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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Plano to Hot Springs?
The direct drive from Plano to Hot Springs is 288 mi (464 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 15 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Plano to Hot Springs, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center and Mitas Hill Vineyard, or the ever-popular Broken Bow Ranch.
The top stops along the way from Plano to Hot Springs (with short detours) are Crater of Diamonds State Park, Eiffel Tower Paris Texas, and DeGray Lake State Park Resort. Other popular stops include President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Broken Bow Ranch, and United States Postal Service.
We did a trail ride at Broken Bow the morning of the April 8 total eclipse, then hung out at the ranch to enjoy the eclipse. Really great experience that we’ll remember forever. Was the first time on a horse for my 7-year-old; he really enjoyed it and is eager to ride horses again. This place is a gem, highly recommend it!
Jesse Nelson — Google review
My daughter wanted to do a trail ride for her birthday so we booked this location it was fun all the kids had a great time. Horses are very friendly and sweet. Friendly staff
Nunu Gang — Google review
My sister was in town visiting and wanted to go for a trail ride. She has been riding most of her life, and my daughter and mother are beginners. I have been on a horse a few times but am no rider. All of us had a great time. The ranch is full of wooded trails and gently rolling hills, the dogs keep you company all along the ride and there are horses grazing throughout. Our geldings were old but spry, our guide was easygoing and even let us trot for a spot. Highly recommend - best trail ride I have been on for fun.
Andrea Varnai — Google review
Me, my daughter, son and mom trail riding yesterday, 1/26/2022, was a great experience, trail guide was friendly and answered all of our questions no problem, even took a picture of us on his phone and text me the pictures. all the pups I met, Jack, oreo and chopper were friendly. Will be returning and even looking into horse back riding lessons for my daughter soon. Horses are free ranged so while you wait for the trail guide Jeff you get the best view of all their off duty horses grazing and will be greeted by Jeff's dog jack with wags.
Felicia Love — Google review
Very disappointed with this excursion :/. My best friend and I came from out of state to visit Dallas for her birthday. One thing she really wanted to do was horseback riding. We found this place that promised and said “Enjoy a trail ride with an experienced trail guide, spotting wildflowers and grazing cows or scampering squirrels and wildlife. Rest alongside the historic Trinity River under the shade of ancient oaks” which was not the case when we arrived. Also my friend got on her horse, and the workers all called it “a lazy horse” and “a slow horse”. When we started the trail my friends horse walked slowly and was very behind in the ride. It was not an enjoyable experience. For me, I got a “normal” horse, however the trail ride itself was very stressful, sharp branches everywhere, mud and poop. My hat fell off at one point. My friend trailed way behind and we didn’t even wait for her. It was a stressful experience. My friend did not get what she wanted. So after the ride, she emailed the company, and the owner reached out. We talked to the owner the next day. She felt terrible and promised a refund. However my friend has not received a refund to this day. Very disappointed, we ended up riding in Austin the day after. And had a much better time.
Daniela Diaz — Google review
The ride was nice even though the bridles were all made from rope which seemed cheap. The barn was a messs it had a broken door look like a horse kicked thru it, stuff piled in the corners and the floor had round metal peace’s sticking up an inch every 10 to 15 feet where old stalls had been removed. The bathroom was an outhouse and the gate for the road needs to be marked and open better. The staff are extremely nice and patient and the horses are friendly. We paid $80 a piece and there were nine of us. We expected a little more.
Jim “P” — Google review
My boyfriend and I scheduled a trail ride for our anniversary. We had an incredible time. Jeff was very friendly and made us feel like long time friends. We can’t wait to schedule another one and bring some family/friends a long.
Adrianne Douglas — Google review
Visited Broken Bow Ranch for a Bachelorette Party - had an AMAZING time! The ranch, the people, the horses - we had the best time. If we ever get a chance- we will definitely come back. Highly recommend if you want an authentic ranch experience and you love nature and animals. Special thanks to Gay Lee and Jeff!
Viktoria — Google review
We visited Broken Bow Ranch with a homeschool group and had the best time! We loved how many different activities the kids got to do. The ride was awesome, and then archery, fishing, and roping! We can't wait to go back!!
