Planning a trip to Henderson County, TX? Discover the top attractions, must-see places, and hidden gems in this charming East Texas destination. From fun things to do in Athens, TX, to the best restaurants in Henderson County, and cozy places to stay...
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Great food and sit outside by the water
Lunch & Dinner Menu | Athens Boathouse Restaurant | Southern inspired food with an amazing view of Lake Athens, Texas
Great atmosphere with some great food
Vernon's Lakeside
Best home cooking around for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sue's Roost
Some amazing seafood with some fried collard greens
CHEFCASSY
If you want some amazing crawfish, go no further. Here is your place
WaWa's Seafood Shack: Dive into Delicious Seafood in Athens, TX
Mmmmm, Italian food 😋
Billito'S Italian Restaurant - Gun Barrel City, TX - 428 N Gun Barrel Ln - Hours, Menu, Order
Things to do
Go for a walk and look at the beautiful scenery and take photos
East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society
Want a place to take the kiddos and look at fish and go fishing in the pond? Here is your place
TPWD: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Do you like to skate or the kiddos? Good time skate is an excellent place for that
Good Times Skating Arena & Go Carts - Visit Athens, TX
Want to play arcade games, bumper cars or go carting. Here is your place to have some family time or a party
Whatz-Up
Who wants to go watch a movie? We'll this is your stop
Home - Hometown Cinema
If you like to bowl, you're in luck. We got a bowling alley, too
TipTop Lanes - Bowling Alley - Facebook
Stay
No camper, that's okay. The holiday Inn has you covered
Affordable Hotel in Athens, TX | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Athens
Have a camper? Take the camper and do some fishing on Lake Athens
Lake Athens Marina & RV Park | Lake Athens is a great place to enjoy fishing, as well as watersport activities
Want a place where you can take your camper and boat? Blue sky has you covered
Blue Sky at Cedar Creek Lake | RV Campground Seven Points, TX
Want to take the family to the woods and have a camp out. You can go fishing and hiking
Purtis Creek State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Don't have a camper? That's okay. America's best value inn has you covered
