Guidebook for Mabank
Entertainment & Activities
Boat rental, Jet Ski rental, paddleboards and kayaks! Rent for the day and have some fun!
Aqua World USA
Boat rental, Jet Ski rental, paddleboards and kayaks! Rent for the day and have some fun!
Causeway Marina, LLC
1106 E Cedar Creek PkwyBoat Rental and great food!
Feel like Zip-lining?! Not too far of a drive for a little adventure :)
NY-TX Zipline Adventures has been named the Best Adventure Tour in Texas four straight years in a row (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) by the Official Best Of.
Located atop the highest point in Henderson County at Shultz Mountain Ranch, the ziplines offer you a panoramic view of the beautiful rolling hills and trees of East Texas. Guests are accompanied by zipline professionals along six zipline courses; one of which is noted as the longest zipline in Texas at over 900 feet! Check out their newest zipline, a 1,500 foot challenge zipline that is truly awesome!
$60.00 – Six lines
$80.00 – Nine lines
Th-Sun Reservation Only
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New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures
7290 Co Rd 4328Feel like Zip-lining?! Not too far of a drive for a little adventure :)
NY-TX Zipline Adventures has been named the Best Adventure Tour in Texas four straight years in a row (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) by the Official Best Of.
Located atop the highest point in Henderson County at Shultz Mountain Ranch, the ziplines offer you a panoramic view of the beautiful rolling hills and trees of East Texas. Guests are accompanied by zipline professionals along six zipline courses; one of which is noted as the longest zipline in Texas at over 900 feet! Check out their newest zipline, a 1,500 foot challenge zipline that is truly awesome!
$60.00 – Six lines
$80.00 – Nine lines
Th-Sun Reservation Only
PINEYWOOD TRAIN EXCURSION
Our Piney Woods Excursion takes visitors on a relaxing and scenic round trip journey through the beautiful East Texas countryside. Our route is flanked by two exquisite Victorian Depots that give riders a glimpse of what it would be like to catch a train in the golden age of rail travel. Our Lone Star Class feature climate-controlled seating at covered tables, personal car attendant, and snack service. New this year on the Rusk departure Diamond Class. This class of service in the upper level of a dome car features a vantage view point, climate-controlled seating at covered tables, personal car attendant, and snack service. Standard seating offers two choices
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Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot
789 Park Rd 70PINEYWOOD TRAIN EXCURSION
Our Piney Woods Excursion takes visitors on a relaxing and scenic round trip journey through the beautiful East Texas countryside. Our route is flanked by two exquisite Victorian Depots that give riders a glimpse of what it would be like to catch a train in the golden age of rail travel. Our Lone Star Class feature climate-controlled seating at covered tables, personal car attendant, and snack service. New this year on the Rusk departure Diamond Class. This class of service in the upper level of a dome car features a vantage view point, climate-controlled seating at covered tables, personal car attendant, and snack service. Standard seating offers two choices
The Henderson County Performing Arts Center has a live performance once a month and features performances such as Wizard of Oz, Rabbit Hole, Forever Plaid and more. The Texas Gospel Music Hall has live southern gospel or bluegrass gospel performances every other month.
Henderson County Performing Arts Center
400 Gibson RdThe Henderson County Performing Arts Center has a live performance once a month and features performances such as Wizard of Oz, Rabbit Hole, Forever Plaid and more. The Texas Gospel Music Hall has live southern gospel or bluegrass gospel performances every other month.
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, and a café.
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Caldwell Zoo
2203 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdMore 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, and a café.
Nestled in the lush piney woods of East Texas, 12 miles East of Jacksonville, TX. Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Safari is a wildlife park that is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. See over two dozen exotic and endangered species that thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory. At your own pace, enjoy a self-guided drive through the hills and open savannahs of this 300-acre preserve.
From the comfort of your own vehicle, you can observe, feed, and photograph these beautiful creatures. This natural environment has miles of roads that take you into a whole different world. Spot a Watusi (African longhorn cow) mother and calf grazing near a spring-fed pond.
