the only state that was once a sovereign nation, The Republic of Texas. Texas had its LOUISIANA own armed forces including a I-20 East - Greenwood Navy, currency and representa9945 Interstate Hwy 20 West tives to the United States. And (318) 938-5613 Texas reserved the right to Toledo Bend divide itself into five separate Sabine River Authority states after its annexation in 15091 Texas Highway 1845 to gain more senators to (318) 256-4114 represent its vast area if the 1-800-259-5253 (LAKE) need ever arose. To know Texas I-10 East - Vinton is to love Texas. Friendly is litEast at the State Line erally the name of our state, so (337) 589-7774 called for the Tejas Indians. Here are some facts: WHO TO CALL • For East Texas trip routing Population est. 2005; 22,859,968. help, call our advertisers. Area, 267,339 square miles, of For updates of the Guide, which more than 6,000 square check our Home Page miles is water. The capital is www.easttexasguide.com. Austin; nickname, Lone Star State, named for the star on the For more local information, flag. The state flower is the call cities in the Guide. bluebonnet and the motto is • For statewide travel friendship. counseling within Texas, call TxDOT Travel The highest point, 8,751 Ft. Information at Guadalupe Peak. From the 1›800›452›9292. panhandle to the southern tip of Texas is 801 miles. and • For camping reservations, 773 miles from Sabine River and for hunting and fishing to El Paso. license information, call the Texas Parks Our temperatures have ranged & Wildlife at from -23F to 120F. Speed limit, (512) 389›8900. up to 70 mph or as posted. We are in the Central Time Zone (DST) except far West Texas. Minimum age for drivers, 16 with approved driver education course; 18 without. We use the information in the Guide as our data base for our Home Page on the Internet. Call our staff at 903/7574444 today to learn how you can benefit from participation in our program.

aTLanTa – Downtown–6 blocks of boutiques, eateries, antiques, uniques, collectibles, gourmet foods & gifts. atlanta coc 903-796-3296. www.atlantaTexas.org canTon (See Shopping) DEnISon – Destination Denison for Best in antique Shopping -numerous shops w/over 100,000 sq. ft. of treasures. HBlue Moon antique Mall, 410 W. Main, 903-4637505. HGilley’s antiques, 423 Main, 903-744-3601. HKaty antique Station, 104 E. Main, 903-465-7352. HRiffel’s Books & antiques, 327 W. Main, 903-465-7703. HWillow Wild antiques, 500 W. Main, 903-463-1230. GLaDEWaTER – Gladewater antique District – antique capital of East Texas. Quality antiques, collectibles, crafts. open Tue.-Sun. 903-845-5501 HUGHES SPRInGS – Daniel antiques – 1st Street, 903-639-4616. JEFFERSon – Michelle’s antique company – Lovely glassware, soda shop, tea room, primitives, jewelry, books, & Victorian furniture. ‘old Time’ portraits professionally taken. Mon.-Fri. 9a-5P or later. 129 Walnut St. 903-665-2762. Hold Mill antiques – Beautiful glassware, fine oak furniture, primitives, jewelry, books, nostalgic signs, & Victorian furniture. Mon.-Fri. 9a-5P or later. 210 E. austin St. 903-665-8601. LInDaLE – Main Street Emporium – Featuring antiques and local artist creations. The Barn Door cafe organic fare. 877-249-7363 for hrs. closed Sun.-Mon. LonGVIEW – Greggton antique Mall – Military, sports, Western, fishing & railroad items. american, English, European furniture. Bicycles, glass, toys, collectibles. 3420 W. Marshall (US80). 903-759-9491. www.greggtonantiquemall.com HPittypat’s Porch antiques – Quality Kitsch. a Little Bit of Everything. Furniture, glass, jewelry, toys, linen, china, pottery, silver. 3712 W. Marshall. 903297-4543. nEW BoSTon – new Boston collectibles & antiques–4,000SF collectables, crafts, fudge shop, cookies, coffees, home decor, western art, wood crafts, custom furniture & handmade children’s specialty clothing. – Downtown. 101 n. Elm. 903-628-7986. HRiverbend antiques – antiques. Downtown. 903-628-7491. SHERMan – a Touch of class antique Mall – Voted BEST antique Shop in Texomaland. 150+ BooTHS in 38,000 SF hist. building on downtown square. 7 days. 118 W. Lamar. 903-891-9379. toc@airmail.net H4th Saturday open air Market – (See Shopping)

WInnSBoRo – Jans antiques - over 2400 sq. ft. Furniture, glassware, china, linens, mirrors, G. Harvey Prints, Hallmark ornaments, collectibles, candy, jewelry, curio cabinets. Historic Downtown. 115 E. Elm. 903-342-5267.

DEnISon – Denison arts council – 16 art galleries & studios representing over 90 artists, many nationally and internationally recognized. Denison arts council. 903465-1551. www.smalltownbigart.com GILMER – The Rose Gallery – 208 Henderson, 75644, 903-843-2468. MoUnT VERnon – old Jail art Museum – (See art Museums). WInnSBoRo – Trails country center for the arts (See Entertainment)

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– artport – Shreveport Regional airport, 318-227-8611. 100+ works of art by professional artists.

aDDISon – (See aviation Museums). aLLEn – allen Historic Dam & Heritage Village. Don

Rodenbaugh natatorium – 110 E. Rivercrest. 214-5094770. HThe Edge – allen Station Park, skate park, two roller-hockey rinks, BMx track and youth center. outdoor amentities free and open to public. 214-509-4760. HPublic Library & auditorium – 300 n. allen Drive, 214509-4900. BaYToWn – Baytown nature center – This 450-acre peninsula offers educational and recreational opportunities to include fishing piers, wildlife overlooks, birding blinds, a butterfly garden, and nature trails. 6213 Bayway Drive. 281-424-9198. www.baytown.org BEaUMonT– Gator country alligator Theme Park & Restaurant – 409-794-9453. www.gatorcountrytx.net. HShangri La Botanical Gardens & nature center – (See Gardens) HSpindletop / Gladys city Boomtown Museum – (See oil Museums) BEn WHEELER – Roseland Plantation – (See B&B’s) BonHaM – Sam Rayburn House Museum – The 1916 two-story home of Sam Rayburn, one of the most powerful and influential politicians of the 20th century. 903583-5558 canTon (See Shopping) canTon/THE aRBoRS (See Shopping)

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coRSIcana – Pearce collections Museum – (See Museums) HThe Palace Theatre – (See Entertainment) HWarehouse Living arts center – (See Entertainment) DEnISon – Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site – The 1880s two-story frame house of the 34th U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 903-465-8908 GaLVESTon – Moody Mansion Museum – Restored 30,000 sq. ft. mansion, home of one of Texas’ leading families. open for tours. check website or call for schedule. 2618 Broadway. 409-762-7668. www.moodymansion.org GRanD SaLInE – Grand Saline Salt Palace Museum and Visitor center – Tue.-Sat. 8:30a-5P, 903-962-5631, s a l t p a l a c e @ g r a n d s a l i n e . c o m www.grandsaline.com/edb/index HEast Texas Gators and Wildlife Park – 9515 FM 1255 (between I-20 and US Hwy 110) beautiful park setting with real live alligators from hatchlings to over 12 feet, other wildlife and fish, picnic pavilions, “The Grill” with cooked to order food, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to dark; 903-962-5630; easttexasgators@gmail.com; visit the website at easttexasgators.com HEnDERSon – national Registered Historic District – Beautiful restored buildings in the downtown area. Texas Main Street city. 866-650-5529. www.hendersontx.us JacKSonVILLE – Love’s Lookout Visitor center – one of East Texas’ most breathtaking views. Information center and rest stop. 903-586-4868. www.jacksonvilletexas.com HMud creek off Road Park – Elecenterical/ Water RV hookups, indoor restrooms, tent camping, indoor showers, event barn, 4,000 acres, aTV/camping park. 903-586-6972. www.mudcreekoffroadpark.com HTexas State Railroad – Historic train rides and camping grounds through scenic piney woods of East Texas. 1888-987-2461. www.TexasStateRR.com JEFFERSon – Jefferson Tours – Excelsior House Hotel – Tours. 211 austin Street, Jefferson, 75657. 903665-2513. 800-490-7270. www.theexcelsiorhouse.com MaRSHaLL – Starr Family Home State Historic Site – The 1870s Italianate style home of four generations of the noted Starr family of Texas. 903-935-3044. MoUnT VERnon – Bankhead Highway Visitor center – Restored 1868 home of H. c. Thruston, tallest soldier in confederate army. Free. Tue.-Thur. 10a-4P, or by appt. Quilting demo Wed., 903-537-7012. www.visitmtvernontx.com (See Museums for more attractions.) PaRIS – Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site – Ex-confederate general and United States Senator Sam Bell Maxey’s 1868 High Victorian Italianate style home. 903-785-5716. SHERMan – Grayson county Frontier Village & Museum – Go back in time visiting homes & buildings of actual Grayson county pioneers, village museum, research center. Loy Lake Rd., Exit 67 off US75. Daily 1P-4P for tours. 903-463-2487 HHeritage Row of Homes – 300 to 1300 blks of S. crockett. HRed River Hist. Museum – 903-893-7623. 301 S. Walnut. Free, guided tours, museum store, Tue.-Fri. 10a-4P, Sat. 10a-5P.

TERRELL (See Museums) TExaRKana (See Museums, Entertainment) WaxaHaTcHIE – Ellis county courthouse – Tour

one of the most photographed courthouses in the state. 100 W. Main. 972-825-5000. www.waxahachie.com WooDVILLE (See Heritage Villages)

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GREEnWooD – Gators & Friends – alligator Park & Zoo. Lots of animals you can feed & pet...but just look at over 100 alligators, big & small. Plus camels, deer, pygmy goats, kangaroos, zebra, miniature horses, lemurs... even a Scottish cow. Birthday parties, school groups welcome. Gift shop, refreshments. on historic US80 just W. of Shreveport, La. Daily 10a-6P. 318-9381199. www.GatorsandFriends.com LaKE cHaRLES – Historic charpentier District – Take

a guided tour of the historic charpentier (French for carpenter) District. 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org HMardi Gras Museum of Imperial calcasieu – Largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the world, recently renovated. celebrating 30 years of Mardi Gras history in Southwest Louisiana. naTcHITocHES, La– Melrose Plantation, 800-2591714. (See Hist./cultural Museums). SHREVEPoRT, La – Sci-Port: LoUISIana’S Science center – 300+ hands-on exhibits, La’s only IMax Dome Theater, daily interactive programs for all, gift shop & cafe. new highlight is Space center expansion, featuring world’s first open-access laser planetarium. closed Mon. Group, senior, child & military discounts. 820 clyde Fant Pkwy, Downtown Riverfront. 71101. 318-424-3466; toll-free 877-724-7678. www.sciport.org

aTLanTa – 6 full-service banks avail. Hwy 59, Main St. & Downtown Mon.-Fri. w/aTM 7 days/wk.

BEn WHEELER – Roseland Plantation – Premier bed & breakfast with 5 bedrooms, private baths, queen beds, period antiques, nature trails, & swimming pool. Delicious country breakfast & tour included. Voted best B&B in E. Texas 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 by BScEnE magazine. 2601 State Hwy 64, Ben Wheeler, Tx 75754. www.RoselandPlantation.com 903-849-5553. Just 6 miles west of Tyler Pounds airport. coRSIcana – The Magnolia House Mansion Bed & Breakfast – special events, garden weddings, rehearsal dinners, 1883, Victorian decor. Walk downtown. 420 W. 6th ave. 903-872-2577. themagnoliahouse@sbcglobal.net www.magnoliahousemansion.net MaRSHaLL – Rosemont cottage Bed and Breakfast offers period furnishings and a continental breakfast. The three-acre grounds present a beautiful setting yearround and ensure the privacy of guests. 903-935-3044 HRoseville Bed & Breakfast – 10 acres. Flowers & porches. 4 guest rooms. Receptions. Gourmet breakfast. 4 mi. W. of town on US80. 903-935-5000. SoUR LaKE/HaRDIn co. – The Teacherage – Bed & Bath. nice 3 BR, full kitchen. Weddings, receptions, meetings, parties, reunions. 409-287-2700. WInnSBoRo–Thee Hubbell House Bed & Breakfast & oaklea Mansion Bed & Breakfast – both have a lot to offer.

aVInGER – ashley Mountain – Private home on 38 acres at the highest point of Lake-o-Pines. Spectacular view, fireplace, swimming pool, hot tub, lighted sand-pit volleyball court. The home has a large open kitchen, pool table, ice machine, 2 full baths and tile throughout. Will sleep 16 comfortably. a 15 min. drive to historic Jefferson, Tx. 377 Sloan Dr., avinger, Tx 75630. jrashley@etex.net 903-755-4400. www.ashleymountain.com canTon – Mill creek Ranch Resort – RV sites, luxury cabins & cottages nestled in a peaceful setting on 200 acres of East Texas woodland. Ideal location for corporate retreats, weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings & RV rallies. 2102 n. Trade Days Blvd. 903-

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567-6020. www.MillcreekRanchResort.com ScRoGGInS – Deer Lake cabins – 8 spacious cabins (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) and two stocked fishing lakes on over 800 secluded acres in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Guests enjoy horseback rides, nature trails, wildlife viewing, boat and vehicle rentals, playgrounds and much more. Located next to Lake cypress Springs. 903-860-3898. www.deerlakecabins.com

aLabaMa-coUShaTTa/PoLk coUnTY – Lake Tombigbee camp, 26 ac., campsites. cabins w/kitchen/baths, RV hookup, tent camp, teepee/canoe rentals, swimming. 571 State Pk. Rd. 936-563-1100 www.alabama-coushatta.com or www.polkchamber.com. For more Polk county camping information see Lakes and Marinas. aTLanTa –atlanta State Park on Lake Wright Patman, 15 mi. n. of atlanta on US59, facilities, fishing, hunting, watersports, camping, picnic & hiking trails. 903-796-6476. bRookShIRE – koa houston W. campground – city hall, 281-375-5050. canTon – First Monday Trade Days – Full hookups, 903-567-6556. HMill creek Ranch Resort – RV sites, luxury cabins & cottages nestled in a peaceful setting on 200 acres of East Texas woodland. Ideal location for corporate retreats, weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings & RV rallies. 2102 n. Trade Days blvd. 903-567-6020. www.MillcreekRanchResort.com GILMER – Yamboree/city Park – 48 overnight hookups, water, electricity, dump station. hwy 271 n. Gilmer area coc. 903-843-2413. GLaDEWaTER – antique capital RV Park – 113 Full hook-ups, 30/50 amps, level pull throughs, cable TV & WIFI, picnic tables, showers, laundry, propane, activity center. Daily, weekly, or monthly rental. 903-845-REST. HShallow creek RV Resort Park – 63 Site RV Park, 100% concrete roads and sites, free WI-FI, clean restrooms with showers, 30/50 amp hookups. 1.4 Mi. n. I-20 on hwy. 135. 903-984-4513. www.shallowcreek.com GRaPELanD – Salmon Lake Park – open Year Round. RV hook Ups, cabins, Pavilions, camping, Recreation buildings for Family Reunions, birthdays, Weddings & More! home of the annual bluegrass Festival in September. “Where bluegrass is the best” 936-687-2594. Follow signs on business 287 through Grapeland. absolutely no Drugs or alcoholic beverages allowed. www.salmonlakepark.com hEnDERSon – Martin Lake State Park, cabins, RV's, tents. 903-836-4616. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/ martincr/martincr LInDaLE – Texas Rose RV Park – I-20 & Exit 557. FhU’s. free WiFi, laundromat, 46 sites, 20/30/50 amps. Just minutes to Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, restaurants. clean country living at best! 903-882-4485. 903-258-2034. txroservpark@sbcglobal.net www.txroservpark.com LonE STaR – Scenic View Motel, Marina & RV Park – best kept secret in East Texas! Located on Ellison creek Reservoir. Small & personal, among tall pine trees. Pier & floating docks. Swim, fish or watch the sunset & relax. 8 sites; FhU’s 20/30/50. big rig friendly. 6 kitchenettes w/cable. Laundry, bait & tackle store, boat ramp. Full time on-site owners. Free WiFi. come stay with us & enjoy the sunsets. Located between Mount Pleasant & Longview on hwy 259. Email: Jksly@aol.com 108 S. Shore Drive. 903-656-2272. www.scenicviewmarina.com LonGVIEW – hayes RV – Full line of travel trailers, toy haulers, 5th wheels and motorhomes, award winning service department, largest parts and accessory store in East Texas, RV rentals, Finance and Insurance, 62 years serving East Texas. 5009 Judson Road, Longview, Tx

75605, 903-663-3488, 800-945-4239, www.hayesrv.com.