Amanda Lauro — Google review
This was such a great Horseback riding experience for us. I loved the place, the people were really nice. We booked from phone, paid in advance for party of four. By cousins visited from Florida so wanted to give them some texan feel and this place was perfect for them. We did the trail riding which in itself was a great experience and the trail up and down was really beautiful. They even lent us cowboy hats to take pictures. My uncle and aunt didn’t do the horseback riding but they loved the Ranch experience. They also conduct some Summer Camps for kids. The place is perfect for family, couples or even if you just want to get the experience by yourself. The horses were really nice and the instructors were very helpful.
Alisha — Google review
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1755 E Malloy Bridge Rd, Seagoville, TX 75159, USA
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is not a zoo, but rather a sanctuary for various big cat species and other exotic animals. These creatures have been rescued from inhumane breeding facilities, entertainment venues, and private owners who could no longer care for them. The center offers guided or self-guided tours and hosts special events focused on animal enrichment. In addition to providing a safe haven for these beautiful creatures, the center also aims to educate visitors about their stories and needs.
In-Sync is a must visit if you have family in town. My 18 month old kid loved seeing the big kitties. My family enjoyed the amazing rescue stories that you learn about each resident.
Take note: this is not a zoo. These aren’t dancing cats with music and tricks. This is a sanctuary and a permanent home. Some show signs of why they were badly in need of being rescue. Others show no physical signs, but the trust & affection towards people makes it clear why they couldn’t be released into the wild.
Across all of the residents of In Sync, one thing is consistent and clear. These rare (some endangered and on the brink of extinction) apex predators are well cared for. They have healthy, natural weights. The cost and amount of meat from the right (natural prey) source is exorbitant, and relying on donations and word of mouth is a challenge.
Whether you are a lifelong resident of DFW like me or visiting Dallas, this is an experience not to be missed.❤️
Damion Phillips — Google review
This was a very cool experience and wasn't "run down" or "exploitative" like some might fear. The animals have good enclosures with portable ac units, lots of running water, and people that seem to care about them. Also, seeing that baby tiger run around and play and "hunt" (it's behind two fences) was really cool.
Todd — Google review
Must see if you love tigers and lions. The staff was very friendly and the facility was big enough to walk around and take your time seeing these beautiful animals in person.
The lion is incredible and majestic standing this close to you and being able to hear him roar is just amazing! The tigers are playful and will stare you down! Be ready to have an incredible experience!
Jay Kuruvilla — Google review
This is a very well kept facility, the animals look very content and properly taken care of. This would be my recommendation for any family outing! They have history on each animal posted, along with names and a caring staff that is apparent. We enjoyed our visit tremendously.
Regina Armour — Google review
Took my wife and kids here for a little day trip to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city. Conveniently close to Dallas and the price is very reasonable. I was amazed at how close you were to the actual animals. This isn't like your typical zoo.
keith gardner — Google review
I had planned a trip for my family thinking this was a zoo but upon arriving realized this was more a rescue than a zoo. The experience was amazing and overall so much more personal. You are only a few feet feet away from the cars as you explore the property. The staff was very friendly and would answer questions while explaining what task they were performing. The cats are rotated regularly to larger pens for exercise and other activities. It was great to read the different stories about where the cats came from. Definitely a great alternative to the zoo and very memorable experience.
Will Warner (skylaar) — Google review
Awesome up-close views of the most beautiful cats on the planet. All of them are rescued from illegal enclosures or failed sanctuaries.
Inexpensive admission ($15) and well-worth the visit. Anticipate walking on dirt paths between exhibits. Not much shelter from rain for visitors.
Stephen Fresta — Google review
So interesting seeing all the big cats! It’s nice to be able to roam around and really be majestified at the size of these beautiful cats. The welcoming safe was informative and to the point. Definitely note the spray warning as I did see a tiger spray multiple times. A peaceful place to take an afternoon stroll or to take the kiddos for an exciting adventure.
Gloria Torres — Google review
Had a blast see all the beautiful BIG CATS
.. place is tooken care of and staff was so nice and answered all questions we had and seeing the bond between man and animal was awesome cant wait for our next visit
Lee B — Google review
Went during spring break with my little boy & my niece. It was a very nice day to enjoy all the big cats. The staff are great & are pleased to answer visitors questions. It's a great place to visit.
Norma Sosa — Google review
It’s excellent what they’re doing here..I would recommend for kids 10+ years old. Definitely had so much fun. It’s kinda cool how close you can get to the cats.
