Located in the county of Smith, this museum was built in 1905 and is open to the public three days a week. It displays various artifacts and antiques of the train depot and the history concerning it. You can also attend the Cotton Belt Depot Model Train Show hosted by the Cotton Belt Historical Society annually in April.
Housing a stunning array of wild animals, including numerous exotic and endangered species from Africa to South America, Caldwell Zoo is an excellent place to explore wildlife from around the world. Besides animals, the zoo also houses a very popular African Aquarium, a North American Herpetarium as well as the Wild Bird Walkabout. The beautifully landscaped parks, with its spacious and lush enclosures offer a pleasant setting for visitors as well as the animals. Kids can have a whale of a time, petting animals in the designated area or letting loose in the play area. The zoo offers numerous educational programs as well.
The Tyler Rose Garden has neatly arranged rows of rose bushes laid out in the classic English style amid neatly-manicured lawns. View roses in unusual colors, especially hybrid varieties.
Managed by the City of Tyler, the Liberty Hall is a cinema hall dating back to the 1930s and renovated in 2011. While the exterior facade and cinema screen gives off an impression of the bygone era, everything else including seating arrangements is from the present day. Today, the Liberty Hall is a venue for numerous cultural events including stand-up comedy, concert and also cult classics.
The Texas Tourism Department recommends New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures as one of the best adventure sports activities in Texas. This company is located 17 miles (27.36 kilometers) away from Athens, in a heritage 1910 house with a wrap-around patio. Founder Charles Shultz has former experience in relocating historic homes but now he uses his skills in moving people along zip lines so that they can explore the vast countryside from an aerial perspective. Enjoy a thrilling adventure through pine forests and steep mountains as you traverse the zip lines and perhaps spot a deer. Enjoy snacks at the historic house and browse through a quirky souvenir shop. The individual rates are a tad expensive but one can avail of discounts on group booking.
Located on Lindale's West Hubbard Street, the Lindale Community Theater aims to entertain, educate, and enrich the masses with their enthralling presentations. The theater is manned by a roster of talented actors and technical professionals, who use their creativity and expertise to produce something special and memorable.
Located in the county of Smith, this museum was built in 1905 and is open to the public three days a week. It displays various artifacts and antiques of the train depot and the history concerning it. You can also attend the Cotton Belt Depot Model Train Show hosted by the Cotton Belt Historical Society annually in April.
Housing a stunning array of wild animals, including numerous exotic and endangered species from Africa to South America, Caldwell Zoo is an excellent place to explore wildlife from around the world. Besides animals, the zoo also houses a very popular African Aquarium, a North American Herpetarium as well as the Wild Bird Walkabout. The beautifully landscaped parks, with its spacious and lush enclosures offer a pleasant setting for visitors as well as the animals. Kids can have a whale of a time, petting animals in the designated area or letting loose in the play area. The zoo offers numerous educational programs as well.