LUMbERTon/haRDIn co. – Village creek State Park – (See State Parks). SILSbEE – Mill creek RV Park – 1137 S. Mill creek Dr., Silsbee, Tx. 409-385-3053

aTLanTa – Richey center – 4,000 sq. ft. facility for meetings/receptions/reunions. atlanta Sports complex. atlanta coc. 903-796-3296. bEaUMonT – beaumont civic center complex – Includes civic center, Julie Rogers Theatre & Jefferson Theatre. Top name entertainment, corporate meetings & banquets, weddings & receptions, catering on site and free parking. 800-782-3081. www.beaumont-txcomplex.com bRookShIRE – brookshire convention center – 5,000 sq. ft. facility, meetings, receptions, small conventions. Small & large rooms avail. Downtown. call city hall. 281-375-5050. canTon – canton civic center – 34,000 sq. ft. facility available to host rallies, banquets, weddings, events. 325 camper/RV hookups. First Monday Trade Days site. 800 Flea Market Rd., P.o. box 245, 75103. Linda hatfield 903-567-1067. www.firstmondaycanton.com EDGEWooD – Edgewood civic center – opened June 2008. For more information, contact city of Edgewood, 903-896-4448. GILMER – Gilmer civic center – Facilities any occasion: banquets, weddings, meetings, parties. 1925 n. Wood/US 271 n., P.o. box 1081, 75644. 903-797-8888. www.gilmer-tx.com WaxahachIE – Waxahachie civic center – 60,000 sq. ft. meeting space. 2000 civic center Lane. 972938-3434. www.waxahachie.com

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Visitors bureau – It’s gaming and the great outdoors, cajun food with Southern hospitality, and year-round festivals that pack the calendar! 800-456-7952. www.visitlakecharles.org

aLLEn – Philharmonic orchestra & Symphony chorus – 102 S. allen Drive, allen, Tx 75013. 972-359-0656. bEaUMonT – crockett St. Entertainment District – Downtown beaumont’s hub for dining and nightlife that includes a host of live music, food and entertainment in some of beaumont’s legendary hotspots! crockett Street, Downtown. 409-832-2944. www.crockettstreet.com caRThaGE – Panola co. country Music hayride – Every Saturday night, 903-693-6634. coRSIcana –The Palace Theatre – Restored 1921 vaudeville house w/state-of-the-art facilities presents season of high quality performing arts year round. 112 W. 6th ave. 903-874-7792. www.corsicanapalace.com HWarehouse Living arts center – celebrating 30+ yrs. of excellence in entertainment. Showcasing musicals, comedies, visual arts, children’s theatre, & classes. 119 W. 6th ave. 903-872-5421. wlac2007@sbcglobal.net DEnISon – Main Street Showcase - hottest musical variety show. historic Rialto Theatre, Downtown. 2 hrs fun! Different weekly. classic country, Fab. 50’s, Gospel, new country, bluegrass, 70’s, big band, Dancers, Side Splitting comedy. Group discount. 424 W. Main, 75020. 903-463-1690. www.mainstreetshowcase.com EaST MoUnTaIn – Sacred Spur Ranch offers a unique experience in dining and entertainment. Filled with nostalgic western décor, it’s the place to go on Friday and Saturday night for the best steaks in Texas & Live Western & country Music. Two unique banquet rooms

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available for weddings and private parties. Located at the corner of 1844 and Turkey Road in East Mountain. (close to Longview) 903-295-4364. www.SacredSpurRanch.com GLaDEWaTER – Gladewater Saturday night opry – Friday - Gospel, Saturday - country Music. 108 E. commerce. 903-845-3600 or 903-843-3050. www.thegladewateropry.com GRoVETon – area Go Texan BBQ cookoff – all day event on the last weekend of october at the Trinity county Park. www.trinitycountychamber.org Hannual Lighted christmas Parade – 6:00p.m. on the second Saturday of December, at the historic Trinity county courthouse. HThe annual Davy crockett Bear chase Marathon – is held each year on the second Saturday in april at 7:00a.m. starting at the Groveton Indian Football Stadium (Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5-K, Two man relay, Li’l critter Possum Walk and Bear chaise (non-running event). call for information, application or different event prices to 936-642-1715 in Groveton. JEFFERSon – Jefferson Tours – Excelsior House Hotel – Tours. 211 austin Street, Jefferson, 75657. 903665-2513. 800-490-7270. www.theexcelsiorhouse.com LInDEn – Music city Texas – Live performances by national & regional artists. Rest. american Legion Hall. LonGVIEW – artsView children's Theatre – changing lives through education, outreach, and the performing arts. Productions and educational classes giving children a fun and exciting introduction to the world of arts. 313 W. Tyler St. 903-236-7535. www.arts viewchildrenstheatre.com Fountain of Youth Day Spa – Look and Feel Younger at Fountain of Youth Day Spa. Full Service Salon & Spa. Spa treatments in private rooms, Day Packages come with Lunch. couples Suite available for two to enjoy massage, facials, Infrared Sauna, aqua Ionic Foot Detox. can enjoy champagne or wine. Body Wraps, airbrush make-up & tanning. Highlight's & Hair Extensions. Body Waxing. come Relax, Enjoy and Pamper Yourself today. Visit website for specials at www.FountainofYouthLongview.com 903-2341020. HLongview community Theatre – community theatre at its best. 41 Years of Excellence! Plays & musicals! Brochure, production info, performance dates, showtimes, tickets, & location. 903-758-1880. www.longviewcommunitytheatre.com Hopera East Texas – Regional opera company combines local talent with national professionals to bring thrilling drama through music. Programs year-round. For dates and events, 903-2341300 or www.operaet.com SHERMan – Hot Summer nights concert Series – Every Thurs. June & July. oliver Dewey Gazebo Stage on Municipal Lawn. children’s activities, car Show, Western Swingfest, Mardi Gras night, & more! celebrating 12 yrs! Bring lawn chairs & entire family. 7P. Downtown. 903-957-0310. www.hotsummernights.org TExaRKana – Perot Theatre – Voted an East Tx Tourism assoc. #1 Tourist attraction! Beautiful, historic gem hosts national and international performing artists in “1924” elegance. 903-792-4992. www.trahc.org artsinfo@trahc.org WaxaHacHIE – Waxahachie civic center – 60,000 sq. ft. meeting space. 2000 civic center Lane. 972938-3434. www.waxahachie.com WInnSBoRo – Trails country center for the arts – art exhibits, plays, concerts, & classes. 200 Market St. 903-342-0686. www.trailscountryart.com

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DEnISon – Hagerman national Wildlife Refuge –15

mi. SW Denison, year round, free. KoUnTZE/HaRDIn co. – Big Thicket nat’l Preserve – Biological crossroad of n. america, 100,000 acre scientific-significant forest, 12 units, 7 counties, visitors center. 8 mi. n. Kountze, ranger 9a-5P daily except christmas. Wildlife, walk, backpack, birding, horse ride, canoe, & fish. 409-246-2337. PaLESTInE–Gus Engeling Wildlife Manage-ment – area-camp, fish, nature trails, hike, public hunting inseason. Free tours. 903-928-2251. SILSBEE/HaRDIn co. – Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary – owned by Tx nature conservancy, scenic trails, amazing mixture of Big Thicket communities, sandbar-lined Village creek. 409-385-0445.

aLaBaMa-coUSHaTTa/PoLK coUnTY – children’s Pow-Wow. Jan 31. Halabama-coushatta PowWow. June 5-6. come celebrate Indian heritage and be amazed by their skill. HMusic Festival and Fireworks. July 3, at the alabama-coushatta Reservation. 936-563-1100 www.alabama-coushatta.com or www.polkchamber.com BRooKSHIRE – cinco de Mayo – May, ★Juneteenth celebration – June, ★Freedom Fest. – July, ★christmas Fest. – Dec. 281-375-5050. ★Water District annual Festival – april, 281-375-5010. canTon – 31th annual Free State of Van Zandt Bluegrass Fest. – June 25-28, 2009. First Monday Trade Days grounds. Hot showers, flush toilets, 2000 camper/RV hook-ups. 903-567-6556. www.first mondaycanton.com HWestern Swing Fest. – Feb. 13 & 14 2009. Inside civic center. Tickets - call 1-800-243-6502 or go to www.swingcanton.com caRTHaGE – Panola county PRca Rodeo – May 1516. 903-692-8073. ★Texas country Music Hall of Fame Weekend – aug. 14-15. 903-693-6634. ★Main St. Quilt Show – april 17-18. 903-685-2487. ★cajun Festival – oct. 17. 903-693-3766. ★East Texas oil & Gas Blast – oct. 10. 903-297-4017. DEnISon – Downtown Denison – arts Tour & Downtown loft tour - last Sat. in March. Harts & Wine Renaissnace - 1st Sat. in May. H4th of July Fireworks celebration - July 4th. HMain St. Fall Festival - 1st Sat. in oct. 903-465-1551, Denison Main Street, 903-4644452. GILMER/UPSHUR coUnTY – East Texas Yamboree – oct. 14-17, 2009. Founded 1935 to celebrate importance of yams to county – 1 of oldest fest. in Tx. nationally famous. 903-843-2413. GLaDEWaTER – annual arts & crafts Festival – 37th annual. Sept. 19-20, 2009. Gladewater coc 903-8455501. www.gladewaterartsandcrafts.com HGusher Days – 24th annual. april 11, 17, 18, 25, 2009. 903-8455501. Gladewater coc. www.gusherdays.com HHelen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens – Mid. Feb. - Early Mar. 10am-4pm. 903-845-5501. HRound-Up Rodeo – 72nd annual. June 10-13, 2009, 8:15pm. 903-845-5126. www.gladewaterrodeo.com GRanD SaLInE – 35th annual Salt Fest. – 1st week of June, 2009. 903-962-4226. ★Bloomin Fest – Last weekend of March, 2009. 903-962-4257. HaRDIn coUnTY – Music Festival–May 15-16. www.hcmusicfest.com 409-246-3413 Kountze coc HEnDERSon – 21st Heritage Syrup Fest. – nov. 14,

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2009. old time syrup making/folk art. Depot grounds. arts/crafts, music entertainment downtown. 866-6505529. H14th antique Tractor Show–3rd Friday & Saturday of april. Expo. center. 903-889-2671. JEFFERSon – 62nd annual Historic Home Tours Spring Festival – May 1-3, 2009. 888-Go RELax. LIVInGSTon/ PoLK coUnTY – Multi-cultural Festival. Jan 19. 936-365-2311. HTrinity-neches FFa/4H Livestock Show and Rodeo. March 24-27, Barney Wiggins Rodeo arena, 936-328-2257. HPolk co. Youth Rodeo. July TBa. HRed, White & Blue Parade/ KidFest/Fireworks. July 4, Downtown Main Street. 936327-1050. HHometown christmas/ 5KRun/ Parade. December 12. Experience a True Downtown Hometown christmas! 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com MoUnT VERnon – country Fest Tx Style – Second Sat. in october. nacoGDocHES – 20th annual Texas Blueberry Fest. – June 13, 2009. The only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas. Enjoy blueberry treats, familyfriendly activities and free shuttles to pick-your-own blueberries at nearby farooms. 888-oLDEST-ToWn or www.texasblueberryfestival.com. ★nine Flags Fest. – november 21-December 12, 2009. one of the premier holiday celebrations in the state; recognized by the Texas Legislature for its community education and historic restoration efforts. Includes East Texas’ largest lighted christmas parade, Wassail Fest, certified 5K run, fireworks and Tour of Historic Homes. 888-oLDESTToWn or www.nineFlagsFestival.com onaLaSKa/PoLK coUnTY – Polk co. “Proud to be an american” Fireworks celebration. July 4, onalaska 190 bridge. H“Go Texan” BBQ cook-off. august TBa. Honalaska “christmas in our Town”. Dec. 5, Downtown onalaska. 936-646-5376 www.cityofonalaska.us PLano – Blackland Prairie Fest. – May 10, 2009. 972423-7809. � Balloon Fest. – Sept. 18-20, 2009. 972867-7566. SHERMan – Hispanic Heritage Fest. – 3rd Sat. Sept ★27th annual Sherman arts Fest. – art, Music, Food, Fun & More, 3rd Sat. Sept, 2009. ★Red River Valley Birding & nature Fest. – Spring 2009. wwwredriverbirding.com. coc/cVc 888-893-1188. TERRELL – annual Terrell Heritage Jubilee – april 1719, 2009. Featuring arts & crafts, bands, car shows, BBQ cook-off, carnival, tour of homes, 5K run, Terrell chamber/cVB, 972-563-5703. www.terrelltexas.com WInnSBoRo – autumn Trails – celebrating 51st yr. 2009. one of top celebrations in oct. each year in Tx. autumn Trails association, 903-342-1958. H5th annual Rotary club classic car cruise-In – Sept. 5, 2009. Downtown at historic train depot. 903-342-3666. www.rotarycarswinnsborotx.com H4th annual Texas Woodstock – May 2-3, 2009. arts, crafts, live music. 903342-3666. www.winnsboro.com H9th annual northeast Texas Music Festival – June 7, 2009. 903-342-0263 WooDVILLE – 21st annual Harvest Festival, 3rd weekend of october. 409-283-2272

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2009. Mardi Gras splendor, parades, mambo, zydeco, gumbo, chicken runs all add to magic of 2nd largest Mardi Gras in La. www.visitlakecharles.org Hcontraband Days Pirate Fest. – april 28-May 10, 2009. Pirates, boats, carnival, food/beverage vendors, concerts, & more. Longest & one of oldest La fest. www. contrabanddays.com Hcajun Food & Music Fest. – July 18-19, 2009. continuous cajun music, dances & performances at Burton coliseum. Variety of cajun food. www.cajunfrenchmusic.org

BEaUMonT – Beaumont Botanical Gardens & The Warren Loose conservatory – Well-displayed individual gardens show growth in this climate. “Friendship Walkway,” wheelchair access, 1,000s tropical plants. Restrooms avail. Tyrrell Park off Fannett Rd. (Hwy 124), 409-842-3135. www.beaumontbotanicalgardens.com HShangri La Botanical Gardens & nature center – Visitors explore more than 300 species of plants in this 200 acre “Green” retreat, certified by the U.S. Green Building council as a Platinum Level LEED Facility. 409-670-9113. www.shangrilagardens.org GLaDEWaTER – Mrs. Lee Daffodil Gardens – Millions of golden daffodils scattered over approximately 28 acres begin to bloom February to March. Including lakes and pioneer log cabin. Donations welcome. 903845-5780. www.daffodilgarden.com nacoGDocHES –SFa MaST aRBoRETUM–1st at a univ. in Texas, 1985. on-campus garden spills over 19 acres, hosts over 7,500 different plants and 20 theme gardens, including the Jim and Beth Kingham children’s Garden, azalea garden, lies on portion of Lanana creek Trail. accessible. 936-468-1832 or http://arboretum. sfasu.edu HLanana creek Trail – orig. Indian footpath, trail weaves thru thickets paw-paw, dogwood, scarlet blooming buckeye. Trail begins El camino Real Park (Liberty Hall, E. Main St. 888-oLDEST-ToWn (6533788). www.Visitnacogdoches.org HRuby M. Mize azalea Garden – Texas’ largest azalea garden features more than 6,500 azaleas spread over 8 forested acres. camellias, hydrangeas, magnolias and Japanese maples are also highlighted in the garden’s eclectic beds. South of SFa Johnson coliseum on University Drive. accessible. 936-468-1832 or http://azalea.sfasu.edu

aTLanTa – atlanta Public Library – cass county Family History center. 101 W. Hiram St., 75551. 903796-2112. www.atlantalib.com/ BEaUMonT–Tyrrell Hist. Library – 695 Pearl St., 409-833-2759, Hours: 9a-6P, Mon-Sat. Free. www.cityofbeaumont.com/library.htm GRoVETon – Hensley Genealogical & Historical Research center at the Trinity co. Museum–450 W. First St. (Hwy 287) 3 blocks west of the Historic Trinity co. courthouse. 936-642-0242. 9a-4P Tue.-Wed.-Thur. or by appt. Free. tchcmuseum@windstream.net www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txtrinit/index.htm MoUnT VERnon – Franklin county Genealogy Society – Exhibits on county history w/regional archives located in historic Parchman Meredith building 104 W. Main, 903-537-3931. http://www.mt-vernon.com/~skelly/ TExaS (State) – Texas Genealogy Resources – www.genealinks.com/states/tx.htm

aTLanTa – Indian Hills country club – Tx77. 2 mi. n. offers 9 hole course, club access and pro shop. 903-7964146. canTon – Twin Lakes Golf course – Beautiful, challenging championship 18 Hole course on 200 acres, 8 mi. S. of I-20 off Hwy. 19. offering ProLink GPS, clubhouse, Pro Shop, and PGa Professional Staff. For tee time availability, 903-567-1112. www.twinlakesgolfcourse.com TRInITY – Lake Estates Golf club – Semi-private golf course featuring 9 holes designed by Jay Riviere. Located off FM 3453 south of Trinity in the Trinity Plantation Subdivision. 936-594-2583. ★Westwood Shores Gold club – Semi-private golf course featuring

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an 18 hole course located in the Westwood Shores Subdivision. 936-594-9172. ★Whispering Pines Golf club designed by Jack nicklaus Group - chet Williams. Private club on FM 3188, adjacent to camp olympic Youth camp. Information call 936-594-4980.

canTon – Mill creek Ranch Resort – RV sites, luxury cabins & cottages nestled in a peaceful setting on 200 acres of East Texas woodland. Ideal location for corporate retreats, weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings & RV rallies. 2102 n. Trade Days Blvd. 903567-6020. www.MillcreekRanchResort.com ScRoGGInS – Deer Lake cabins – 8 spacious cabins (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) and two stocked fishing lakes on over 800 secluded acres in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Guests enjoy horseback rides, nature trails, wildlife viewing, boat and vehicle rentals, playgrounds and much more. Located next to Lake cypress Springs. 903-860-3898. www.deerlakecabins.com

