Things To Do

What To Expect From The Area

Leave the driveway and you are looking at hundreds of miles of uncrowded two lane roads. State Parks, historic towns and festivals that remind one of yesteryear. Enjoy the space, topography, beauty and simplicity of East Texas.

State Parks and National Forest: A hikers paradise.

Great hiking and beautiful scenery at Mission Tejas State Park
Learn about the Caddo Indians at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Ride through the forest on a real steam train Texas State Railroad
The National Forest offers hiking & swimming Davy Crockett N.F.

Things to do in and around Crockett:

Loads of animals you feed from your car 25 min Grapeland Safari
The greatest little zoo I’ve ever seen! 60 min Ellen trout Zoo
A small and cool music venue Camp Street Cafe no food BYOB
Great shows in a small town venue Piney Wood fine Arts
Free outdoor music series Summer Lightnin Concert Series
Palestine 50 minutes Davey Dogwood Park
Palestine 45 minutes Museum for East Texas Culture
Reagan Park (45 minutes) next to the Museum above (Water Toys)
Go bowling in Palestine (50 minutes) Palestine Bowling Center
New York Texas Zip Line 90 minutes Zip Line Adventures
This one may not appeal to everyone and requires advance planning, and a phone call, but….The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility a part of Nasa Palestine (60 minutes)
Athens (90 minutes) Texas Fresh Water Fisheries Center is a worthwhile tour. Visit then come back home and fish! check out this video.

Dining and shopping

Palestine dining and shopping 45-50 minutes
Crockett Eateries
Crockett Shopping

Wineries and Brewery

Czech style beer in a country setting. Limited hours Stesti Brewery

Crockett Area Gyms

Anytime Fitness
Snap Fitness
Locally owned Gym Muscles and Curves from $10 per day.

Stuff to do – In and Around Crockett, Texas

Crockett was named after Davy Crockett who reportedly had camped nearby on his way to the Alamo. The courthouse sits in the middle of the square and is surrounded by antiques shops, restaurants and businesses.

A short walk will take one up to the Moosehead café where people on an amazingly busy square gather for lunch and gossip. Lees China Inn serves reasonably priced Chinese food in a quaint setting on the square. The Brookshire Brothers grocery store is within walking distance of the square.

The loop that surrounds the town contains newer businesses like Walmart. H.E.B., Tractor Supply and numerous fast food establishments.

Palestine, Texas – 45 Minute Drive

Palestine, home of the Texas Dogwood trails, is a 45 minute ride and is a larger city than Crockett. Giovannis is a nice little Italian restaurant with a quaint atmosphere. Here is a complete list of Palestine Restaurants.

Grapeland & Lovelady – 20 Minute Drives

Grapeland is home to the Peanut Festival which draws thousands of visitors every year.

Salmon Lake Park is the home of the world famous Blue Grass festival which last three days over the labor day weekend. They have many additional events and festivals.

Lovelady is a small town that is home of the Love Fest. Every February this small town festival brings us back to less complicated times. We loved seeing Moms follow their children on decorated bikes as they joined the parade through town.