OUTDOOR

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

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.

EAST TEXAS FISHING GUIDE SERVICE

Frankston, TX PHONE: (903) 876-2381 WEBSITE EMAIL     Mike's goal has always been to be the best fishing guide on Lake Palestine and he remains dedicated to it. He loves to fish, but, even more, Mike loves guiding his clients to the finest fishing experience they could ever imagine. He especially enjoys the reward of seeing a child catch their first fish. As Mike would say, "I provide the boats, bait, tackle and over 30 years experience. Whatever you catch, I'll clean and bag. If you catch nothing, you'll receive a certificate for a free fishing trip. So, bring your drinks & snacks, hop on board and let's go fishin'!"

EAST TEXAS FRESH FARMER'S MARKET

5725 Old Bullard Road WEBSITE     East Texas FRESH is the newest farmers market in East Texas. With fresh produce, flowers and local venders, the shopping experience brings the customer closer to the food and farmers. East Texas FRESH Association is not for profit, board run by farmers for farmers. FALL Market starting in OCTOBER.

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).

KIEPERSOL WINERY

3933 FM 344 E (Bullard) PHONE: (903) 894-8995 WEBSITE EMAIL     Kiepersol Estates Winery is nestled in a beautiful 33-acre vineyard hand-planted in April 1998 and May 1999. Kiepersol's first vinatge was in 2000 and continues to grow in acclaim as well as production. Visitors are invited for wine tastings, tours of the winemaking process, and to relax on the veranda overlooking the expansive vista of the vineyard. Available for private parties.

LAKE TYLER RECREATION AREAS

Lake Tyler WEBSITE     The City of Tyler operates five boat ramps and several public parks on the shores of these lakes. The Lake Tyler Marina, located on Lake Tyler West in Concession Area #1, charges a small fee to launch; all other ramps are free. Fritz & Opal's Barge, on the water near Old #2, offers fishing access for a fee, and bank access is available at several locations. Two public ramps and a county-maintained boat launch offer access to Lake Tyler East. Primitive camping is allowed in all city parks on a first-come, first-serve basis.

LEGRAND ROSE GARDEN

624 N. Broadway PHONE: (903) 531-1286 The LeGrand Gardens is the first ever entirely EarthKind designated botanical gardens in the world. EarthKind is a new environmental landscape management system developed by Dr. Steven George, a landscape horticultural specialist for the Texas Cooperative Extension, an agency of the Texas A&M System. Located on the grounds of the Goodman – LeGrand Home.

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.

NEW YORK, TEXAS ZIPLINE ADVENTURES

7290 CR 4328, New York/LaRue, TX PHONE: (903) 681-3791 WEBSITE EMAIL     Leave your fears behind...as you experience the thrill of a lifetime at New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures. You will be on a guided adventure tour with 6 ziplines topped off with some of the most breathtaking 30-plus mile views of the East Texas Countryside. Your zipline adventure will take you soaring through towering pines, hardwoods and high above the rocky hillside of one of the highest elevations in East Texas. ZipLining!.....America's Newest Adventure Sport!

ROSE CITY FLYING CLAYS

8474 County Road 485 (Texas College Rd) - One mile north of Loop 323 PHONE: (903) 597-3345 WEBSITE EMAIL     Our facility includes 3 skeet fields, 2 trap fields, 1 5-stand field, a 12 station sporting clays range, RV slots and coming soon our new Pro Shop. Our facilities are available for private parties, entertainment purposes, or fund raising events.

SKYDIVE EAST TEXAS

Gladewater Municipal Airport (Gladewater, TX) PHONE: (903) 845-5867 WEBSITE EMAIL     We specialize in tandem skydiving and skydiving lessons. Our friendly and professional staff gives each guest special attention and training. Come to Skydive East Texas for the thrill of a lifetime!

SOUTH TYLER HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL

Rose Rudman Trail in South Tyler WEBSITE     The 2.5 mile, 10-foot-wide concrete trail connects to the existing Rose Rudman Trail resulting in a five-mile alternate transportation route that connects parks, offices, shopping centers, health clubs, a hotel, schools and neighborhoods.

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.

TEXAS ROSE HORSE PARK

14078 State Hwy 110 N (Conveniently located off IH 20, exit 548, take HWY 110 South to our entrance) PHONE: (903) 882-8696 WEBSITE EMAIL     Texas Rose Horse Park is more than another equestrian center. with state of the art amenities, spacious barns and expertly designed grounds Texas Rose Horse Park was created with the rider and horse in mind. Texas Rose Horse Park amenities include 45 RV hookups, dump station, security cameras with webcasting, 17 acre fishing lake, trailer parking, exhibitor parking, concessions, three professionally designed barns and 5 all weather arenas all located on 1,700 beautiful East Texas acres. Come and experience a new level of quality, comfort and convenience.

THE TEXAS STATE RAILROAD

Park Road 70, Hwy 84 East, Palestine, TX PHONE: (888) 987-2461 WEBSITE     This historic train offers both steam and diesel excursions that travel through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of East Texas where rolling hills, nature and wildlife abound. Passengers may board excursion trains at either the Rusk (Park Road 70, Hwy 84 East, Palestine, TX) or Palestine (Park Road 76, Hwy 84 East, Palestine, TX) depots where southern hospitality is the norm

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 MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN

1900 W. Front PHONE: (903) 531-1212 WEBSITE     Fourteen acres and 400 rose varieties testify to Tyler's standing as "America's Rose Capital". To view a wonderfully informative page about the Rose Garden, please click here. FREE Admission.

TYLER STATE PARK

789 Park Road 16 (FM 14 North) PHONE: (903) 597-5338 WEBSITE     Fishing, camping, boating,swimming, hiking, canoe and paddleboat rental. 985 acre park around a spring-fed lake, which was home of the Texas State record of a 14.5 pound Big Mouth Bass!

WIRED

796 N. Trade Days Blvd., Canton, TX PHONE: (903) 567-2681 WEBSITE EMAIL     WIRED is a unique, state of the art zip line and challenge course located ½ mile south of Interstate 20 on Hwy. 19 directly across from Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. We have some of the tallest towers and longest zip lines in Texas. Our staff are trained and certified on the WIRED course. We will prepare you with a thorough ground school to help you enjoy the experience of a lifetime. Call us to reserve your tour today. Come get WIRED in Canton, Texas.