BEaUMonT – McM Elegante Hotel – convenient to I10. Breakfast buffet, pool, gift shop, exercise facility, business center, restaurant/bar, 5 min. to downtown. 2355 I-10 S. 409-842-3600. pattiowens@mcmelegante.com www.mcmelegante.com canTon – Mill creek Ranch Resort – RV sites, luxury cabins & cottages nestled in a peaceful setting on 200 acres of East Texas woodland. Ideal location for corporate retreats, weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings & RV rallies. 2102 n. Trade Days Blvd. 903567-6020. www.MillcreekRanchResort.com caRTHaGE – Baymont Inn & Suites - Free Deluxe Breakfast, micro/fridge in all rooms, wireless & hardwire hispeed internet access, business center, aDa rooms, ext. stay rates available, pool, heated spa, whirlpool suites, large conference room, fax/copy, Wyndham Rewards, guest laundry. 2313 SE Loop, carthage 75633. 903-694-9075 HHoliday Inn Express & Suites – Free Hot Deluxe Breakfast, microfridge in all rooms, wireless & hardwire hi-speed internet access, business center, aDa rooms, pool, spa, whirlpool suites, fax/copy service, guest laundry. 2295 SE Loop, carthage, Tx 75633. 903-693-8585 cEnTER – Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – 60 rms, K, Dbl.Q, Suites, non-smoking rms, interior corridors, Simply Smart bedding, Free Express Start® Hot Brkfst Bar, 32” FLaT HDTVs, FREE hi-speed internet & WiFi, Granite Bathroom Vanity Furniture, in-room micro/fridge/coffeemaker /hairdryer /iron & board, bus. ctr., fax, copier, fitness ctr., spa w/whirlpool, free local calls, outdoor pool, bbq grills, guest laundry, aaa, pets allowed, tour bus, truck, & boat parking, large conf. rm,

data port phones, fax/copy serv., priority club, guest laundry. 143 Express Boulevard, center, Tx 75935, 903591-8101. www.hiexpress.com/centertx GREEnVILLE – Fairfield Inn & Suites – opening Fall 2009 - centerpoint Lane. www.fisgreenville.com HILLSBoRo – Hampton Inn Hillsboro – Located by Hillsboro outlet Mall, restaurants & entertainment. complimentary hot breakfast, excercise facility, outdoor pool, wireless high-speed internet access and boat parking. 102 Dynasty Dr., 76645 off Hwy I-35 just north of the Hillsboro outlet Mall. 254-582-9100. www.hillsboro-hotel.com JacKSonVILLE – Holiday Inn Express – newly remodeled luxury rooms, new beds, 25” TV w/prem. channels, micro/fridge, hairdryers, aM/FM radio, iron/boards, coffee-maker. outdoor pool, 2-line w/dataport/VM, hi-speed internet, business center/meeting room. Free Express Start Breakfast Bar, local calls, valet serv., laundry. 1848 S. Jackson. 903-589-8500 or 1-800-HoLIDaY. www.hiexpress.com/jacksonvilletx JEFFERSon – Jefferson Tours – Excelsior House Hotel – Tours. 211 austin Street, Jefferson, 75657. 903665-2513. 800-490-7270. www.theexcelsiorhouse.com HInn of Jefferson – complimentary full hot breakfast, outdoor pool, micro/fridge in king rooms, internet access in lobby. 400 S. Walcott, Jefferson, 75657, 903-6653983. La PoRTE – comfort Suites Houston - La Porte –all suite hotel property. complimentary hot breakfast, fitness center, business center, outdoor pool & spa, free hi-speed internet, meeting room. 902 S. 8th St, 77571, 281-842-9200, www.laportehotel.com LIVInGSTon/ PoLK coUnTY – Wide array of lodging opportunities including national hotel chains, bed & breakfast’s, cabins, and vacation rental homes. Including Livingston, Lake Livingston, onalaska, and Goodrich area. 936-327-4929 www.polkchamber.com or www.ubhookd.com HHampton Inn Livingston – opened December 2006. complimentary hot breakfast, fitness

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center, outdoor pool, Free high-speed internet, boardroom. 1510 Hwy 59 S. Loop, Livingston, Tx 77351, 936327-2300, www.hotel-livingston.com HHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Express Start breakfast bar, outdoor pool, free high-speed internet, meeting room. Three restaurants within walking distance. 120 Southpoint Ln., Livingston, Tx 77361, 936-327-9605, www.livingston-hotel.com LonE STaR – Scenic View Motel, Marina & RV Park – Best kept secret in East Texas! Located on Ellison creek Reservoir. Small & personal, among tall pine trees. Pier & floating docks. Swim, fish or watch the sunset & relax. 8 sites; FHU’s 20/30/50. Big rig friendly. 6 kitchenettes w/cable. Laundry, bait & tackle store, boat ramp. Full time on-site owners. Free WiFi. come stay with us & enjoy the sunsets. Located between Mount Pleasant & Longview on Hwy 259. Email: Jksly@aol.com 108 S. Shore Drive. 903-656-2272. www.scenicviewmarina.com LonGVIEW – courtyard by Marriott – opening Summer 2009. north Eastman Rd. ★Hampton Inn & Suites north – opened aug. 2008. complimentary hot breakfast buffet, high speed internet, over sized studio suites for extended stay travelers. covered patio with furniture & BBQ grill for guest use. Microwave, refrigerator, 42” flat screen, coffee maker, iron/ironing board. We offer 1495 sq. ft. of versatile function space for personal or business needs. Heated indoor pool & whirlpool spa, fitness center & a suite shop convenience store. www.hamptonlongviewnorth.com 3044 Eastman Rd. 903-663-8670. ★Hampton Inn Longview South – complimentary hot breakfast, outdoor pool & spa, business center, fitness center, high-speed internet access, newly renovated with new furniture, flat screen TV’s, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee maker, iron/ironing board. www.hamptonlongviewsouth.com I-20 & access Rd. 112 South access Rd. 903-758-0959. ★Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – South – 900 S. access Rd, 75602. 903-247-3000. www.hiexpress.com/ longviewtx. complimentary Express breakfast

bar and high-speed internet. Exercise facility, outdoor pool, indoor corridor. STaY SMaRT ★Homewood Suites by Hilton – 205 n. Spur 63. 903-234-0214. Toll Free: 1-800callHome. www.Longview.homewoodsuites.com ★LaQuinta Inn & Suites – Starbucks coffee served 24-hours, complimentary breakfast starts at 5a.m., pet friendly, indoor swimming pool & spa, fitness center, guest laundry facilities, free wireless high-speed Internet access and business center. 903-238-9965. 3614 Martin Luther King Blvd. www.lq.com ★Wingate Inn – Expanded deluxe continental breakfast buffet, hi-speed internet, comp. local calls, ajoining rooms available, hot tub, refrigerator, & coffeemaker in room. Indoor pool, dry sauna, fitness center, business center & meeting space. 431 E. Loop 281. 903-663-3196. www.wingateinns.com LUFKIn – courtyard by Marriott – opening Spring 2009. Highway 59 South. MaRBLE FaLLS – Hampton Inn on The Lake – Heart of Tx Hill country on scenic Lake Marble Falls. Rooms with lake views. complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool & hot tub, free hi-speed internet, meeting rooms. 704 First St., 78654, 830-798-1895. www.marblefallshotel.com MaRSHaLL – Fairfield Inn & Suites – complimentary hot breakfast. The hotel rooms come standard with plush beds, feather & foam pillows, a flat screen TV, complimentary toiletries, wired & wireless internet access, microwave, & refrigerator. Indoor swimming pool & hot tub, business center and express check-in & check-out. This is a nonsmoking hotel. 105 W. I-20, 866-246-0402. www.fairfieldmarshall.com ★Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brand new property - opened 2008. Express Start breakfast bar, free hi-speed internet, outdoor pool, whirlpool rooms available. 500 I-20 East, Marshall, Tx 75672. 903-934-9700. www.hotel-marshall.com MoUnT VERnon – SUPER 8 – 44 rooms, complimentary breakfast, non-smoking rooms, cable, free local calls, 24-hr. desk, lakes, picnic, shopping. I-30 exit #146

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to Hwy 37, 75457. 903-588-2882. NaCoGDoCHES – Best Western Inn of Nacogdoches – 3428 S. St. (S. Loop 224). 60 rooms. Wireles internet w/free extended continental breakfast. Discounts available. 936560-4900. Fax 936-569-9752. ★Comfort Suites – Continental breakfast, internet access - wireless & hi-speed. all rooms have refrigerator, iron coffeemaker & safe deposit box. No smoking rooms/facilities. Exercise gym, indoor pool, guest laundry, handicap rooms/facilities. 3429 South St., 936-5609900. www.comfortsuites.com ★Hampton Inn & Suites – Deluxe hot breakfast, hi-speed internet, alarm clocks, coffeemaker standard in rooms. Handicap rooms/facilities, pool, fitness center, spa, laundry services, meeting facilities, business center. 3625 South St. 936-560-9901. HHotel Fredonia was established as a community hotel in 1955, in historic downtown Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. as a full service property, the Hotel Fredonia offers 112 guest rooms and suites, onsite catering, reception, meeting and convention space accommodating up to 1,000 people, sports bar, dining room, pool with surrounding patio and nightly entertainment. 200 N. Fredonia St., 936-564-1234 or 800-5945323, www.HotelFredonia.com. PaLESTINE – Holiday Inn Express – Newly Remodeled luxury rooms, micro-fridge, hairdryers, hi-speed internet, iron/boards, coffee pots, outdoor pool/hot tub, meeting facilities, fitness centers, Whirlpool suites, elevator, LCD High Def TV, Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar, Handicap rooms available depending on availability. Excellent wireless connection. Excellent service. 1030 E. Palestine ave. PoRT aRaNSaS – Plantation Suites & Conference Center – on the Gulf Coast of Mustang Island. Two large condo’s available with balcony. Complimentary breakfast, kitchenettes, free hi-speed internet, meeting room, outdoor pool & hot tub, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, BBQ picnic area & fish cleaning house. 1909 Hwy 361, 78373, 361-749-3866. www.plantationsuites.com

RoUND RoCK – Candlewood Suites austin – Round Rock – Close to Round Rock outlet Malls, restaurants & entertainment. Hotel designed for extended stay traveler. Full kitchens, fitness center, complimentary laundry, free hi-speed internet. 521 S. IH-35, 78664, 512-8280899. www.hotel-roundrock.com TYLER – Holiday Inn Express Tyler South – Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Rooms come standard with refrigerator, microwave and free high-speed wireless internet access. Heated indoor pool, dry heat sauna, meeting rooms and a 24 hour fitness center. airport transportation is available. 2421 Southeast Loop 323. 866-642-0465 or 903-565-4049. HCourtyard by Marriott – opening Summer 2009. South Broadway. www.courtyardtyler.com WaCo – Hampton Inn Waco North – Complimentary hot breakfast. Rooms standard with 32” LCD TV, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, iron/ironing board & coffee maker. Indoor/outdoor pool, spa & fitness center w/suana. Complimentary airport shuttle. 4259 N. IH-35. 866-588-2001. www.hamptonwaconorth.com HHampton Inn Suites Waco South – Near Downtown Waco. Complimentary hot breakfast. Rooms come standard with microwave, refrigerator, high-speed Internet. Pool spa, fitness center & a garden with gazebo. We offer 2,400 sq. ft. of meeting space for personal or business needs. 2501 Market Place Dr. 800-698-0755. www.hamptonwacosouth.com HFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North – Near Baylor University. Deluxe Continental breakfast. Rooms come standard with cable TV, Jacuzzi tub, refrigerator and complimentary high-speed wireless internet access. Two swimming pools-indoor and outdoor, fitness room with access to Gold’s Gym. Business center, meeting rooms, complimentary newspaper, laundry facilities. This hotel has handicap access. Express check in/check out. 4275 North IH-35. 866-803-9666. ★Residence Inn Waco South – opening December 2009. IH-35 and Hwy 6. www.residenceinnwaco.com

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KInDER – Best Western Inn at coushatta – casino property. 24 hr. free shuttle. Express breakfast. Dataport phone hairdryers, pool, coffeemakers, suites available 12102 US Hwy 165, Kinder. 337-738-4800. 1887-738-4800. Hi-speed internet access. bwcgm@amliberty.com HHoliday Inn Express – By Grand casino. 139 rooms, 2 floors, elevator, deluxe continental breakfast, coffeemakers, iron board, hairdryers, pool, guest laundry, 22 suites. 11750 Hwy 165, 337-7383381.

PaRKS & MaRInaS

aTLanTa – cass county Park – Lake Wright Patman. cR3558, 903-796-9254. caDDo – caddo Lake – 33,000 ac. lake on TexasLouisiana border. South’s largest natural lake. Wilderness, cypress trees, Spanish moss, lily pads, alligators, birding, canoeing, water sports, fish, photographer’s paradise, State Park. named “man & biosphere preserve” by UnESco. Designated as a Ramsar Wetland in 1993. 30 min. from Shreveport-Bossier city. 888-45-VISIT. www.explorecaddolake.com FaIRFIELD – Fairfield Lake–(See State Parks) GILMER – Gilmer Lake – open for fishing and swimming only. Picnic area. 3 miles west of FM 852 in Gilmer. 903-843-2552. city of Gilmer. GLaDEWaTER – Gladewater Lake – 7.5 mile constant level, spring fed, 800 acre lake. Boat docks, fishing pier, picnic area, restrooms, play ground, and beach area. 903-845-5041 JacKSonVILLE – Lake Jacksonville – 1,320 acres, camping huts, fishing, public consession area. South Jacksonville off US Hwy 69. 903-586-5977. www.jacksonville-texas.com LaKE LIVInGSTon/PoLK coUnTY – Lake Livingston - 93,000 acre lake - assorted marinas, campgrounds/RV hook-ups, and vacation homes/ rentals. Varied water sports/activities. ★Lake Livingston State Park - camp, picnic, swim, fish, boat, nature study, hike & bike trails, horseback riding. 936-365-2201. www.polkchamber.com. For more information on the area see Polk county - Lakes & Marinas. LInDaLE – Faulkner Park – Hwy 69n - Free - tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, fishing, picnic area, lake. 903-882-3422. LonE STaR – Scenic View Motel, Marina & RV Park – Best kept secret in East Texas! Located on Ellison creek Reservoir. Small & personal, among tall pine trees. Pier & floating docks. Swim, fish or watch the sunset & relax. 8 sites; FHU’s 20/30/50. Big rig friendly. 6 kitchenettes w/cable. Laundry, bait & tackle store, boat ramp. Full time on-site owners. Free WiFi. come stay with us & enjoy the sunsets. Located between Mount Pleasant & Longview on Hwy 259. Email: Jksly@aol.com 108 S. Shore Drive. 903-656-2272. www.scenicviewmarina.com nacoGDocHES – Lake nacogdoches – Located on Loco Bayou, 10 miles west of nacogdoches off FM 225, this 2,200 acre lake offers a great place to catch largemouth bass, crappie and sunfish. access the lake from FM 225 West. 888-oLDEST-ToWn or www.visitnacogdoches.org PoLK coUnTY – Various large and small marinas, with assorted lodging opportunities fishing, boating, water sports and other water activities on private lakes/ponds and public water. Including Goodrich area, onalaska and Lake Livingston. 936-327-4929 www.polkchamber.com.

★alabama-coushatta (See camping). TExaS STaTE PaRKS – Everything You Love about Texas. call today for more information about more than 90 state parks all across the Lone Star State. 512389-8900. www.tpwd.state.tx.us UncERTaIn – Johnson’s Ranch Marina – cabins, Fishing Guides, & Boat Rentals. 903-789-3213. www.johnsonsranch.com WInnSBoRo – Lake Winnsboro – 806 acre lake. 3 boat ramps. 5 mi. S. of Winnsboro. cR4836 off Hwy 37. 903-342-3619

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nacoGDocHES – Hotel Fredonia was established as a community hotel in 1955, in historic downtown nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. as a full service property, the Hotel Fredonia offers 112 guest rooms and suites, onsite catering, reception, meeting and convention space accommodating up to 1,000 people, sports bar, dining room, pool with surrounding patio and nightly entertainment. 200 n. Fredonia St., 936-564-1234 or 800-594-5323, www.HotelFredonia.com.

aGRIcULTURaL MUSEUMS

DEnISon – TV Munson Grape Viticulture & Enology

center – Grape vineyard, museum honoring a Texan decorated by the Gov’t of France for saving that country's vineyards.

aRT MUSEUMS

BEaUMonT – art Museum of SE Texas – national

tour exhibits, perm. works on display. Free. cafe, gift shop. 500 Main St., 409-832-3432. 9a-5P Mon.-Fri., Sat. 10a-5P, Sun. noon-5P. closed major holidays. Handicap accessible. www.amset.org LonGVIEW – Longview art Museum – Variety of traveling exhibitions/cross-section of contemporary art; emphasis on Tx artists in permanent collection. 215 E. Tyler, 903-753-8103. MoUnT VERnon – old Jail art Museum – outstanding art exhibit located in historic 1913 jail near downtown. 903-537-4034. www.franklincountyarts.com

aVIaTIon MUSEUMS

aDDISon – The cavanaugh Flight Museum –

Magnificent collection/over 35 hist. warbirds. aviation gift shop/art gallery. Warbird rides, party rental/group discounts available 972-380-8800. GILMER – Flight of Phoenix aviation Museum, Inc. – 5 rare antique classic aircraft, veteran displays since WWII. Educational field trips. Private parties/catering. Sun. by appt. Steve Dean, Fox Stephens Field. 1-903843-3811x124. www.flightofthephoenix.org TERRELL – WWII #1 British Flying Training School Museum – commemorates joint efforts w/photos, displays, training 2,200+ British & american pilots in Terrell during WWII. Exhibits show birth of Royal air Force. Hands-on exhibits for science of flight. Wed., Fri., Sat. 10a-4P, 119 Silent Wings Dr. 972-524-1714. www.bftstexas.com or www.terrelltexas.com

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Museum at Barksdale – Journey dynamic history of Strategic Bombardment. 3,000 ft. of displays, historic journey, WWI to present.

