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 ANDERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Courthouse features Neo-classical architecture with double spiral staircase and a beautiful stained glass montage within the dome. Admission is free. Open Mon – Fri 8am-5pm. For more information contact the Palestine CVB at (800) 659-3484
- COLUMBIA SCIENTIFIC BALLOON
 FACILITY
Operated by NASA, balloons as large as 300 feet in diameter are periodically launched to conduct studies of upper atmosphere and outer space. For more information or to arrange a tour call (903) 729-0271 or (903) 723-3014 or visit their website at
http://topweb.gsfc.nasa.gov/balloon/index.html.
 DAVEY DOGWOOD PARK
More than 200 acres of picturesque roads meander throughout the park. The park is featured during the annual Texas Dogwood Trails Festival from late March to early April. Admission is free. For information call the Palestine CVB 800-659-3484
- DOWNTOWN PALESTINE
Palestine is second only to Galveston in number of historic buildings, many examples in the downtown area. Downtown is a great place for shopping, browsing for antiques, and for enjoying small town hospitality and atmosphere.
- ELMWOOD GARDENS
The Gardens are located on the old homestead of Doc Morrow, a self-taught veterinarian who traveled by horse and buggy to the local farms. The five-acre display gardens are beautifully landscaped, featuring old-fashioned cottage gardens, herbs, and wildflower meadows. Experience the beauty and tranquility of these gardens. Stop in at the garden emporium and see the unusual garden art and antiques, as well as Texas native plants and antique roses.
Location: 7 miles north of Palestine off Highway 315
For more information, including on-site bed and breakfast and restaurant information, call (903) 549-2715, or visit the website at www.elmwoodgardens.com
- Grapeland Drive Thru Safari
Go on an adventure! Drive your vehicle through 59 acres and see all our animals in their natural environment. You may even feed the animals from your vehicle. Open 7 days a week. For prices and more information call 936-687-5292 or visit www.grapelanddrivethrusafari.com
- GUS ENGELING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
(GEWMA) is located in northwest Anderson County. This 10,958 acre area was purchased during the period from 1950 to 1960 under the Pittman-Robertson Act, using Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program funds. Area open year round, except when closed for Special Permit hunts. Location: 20 miles west of Palestine on Hwy 287. For more information call (903)928-2251 or visit the website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma
- HOWARD HOUSE MUSEUM
Area open for tours and social functions by appointment or during special occasions. The house/museum is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture remaining in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Location: 1011 North Perry. For more information or tours contact (903) 729-5094 or (800) 659-3484
- MUSEUM FOR EAST TEXAS CULTURE
Rooms in the historic (1915) schoolhouse display artifacts and special interest exhibits. Among the exhibits are an authentic vintage classroom, a railroad memorabilia room and a refurbished caboose. The museum is a recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission is $2.00 Adults / $1.00 Children. Location: Reagan Park, 400 Micheaux Ave. For more information call (903) 723-1914 or visit the website at
www.museumpalestine.org.
- OLD TOWN PALESTINE
Tucked away in a shady park just two blocks west of the Courthouse on Crawford Street is an exceptional place called Old Town Palestine. This tranquil green space includes a coffee house, unique gift shops, a restaurant and a saloon.
- PALESTINE COMMUNITY FOREST
The area boasts seven hundred acres of pines and hardwoods with scenic drives leading to four lakes featuring fishing, boating, and picnicing. Sumac, yaupon and sweetgum trees add accents of brilliant color during autumn. Take Texas 19/U.S. 287 Location: a few miles northwest of Palestine.
- The Palestine Police Museum
Located in the Palestine Police department you will find a variety of photographs, displays, memoribilia, and replicas on display. Open Tuesday - Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm & Saturday - by appt call 903-731-8468 for more information or email: clsteen@palestine-tx.org.
- PILGRIM CHURCH
This building is an authentic reconstruction of the original 1833 house of worship, said to be the first Protestant church in Texas. Drive four miles south of Elkhart on F.M. 861 (not shown on most maps).
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SWEET DREAMS WINERY
Open Saturdays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; CR 441 – go Hwy. 155 North and turn on 315 North – at FM 321 intersection, go 2.2 miles north to CR 444, turn right and then right at the end of 444 – turn right and see sign; 903-549-2027
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 TEXAS STATE RAILROAD
Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the antique steam engines and cars traverse the 25.5 mile route from Palestine to Rusk through dense East Texas woodlands. For more information or to make reservations contact (888)987-2461.
Visit the website at
http://www.texasstaterr.com
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TEXAS VINEYARD & SMOKEHAUS
An open air facility with eight tables and thirty two chairs. We are able to host weddings and small to medium size gatherings. We offer 12 different wines and our highly demanded Sangria. Our wines are made from Texas grown grapes by Texans.
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