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Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari
1200 Co Rd 4405Nestled in the lush piney woods of East Texas, 12 miles East of Jacksonville, TX. Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Safari is a wildlife park that is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. See over two dozen exotic and endangered species that thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory. At your own pace, enjoy a self-guided drive through the hills and open savannahs of this 300-acre preserve.
From the comfort of your own vehicle, you can observe, feed, and photograph these beautiful creatures. This natural environment has miles of roads that take you into a whole different world. Spot a Watusi (African longhorn cow) mother and calf grazing near a spring-fed pond.
Randy Poulter, one of the nation’s top track builders, runs Underground MX Park with his family and a crew of dedicated MX enthusiasts. The park is built on shady East Texas ranch land, offering year-round riding for beginners and advanced riders alike.
In addition to top quality tracks maintained in excellent riding condition, visitors will appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and the focus on safety for riders of all abilities.
“We want Underground MX Park to be your favorite place to ride. That’s why we’re always working to make things bigger, better, and more fun than anywhere else." -Randy Poulter
Underground MX
7353 FM3396Randy Poulter, one of the nation’s top track builders, runs Underground MX Park with his family and a crew of dedicated MX enthusiasts. The park is built on shady East Texas ranch land, offering year-round riding for beginners and advanced riders alike.
In addition to top quality tracks maintained in excellent riding condition, visitors will appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and the focus on safety for riders of all abilities.
“We want Underground MX Park to be your favorite place to ride. That’s why we’re always working to make things bigger, better, and more fun than anywhere else." -Randy Poulter
Whatz-Up Family Fun Park in Seven Points is a complex of entertainment venues that includes an arcade, batting cages, bumper cars, go-karts, kiddie cars, laser tag, miniature golf, paintball, a rock climbing wall, pool tables and a 160-inch HD television screen for watching movies, football games and special events such as world championship boxing. Bumper boats are planned for addition to the facility by the end of 2013.
The entertainment park serves food and soft drinks, including a variety of pizzas, finger foods such as chicken strips, frito pie, burritos and corny dogs and hamburgers with French fries or onion rings and desserts like cookies and brownies.
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Taman Hiburan Keluarga Whatz-Up
700 E Cedar Creek PkwyWhatz-Up Family Fun Park in Seven Points is a complex of entertainment venues that includes an arcade, batting cages, bumper cars, go-karts, kiddie cars, laser tag, miniature golf, paintball, a rock climbing wall, pool tables and a 160-inch HD television screen for watching movies, football games and special events such as world championship boxing. Bumper boats are planned for addition to the facility by the end of 2013.
The entertainment park serves food and soft drinks, including a variety of pizzas, finger foods such as chicken strips, frito pie, burritos and corny dogs and hamburgers with French fries or onion rings and desserts like cookies and brownies.
Lakeplex Lanes
321 Veterans LnLocal Bowling
Drop the video game consoles and your smart phones then scoot on over to one of our incredible Waterpark for a summer to remember. We’ve got slides that will wow your senses and leave you begging for more. And when you come, bring your appetite, we have dining options to fit any desire. So what are you waiting for, get your tickets now.
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Taman Air Splash Kingdom
18814 I-20Drop the video game consoles and your smart phones then scoot on over to one of our incredible Waterpark for a summer to remember. We’ve got slides that will wow your senses and leave you begging for more. And when you come, bring your appetite, we have dining options to fit any desire. So what are you waiting for, get your tickets now.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
1200 W Main StCVS
1279 W Main StCedar Creek Clinic
2418 W Main StAll Spa services are by appointment only, this allows our clientele to plan ahead for their cherished time here at the Spa. The Spa staff is not only experienced, qualified & licensed but also very caring, dedicated and eager to meet their clients needs. Massage Therapy is the main course on our menu, with 6 Licensed Massage Therapist we can intimately accommodate small groups. Also staffed are 2 Nail Technicians and a Facialist. We offer Couples Massage, Chair massage to your business location, Pre-Post Natal Massage with the Professional Sophie pillow & robe, Spa pedicure & Manicure, European Facial, Anti-Aging Facial, Acne Treatment, Full Waxing service, Body wraps, Body Brushing...