FaMoUS E. TExanS MUSEUMS

BEaUMonT – Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum &

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4622. 9a-5P. Free. caRTHaGE – Jim Reeves Memorial – Hwy 79, 3 miles East of carthage. Gravesite, open year round. 903-6936634. HTexas country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum – Honors Texans w/significant contribution to country music. 300 W. Panola St., carthage, Tx 75633. Tommie Ritter Smith, 903-693-6634. www.carthagetexas.com DEnISon – Dwight D. Eisenhower's Birthplace & Museum – Features items belonging to Dwight D. Eisenhower & family. LonGVIEW – LeTourneau Museum – LeTourneau University. 903-233-3672. QUITMan – Light crust Doughboys Hall of Fame & Museum – Mon.-Fri., 9a-4P. 903-763-2701. info@quitmanheritage.org www.quitmanheritage.org WaxaHacHIE – Ellis county Museum – Learn the history of Ellis co. through exhibits and collections. 972937-0681. www.waxahachie.com

HERITaGE VILLaGES

caRTHaGE – Panola county Heritage Museum –

Downtown, south side of square featuring history of area. DEnISon – Grayson county Frontier Village – Loy Lake Park. old town replica 1800s. EDGEWooD–Heritage Park Museum–Syrup mill, cabins, blacksmith, barber shops, schoolhouse, tools, pioneer items. 903-896-1940. LIMESTonE coUnTY/MExIa – old Fort Parker – 1833. Ft. Parker, famous home to cynthia ann Parker, age 9, kidnapped & later became mother of chief Quanah Parker. 254-729-5253. MoUnT VERnon – Majors-Parchman Farmstead – Free admission. 701 S. Kaufman St. 903-537-4760, 903-537-2264. nacoGDocHES – Millard’s crossing Historic Village – 6020 north St. Reconstructed hist. village, log cabin to Victorian home, early 1800s. Excellent guided tours 7 days/week. adm. 936-564-6631. www.millardscrossing.com WooDVILLE – Heritage Village Museum – Pioneer buildings/artifacts – early Tyler county. "Boarding House" style at Pickett House Restaurant, Museum Store: handcrafts. 409-283-2272. Daily, except major holidays. 1-800-323-0389. 1 mi west on US190.

HISToRIcaL/cULTURaL MUSEUMS

aTLanTa – atlanta Historical Museum – Tx & Pacific

RR exhibits, commerce 1850-1950, caddo culture, Bessie coleman photos & model plane displays, Mon.Fri. 1P-4P or by appt. 101 n. East St. Downtown. 903796-1892. www.atlantatexas.org/home/museum.asp BEaUMonT – Beaumont Police Department Museum Hchambers House – Period house museum built 1906, occupied by the c. Homer chambers family, 1914 thru 2004. original family furnishings & possessions depicting 1920-1945. 2240 calder. Tue.-Sat. 10a-2P. adm. 409-832-4010. www.chambershouse.org H clifton Steamboat Museum HEdison Plaza Museum – 350 Pine St., Downtown. 409-9813089. Mon.-Fri., 9a-5P, adm. free. www.edisonmuseum.org HMcFaddin-Ward House Museum - Built in 1905-06 in the Beaux-arts colonial style, the home & its furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family who lived in the house for seventy-five years. 1906 calder avenue, 409-832-2134. www.mcfaddin-ward.org Hofficial Fire Museum of Tx – Texas’ Largest Fire Hydrant. 400 Walnut, Downtown. 409-880-3927. open Mon.-Fri. 8a-4:30P. FREE. www.firemuseumoftexas.org BonHaM – Sam Rayburn House Museum – The 1916 two-story home of Sam Rayburn, one of the most powerful and influential politicians of the 20th century. 903583-5558 BRooKSHIRE – Waller county Historical Museum – city Hall, 281-375-5050. canTon – Plaza Museum & art Gallery – Historic Plaza Theatre houses 3rd largest bell collection in world. Many exhibits/art on display. 119 n. Buffalo. 903-567-5800. open

Mon.-Fri. 9a-5P and every Saturday on First Monday Weekend! coc 119n. Buffalo, 903-567-2991. www.chambercantontx.com caRTHaGE – 1891 Panola county Jail – national Hist. Shrine, home of Leila Bell LaGrone Family History center (Genealogical Library) & museum HJim Reeves Memorial – (See Famous E. Texans Museum) HTx country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Mus. –(See Famous E. Texans Museum) coRSIcana – Pearce collections Museum – navarro college campus, Pearce civil War & Western art Museums. 2 museums in 1 facility, the Pearce collections Museum exhibits first-hand accounts of the american civil War and art depicting the american West. 3100 W. collin St., 800-988-5317. www.pearcecollections.us DEnISon – Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site – The 1880s two-story frame house of the 34th U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 903-465-8908 GaLVESTon – 1895 Moody Mansion – (See attractions). GILMER – Historic Upshur Museum –Depicting area history from earliest times. 119 Simpson St. 10:30a-4P, Tue.-Sat. 903-843-5483. Humlite5@etex.net GLaDEWaTER – East Texas Museum of Gladewater – Exhibits illustrate the local “oil Boom” years and general history in and about East Texas. 116 W. Pacific. Sat. 10a-4P. 903-845-7608. www.etxmg.org GRanD SaLInE – Grand Saline Salt Palace (See attractions) GRoVETon – Trinity county Museum & Hensley Genealogical & Historical Research center–450 W. First St. (Hwy 287) 3 blocks west of the Historic Trinity co. courthouse. 936-642-0242. 9a-4P Tue.-Wed.-Thur. or by appt. Free. tchcmuseum@windstream.net www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txtrinit/index.htm HEnDERSon – Depot Museum – Depot Museum houses Rusk county History /childrens’ Discovery center. 11 historic buildings chronicle county life. Heritage Syrup Fest. – 2nd Sat. nov. 903-657-4303. 514 n. High. www.depotmuseum.com JEFFERSon – Jefferson Historical Museum – 4-story 1890 structure loaded w/antiques, art & artifacts, spans 4 centuries of hist. of one of oldest towns in Texas. 903-6652775. 223 W. austin St. www.jeffersonhistoricalmuseum.com HScarlett o'Hardy's Gone With the Wind Museum – one of world's largest priv. collections of memorabilia from epic story of the old South. 408 Taylor St., 75657. 903-665-1939. www.scarlettohardy.com KoUnTZE/HaRDIn co. – Kirby-Hill House Museum – 1902 Victorian mansion built by James Kirby, brother & bus. partner to timber baron John Henry Kirby. Tours feature characterizations/furnishings. open Tue.-Sun. 1P-3P. 210 W. Main St. 409-246-8000. www.kirby-hillhouse.org LIVInGSTon/ PoLK coUnTY – Polk county Memorial Museum – Rich history comes to life with exhibits to enlighten and delight visitors of all ages. one of the finest small museums in East Texas. 514 W. Mill St. 936-327-8192 www.polkchamber.com LonGVIEW – Gregg county Historical Museum – Displays & recreated scenes of principal forces shaping Gregg county history & its 20th-century significance. 214 n. Fredonia. MaRSHaLL – Starr Family Home State Historic Site – The 1870s Italianate style home of four generations of the noted Starr family of Texas. 903-935-3044. MoUnT VERnon – Franklin county Historical Museum – Houses nations BIrd Egg Exhibit - Smithsonian quality collection of historic and extinct eggs. carolina parakeet and passenger pigieon eggs on view. also houses the Don Meredith Memorabilia Exhibits - Dallas cowboys’ quarterback’s collection of sports memorabilia. Museums – 903-537-7012. Franklin county Historical assoc., 111 S. Kaufman St., 903537-4760. www.visitmtvernontx.com HThe Parchman House – Period house museum 1883, oper. by historic association

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w/changing history/national historic exhibits in old city hall, 1 blk. S. town sq. Free. 903-537-4760 - tours. nacoGDocHES – Durst-Taylor Historic House & Gardens – 1830s wood frame house interpreted to 1840 to 1860 time period when Blackman family lived there. Visitor’s center, blacksmith shop, smokehouse, historic gardens. 304 n. St. Tours Tue.-Sat. 10a-4P. 936-5604443. Hold Stone Fort – Replica of 1779 stone house, home of nacogdoches founder, antonio Gil Y’Barbo. Located on SFa St. Univ. campus. Tours Tue.-Sat. 9a5P, Sun. 1P-5P. 936-468-2408. Hold University Building – 1845, only orig. building. of a university chartered during the Republic of Texas still standing. Tours Tue.Fri. 1P-4P, Sat. 10a-4P, Sun. 1P-4P. 936-569-7292. HSterne-Hoya House –211 S. Lanana St. Built by prominent leader of Tx Revolution 1830. Sam Houston baptized here. Tours Tue.-Sat., 10a-4P. 936-560-5426. nEW LonDon – London Museum – covers 1937 London School Explosion disaster which killed over 300 students & teachers. a 32-ft cenotaph containing the names of victims is in the center of Hwy. 42, 11 mi. S. Kilgore. Museum 9a-4P (Mon.-Fri.); 10a-3P (Sat). Tearoom 11a-2P (Mon.-Fri.). Guided Tours available. Miles Toler. P.o. Box 477, new London, 75682. 903895-4602. Fax 903-895-4602. londonmuseum@hotmail.com www.nlse.org PaLESTInE – The Museum for East Texas culture – at former high school. Permanent exhibits, traveling art shows, reading rooms, archives. 400 Micheaux. 903723-1914. PaRIS – Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site – Ex-confederate general and United States Senator Sam Bell Maxey’s 1868 High Victorian Italianate style home. 903-785-5716. PoRT aRTHUR – Museum of the Gulf coast – Rich heritage/popular culture Gulf coast reg.-exciting perm./temp. exhibits. Mon.-Sat. 9a-5P, Sun. 1P-5P. $3.00-Seniors, $4.00-adults, $2.00-(4-18 yr.), FREE (3 yrs. & under), $3.00-Students w/ID. 409-982-7000. www.museumofthegulfcoast.org SHERMan – Historical/cultural Museums – Heritage Row of Homes, Museum of american Victorian Furniture, Sherman cVB tollfree. 888-893-1188. HRed River Historical Museum – Former carnegie Library building. Exhibits interpret hist. n. Tx; free. 10a-4P, Tue.-Fri., 10a-5P, Sat. Groups welcome. 301 S. Walnut. 75090. 903-893-7623. www.texoma.net/rrhms TERRELL – The Terrell Heritage Museum – Tour by reservation, annual tour homes, historic melodramas, groups. Tx Midland RR Exec. car, circa 1885. Sat. 1P4P, Sun. 1P-4P or by appt. 972-524-6082. 207 n. Frances. terrellheritagesociety@sbc global.net www.terrellheritagesociety.org TExaRKana – Tex-ark antique auto Museum – open Sat. 9a-5P, Sun. 1P-5P. Free admission. Tours by appointment anytime. 217 Laurel St., Texarkana, arkansas 71854. 870-772-2886. www.texarkaam.org

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LaKE cHaRLES – 1911 city Hall arts & cultural center – Features rotating visual arts and cultural exhibits, presentations and festivals. corner of Ryan and Kirby Sts. 337-491-9147. Mardi Gras Museum – 6-room museum w/latest Mardi Gras costume display in world! Inside central School arts & Humanities center. 809 Kirby St. 337-430-0043. HDeQuincy Railroad Museum –1913 steam locomotive, passenger car, caboose, railroad artifacts displayed. Lake charles ave. 337-7862823. HImperial calcasieu Museum – Houses an extensive historic collection, fine art gallery, 300 year-old Sallier oak on property. 204 W. Sallier St. 337-439-3797. HThe children’s Museum – Hands-on activitites, rain forest, water exhibit, & Iggy the Iguana. 327 Broad St. 337-433-9420.

ManSFIELD, La – civil War Museum – Site of major battle. Self-guided tours. Picnic, trails. 318-872-1474. naTcHITocHES, La – Melrose Plantation – national historic landmark. Tue.-Sat. 12P-4P. (closed 1st full week Jan.) closed Mon. except for large groups by appt. 3533 Hwy. #119, 16 mi. S. of natchitoches. 318-379-0055 or 800259-1714. Hnatchitoches Museum – 840 Washington St., 318-357-0070. Pre-historic Indian artifacts to modern movie productions, beautiful historic Southern city. SHREVEPoRT, La – Sci-Port: LoUISIana’S Science center – (See attractions). HSpring Street Museum – Victorian Parlor. civil War to WWII & Indian artifacts. Documents/maps -1740. adm. 525 Spring St. 318-424-0964.

oIL MUSEUMS

BEaUMonT – Spindletop / Gladys city Boomtown

Museum – Replica 1901 oil boomtown – 15 furnished buildings. (saloon, general store) Giftshop! Tue.-Sat. 10a-5P, Sun. 1P-5P. adm. World’s only working oil well gusher. 409-835-0823. spindletop.org HTexas Energy Museum – See cinematic robots depict three generations of an oil-field family. Listen to historical characters share the captivating story of the Spindletop Gusher that blew in & began the petrochemical age in 1901. 600 Main Street, 409-833-5100. www.texasenergymuseum.org JoInERVILLE – The Gaston Museum presents “Life in the East Texas oil Fields”. open Thur.-Sat. 10a4:30P. Special tours available by appointment. closed Dec. & Jan. 903-657-6348 or 903-847-2205. museumoffice@ gastonmuseum.org www.gastonmuseum.org KILGoRE – East Texas oil Museum – Kilgore college, Hwy. 259 & Ross. authentic recreation of great oil field discovery 1930s. 903-983-8295. Fax 903-983-8659. jwhite@kilgore.edu www.easttexasoilmuseum.com Van – Van oil & Historical Museum – 1931. Jarman #1 discovered well still pumping. oct. oil Fest. Bed & Breakfasts, Restaurants, Lodging. 903-963-5051. www.vantexas.com

RaILRoaD MUSEUMS

aTLanTa – atlanta Historical Museum – (See

Historical/cultural Museums) DEnISon – Red River Railroad Museum- Located inside the Katy Depot, 101 E. Main, 903-463-KaTY, railroad museum features Katy railroad memorabilia along with static display of railcars. HEnDERSon – Depot Museum – (See Heritage Villages.) MoUnT VERnon – old Depot Museum – 1894 restored depot featuring model train exhibit. Free. 202 S. Kaufman St., 903-537-4760. www.visitmtvernontx.com TERRELL – Hist. Tx Midland RR Exec. car, circa 1885. Tour by reservation 1-800-998-4268. 972-524-6082.

GULF oF MExIco coaST – Great Texas coastal

Birding Trail.

KoUnTZE/HaRDIn coUnTY – Ghost Rd Park – 1-

866-4KoUnTZ or 409-246-3413.

LUMBERTon/HaRDIn coUnTY – The Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary – 2400 acre nature preserve next to Village creek. Sparsely vegetated, arid sandy lands display the greatest variety of wildflowers in the Big Thicket including carnivorous purple bladderwort, Texas trailing phlox, white fire-whell. 409-3850445. MoUnT VERnon – Dupree Park nature center - 1 block west of Main St. & US 37 Intersection 903-537-4760. nacoGDocHES – SFa Interpretive Trail - Two trails spanning three miles take visitors into some of the most dynamic and scenic areas of the angelina national Forest. Some 150 species of birds and 80 species of

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butterflies may be seen. Travel west on State Highway 7 to FM 2782 (about 6-7 miles from Loop 224 in nacogdoches); turn south (left) and drive about 2.5 miles to entrance of the Experimental Forest. 888-oLDESTToWn or www.visitnacogdoches.org nEDERLanD – Reinstra Heritage nature Park; chamber, Box 891, 77627. 409-722-0279. SHERMan – Hagerman national Wildlife Refuge -It’s about the wildlife...hiking, auto tours, nature study, birdwatching, & photography any time plus boating, fishing & hunting in season. 6465 Refuge Rd. Sherman, 75092. 903-786-2826 or 888-893-1198. http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/texas/hagerman/index. html WaxaHacHIE – Waxahachie creek Hike & Bike Trail – Enjoy the scenic path of 5 mi. along the banks of Waxahachie creek. 300 Grand ave. 972-937-7330. www.waxahachie.com

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american Rd. – Encounter wildlife refuges, salt/fresh water, natural beaches/prairie lands yield abundance of wildlife & scenic beauty. Impacted by Hurricane Ike in Sept. 2008. Flora, fauna & facilities in state of recovery. Latest updates & openings, please visit www.creolenaturetrail.org

aLLEn – Premium outlets – 820 W. Stacy Rd. 972-678-7000. TERRELL – Tanger outlet center – More than 40 stores. I-20 @ Hwy 34, Exit 501. 972-524-6034.

EDGEWooD – Grahams Produce – Roadside on

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PITTSBURG – Efurd orchards – Peaches, produce, gift baskets, mid-May-Dec. Hwy. 271 S. (1st shed on left, 3 mi. S. town), 361 cR 1331, 903-856-2253, 903-856-3970, 903-856-3952.

aVInGER – Five D cattle co. – East Texas premier steakhouse/meat market. “People’s choice Restaurant” - “Taste of Jefferson 2000-2004 & 2006-2008”. Downtown, 15 min. W. Jefferson on Hwy. 49, 903-5621291. BEaUMonT – crockett St. Entertainment – Spindletop Restaurant, Texas Star Bar & Grill, antone's (live music), Dixie Dance Hall, Rio Rita's Mexican Food, Black cat Lounge, neches Room (banquet facilities), Bobbie McGee's (Irish pub). 409-832-2944. www.crockettstreet.com canTon–arbor Food court –(See Shopping) www.chambercantontx.com EaST MoUnTaIn – Sacred Spur Ranch offers a unique experience in dining and entertainment. Filled with nostalgic western décor, it’s the place to go on Friday and Saturday night for the best steaks in Texas & Live Western & country Music. Two unique banquet rooms available for weddings and private parties. Located at the corner of 1844 and Turkey Road in East Mountain. (close to Longview) 903-295-4364. www.SacredSpurRanch.com GRanD SaLInE – carpenter’s Back Porch Restaurant – Full menu of Mexican & american favorites, open 7 days from 6a-10P, US80, 310 W. Garland, near downtown, 903-962-4002. HDon’s Dairy Bar – 1950s drive-in. Mex/amer. food, shakes, malts, burgers. (US80) W. 914 W. Garland. 903-962-4239.

