Wineries
Located upstairs at Texas Art Depot Gallery Tuesday - Saturday and is staying open until 8:00 PM on Friday, and Saturday. The winery is located at 301 W Oak Street in historic downtown. 903-729-1940
 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
Open Wednesday - Saturday 12:00pm - 7:00pm; Located five and a half miles from Loop 256 on FM 1990; 2442 ACR 2133; 903-538-2950
Day Spas
B's HIVE OF THERAPY
Nestled in the heart of East Texas. B's Hive of Therapy offers a variety of body massage, body treatments, & skin care. The spa is located at 504 E. Hodge; 903-729-HIVE (Click here to visit our website)
JAMIE'S THERAPEUTIC TOUCH DAY SPA
One of East Texas' best kept secrets. Jamie's "One Stop Day Spa" offers a variety massage treatments and packages to meet anyone's needs. The spa is located at 1730 Crockett Rd.; 903-723-SKIN (Click here to visit our website)
Nature Trails / Parks
Davey Dogwood Park is home to 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.
For Pavilion Bookings, please contact the Anderson County Judges office at 903-723-7406.
 Elmwood 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. 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
 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.
 PALESTINE COMMUNITY FOREST 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. For more information contact the Visitor Center at 800-659-3484 or 903-723-3014.
“A Texas Treasure!” This historic railroad offers both steam and diesel excursions through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of east Texas. Passengers may board at either Rusk or Palestine Texas, where beautiful Victorian styled depots are surrounded by large parks with lakes and streams offering visitors full-service campground facilities, picnic areas, pedal boats, concessions and much more. Open year round.
History / Museums
THE ANDERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE features
Neo-classicalarchitecture 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
The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF) is a NASA facility responsible for providing launch, tracking and control, airspace coordination, telemetry and command systems, and recovery services for unmanned, high altitude balloons. 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.
DOWNTOWN PALESTINE
Palestine is second only to Galveston in number of historic buildings, many examples in the downtown area. Downtown Palestine is a great place for shopping, browsing for antiques, and enjoying small-town hospitality. This charming city, with an atmosphere reminiscent of the Deep South, offers interesting restaurants and museums and numerous other attractions, including the Palestine Train Station. Palestine’s parks and yards are filled with magnificent dogwood and magnolia trees.
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
 The Museum For East Texas Culture is located in the historic (1915) schoolhouse display artifacts and special interest exhibits. 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
Old Town Palestine is located on Crawford St. two blocks west of the Courthouse in the "Hollow" along the Creek, The area was once the industrial center of the community with Indian tradining along the Creek to a Cotton Creek later in life. The area was also home to the Luminary Barn for the city prior to the advent of electricity. Currently th turn of the century buildings are home to a variety of boutiques, antinque & specialty shops, clubs, and restaurants.
 PILGRIM CHURCH is an authentic reconstruction of the original 1833 house of worship, said to be the first Protestant church in Texas. The Pilgrim Church, a Primitive Baptist institution, was organized in Crawford County, Illinois, by Daniel Parker, who led a caravan to Texas in 1833 after securing permission to establish the church from Stephen F. Austin. The replica is the site of the annual Coffee and Gingerbread reception held each spring. Drive four miles south of Elkhart on F.M. 861 (not shown on most maps). .
Other Attractions
 Dogwood Junction Family Fun Center
Arcade Games, Go-Karts, Minature Golf, and more. Dogwood Junction is located at 555 E. Palestine Ave.; 903-729-8900
 Palestine Bowling Center
1551 E. Palestine Ave.
903.723.0888
 NY TX Zip Line Advenures
7290 CR 4328 New York/LaRue,Tx
903.681.3791
Leave your fears behind as your experience the thrill of a lifetime.
 Schulman Theater - Dogwood 6
Offers the latest movies. Dogwood 6 is located at 545 E. Palestine Ave.; 903-729-7291
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