if you're coming to the east texas area, you HAVE to visit these places! ranging from really good restaurants to gorgeous sights to see, you're bound to find something for you and your loved ones to enjoy!
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restaurants
there are so many different restaurants to choose from! here's a list of a good few, will be updated with more soon!
if there’s one thing i love, it’s mexican restaurants! the food is so good.
Little Hector's Menu
i feel like small town restaurants are the best! they treat everyone like family and will make sure to give you the best service.
Bean & Burger Malakoff
this has to be one of my favorite restaurants!
Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant | Athens, TX
this one may seem kind of basic, but i swear it is so good!
Applebee's Grill + Bar
looking to switch up your meal for dinner? this place will surely meet your expectations!
Yamato Sushi
outback steakhouse has to be one of my top ten favorite restaurants!
Steakhouse Restaurant Tyler
sightseeing
well of course you're not just going to come to get food and go shopping, here's some ideas of things fo go see!
if nature is your thing, then you'll definitely have to take a hike or go camping here!
Big Thicket National Preserve ...
if you've got 4 hours to spare, you HAVE to take a round trip through the Piney Woods of East Texas on this vintage train!
Texas State Railroad
now it may not be the actual eiffel tower, but it's worth seeing! and it's even in paris, texas!
Eiffel Tower Paris Texas
if you're visiting east texas in october, be sure to make a stop by the texas rose festival in tyler!
Texas Rose Festival - Visit Tyler
want to take the kids somewhere fun? make sure to stop by the zoo!
Caldwell Zoo
want to see the animals, but don't want to go through the hassle of getting the kids out? see them from the comfort of your car in this drive through safari!
Rocky Ridge Drive-Thru Safari: Wildlife And Safari Park in ...
ever wondered what the oldest city in texas was? well here you go! it's nacogdoches, texas. be sure to stop by to see what wonders are still there!
Nacogdoches
beaumont, texas is the site of the first oil discovery in texas! it also has many historic attractions and museums!
Beaumont, Texas
if you're into country music, you have to check out the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame!
TCMHOF - Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
yet another drive through safari, but this one is 300 acres! (and further east ;))
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari & Wild Animal Park
looking for some thrills? take the family to go zip lining while you're in texas! you can choose between a 1.5 hour zip line or a 2 hour zip line!
New York Texas Zipline Adventures
take the kiddos to this hands on museum and enjoy different exhibits that focus on magnetism, geometry, and much more!
Curious Museum Palestine Texas – Igniting Imagination
shopping
if you got the money, you can do the shopping!
first monday is one of the best places you'll have to stop at if you're ever in east texas. there's SO MUCH food, clothes, furniture, electronics, you name it! all in one spot!
First Monday Canton | Canton, TX | World's Largest Flea Market
if you're in the area, be sure to stop by the mall to grab whatever you may need! even if it's just food!
Broadway Square Mall
in search of a new book? shop small business bookstores!
Bookish
if you're into antiques, this is your one stop shop for all things antique!