HPapadales’ Grill and cantina – US80 at Green St., near downtown, full menu of Mexican and american selections with salad bar and full-service cantina/bar, 903-962-4260. HRocky’s catfish & Shrimp Buffet – Voted #1 in Texas! Full salad bar, catfish, fried & boiled shrimp, mouth-watering peach cobbler & ice cream. 5PM Fri.-Sat. only. 126 n. Main. 903-312-2433. HEnDERSon–Taste of East Texas– Specializing in homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, specials & desserts. 105 E. Main. 903-657-0065. JEFFERSon – Riverport Barbecue – closed Mon., Sun. 11a-3P, Tue.-Thur. 11a-6P, Fri.-Sat. 11a-7P. 201 n. Polk. 903-665-2341. HFive D cattle co. – East Texas premier steakhouse/meat market. “People’s choice Restaurant” - “Taste of Jefferson 2000-2004 & 2006-2008”. Downtown, 15 min. W. Jefferson on Hwy. 49, 903-562-1291. LIVInGSTon/LaKE LIVInGSTon – Variety of ethnic and local cuisines, along with a variety of settings. For more information about the area see RESTaURanTS in PoLK coUnTY. 1-877-ubhookd www.ubhookd.com 936-327-4929. www.polkchamber.com LonGVIEW – Pizza King - crust & sauce made fresh daily. Favorites: King’s Delight & Pepperoni. 50’s Décor. Tu.-Th. 10a-10P, Fr.-Sat. 10a-11P, Sun. 4p-10P. closed Mon. 1100 E. Marshall. 903-753-0912. MoUnT VERnon – Sweete Shoppe - I-30 north access road west of Hwy 37. HBig creek Burgers – Behind the I-30 Rest Stop – South access Rd. HBurger King – South access road east of Hwy 37. HDairy Bar – Hwy 37 – north of I-30. HDairy Queen – South Service Rd. of I-30 at Hwy 37. HMi casita – South Service Rd. – West of Hwy 37. HMickey’s – Main St. across from the square. HMilano’s Pizza – Kaufman St. – 1 Block South of Plaza. HMt. Vernon cafe– Hwy 37 just South of I-30. HPapa John’s Pizza – Hwy 37 north of I-30. HSonic – Hwy 37 north of I-30. (Selected Days) HTexas Bar-B-Que corral – South Service Rd. of I-30 East of Hwy 37. PoLK coUnTY – Enjoy everything from fresh fried catfish and Texas BBQ to fresh berry cobbler and fried cheese cake. Watch the sun set over the lake from a restaurant deck or more formal seating. Includes corrigan, Goodrich, Livingston, Lake Livingston area, and onalaska. 936-327-4929 www.polkchamber.com TYLER – The Potpourri House – By Ramada –Troup Hwy. Lunch/dinner. Restaurant/gift shop, antiques/boutique. christmas House in Sept. casual attire/modest prices. 903-592-4171. WooDVILLE – World Famous Pickett House Restaurant – Heritage Village Museum all-you-can-eat, homestyle veggies. Mon.-Thur. 11a-2P, Fri.-Sat. 11a8P, Sun.11a-6P. call group reserv. Sawmill breakfast available. Hwy. 190, 1 mi. W. 1-800-323-0389. www.heritage-village.org

aVInGER – ashley Mountain – Private home on 38 acres at the highest point of Lake-o-Pines. Spectacular view, fireplace, swimming pool, hot tub, lighted sand-pit volleyball court. The home has a large open kitchen, pool table, ice machine, 2 full baths and tile throughout. Will sleep 16 comfortably. a 15 min. drive to historic Jefferson, Tx. 377 Sloan Dr., avinger, Tx 75630. jrashley@etex.net 903-755-4400. www.ashleymountain.com BEn WHEELER – Roseland Plantation – Six miles west of Tyler, Tx. on State Hwy. 64. award winning tours, award winning B&B. Wedding and reception facility. Elegant afternoon teas for groups of 10 or more.

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Special afternoon teas celebrating Tyler’s spring Azaila Trail, Tyler’s Rose Festival in Oct. and every Christmas Season. 903-849-5553. www.RoselandPlantation.com CANTON – Mill Creek Ranch Resort – RV sites, luxury cabins & cottages nestled in a peaceful setting on 200 acres of East Texas woodland. Ideal location for corporate retreats, weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings & RV rallies. 2102 N. Trade Days Blvd. 903-567-6020. www.MillCreekRanchResort.com EAST MOuNTAIN – Sacred Spur Ranch offers a unique experience in dining and entertainment. Filled with nostalgic western décor, it’s the place to go on Friday and Saturday night for the best steaks in Texas & Live Western & Country Music. Two unique banquet rooms available for weddings and private parties. Located at the corner of 1844 and Turkey Road in East Mountain. (close to Longview) 903-295-4364. www.SacredSpurRanch.com GRAPELAND – Salmon Lake Park – Open Year Round. RV Hook ups, Cabins, Pavilions, Camping, Recreation Buildings for Family Reunions, Birthdays, Weddings & More! Home of the Annual Bluegrass Festival in September. “Where Bluegrass is the Best” 936-687-2594. Follow signs on Business 287 through Grapeland. Absolutely NO Drugs or Alcoholic Beverages Allowed. www.salmonlakepark.com NACOGDOCHES – Hotel Fredonia was established as a community hotel in 1955, in historic downtown Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. As a full service property, the Hotel Fredonia offers 112 guest rooms and suites, onsite catering, reception, meeting and convention space accommodating up to 1,000 people, sports bar, dining room, pool with surrounding patio and nightly entertainment. 200 N. Fredonia St., 936-564-1234 or 800-594-5323, www.HotelFredonia.com.

ATLANTA – Six blocks of boutiques, eateries, books, uniques, collectibles, gourmet foods & gifts. Old Fashion Soda Fountain. Atlanta COC. 903-796-3296. AVINGER – Harris Mercantile & Trading Co. Antiques, hardware, general merchandise, home furnishing accessories, gift items, live plants, tack, leather gun belts, new camo and work gear. Texas and western goods. A unique Old Time General Store. Featured in Southern Living Magazine March 2005. Also at 1st Monday Canton - The Harris Plaza. Daily 10AM to late. 7 Days a week. #15 Main St., Avinger, TX 75630. 903-562-1882. CANTON – Home of First Monday Trade Days–World famous! 7,000+ vendors: antiques/collectibles/arts/ crafts/food. Room for RVs, tents, vans. West side Hwy. 19. Easy access Hwy 859 & Hwy 64. www.firstmonday-

canton.com or 903-567-6556. HThe Arbors–Hwy 19. E. Gate. unique shopping experience. Great dining at Arbor Food Court. 903-567-6015. H&T Parking. Vehicle Parking & RV Hookups across from E. Gate. RV reserv., call 903-567-6015. HHistoric Downtown Canton – unique shops and restaurants - Open Mon.-Sat. 9A5P. GRAND SALINE – Ben and Neva’s Flowers and Gifts – 201 N. Waldrip (corner of Waldrip and Hwy 80) floral arrangements, gift boutique and more, 903/9624444. HGranny and Pop’s Gift Shop and Tool Shop – 208 N. Spring St., 903-962-4464. HMistletoe Boots & Western Wear – Rocky, Justin, Red Wing, Cinch Jeans, belts, hats, bags, accessories. Men’s, women’s, children’s. Discount prices. 72 years in business – 35 at this location. Open Mon.-Sat. 8A-5P. 903-962-4946. 240 N. Main (at the red light at uS 80) JEFFERSON – Jefferson General Store – Old tyme soda fountain, nostalgia gifts, Texas products, T-shirts, hats and caps, shoes, toys, Texas music, Texas gifts, salsas, jams and jellies, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Pecan Pralines made daily, 5 cent coffee. Bring the kids. Have some fun. Sun.-Thur. 9A-6P, Fri.-Sat. 9A-10P. 113 E. Austin St. 75657. 903-665-8481. www.jeffersongeneralstore.com HJefferson Knife Co. at Gold Leaf Antique Mall – Glassware, Furniture, Books & Collectibles, Case® Knives. 122 N. Polk St. 903-665-2882. www.goldleaf-antiques.com LIVINGSTON/ POLK COuNTY – Shop ‘til you drop! Antiques, artisans and specialty shops; VF Factory Outlet Center and other small boutiques and stores. 1-877-ubhookd. www.ubhookd.com or www.cityoflivingston-tx.com. Also see Shopping - Polk County. MARSHALL – Ellis Pottery Tent – Gifts, candle shop, floral arrangements, pottery, greenhouse, framed art. 5015 Hwy 59 N. (3 mi. N. Hwy 80) 7 days. 903-9271041. www.ellispottery.com POLK COuNTY – Assorted artisans and artists; antique and specialty shops; along with more conventional shopping opportunities East to West from the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, across Livingston to the Lake Livingston/Onalaska area and, North to South, from Corrigan to Goodrich. 936-327-4929. www.polkchamber.com or www.ubhookd.com SHERMAN – 4th Sat. Open Air Market – On square in hist. downtown. Antiques, art, crafts, furniture, free children’s activities, more. 9A-5P Sat. 101 S. Travis. 75091. 903-957-0310. Fax 903-957-0312. www.shermantx.org WINNSBORO – Jans Antiques - Over 2400 sq. ft. Furniture, glassware, china, linens, mirrors, G. Harvey Prints, Hallmark ornaments, collectibles, candy, jewelry, curio cabinets. Historic Downtown. 115 E. Elm. 903-342-5267.

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EAST TEXAS – Texas State Parks – Everything You Love About Texas. Call today for more information about more than 90 state parks all across the Lone Star State. 512-389-8900. www.tpwd.state.tx.us ATLANTA – Atlanta State Park – Beautiful Lake Wright Patman. 15 mi. N. on uS59. Facilities, fish, hunt, water sports, camp, picnic, & hike. 903-796-6476. CADDO LAKE – Caddo Lake State Park - South’s largest natural lake, virtual maze channels/ cypress trails. Karnack, 903-679-3351. 14 mi. NE Marshall, Hwy 43. 903-935-7868. DAINGERFIELD – Daingerfield State Park – 903-645-2921. FAIRFIELD – Fairfield Lake State Park – Warm water

lake w/best red fishing in TX. Day-use facilities, picnics, fish, hike, birdwatch, nature trails, campsites, playground. 123 State Park Rd. 64, 75840. 903-389-4514. HENDERSON – Martin Creek State Park – Near Tatum, Carthage. 903-836-4616 or 903-836-4336. (Panola County) LIMESTONE COUNTY/MEXIa Confederate Reunion Grounds Park – Day-use facilities, family/group gatherings, picnics, fish, hike, birdwatch, nature trails, playground, historic & architectural attractions. 254-562-5751 HFort Parker State Park – beautiful setting, camp, boat, nature observation. Playground, picnic area, pavilion, clubhouse avail. 254-562-5751. HOld Fort Parker State Hist. Park – Mexia 254-562-5569. LUMBERTON/HaRDIN COUNTY – Village Creek State Park – 1,050 acre, hiking, wildlife, canoe, fish, swim, playground, pavilion, cabin, bathhouse, picnic, campsites, RV hookups, guided hikes. 409-755-7322. PORT aRTHUR/SaBINE PaSS – Sea Rim State Park – 10 mi. W. Sabine Pass, TX. airboat tours, RV & tent facility, beach camp, nature trail, surf fish, bird watch. 409-971-2559.

CaNTON – Home of First Monday Trade Days – World Famous. 7,000+ vendors: antiques/collectibles/ arts/crafts/food. RVs, tents, vans. access Hwy. 859 & Hwy. 64. 903-567-6556. www.firstmondaycanton.com HThe arbors–Hwy 19. E. Gate. Unique shopping experience. Great dining at arbor Food Court. 903-5676015. H&T Parking. Vehicle Parking & RV Hookups across from E. Gate. RV reserv., call 903-567-6015. GRaND PRaIRIE–Traders Village –Famous Texas Flea Market! 120-acre attraction w/3,500 + dealers each weekend. 3+ million visitors, plus festivals/events yr-round. RV Park rated area’s best. Daily. 972-6472331. www.tradersvillage.com LIVINGSTON/ POLK COUNTY – Livingston Trade Days - Pedigo Park - Fri., Sat., Sun. before 3rd Monday of the month. Variety of food, arts, crafts, collectibles, antique vendors and unique items. Hwy. 59, North of Hwy 190. 1-877-ubhookd. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or www.ubhookd.com

WINNSBORO – LouViney Cellars & Bistro – Texas wines. 111 E. Broadway. 903-342-0485. louviney.com

LUFKIN – Ellen Trout Zoo – acclaimed as one of the finest small zoos in the nation, Ellen Trout Zoo provides homes to nearly 800 wild & exotic creatures from around the world! 936-633-0399. www.ellentroutzoo.com

LONGVIEW – Fountain of Youth Day Spa – Look and Feel Younger at Fountain of Youth Day Spa. Full Service Salon & Spa. Spa treatments in private rooms, Day Packages come with Lunch. Couples Suite available for two to enjoy massage, facials, Infrared Sauna, aqua Ionic Foot Detox. Can enjoy champagne or wine. Body Wraps, airbrush make-up & tanning. Highlight's & Hair Extensions. Body Waxing. Come Relax, Enjoy and Pamper Yourself today. Visit website for specials at www.FountainOfYouthLongview.com 903-234-1020. ★Hayes RV – Full line of travel trailers, toy haulers, 5th wheels and motorhomes, award winning service department, largest parts and accessory store in East Texas, RV rentals, Finance and Insurance, 62 years serving East Texas. 5009 Judson Road, Longview, TX 75605, 903-663-3488, 800-945-4239, www.hayesrv.com. East Texas Tourism Association © 2009-2010

aMTRaK, USa – The Texas Eagle route provides DaILY passenger train service. Originates in Chicago and serves the east Texas cities of Texarkana, Marshall, Longview & Mineola. a connection to Los angeles is available three days/wk out of San antonio. For reservations /info. 1-800-USa-RaIL (1-800- 8727245) or for special promotions & discounts available online, log on to www.texaseagle.com or www.amtrak.com COaCH america/Gray Line of Texas – Texas’s largest motorcoach operation. We offer the newest fleet of 45 ft. luxury motorcoaches - from local sightseeing to cross-country tours, charters, convention shuttles to daily casino line runs. We are your very best ground transpor-tation provider. We operate Gray Line of Houston/Galveston – Dallas/Ft. Worth – San antonio/austin. Tena Hay 214-988-3002 or 800-256-4723. tena.hay@coachamerica.com

BONHaM – Homestead Vineyards & Winery – Ivanhoe, Texas, Tours by appt, 903-583-4281.

At Texas State Parks, we've got something for just about everyone here in beautiful East Texas. From incredible sunsets to tall pine forests, gulf coast breezes, lots of wildlife and fantastic fishing, you'll find some of the most diverse and scenic viewsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and fun timesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;anywhere in the Southwestern U.S. And there's so much to do and enjoy. Whether you like to hike, camp, fish, swim, canoe or just relax with family and friends around a peaceful campfire, you can find it here. Some parks even offer things like horseback riding, or features such as cabins, and group facilities for people who love the outdoors, but still want some comforts of home. Numerous state parks are located within proximity to Texas' major cities, making them ideal for a day trip. And still other parks are in more remote, scenic corners of the state, beckoning travelers to stay a while. In all, there are more than 90 state parks across Texas, with everything from high desert mountain mesas, and rugged canyon vistas, to legendary Hill Country rivers. Maybe you want to experience some place new, or perhaps you just want to rediscover a traditional family favorite retreat. Either way, come find out all over again what makes this land so unique, and our state so grand. Visit a state park today. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everything you love about Texas. For more information or for camping reservations, call (512) 3898900 or visit us online at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/parks

East Texas and its Partners are regionalized and color-coded on the following pages for your convenience in planning and enjoying your vacation or weekend.

Greater Dallas Metroplex

reD rIver valley

Touches parts of four states, historic early gateway to Texas, birthplace of a president, and a speaker of the House, with library. Home of the Eiffel Tower. Defined east-west by US 82, paralleling the broad river valley, with historic courthouse squares. partNers: Bonham, Denison, Paris, Sherman, Texarkana. CoUNtIes: Bowie, Fannin, Grayson, Lamar.

Experience cosmopolitan pleasures, world-class shopping and entertainment, major tourist attractions, thoroughbred racing, museums to aviation, historic downtown squares and parks, Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers. partNers: Addison, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Plano, Terrell. CoUNtIes: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant (Arlington).