The Retreat Massage & Day Spa
225 S Prairieville StAll Spa services are by appointment only, this allows our clientele to plan ahead for their cherished time here at the Spa. The Spa staff is not only experienced, qualified & licensed but also very caring, dedicated and eager to meet their clients needs. Massage Therapy is the main course on our menu, with 6 Licensed Massage Therapist we can intimately accommodate small groups. Also staffed are 2 Nail Technicians and a Facialist. We offer Couples Massage, Chair massage to your business location, Pre-Post Natal Massage with the Professional Sophie pillow & robe, Spa pedicure & Manicure, European Facial, Anti-Aging Facial, Acne Treatment, Full Waxing service, Body wraps, Body Brushing...
Shopping
Best market in Texas! Held Thursday -Sunday preceding the first Monday each month.
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Hari Perdagangan Senin Pertama
800 1st Monday LnBest market in Texas! Held Thursday -Sunday preceding the first Monday each month.
Athens Village Shopping Center
1111 E Tyler StLocal shopping mall/movie theater
Parks & Nature
Cedar Creek Reservoir
Areas for fishing and hiking along Resrevoir
Lake Front park with boat launch! Bring a picnic and relax or rent a boat right next door at Causeway Marina and enjoy the day. Christmas Light display in December!
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Tom Finley Park
Texas 334Lake Front park with boat launch! Bring a picnic and relax or rent a boat right next door at Causeway Marina and enjoy the day. Christmas Light display in December!
Lots of Hiking, fishing, and exploring at this park!
5 dollar entrance fee (like most state parks)
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Taman Negara Purtis Creek
Lots of Hiking, fishing, and exploring at this park!
5 dollar entrance fee (like most state parks)
One hundred acres of wooded beauty, trees, flowers, and wildlife await your discovery at the East Texas Arboretum.
The forest appears to come alive as you meander along two miles of woodland trails. Camouflaged frogs, insects, and even deer often scurry away as you pass. Make your way along winding, spring-fed streams connected by a 115-foot suspension bridge.
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East Texas Arboretum
1601 Patterson RdOne hundred acres of wooded beauty, trees, flowers, and wildlife await your discovery at the East Texas Arboretum.
The forest appears to come alive as you meander along two miles of woodland trails. Camouflaged frogs, insects, and even deer often scurry away as you pass. Make your way along winding, spring-fed streams connected by a 115-foot suspension bridge.
"Catch some memories - go fish Texas" is the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center's slogan. Those six words define what the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is about: families and friends enjoying time together and forging memories that will last a lifetime.
No license is required for adults or children, and all bait and tackle are furnished. Plentiful numbers of sunfish and catfish are available for catching year-around, and rainbow trout are stocked from December through March.
There are 300,000 gallons of aquaria with native Texas fish, a daily dive show, an alligator exhibit and a wetlands trail where kids can go turtle-spotting, see bees at work and walk off steam.
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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
5550 FM2495"Catch some memories - go fish Texas" is the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center's slogan. Those six words define what the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is about: families and friends enjoying time together and forging memories that will last a lifetime.
No license is required for adults or children, and all bait and tackle are furnished. Plentiful numbers of sunfish and catfish are available for catching year-around, and rainbow trout are stocked from December through March.
There are 300,000 gallons of aquaria with native Texas fish, a daily dive show, an alligator exhibit and a wetlands trail where kids can go turtle-spotting, see bees at work and walk off steam.
At Tyler State Park, you can boat, fish, swim in the lake, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, camp, bird watch and study nature. Whether you visit for an afternoon or a weekend, you will find plenty to do here.
Explore the Pineywoods on more than 13 miles of trails. Don’t miss the Whispering Pines Nature Trail, laid out more than 70 years ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map.
Fish our lake for crappie, perch, catfish or bass. The park has three fishing piers and a boat ramp. We also loan fishing rods, reels and tackle boxes as part of TPWD’s Tackle Loaner Program. Remember, you do not need a fishing license to fish from shore
Camp
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Tyler State Park
789 Park Rd 16At Tyler State Park, you can boat, fish, swim in the lake, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, camp, bird watch and study nature. Whether you visit for an afternoon or a weekend, you will find plenty to do here.
