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NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, there is an admission fee to visit each attraction. Please visit the attraction's website, if available, for more information

BROOKSHIRE'S WORLD OF WILDLIFE MUSEUM AND COUNTRY STORE

1600 WSW Loop 323 PHONE: (903) 534-2169 WEBSITE     Features over 450 mounted examples of wildlife and a replica 1920's grocery store. Picnic and playground facilities available. FREE Admission.

CALDWELL ZOO

2203 Martin Luther King Blvd. PHONE: (903) 593-0121 WEBSITE     More than 2000 animals from 250 species from Africa, North and South America live in natural habitats at the 85-acre park. The zoo includes a children's petting pen, two aquariums, picnic areas, a café that overlooks an African savannah and gift shops with original African items. The zoo also has seasonal presentations including: a bird show, alligator feedings, giraffe feedings, and elephant demonstrations.

CHEROKEE TRACE DRIVE THRU SAFARI PARK

1200 C.R. 4405 (Jacksonville, TX) PHONE: (903) 683-3322 WEBSITE EMAIL     Nestled in the lush piney woods of East Texas, Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari Park is home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals. These amazing animals thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory. Enjoy a leisurely, self-guided drive through the hills and open savanna of the 300 acre preserve. From the comfort of your own vehicle, observe, feed and photograph these beautiful creatures.

COTTON BELT DEPOT

210 E. Oakwood St. (downtown, 2 blocks Northeast of the Chamber of Commerce) PHONE: (903) 533-8057 The Cotton Belt Depot was built in 1905 and began serving passengers on the Cotton Belt Line in 1907. Visitors are encouraged to take a look around and step back in time, remembering the thousands of travelers who passed through this historic structure in the early and mid-1900’s. In addition to touring this historic building, visitors can also enjoy The Bragg Model Train Collection on permanent display at the depot. FREE admission!

THE DISCOVERY SCIENCE PLACE

308 N. Broadway PHONE: (903) 533-8011 WEBSITE     Hands-on family fun for kids of all ages. View bats in the bat cave, trigger an earthquake into motion under your feet, snake your way through mysterious tunnels and explore the depths of a limestone cavern. Investigate the bones of "Big Ethel", the triceratops dinosaur. The Discovery Science Place offers three exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move around and explore. So, come be a kid again!

GRAPELAND DRIVE THRU SAFARI

13440 U.S. Hwy 287 N (Grapeland, TX) PHONE: (936) 687-5292 WEBSITE EMAIL     Solo drive-thrus & guided tours within a fenced natural environment. Over 35 animal species - many are very rare! Great for parties, school trips, nursing homes, picnics, & churches. Stay as long as you like! $7 per person (2 year olds and under FREE).

HARROLD'S MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM

8103 US Hwy 271 N PHONE: (903) 531-9404 WEBSITE     1200 pieces of rolling stock on more than 300 feet of track. 1100 trains in lighted showcases.

MOORE FARMS

22142 County Road 181, Hwy 344 W (Bullard, TX) PHONE: (903) 894-1030 WEBSITE     300 acres west of Bullard, owned and operated by 5th generation of Newburn decendants. Moore Farm's goal is to educate the public about agriculture and farm life as well as market organic produce and homemade Texas goods. Fun Family Programs include Fall hay rides, full Farm pass, Corny Maze Craze, The Pumpkin Package, Farm Camp, fresh cut flowers, subscription farming service.

SPLASH KINGDOM WATERPARK AND PARTY CASTLE

18814 I-20, Canton, TX PHONE: (903) 567-0044 WEBSITE     East Texas’ largest waterpark beautifully set on ten tree shaded acres, this family-friendly environment is perfect for a day of “fun in the sun”. Come enjoy the wave pool, lazy river, huge slides and children’s castle. Indoor party facility open all year long.

TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE

17544 HWY. 14 PHONE: (903) 858-1008 WEBSITE EMAIL     Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge is an "Incorporated Animal Shelter" for the big cats. Tiger Creek provides rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected, or displaced. Tiger Creek provides a place for these great cats to live the remainder of their lives without threats in a stress-free environment that caters to the well being of the cats.

TYLER SKATEPLEX

7922 South Broadway PHONE: (903) 939-3330 WEBSITE     Tyler Skateplex has the largest skating floor in the country. Over 22,000 square feet of maple and an additional 6,000 square feet skate park gives skaters over 28,000 sq ft to skate on. The rink itself is nearly 1 acre under roof.

THE WATERPARK AT THE VILLAGES

18270 Singing Wood Ln, Flint, TX PHONE: (903) 534-8400 WEBSITE EMAIL     A 19,000-square-foot indoor water park where families and friends can gather year round for fun. The completely glass-enclosed recreational area is climate controlled and features a retractable roof for outdoor summer excitement and features a lazy river with whirlpool for tubers, 4 water slides - 2 double tube slides, 2 body slides in bright colors - bright orange, yellow, blue, red and a gentle wave pool.