NortHeast texas

Pineywoods, storied Caddo Lake, lakes yielding trophy bass, a fisheries center, an antique steam train, world’s largest flea market, plantation areas, antebellum homes, old river port, the great East Texas Oil Field, rose fields, wildflower and foliage trails. partNers: Athens, Atlanta, Avinger, Canton, Carthage, Cherokee County, Gilmer, Gladewater, Hawkins, Henderson, Hughes Springs, Jacksonville, Jefferson, Kilgore, Lake O’ The Pines, Lindale, Linden, Longview, Marshall, Mineola, Mt. Pleasant, Mt.Vernon, New London, Palestine, Pittsburg, Quitman, Rusk, Tatum, Tyler, Uncertain (Caddo Lake), Winnsboro, Wood County CoUNtIes: Anderson, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood.

Deep east texas

Home of Woodland Indians, giant lakes, mission sites along the El Camino Real, National Forests, a forestry museum, state’s largest Sassafras tree, Big Thicket National Preserve, scenic drives, Cherokee battlegrounds, unique courthouses, ghost towns. partNers: Center, Crockett, Goodrich, Jasper, Livingston, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Navasota, Sam Rayburn, San Augustine, Woodville. CoUNtIes: Angelina, Grimes, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Jacinto, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler

soUtHeast texas

Rice fields, birding, inland harbors, azaleas and oleanders, Texas Cajuns, sandy beaches, deep sea fishing, museums galore celebrating the history of the Gulf Coast, its great events such as the 1901 Spindletop oil discovery, its culture, music, sports and industries. partNers: Beaumont, Groves, Hardin County, Kountze, Lumberton, Nederland, Orange, Port Arthur, Silsbee, Sour Lake CoUNtIes: Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange

BlUeBoNNet CoUNtry

Birthplace of Texas, libraries of two U.S. presidents, home of Sam Houston, fertile river valleys, German-Czech culture and foods, Colonial Capital of Texas, Texas Independence land marks, ringed by pines on the east and bluebonnet prairies on the west. partNers: Bryan-College Station, Buffalo, Groesbeck, Mexia, Huntsville CoUNtIes: Bastrop, Bell, Brazos, Burleson, Caldwell, Colorado, Ellis, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Gonzales, Grimes, Hill, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Montgomery, Navarro, Robertson, Travis, Waller, Walker, Washington, Williamson.

Greater HoUstoN

This is Sam Houston Country, with a great monument where a critical battle for Texas independence was fought, with Battleship Texas berthed nearby. Here is the largest city in the South, NASA, the home of the Astronauts, a historic island with 32 miles of beaches, a historical ranch, world-class sports, and the king of all rodeos. partNers: Brookshire, Galveston, Houston, San Jacinto Area. CoUNtIes: Galveston, Harris.

GUlF Coast HerItaGe

Colonial Texas History from Stephen F. Austin’s Colony, historic salt grass ranches, rice fields, birding, rivers, inland harbors, beaches, museums, German-Czech culture, sandy beaches, deep sea fishing. partNers: Brazosport, Richmond, Sealy. CoUNtIes: Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend

WesterN loUIsIaNa

Cajuns, riverboat casinos and world-class entertainment, plantation roads, earliest Louisiana settlement, American Rose Center, largest natural garden, WWII legends, Civil War battle sites, Caddo Lake, Toledo Bend Country, world-class golfing and steel magnolias. partNers: Allen Parish, Bossier City, Desoto Parish, Florien, Grand Cane, Kinder, Leesville, Logansport, Mansfield, Many, Natchitoches, Oberlin, Sabine Parish, Shreveport, Stonewall, Sulphur, Vernon Parish and Vinton. parIsHes: Allen, Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Sabine, Vernon.

EVENTS: Heritage Jubilee-Third Weekend in April (Spring Festival) • 4th of July Fireworks Display & Concert • Annual Christmas Parade & Lighted Christmas Drive ATTRACTIONS: Miniature golf & Driving Range • Terrell Heritage Museum SHOPPING: Historic Downtown Shopping • Antique Malls • Russell Stover Candies Outlet • Tanger Outlet Center ACCOMMODATIONS: Bed & Breakfast • 7 Hotels/Motels FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT: Restaurants • Kaufman County Civic Theatre • Indoor Rodeo Arenas • Bowling • Golf • Haunted Verdun Manor

Allen

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Just minutes from Dallas, Allen is the gateway that’s easy to get to! From fabulous shopping and dining to unmatched recreational activities and special events,

Allen – Life is Good!

HILTON GARDEN INN - 705 Central Expressway S. (214) 547-1700 PYRAMIDS HOTEL - 407 Central Expressway S. (972) 396-9494 HOLIDAY INN ExPRESS - 205 Central Expressway N. (972) 727-2000 HAMPTON INN- 830 W. Stacy Road (214) 495-7667 LAQuINTA- 1220 N. Central Expressway (800) 753-3757

Major retailers and specialty stores abound in Allen!

Experience upscale retail and outlet shpping at Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek and the Village at Allen. Casual to elegant dining to please every palate and pocketbook.

Come visit Allen - You won’t want to leave!

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Winnsboro is located in the middle of beautiful northeast Texas and known for it’s brillians fall foliage and scenic dogwoods in the spring. Winnsboro has a rich and varied history that extends from the days of the Caddo Indians to the French settlements and to the rather calm visits of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The historic Main Street region is the perfect setting to enjoy Texas Wine at the Bistro, eat at one of the many fine world class restaurants and enjoy weekly live music and plays. Spend the weekend shopping in the most unique stores in East Texas and afterwards, treat yourself to award winning bed and breakfast inns for the night. Check out the fishing at one of the seven area lakes. Winnsboro is centrally located between Dallas and Shreveport.

WINNSBORO EVENTS • Weekly Live Music and Plays • Monthly TCCA Art Programs • Spring Trails (Apr) • Texas Woodstock Festival (May) • Northeast Texas Music Fest (Jun) • Annual Rodeo (Jun) • Classic Car Cruise-In (Sept) • Autumn Trails (Oct) • Christmas Parade (Dec)

Winnsboro Autumn Trails Celebrating Our 51st Anniversary

Four Big Weekends In October 2009 Oct. 3

Queen Autumn Trails L Coronation Oct. 9-10 Antique Tractor Show & Pull Oct. 10 Arts & Crafts Show City Park Oct. 10 BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 16 Welcome parade; Trail Riders Oct. 17 42 Tournament Oct. 17 Taste of Winnsboro 5:00PM, City Park Oct. 17 Barn Dance 8:00PM, City Park Oct. 18 Big Woods Trail Ride Oct. 23-25 Trades Day & Swap Meet Oct. 24 Antique Cars Parade Sidewalk Sales Oct. 24

Winnsboro Autumn Trails is the premiere foliage celebration of East Texas, with a 51st year history of entertaining visitors. It consists of designated tour trails into the surrounding hills and forests, and colorful festival activities throughout the month of October, such as a great trail ride with horses, wagons and trailers, and an antique car rally and tour, as well as an Antique Tractor Show.

Where to shop & stay!

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Old Jail Art Museum

FrankLin county artS aLLiance Promoting education in the arts for all ages www.franklincountyarts.com

The Frame-Up & Fine Arts Gallery 204 W. Main Street 903-537-4034 www.frameupfinearts.net

P. O. Box 289, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457 903-537-4760 • www.fcha-online.org

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Whether it is the thrill of catching the “big one” or the tranquility of a stroll in nature, Mount Vernon has a perfect blend of old and new. Mount Vernon began as a settlement near the Fanning Springs in 1818 and a formal town site in 1849. Downtown reflects a small-town atmosphere. The central plaza has a picturesque gazebo and park benches. Things to see and do are endless!

Day 1: A focus on History Enjoy the sights! Historical homes, museums & restaurants in an exciting blend of heritage-rich tradition and city alive with cultural activity. Rich in history The Mount Vernon Railroad Depot, Old Jail Museum, Parchman House Museum, Georgian Style Courthouse, Alamo Mission Museum and Fire Station Museum offers a glance back to the past. Mount Vernon is the birthplace of famed Football legend and sports broadcaster, Don Meredith. The Fire Station Museum holds a large collection of Don Meredith memorabilia. The Fire Station Museum also offers a wide variety of displays including butterflies, a Smithonian quality Nations rare bird egg exhibit many of which are now extinct, and Indian artifacts. You’ll also find a large collection of bird eggs.

owners and year of construction. Tour maps are available. There are over 23 official state historical markers. Many of the historic homes offer splendid sightseeing pleasures.

Day 2: A Focus on Nature The Dupree Nature Park Trail and Nature Center is a A 57-acre nature preserve with winding hiking trails adjacent to the historical associations 1868 home of Henry Clay Thurston, tallest soldier of the Civil War at 7 feet 7½ inches. The preserve, with marked nature trail, is open from dawn to dusk. Wildlife, birds and beautiful landscape are just a few of the many treats in store for you. Four nearby lakes including Lake Cypress Springs, Bob Sandlin, Monticello and Fork give you many chances to beat the Big Bass lake record of 14 lbs, 3.5 oz. Stocked with walleye, black bass and catfish guarantee a fun day of fishing.

Day 3: Shopping Shopping is an adventure in itself! Mount Vernon has over 100 antique shops within a 30 minute driving radius filled with treasures waiting to be discovered! Or check out many of the specialty shops and restaurants throughout the city.

Mount Vernon has over 50 homes built before World War I. All the homes are marked with signs designating the original

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Linden is a classic East Texas town. Surrounded by by the piney woods, Linden is one of the three cities on the Wildflower Trails of Texas. The Cass County Courthouse (shown below), built in 1860, is Texas’ oldest working courthouse. It will soon undergo a multi-million dollar restoration. The Cass County T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Rodeo Grounds Cass County Sun is one of Texas’ oldest newspapers, founded in 1875. Its original press was sunk in Music City Texas Theater CCC the Red River during the Civil War, but is now Historic Chevron Linden Economic on display on the courthouse square. Linden’s Crump’s IGA Site Development Corp. Music City Cafe & Linden Area CC GSMC historic CCC Campsite on TX 11 was dediSuperior SportsWear cated in 2003. The Linden RV Park has 40 Hospital Lanier Chevrolet Gilbert’s Hdw. Conn’s units with full hook-ups. Auto Dollar General

Cass County Sun Curtis Hunt Barbershop Tin Star Steak House Piney Woods Trading Post Cinci’s Candies ta Post Office

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Parts City Hall East Texas Co. Music Emporium Cass Courthouse

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NORTH Linden-Kildare High School

The Cass County Cowboy Gathering celebrates the Texas Cowboy and the Love of the West. Working ranch rodeo, music, kids events and craft show make it a great time for lots of family fun. Wildflower Trails of Texas – Beautiful roadside wildflowers in spring. Special events in Linden, Avinger & Hughes Springs.

Music City Texas presents national & regional entertainers from all genres of music. Linden is the home of Scott Joplin, T-Bone Walker, Don Henley of the Eagles, and Richard Bowden of the Pinkard & Bowden comedy duo. Call for info & tickets. 903-756-9934.

Music City Texas Mural on downtown building by Brad Attaway. 2009 EVENTS

Post Office Mural by Victor Arnautoff (1939) The Last Crop

Keb’ Mo’ in concert.

39th Wildflower Trails of Texas – April 24-26 Cass County Championship Rodeo – April 24-25 Annual Lions Follies - February TBA Big Bird Crawfish Boil – May 16 4th Annual T-Bone Walker Blues Fest – June 19-20 Cass County Cowboy Gathering – October 10 Winter Fest – December 5

Linden Area Chamber of Commerce • P.O. Box 993 • 903-756-3106 City of Linden • LEDC • P. O. Box 1229 • Linden, Texas 75563 • 903-756-7774

musiccitytexas.org • lindentexas.org • lindenwildflowertrails.com • tbonewalkerbluesfest.com casscountycowboygathering.com

Welcome to Atlanta, located in the upper East Texas pine forest on US 59 just 265 miles north of Houston, 160 miles east of Dallas and 60 miles northwest of Shreveport, Louisiana. US Highway 59 has been designated as the Interstate 69 Corridor route between the Mexican and Canadian borders.

Points of Interest

While in town, visit the Atlanta Historical Museum located in the 1887 T&P Railway Depot on North East St., the Cass County Family History Center located in the 1931 Atlanta Public Library on W. Hiram St., the 1897 Smith-Hoyt-Youngs House on E. Hiram St., the Veterans Memorial located on Richey Plaza on Main St., and Pinecrest Cemetery established in 1887 on Cameron St.

Lakes, Flora & Fauna

Area Lakes include: Lake Wright Patman, a

20,300 acre reservoir with Atlanta State Park and Cass County Park offering camping, boating, fishing, hunting and swimming as well as hiking, walking, jogging, bicycling and nature study along the hilly park roads and the 170 miles of shoreline; Caddo Lake State Park located on the south’s largest natural

ing, fishing and skiing.

lake; and Lake O’ the Pines covering 18,000 acres for sail-

Golf

For relaxation, visit Indian Hills Country Club on O’Farrell Road 903-796-4146 or Spring Creek Golf Course on Holly Street 903-799-6500.

Have fun at the Wildflower Trails in April, the Bluegrass Festivals in May and October, the Cass County Summer Fest in June, and the Cullen Baker Country Fair in November followed by Holiday Open House and Christmas Parade in December. Contact the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce at 903796-3296 or visit www.AtlantaTexas.org for more information on any of these locations, activities or events. Happy Travels!

Area Events Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 29 • Atlanta, Texas 75551 903-796-3296 • www.AtlantaTexas.org

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Jefferson EXCELSIOR HOUSE Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence Featuring 10,000+ Artifacts & Displays • Antiques • Rare Gun Collection • Fine China • Paintings • Sculpture • Civil War & Caddo Indian Artifacts • 1840-1950 Doll Collection • Sam Houston papers & much more. FFF

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201 N. Polk Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-2341

Sunday & Monday, Closed Tuesday -Thursday, 11AM 6PM - Friday - Saturday, 11AM - 8PM CATering AvAilAble

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400 South Walcott(US HWY 59) Jefferson, TX 75657 903-665-3983 • Fax 903-665-3536

www.jefferson-texas.com

• Over 50 Bed & Breakfasts • Historic Hotels • Art Gallery • 5 Historic Churches • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides • Riverboat Bayou Tours • Authentic Steam Engine Train Rides • Historic Carnegie Library • Jefferson Historical Museum • Scarlett O’Hardy’s Gone With The Wind Museum • “Atlanta” Jay Gould Railroad Car • Historic Ghost Walk Tours • Historic Home Tours • Locally Made Syrup Factory Outlet • Dozens of Antique Shops • Dozens of Novelty & Gift Shops • Fine Restaurants & Family Cafes • Opera House Theatre Players • Entertainment w/Live Music & Dancing • Rusty Rail Golf Course • Caddo Lake Nature Boat Tours • Lake O’ Pines

Avinger, TexAs

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HARRIS MERCANTILE & TRADING CO.

Antiques, hardware, general merchandise, home furnishing accessories, gift items, live plants, tack, leather gun belts, new camo & work gear. Texas & western goods. A unique Old Time General Store. Featured in Southern Living Magazine March 2005. Also at 1st Monday Canton-The Harris Plaza. Storage units for rent. Daily 10AM to late. 7 Days a week.

#15 Main St., Avinger, TX 75630

903-562-1882

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Three of the world’s most modern airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airports, and the Shreveport Airport, are gateways to the region, and serve as vital links in a network that can carry visitors to East Texas from anywhere in the world. East Texas is allwinter golf, tennis and fishing country. If you enjoy fishing you are never more than hour’s drive from a major lake or bay. The Gulf and the large bays have salt-water beaches, and the fisherman has a choice of wide-mouthed bass and channel cat in freshwater or the Gulf game fishing. As you travel across Texas, you will see a great variety of topography, and of crops. East Texas was once the land of cotton, but cotton went west in the 1930’s with irrigation and cattle came east with improved pastures and eradication of the tick. Cattle are everywhere in East Texas, and meadows yield big rolls of hay. Roadside stands offer agricultural products from the land, from tomatoes and melons to sweet potatoes and sugar cane. East Texas is only one-fifth of the land area of Texas, but take a few tall pines off the top of Maine, and East Texas would be as big as New England’ six states. This area offers a pine-hardwood forest area as big as the State of Kentucky, many man-made reservoirs, and thousands of smaller lakes, along with one of the South’s great natural lakes. It has the playground that is the Gulf of Mexico, with its bays and channels reaching to the ports of the great Texas

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Coastal plain. For your enjoyment there is a steam tourist railroad that runs through the scenic hills, and an Indian reservation in the forest. East Texas boasts the largest oil field in the continental United States., museums which commemorate the great East Texas Oil Field, and the great forest industry. Shrines of Texas history frequent the area such as where the declaration of independence from Mexico was signed; the pivotal battle fought, and where Sam Houston lived. Travel the El Camino Real, one of the oldest roads in North America, blazed by the Spaniards in 1691 and visit an old stone fort, ceremonial Indian mounds, and a log mission along the road. Discover country inns, rose fields, potteries, and unique dining places, with fare which ranges from Old South catfish dinners to deep-sea foods, to barbeque and Cajun foods. Visit cities along the historic Red River and Sabine River Valleys where the cultures of Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas meld together. Learn how East Texans have fun in rodeos, county fairs, trail rides, and festivals. The changing seasons are as beautiful here as anywhere in the United States, spring like Augusta and autumn like Virginia. The flora and fauna of the forests and prairies will leave you both relaxed and rejuvenated. The cities in this Guide are ready to serve you. See www.easttexasguide.com for more information.