Explore the Pineywoods on more than 13 miles of trails. Don’t miss the Whispering Pines Nature Trail, laid out more than 70 years ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map.
Fish our lake for crappie, perch, catfish or bass. The park has three fishing piers and a boat ramp. We also loan fishing rods, reels and tackle boxes as part of TPWD’s Tackle Loaner Program. Remember, you do not need a fishing license to fish from shore
Camp
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to eat, watch some sports and have a fun night out!
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Cedar Creek Brewery
336 E Cedar Creek PkwyGreat place to eat, watch some sports and have a fun night out!
Tara Vineyard & Winery is the oldest winery in Henderson County, established in 2004. Upon entering the grounds, visitors immediately notice the stately Murchison home, constructed in the 1880’s.
Adjoining the winery is a lovely flagstone patio which overlooks the vineyard and the rolling panoramic hills of East Texas and provides the perfect setting to experience Tara’s unique selection of premium wines. Additionally, the patio regularly serves as a venue for a variety of live musical events.
Tara is available for private tastings, group gatherings, meetings, weddings and celebrations and is proud to offer tours, live music, and
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Tara Vineyard & Winery
8603 Co Rd 3914Tara Vineyard & Winery is the oldest winery in Henderson County, established in 2004. Upon entering the grounds, visitors immediately notice the stately Murchison home, constructed in the 1880’s.
Adjoining the winery is a lovely flagstone patio which overlooks the vineyard and the rolling panoramic hills of East Texas and provides the perfect setting to experience Tara’s unique selection of premium wines. Additionally, the patio regularly serves as a venue for a variety of live musical events.
Tara is available for private tastings, group gatherings, meetings, weddings and celebrations and is proud to offer tours, live music, and
Enjoy wine tastings in front of the stone fireplace or at the bar. Relax on the patio overlooking the vineyard under the bright starry skies of East Texas.
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3 P's in a Vine
955 Douglas RdEnjoy wine tastings in front of the stone fireplace or at the bar. Relax on the patio overlooking the vineyard under the bright starry skies of East Texas.
Food Scene
Chili's Grill & Bar
1261 W Main StBecause sometimes you just want 2 for 20$
5/5 reviews on Yelp! Great little hometown coffee shop/bakery right down the street!
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Coffee Love
1014 W Main St5/5 reviews on Yelp! Great little hometown coffee shop/bakery right down the street!
The Jalapeno Tree
916 West Main StreetTexMex at it's best! 5 minutes down the road
Athens, TX Farmers Market
100 N Palestine StFarmers Market with the best produce around!
Sightseeing
Each autumn in Athens and Palestine, the picturesque landscape transforms to the vibrant colors as leaves begin to turn throughout the East Texas woodlands.
The City of Athens Department of Tourism and Palestine Visitor Center have partnered together to offer visitors a 145-mile scenic driving trail along breathtaking scenic highwyas and byways connecting the two cities.
Athens and Palestine are located in the Texas Forest Trail Region, where you will find beautiful autumn color displays of deciduous trees known to the region.
There are a plethora of activities for people of all ages. Enjoy local wineries, fishing, nature walks, public art and art galleries, zipline adventures, train exp
Scenic Fall Foliage Driving Trail
201 W Corsicana StEach autumn in Athens and Palestine, the picturesque landscape transforms to the vibrant colors as leaves begin to turn throughout the East Texas woodlands.
The City of Athens Department of Tourism and Palestine Visitor Center have partnered together to offer visitors a 145-mile scenic driving trail along breathtaking scenic highwyas and byways connecting the two cities.
Athens and Palestine are located in the Texas Forest Trail Region, where you will find beautiful autumn color displays of deciduous trees known to the region.
There are a plethora of activities for people of all ages. Enjoy local wineries, fishing, nature walks, public art and art galleries, zipline adventures, train exp