Things to do in East Texas
There’s no shortage of fun in Tyler, Chandler, and Canton, TX. The entertainment is nonstop. The nature is breathtaking. And the selection of restaurants is superb.
We wanted to share a few of our favorite spots with you. Remember, this is just a taste of what these cities have to offer. Explore for yourself and see if we missed anything.
Outdoor Attractions
In 1999 Chuck & Sherri Arena purchased the farm from Bob & Marilyn Rogers who established the farm in 1982. We...
With more fun than we know what to do with, Yesterland Farm has quickly become a seasonal family favorite destination...
Tyler State Park features a cool, 64-acre spring-fed lake, 100-foot tall trees, and historic structures. Play at the...
Nestled in the lush piney woods of East Texas, 12 miles East of Jacksonville, TX. Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari is...
The Caldwell Zoo strives to connect people with the wonders of wildlife in order to cultivate an appreciation for the...
New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures is located in the New York Community just 15-20 minutes east of Athens where the...
The market hosts over 5,000 vendors selling a wide variety of items. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it here!
Indoor Activities
In 1963, Tyler Junior College (TJC) opened the first planetarium located in East Texas. Originally known as the...
The Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon House, built in 1878, received designation as a Tyler Historic Landmark in 1984. Also...
Escapology is the world’s fastest growing escape-the-room franchise. It is a high adrenaline escape game where players...
The Cotton Belt Depot Museum is a museum located in the historic railroad depot in Tyler, Texas.
The Discovery Science Place is a children's science museum located in Tyler, in the U.S. state of Texas. The museum is...
Family entertainment center located in the heart of Tyler. Locally owned & operated, with over 65,000 SQ of...
Tyler, TX Eat + Drink
Southern seafood & steaks in a vintage, brick-walled space with a patio & live music on weekends. At Rick’s,...
Are you tired of the same old food from the same old places? You can enjoy a dining experience unlike any other at...
Villa Montez is a casual family restaurant that’s been serving the best of the cocina Latina (Latin kitchen) since...
1836 Texas Kitchen brings Texas inspired dishes home to East Texas. Located in Tyler, Texas, our menu features...
ETX Brewing Co. is a family owned microbrewery which is located just "off the square", downtown, Tyler, TX. Brian and...
Connecting our customers to the best coffee is something we’re passionate about. We use beans from real farmers and...
The Grove Kitchen & Gardens is a farm-to-table establishment offered at the highest quality with our chef-crafted...
Stanley’s is the oldest operating Mom & Pop BBQ Joint in Tyler, Texas serving up true, pit smoked BBQ for over 60...
Chandler, TX Eat + Drink
We are a Winery in Chandler, Texas that features a variety of wines from several wineries throughout the great state...
A unique bistro with a hand-crafted rustic cedar bar, delicious food, and a fondness for Texas singers.
Pizza Pro Chandler on Lake Palestine is family owned and operated, we use only the freshest quality ingredients...
Wade’s Place is a cross between a Louisiana diner and a sports cafe’. Wade, and wife, Anne, began selling crawfish...
Canton, TX Eat + Drink
Since 1984, Dairy Palace has been a casual, family-friendly, family-owned restaurant in Canton, Texas, home of the...
In today’s hurried world, we are challenged to find time for family, friends and good food. These are priorities for...
Val’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza offers a fun, family friendly atmosphere with attentive servers and staff. We are...
Welcome, Moma T’s BBQ is honored to provide you with great Texas barbeque! We take pride in creating quality smoked...
Satisfying Street Taco Cravings in DFW Since 1991 and The Kind Community of Canton Since 2001.
Jeff Harris & Ryan Sumner are two East Texas Natives with a passion for good food, and the neck of the woods that...
We are a casual, counter service restaurant. Just come in, order at the register and we will call your name when your...