Michelle’s OLD MILL

ANTIQUES COMPANY Soda Shop • Tea Room Old Time Portraits

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• 72nd East Texas Yamboree • Downtown Historic Square • Texas Motorized Trails • Historic Upshur Museum • Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum • Gilmer Civic Center • Camp Gilmont • And MORE! MILES TO GILMER • Longview-22 • Tyler-36 • Marshall-40 • Shreveport-80 • Dallas-115 • Houston-225 • Austin-260 • San Antonio-340 UPSHUR LAKE GILMER

QUEEN YAM LXXI Stephanie Henson

COUNTY COURTHOUSE GILMER CIVIC CENTER

106 Buffalo Street, Gilmer, Texas 75644

903.843.2413

Fax 903.843.3759

www.gilmerareachamber.com Email: upchamber@aol.com

There is an old song, “Have you ever been to Texas in the Spring?” The sheer beauty of this season, as it wipes away the dull browns and grays of winter, inspires treks to spring flower trails in city and country. In East Texas it means wildflowers carpeting the sides of the roads. The Indian paintbrush, crimson clover, and pink and white phlox are dominant. There are whole fields of buttercups. The State flower, the bluebonnet, is particularly beautiful as it carpets roadsides and fields in the blackland prairies. In yards, flowering quince, redbuds and forsythia are early bloomers. The pear, peach and plum blooms are particular favorites. The azalea and dogwood burst into color in March, inspiring special events. In the forests, there’s joy in the sight of the blooming of the wild plum, the dogwood, the wild azalea. To see the majesty of autumn this year, go to the hills and valleys of one of America’s newly discovered fall foliage destinations—East Texas. There, forty counties are covered with an abundance of hardwood and these forests annually put on a coat of many colors as autumn leaves turn to hues of crimson, gold and orange. The phenomenon of blazing colors occurs from late October until Thanksgiving, usually reaching its peak about the second week of November. It features the turning of the leaves of the hickory, native red and sugar maple, sweet and black gums, white and red oaks, dogwood, sassafras, and the staghorn sumac. Contrasted with the pine greenery, the foliage makes a spectacular display. East Texas Tourism Association reports on the spring and fall displays through its website... www.easttexasguide.com Since 1968, “foliage spotters” have reported weekly on the color as it changes, beginning in late October, as it marches south from the Red River. The reports alert photographers to the best times to bring their cameras. It weekly presents events and attractions, routes and itineraries, current conditions and digital photos, and eyewitness foliage reports.

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90 Guest Rooms & Suites designed to meet family and business needs including family reunions, weddings and tour groups. Enjoy a complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar served daily featuring scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, sausage gravy & biscuits, sausage, bacon, yogurt, breads, hard-boiled eggs and more...we have also created what is possibly the world’s best tasting cinnamon roll available exclusively at Holiday Inn Express hotels. It’s all new, all delicious, all smart, and all complimentary. Hours 6-10 M-F and 7-11 Sat. & Sun. Features: In-room coffee, iron/board, microwave, refrigerator, wireless hi-speed internet access, and DVD player with a library of videos available at the front desk. Outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, complimentary business center, meeting room for up to 40 guests. Location: On I-20 convenient to Eastman Kodak, Huntsman Chemical, Marathon LeTourneau, the East Texas Regional Airport (GGG), LeTourneau University, The Belcher Center, and many other Longview destinations for business travelers.

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Group Tours Welcome

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MARSHALL, TX • US 59 N • 3 Mi. N. of US 80

Longview is nestled in the heart of deep East Texas. Located on Interstate 20 and just an hour from Shreveport to the east and two from Dallas to the west and three from Houston to the south, Longview is a perfect location to discover the best of what East Texas has to offer. Known as the city with the “long view” from the high hill, consider these little-known but momentous facts: Longview was the largest city in the largest oil field in the world before Saudi Arabia. The Big Inch Pipeline, the largest, longest oil pipeline in the world in its time started in Longview. It transported as much as 300,000 barrels of oil per day overland to East Coast refineries. Oil from the East Texas Oil Field was credited for winning World War II for the Allies. Highway 80, which parallels I-20, goes through downtown Longview. From Savannah, GA to San Diego, CA, it is the road of history for Martin Luther King, Bonnie and Clyde, Van Cliburn, John F. Kennedy, Billy the Kid, Geronimo, and Cochise. East Texas Tourism hosts an annual three day “Hwy 80 Sale” each year the third weekend in October. Businesses along Hwy 80 offer Garage Sale bargains on a wide variety of items. Longview is where the invention genius, R. G. LeTourneau, made his manufacturing mark with the electric wheel, which drives giant earthmoving machines. The domes of LeTourneau can be seen in the skyline, as is LeTourneau University, located on the site of the former Harmon Army Hospital of WWII. Longview is the home of Neal McCoy, Entertainer of the Year, 1998 & 1999 TNN/Music City News Country Awards. Video of the Year "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye," 1997 TNN/Music City News County Awards, ACM/Home Depot Humanitarian Award 2005, 3 platinum albums, and 1 gold album. Platinum hits are "No Doubt About It" and "You Gotta Love That!"

He promotes his East Texas Angel Network through an annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and Concert (www.nealmccoy.com). While you're in Longview you'll enjoy many special events, and fine arts programs: Artsview Children’s Theatre, a children’s progressive theatre arts education/outreach program presenting several shows each year. www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com. The Longview Symphony produces 5 classical concerts annually. 903-236-9739. www.longviewsymphony.org Opera East Texas, brings timeless operatic masterpieces to the stage. 903-234-1300. www.operaet.com. The Longview Museum of Fine Arts, located at 215 E. Tyler St., houses a comprehensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures, a permanent collection and presents special exhibits monthly. www.lmfa.org. Visit the R.G. LeTourneau Museum on the R. G. LeTourneau University campus. 903-233-3672. Many local arts venues as well as touring productions are presented at the beautiful new Belcher Center also located on the campus. www.BelcherCenter.com. The Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, houses exhibits which illustrate the development of Gregg County with numerous artifacts. 903-753-5840. www.gregghistorical.org Heritage Plaza, a historic park created to capture the city’s legacy, whose historic walls display the story of Longview’s first 100 years, 1890-1990, is located on the corner of Methvin and Green Streets. Longview is also home to East Texas Tourism Association, one of the oldest regional non-tax supported tourism associations in continuous operation in America, promoting historic and cultural tourism through the cooperative efforts of its membership for 45 years. Stay in Longview and see the region's sights in the beautiful Piney Woods. Enjoy dining in many fine restaurants, including the Sacred Spur Ranch Restaurant just outside Longview in East Mountain for a hearty steak and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Shop in the largest regional shopping center in this region, and stay in your choice of many fine motels and hotels. You may even want to consider relocating or retiring to Longview. For more information, visit www.easttexasguide.com

Welcome to the Antique Capital of East Texas! It wasn’t always that way. Gladewater was founded by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company in 1873 on land bought from Jarrett Dean and Anderson White. The town’s name probably originated from its proximity to Glade Creek, a stream that rose in a rather barren region called the Glades. Gladewater started out as a small town of only 163 people in 1880 and grew slowly to 259 in 1900. Lumbering and farming were the major activity until April 7, 1931. The first Gladewater oil well blew in and the town quickly grew to 8,000 persons. Although the population dropped after the oil boom in 1940, the town continued to provide recreation for its city residents. Lake Gladewater was constructed in 1954. Gladewater is known for its numerous antique stores and some of the most fun events in Texas. The legendary Gladewater Round Up Rodeo is in June. The Gladewater Arts & Crafts Festival in September and Gusher Days in April takes you back to the Oil Boom of yesteryear. Tucked into downtown Gladewater you’ll find 30 Antique Malls and several charming eateries. The City of Gladewater truly is ….

Treasuring the Past while embracing the future

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Stay, Eat, Shop and Play in HENDERSON

ATTRACTIONS

• National Registered Historic Downtown Square • Howard Dickinson House • Depot Museum • Antiques • Historic Courthouse • London Museum • Gaston Museum • Jordan’s Plant Farm • Expo Center Activities • PRCA Rodeo • Christmas Parade • Wildflower Trails • Restored Opera House/Henderson Civic Theatre • Antique Tractor Show • Motorcycle, Go Kart Races • July 4th Parade • Martin Creek Lake State Park • Heritage Syrup Festival (2nd Sat. of Nov.)

Tourism Department

CITY OF HENDERSON

Time For a Change, Escape to Henderson

Your Ticket to East Texas Heritage The Depot Museum Henderson, TX

502 W. Main Henderson, Texas 75652 Toll Free 866-650-5529 x800 903-657-2119 x800 www.hendersontx.us tourism@hendersontx.us

Heritage Syrup Festival Always 2nd Sat. of November

903-657-4303

www.depotmuseum.com

Syrup making Depot Museum grounds. Juried arts & crafts, downtown square, musical entertainment, children’s activities and antique cars. 9AM-5PM

1-866-650-5529

City of Henderson The Depot Museum 903-657-4303

www.hendersontx.us

RV RESORT PARK

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903-984-4513

Discover Panola County EXPERIENCE

Our Country Music Heritage at The Tex Ritter Museum. Texas Country Music Hall of Fame • Jim Reeves Memorial

RELIVE

Panola County History at the...“Old Jail” Museum, featuring The Leila B. LaGrone Family History Center and Genealogical Library • Panola County Heritage Museum and Texas Tea Room.

“Texas Tea Room” Inside Museum

Jim Reeves Memorial

DISCOVER

Panola County Heritage Museum

The southern hospitality, Panola County charm and convenience at...The Unique Specialty shops, major retail centers and antique stores • A variety of Fine Restaurants.

ENJOY

Historic 1891 Panola County Jail Museum and Veterans Memorial

79N to I-20E

I-20 West to

DALLAS

US59 South to HOUSTON

The Country Music Hayride featuring country and gospel music every Saturday night for the entire family. • The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Awards Show each year in August. • East Texas Oil and Gas Blast in October. • The “Christmas in Carthage” parade and lighting display • Fishing, Skiing, Swimming, Camping and Pleasure Boating at Beautiful Lake Murvaul, Lake of the Big Bass or Martin Creek State Park • Attending the Panola County Cattlemen’s Association PRCA Sanctioned Rodeo

PANOLA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

300 West Panola Carthage, TX 75633 903/693-6634 • FAX 903/693-8578 www.carthagetexas.com email: chamber@carthagetexas.com

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“My songs talk about real things,” says Miranda Lambert. “Things that I’ve been through or I’ve witnessed through my friends and family - even my parents’ private investigation business. If I feel it, I can sing it and make anyone believe it.” Big talk from a small-town Texas girl, but Lambert’s got the goods to back it up. The old-school passion and power of her nearly platinum-selling 2005 debut KEROSENE took it to the top of both the country charts and the critics’ polls. Now the two-time CMA Horizon Award nominee returns with Crazy ExGirlfriend, on which she raises the stakes both musically and emotionally. Lambert’s Texas roots run deep. Born in 1983 she is a native of Lindale. It’s the kind of town where high school football rules Friday night and folks sit on their front porch making music. And that’s just what her and her parents did. The Lambert’s farmhouse was a favorite hangout for Miranda and her friends during high school. Lindale is proud of one of its own, Miranda Lambert. For more information on Miranda Lambert go to:

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exas has four large areas of public lands (national forests) in the eastern part of the state freely accessible for hunting. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) offers a variety of public hunting opportunities on over one million acres of land under its control in which people may participate wither through purchase of an annual permit, daily permit, or selection in a drawing. Almost all others lands are privately owned, requiring permission from the landowner before entering or hunting. The situation has given rise to the hunting lease system: fees paid landowners for permission to hunt. Some leases may be had on a daily basis. A central list of leases and public hunting information is available from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. by calling toll-free in Texas 1-800-792-1112 or 512/389-4800. Call these numbers for other questions about Texas fishing and hunting. Visit their website at www.tpwdstate.tx.us/huntwild Although most of the hunting is on private land, some areas are open to the public and local inquiry will often lead to free hunting in a desirable area. Since deer were re-stocked in the area more than 50 years ago, East Texas had developed into a good deer hunting area and hunters take thousands each season. This area of Texas also offers some of the best wildfowl hunting to be found in the state. Duck hunting is especially good along the Red River in Northeast Texas; Caddo and Lake o’ the Pines, and the huge concentrations of ducks and geese in the coastal section near the towns of High Island, Winnie, and Anahuac are well

know nationally. Coast hunting on the immense ranches and rice farms are usually within this price range, but where the hunter is left to his own devices. Jump shooting, either from the shore or while wading, is popular and many times results in limit bags. The best areas for this type of hunting can be determined by local inquiry. Although the wildfowler can effectively kill ducks with an open bore gun while hunting from a blind, the magnum, heavy-gauge gun is most desirable as an allaround gun, and is practically a necessity for coastal shooting. Winters are usually mild in the area and insulated underwear; boots for wading and “foul-weather” gear will suffice for most occasions. Squirrel hunting is generally good over most of East Texas. Both gray (Cat) and red (Fox) squirrels are hunted and in the areas around Caddo Lake and an area near Lufkin, the rare albino occurs. Black squirrels are also frequently killed in some parts of East Texas. Dove hunting ranges from fair to excellent depending upon movement of birds and local feeding conditions. Here again, local inquiry is a must. All persons intending to hunt or fish should obtain a current copy of the free pamphlet, Outdoor Annual, from TPWD at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Call their numbers above about fishing and hunting licenses. Licenses are sold at most sporting goods and tackle stores, discount department stores, and TPWD offices. A fishing license is required for all nonresident fishermen over 17, except senior citizens of Kansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

For more Cherokee County

information on vacations contact:

Cherokee County Industrial Commission

P.O. Box 67, Rusk, Texas 75785 (903) 683-4242

and the Alto, Jacksonville and Rusk Chambers of Commerce Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no place more beautiful in East Texas than Cherokee County.

Please see related entries for the City of Jacksonville, City of Rusk and City of Alto (The El Camino Real)

Once known as 'The Tomato Capital of the World', is centrally located to the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston areas making it convenient for a 'weekend escape'. Jacksonville offers unique shopping, great accommodations including several B&B's on beautiful Lake Jacksonville and many activities throughout the year including its homage to the tomato with a grand festival in June of each year. Visit www.jacksonvilletexas.com for more information or call 1-800-376-2217. Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce 526 E. Commerce Jacksonville, Texas 75766

LONDON MUSEUM & TEA ROOM Open year round 9-4 M-F 10-3 Sat. March 1-September 30 (Last Tour Begins at 3:00 PM) Tea Room 11–2 M-F (open by appointment anytime) Monument in the center of highway is a Memorial to those who lost their lives in the London School Explosion in 1937. 10690 Main St.• New London, Texas 75682 903-895-4602 www.nlse.org londonmuseum@hotmail.com

xperience the elegance and the history of Roseland Plantation (ca.1852). Originally a 3,300 acre cotton plantation, Roseland Plantation is now 14 acres of combination manicured lawn and beautiful east Texas wood. Tours include five 1850’s buildings including the Windsor House (now a bed and breakfast), the Hambrick Chapel, ballroom, slave cabin, and log cabin. Tours are described as interesting, informative, with happy and sad tales and an unexpected surprise at the end! Voted 2006 east Texas’ #2 attraction by the East Texas Motorcoach FAM tours. Tours are by appointment, are $12 per person (plus tax) and typically last an hour or more. Group tour rates are available. 2601 State Hwy. 64 • Ben Wheeler, TX 75754 9.5 Miles West of Tyler

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FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS Since 1850’s... The Oldest and Largest Open Air Market in the USA...

The Ultimate Shopping Experience

If you can’t find it here, you can’t find it anywhere!

• Over 7,000 Vendor Spaces • Antiques & Collectibles

• Free Admission • Arts & Crafts

• 100 Food Concessions • New & Used Merchandise

Open Sun-up ‘til Sundown Thursday-Sunday before the first Monday of ever y month, Rain or Shine (see pg. 53 for calendar) City of Canton • P.O. Box 245 • Canton, Texas 75103 • 903-567-6556 www.firstmondaycanton.com • firstmonday@cantontex.com EXIT 527

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Hwy 190 one mile west of Woodville

— 1840-1920 RURAL EAST TEXAS VILLAGE — Depot, Blacksmith Shop, Print Shop, Dress Shop, Doctor’s Office, School House, Log cabin, Livery Stable Barber Shop, Dress Shop, General Store, Tool Collection, Museum Store and more

Annual Harvest Festival 3rd weekend of October Open daily 9-5 Adults $4.00 • Children under 12 $2.00

LIVING VILLAGE PROGRAM WITH CRAFTSMEN and EXTENDED HOURS AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION

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It’s more than likely this is the Texas you know the least. People often visit East Texas on business, or to see friends and relatives, discovering one of many serene, small towns which dot the region’s map. Its charm, resources woo them back to live; if not to live, then to visit again.

Lots to see & do.

There’s an abundance of unique restaurants, shops and attractions. Check out the calendar of events in this guide or go to the website at www.easttexasguide.com for features and up to date information.

What is best time to come?

“Winter Texans” like to come to the region in October until December, go to the Rio Grande Valley for January and February, then come back through East Texas to enjoy spring. But some are staying in East Texas for the the winter.

sunny weather, from the last 32 degrees F, temperatures in spring and the first 32 degrees F. temperatures in fall. Only January and February can be called winter. In this season of “northers”, cold fronts sweep rapidly through the state bringing sudden drops in temperature. Then in a day or two, it warms up and the sun comes out. Often there are warm days in February, with jonquils blooming. Snow ranges from a total of 2 to 10 inches in the upper half of the region, and is rare in the southern half. Spring is like Augusta, Georgia. Summertime is the ultimate in activities in East Texas, with great weather for outdoor sports on the lakes. Temperatures may rise in the afternoons, but there’s always air conditioning. Fall is like Virginia. Foliage color is bright in the hills, with worthwhile color from late October to Thanksgiving. Roses are often still blooming in the yards and fields until Christmas.

Fall, Winter Getaways

Whether its a vacation for a weekend, or for 30, 60, 90 or 120 days, Texas is different from other places--“It’s a whole other country.” The bonus is a price tag considerably lower than those in other U.S. wintertime spots and boasts of an unmatched friendly Texas welcome.

What’s the weather like?

Texas is in the sunbelt, and East Texas gets from 230 to 260 days of warm,

Trinity County Something for everyone... � � � � �

Golf Courses Resorts Camps RV Parks & Marinas Museums

Trinity County Historical Museum

Serving the East Texas Communities of: Groveton, Trinity, Pennington, Apple Springs, Centralia, Glendale, Woodlake, Friday & Sebastopol. www.trinitycountychamber.org

Brookshire, Texas

Brookshire Convention Center The Brookshire Convention Center is located in downtown Waller County Museum Brookshire, adjacent to City Hall. It is 5,000 sq. ft. with a very large open space. The Brookshire Convention Center is home to many of the town festivals and events, as well as weddings, gatherings, shows and meetings. Call today to schedule your event and reserve your space. 281.375.5050. *Telephone lines and projection equipment are available.

Visit Brookshire’s beautiful serene parks!

Hovas Park

Edwin A. Hovas Memorial Park

The Lakes @ Lakeside

Willard B. Johnson Center @ Hovas Park

Bostick Park

4029 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 160, Brookshire, TX 77423 • 281-375-5050 Mayor Joseph Vaughn • City Secretary: Claudia J. Harrison

Visit our website at www.cityofbrookshire.org

Treat yourself to a scrumptious breakfast at Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Café where you’ll find freshly brewed coffee and piping hot croissants. Witness Beaumont’s rich oil heritage at Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum where you’ll watch a replica gusher blow water hundreds of feet into Beaumont’s blue sky. Follow the history of the "Cradle of the Petroleum Age" with a tour of the Texas Energy Museum and experience the fascinating world of oil exploration and refining! ys City Spindletop Glad m Boomtown Museu

Round out your tour of Downtown Beaumont with a trip to a couple of our other intriguing museums: the Art Museum of Southeast Texas and the Fire Museum of Texas. Don’t forget dinner at the legendary Crockett Street Entertainment District!

Rekindle your sense of wonder at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, located just minutes from Beaumont. Explore more than 300 species of plants in one of the most Earth-friendly projects in the world. See history come alive in any of our three historic homes: the ical Gardens Shangri La Botan John Jay French House, the Chambers House, and the McFaddin-Ward House. After a busy day, relax at Suga’s Deep South Cuisine & Jazz Bar where the tantalizing menu items will have your mouth watering.

Start the day by reconnecting with nature at the Big Thicket National Preserve as you slice through the waters of Village Creek in a canoe. For lunch, enjoy great Texas BBQ at Willy Ray’s where you’ll find an array of enticing sides to go along with their famous BBQ. Be inspired at St. Anthony's Cathedral Basilica, one of Beaumont’s many unique and historic places of worship on the Beaumont Faith Trail. Feed your adventurous spirit at Gator Country—Texas’ only alligator them park. Have a hands-on experience by helping feed LIVE gators and take home a picture to prove it! End your day on a high note by grooving to the music of a local bayou band and feasting on Gator Country’s famous Cajun cuisine.

St. Anthony's Cathedral Basilica

Fire Museum of Texas 1927 Historical Fire Station, 1856 Tub Pumper, 1909 Ladder Truck, Simulated Fire Truck, Child Size House, Activity Center, Fire Memorabilia and Exhibits. M-F 8-4:30. FREE. 409-880-3927 www.firemuseumoftexas.org.

Edison Museum Interactive exhibits & learning stations tell the story of American inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, the world’s first “Technology Entrepreneur”. 409-981-3089. 350 Pine. M-F 9-5. FREE. www.edisonmuseum.org

Beaumont Civic Center Complex Concerts, conventions, exhibit shows, banquets, seats 6500, 30,000 sq.ft, exhibit space for 188 10’ x 10’ booths, ticket office, complete catering, concession, parking for 850. 701 Main St. 800-782-3081.

SOUR LAKE Home of mineral springs. Ex-slave “Dr. Mud” known for treatments. Oil discovered in 1902, home of TEXACO, 50,000 barrels of crude daily and 52 saloons. Downtown: Dining, B&B, Antiques, hardware, barber shop.

Old Sour Lake Jail... sleeps four.

The Teacherage By walking trail. 3BR, 2 Bath, modern full-service kitchen. great for groups. 409-287-2700.

The Sam Houston Mural, one of many in historic downtown Sour Lake.

CAMPGROUNDS � Indian Springs Camp 6106 Holland Cemetery Rd, Kountze, TX (409) 246-2508 � Mill Creek RV Park 1137 S Mill Creek Dr, Silsbee, TX (409) 385-3053 � Big Thicket RV Park 9849 Village Creek Rd, Silsbee, TX (409) 751-0303 � Thompson Lake Park 1510 Thompson Lake Dr. Silsbee, TX (409) 385-0231

Discover the Natural Beauty of Baytown!

BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER

6213 Bayway Drive

The Baytown Nature Center is a 450-acre peninsula surrounded by Burnet Bay, Crystal Bay and Scott Bay. Operated by the City of Baytown, the nature center is a site on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and is home to more than 300 species of birds who depend on this area for migration, feeding or nesting. But this recreated wetland is not just for the birds. Numerous animals also call the nature center home. In addition, it’s an important nursery area for a variety of aquatic species, including fish, shrimp and crabs. This former residential subdivision now offers picnic shelters, fishing piers, two pavilions, an education stage, two wildlife overlooks and birding blinds. There’s also a butterfly garden, walking and biking trails and a children’s nature discovery area. The Baytown Nature Center is open to the public daily year round, except for Christmas Day and during extreme inclement weather. Gates open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset. Daily and annual passes are available for individuals and families. For more information contact us at (281) 424-9198. WWW.BAYTOWN.ORG

Museum Of The Gulf Coast

An amazing Museum telling the story of the Gulf Coast Region Exhibits include:

History • Natural History • Popular Culture Decorative Arts • Sports and Music Halls of Fame Notable People include:

Janis Joplin • The Big Bopper • Jimmy Johnson • Babe Didrikson and others Open 9-5 Mon. thru Sat. • 1-5 Sun. • Closed Major Holidays Only. Adults–$4.00 • Seniors–$3.00 • Children: (4-18)–$2.00 Children 3 & under–FREE • Students w/ID $3.00

Group Tours - $2.00 Per Person • School Tours - FREE

700 Procter, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 • (409) 982-7000

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GREAT TEXAS WILDLIFE TRAILS By Shelly Plante, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Adventure for Wildlife Enthusiasts The Great Texas Wildlife Trails are designed to make it easy for travelers to find the best wildlife-viewing sites throughout the state. They bring tourism dollars to rural communities, raise awareness about Texas wildlife and habitats, provide recreational opportunities, build public support for conservation, and provide economic incentives for landowners and communities to conserve and manage habitats for wildlife and wildlife enthusiasts. Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail The hugely successful Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, winds through 41 Texas counties, encompassing the entire Texas coastal region. Completed in April 2000, the Trail features 310 distinct wildlife-viewing sites. Enhancements such as board-walks, parking pullouts, kiosks, observation platforms, and landscaping to attract native wildlife have been constructed at a number of sites. Heart of Texas and Panhandle Plains Wildlife Trails Stretching from the Panhandle down through Central Texas to the Laredo area, these two wildlife viewing driving trails were completed in January 2004. Two maps for the Heart of Texas Trail and one for the Panhandle Plains Trail were created. The new trails feature 335 sites on public and private land where people can view birds and other wildlife. We appreciate the support of communities and landowners in Central Texas and the Panhandle who have helped make these trails a reality.

The Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail Next time you travel in Texas, visit our newest wildlife viewing trails! We have two new maps featuring 251 sites on public and private lands throughout north and east Texas. Sites on these maps give additional opportunities for nature tourists to visit all of the wonderful attractions Texas has to offer. From Wichita Falls to Dallas and Fort Worth, down to College Station and to Tyler, these are our most expansive maps yet. Additional information on the Great Texas Wildlife Trails should be directed to Shelly Plante, Nature Tourism Coordinator, Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept., 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, phone (512) 389-4500 or e-mail: NatureTourism@tpwd.state.tx.us Buy one or more GREAT TEXAS WILDLIFE TRAIL MAPS today and start an adventure on the wild side of Texas. You can order online at http://tcebookstore.org/ or by calling (888) 900-2577. For the first time, all eight trail maps are available online for lastminute trips. Visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wildlifetrails/ for a sneak preview of what the maps have to offer.

ALLEN PARISH L O U I S I A N A Welcome to Allen Parish.

Historic Elizabeth Town Hall • Little Piney Park • Grant Christmas Tree Farm Events Allen Parish Courthouse • West Bay Wildlife Mgt. Area • Mardi Gras Leatherwood Museum • Coushatta Casino Resort • Red Shoes RV Park • Dining Soileau Downs • National Bicycle Trail • Golf • Lodging • Old Time Plow Days

www.allenparish.com 888.639.4868

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Lake Charles

Tell Them You Saw It In The Guide!!!

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MELROSE PLANTATION A National Historic Landmark

Melrose, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the unique plantations of the old South, its career measured, not by years, but by generations. Eight carefully restored structures compose the Melrose complex. Melrose is one of the attractions on the annual Tour of Historic Homes, the second weekend of October; and each year on the second weekend of June, the Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival is held. Open Tues.-Sun. 12:00-4:00 p.m. Closed Monday except for large groups by appointment only.

A unique plantation of the Old South. 3533 Hwy #119 • Melrose, LA (16 miles south of Natchitoches)

(318) 379-0055 • (800) 259-1714

When Henry Ford started mass-producing motorcars, there were few paved roads in America. John Smith Conley owned the fourth car in Marshall, Harrison County, a 1914 Metz, and he said there were no paved roads in Texas at that time. Early famous roads in America include Old Point Loma Lighthouse The on San Diego Bay. Lincoln Highway, The Bankhead Highway, the Old Spanish Trail, and the Dixie Overland Highway, which became US 80 in 1926 when the government began organizing the roads and numbers. US 80 from San Diego to Savannah was the first coast-to-coast, Tybee Island Lighthouse on E. end ocean-to-ocean, all-weather highway in America. It was never closed due to of US80 on the Atlantic Ocean. weather. In East Texas, you can travel this historic highway from Dallas to Waskom, and then across Louisiana and beyond until you sink in the sand on Tybee Island on the Atlantic. Today's alignment of US 80 is shadowed by remnants of the original route. You can see and travel traces of it along tree lines, across pastures, old steel trestle bridges, and past remains of tourist cabins and service stations. You'll find roadside vendors, restored main streets, restaurants and lodging. Unlike Route 66, US 80 is alive and well and open for business. Discover auctions, antiques, dance halls, famous seafood and pizza. US 80 is the scenic/historic route paralleling Interstate 20 with less traffic. The next five pages give you some of the details on numerous sites along the way, plus telephone numbers. It is what makes a travel guide a travel guide. Copyright ÂŠ 2008 East Texas Tourism Association

US80 Hi-Way Sale & Auto Cruise

Third weekend in April & October 2009. Scores of vendors & thousands of buyers shop for garage & yard sales & antique store bargains along the 200+ mile section. For more info visit www.easttexasguide.com

Lee Harvey Oswald was captured on November 22, 1963, shortly after the assassination of President Kennedy, at the Texas Theatre on Jefferson Street in Oak Cliff, Texas, which at the time was a business spur of Highway 80. Texas Theatre is still open today and is set to undergo necessary restoration to insure the preservation of history.

Site of the capture of JFK’s alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Built in 1912, The Houston Street Viaduct, 5106 ft., was the world’s longest concrete structure.

Cyclists abound on US80.

This view is east bound across the Trinity River on Jefferson Street Bridge. “ Big D” is straight ahead. This is the point where US 80 becomes Texas 180.

It’s “ Hands Across the Sea” when an American instructor greets a Royal Air Force cadet at Terrell Air Base in 1941.

Graham’s Produce

Roadside produce in Edgewood on US80. Open April-December. 903-896-1900

Photo courtesy Dallas Public Library

The Texas Theatre

First auto trip in Texas was on Oct. 5, 1899 between Terrell & Dallas. The 30-mile trip for the “ St. Louis” auto took five & one-half hours.

We recommend it and some of its back roads. Little traffic and very scenic.

The route was largely defined by Col. Ed Fletcher of San Diego in an effort to promote travel to Southern California. 85

National Main Street City

Salt Palace above only salt block building in US.

One vast room of salt mine. Not open to visitors.

THE SALT PALACE

Museum & Visitor Center 100 W. Garland - US80 Tues.-Sat. 8:30-5. 903-962-5631. saltpalace@grandsaline.com www.grandsaline.com/ edb/ index

Don’s Dairy Bar

1960. Mex./ Amer. Malts. Don’s Hot Sauce. Juke Box. Customer: Gov. George Bush, Hank Thompson, Perfect Strangers. Daily 10-10. Fr. & Sat. 10-11. 903-962-4239.

• Home of Morton Salt Mine. • Birthplace of Wiley Post. First pilot to fly around the world. • Stretch of original concrete from Old US 80 still in use as Frank Street. • Drive through a giant salt marsh on FM 857 for birding and wildlife views.

Rocky’s Catfish Bloomin’ Festival Last Weekend of March & Shrimp Buffet Salt Festival & Rodeo Voted #1 in Texas! Full salad bar, 1st Week of June catfish, fried & boiled shrimp, US80 Car Show – Oct. 18 mouth-watering blackberry cobbler Christmas Celebration – Dec. 6 & ice cream. Open 5PM Fri.& Sat. only. 126 Main. 903-312-2433. Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce

Papadales’ Grill & Cantina

US80 at Green St., near downtown, menu of Mexican & American selections with salad bar and full-service cantina/ bar.

203 N.E. Pacific 903-962-7174 chamber@grandsaline.com

Mistletoe Boots & Western Wear

240 N. Main. (red light at US80). Rocky, Justin, Red Wing, Cinch Jeans, belts, hats, bags, accessories. Discount prices. 72yrs. in business. Mon.-Sat. 8-5. 903-962-4946.

Elvis Presley performed at the Mint Club in Gladewater in November 1954. Elvis also performed at Gladewater radio station KSIJ in the mid-1950s. 86

Gladewater is known for its numerous antique stores and some of the most fun events in Texas. The legendary Gladewater Round Up Rodeo is in June. The Gladewater Arts & Crafts Festival in September and Gusher Days in April takes you back to the Oil Boom of yesteryear.

Pizza King - Crust & sauce made fresh daily.

LONGVIEW ANTIQUES

Favorites: King’s Delight & Pepperoni. 50’s Decor. Tu.-Th. 10A-10P, Fr.-Sat. 10A-11P, Sun. 4P-10P. Closed Mon. 1100 E. Marshall Ave. 903-753-0912.

Pittypat’s Porch Antiques Vintage to Antique jewelry, collectibles, pottery, furniture and miscellaneous. Proud to participate in the annual Historic HWY 80 Sale in Oct. W-S 10-4 903-297-4543

Greggton Antique Mall

Militaria. American, English, European, Furniture. Dolls. Jewelry. Glass. Toys. Bikes. Western. Sports. Fish & RR items. 50’s Snack Room. Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30. 903-759-9491. www.greggtonantiquemall.com Indian Trading route to Oklahoma and Arkansas laid out 1820 by Cherokees. Planted roses to mark trace.

Motel Signs from days gone by.

Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens

8 mi. S. of Gladewater. Open Daily. 800 acre wood with daffodils in late Feb. to early Mar. Picnics. Donations accepted. 903-845-5780.

US80, shown in 1935 between Longview and Gladewater, was designated “Main Street” by the Texas Highway Dept. More traffic moved over US80 in 24 hours than over any other road of its length in the U.S. During the oil boom, it is said 50,000 people lived along the 12 mile stretch in the upper end of the Great East Texas Oil Field. At 60 miles long from one to seven miles wide, it was the largest in the world.

Famous Peopl e Al ong Famous US 80

John F. Kennedy

Tex Ri tter

Van Cl i burn

Wi l ey Post

Bonni e & Cl yde

El vi s Presl ey

Caddo Lake Photo by www.paulkeithphoto.com

16 mi. N of US80 on US59. Over 50 Bed & Breakfast. Antiques, fashions, restaurants. Steam train, riverboat, carriage rides, historical home tours & more. 888-GO-RELAX.

Waskom Travel Information Center

The Waskom Texas Travel Information Center greets an average of 1000 visitors each day. Stop here for thousands of brochures and free Texas Highway map. Have a picnic under the pines, take a comfort break. And this is a good place to start exploring Texas. Take historic US 80 starting here. 903-687-2547.

The Texas & Pacific Depot

in Marshall houses both the Amtrak station and a museum. The 1896 Victorian style Ginocchio Hotel now houses the Harrison County Historical Museum.

Springtime roadside wisteria planted in 1930s East of Marshall by Verhalen Nursery. Plants from Japan. Beautiful purple flowers in the tree tops.

Gifts, candle shop, floral arrangements, pottery, greenhouse, Framed art, 35,000 Sq. Ft. of Shopping Pleasure. Thousands of home decorating items & ideas. US 59 (3 mi. N. of Hwy. 80.) 7 Days. 903-927-1041. www.ellispottery.com

Scottsville

Chapel & Cemetery Confederate Memorial. Beautiful granite monuments. Unique chapel still in use.

A report by the Federal Highway Administration in 1992 wrote that Route 80 has a total length of 2,671 miles.

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