Asma Hakkim — Google review
If you want a more up and close experience with big cats. This is the place to go. It's at your own pace. The cats definitely know the staff, and if you're lucky, stay close to the staff while they are out and about visiting the cats. The cats are more active with them around. We heard the cats talk, sing, and roar.
Eden Espiricueta — Google review
Amazing Nature and amazing Peoole taking care of these rescued “little cats” Amazing Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center 🦁🐅🐆🐯❤️👏🏻✅#Lions #wildlife #insyncwildliferescue 👏🏻🦁
Sergio Millán — Google review
This is a great place to visit with the family. Wear comfortable shoes that you're not afraid to get dirty. You can see all the big cats up close!
Sandee Cee — Google review
Numerous hard working friendly volunteers enhance the experience of seeing the big cats at the Rescue. The volunteers are happy to tell their stories and it’s obvious they love what they do. And then, of course, the lions and tigers and bears! Well, not bears at the moment, but every rescued animal at In Sync is well cared for and many times very playful! Thankfully the officer warned us about the tiger spray because it did happen, twice! lol! In Sync does important work. Go see them and support them.
Bren Smith — Google review
Workers were great but the atmosphere needs an over haul. I wasn't even aware of this place and the only reason I found it was I was looking for something to do in Rockwall and this popped up.
The tigers, lions were so hot and seemed very miserable.
One was actually bleeding and had injuries that needed tended to. I did get some great pic; however they need to really clean up this place and put some work into the environment they live in.
Over all staff was nice but animals do need space to run and play.
There so much more I found to be disappointing but I know it takes a lot of time and money and patience to run a great place and I only wish them the best of luck
I am still happy I went !
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Mitas Hill Vineyard
Permanently closed
Winery
Food & Drink
Event venue
Vineyard
Wine bar
Wineries & Vineyards
My wife and I visited Mitas Hill for the first time recently. It is only a couple miles from our home and we just found out about it. We first noticed as we drove up how beautiful the property is. As we entered the restaurant we were warmly greeted and seated promptly. The wine was great, the food was fantastic and the service was outstanding. Isaac was our server and he did a great job. We will be back!
Matt Figg — Google review
I love to visit local Texas Wineries. The wines here were average, but the knowledge of them poor. We ordered bruschetta as an appetizer and 34 minutes later I we received 5 pieces of cold toast with tomatoes on them and a sprinkle of balsamic... something I could have made it home in under 5 minutes. The atmosphere was appealing, but that's about the only thing this place has going for it.
Mely Bwood — Google review
Pizza and salad were good. Can take a long while if they are busy. Tour was fun & informative. Been a several larger winery tours. Nice to see a perspective from a smaller vineyard.
Brennan Stone — Google review
Great sips, friendly server, and light and airy, if cold, atmosphere. They took way too long on coffee over and over though. A little pricey for food but great for wine.
Shane Hausler — Google review
Really great place. Met the owners, very nice people. Service for our group of 17 was impeccable, and that's not easy! The appetizers were very good, and the entrees were fantastic. We had the sea bass and 10 oz tenderloin, both cooked to perfection. The lobster risotto was yummy! If we could suggest any changes, it would be the following:
We'd love it if something other than wine was offered at the bar. Yes, it's a winery and wine bar, but some of the guys were looking for a beer or cocktail. I believe it could be offered without detracting from the awesome wine pairings. Second, the dining room is a bit loud, especially when there is live music. The room is a bit too small for anything but soft music. Some fine dining establishments do not allow children under a certain age in their dining rooms on busy weekend evenings. I don't know if this is an option, but there were a few youngsters present who would've probably been much happier making a ruckus at home. And more than a few diners who would've agreed. But we do recommend Mitas Hill for the great food, nice people, and exceptional service.
kateflies8 — Google review
Wife and I married May 2016. Wedding staff and wedding accommodations were fantastic. We had dinner, wine n beer for about 45 people. Dinner was chicken, potatoes, n asparagus, our guests were absolutely delighted with the meal. Service and wait staff again Fantastic! From arrival til departure we were extraordinarily happy with Mitas Hill and the staff.
Scott Borgfeldt — Google review
We had family from out of town with us when we visited. The tour was informative and we really enjoyed it. Then we stayed and had wood fired pizza; which is probably the best pizza we've ever had in
Texas. Everyone was so friendly and we really enjoyed ourselves. We definitely will be back! Thanks for a great day!!
Julie West — Google review
We first discovered this hidden Gem by attending a wedding here. We were absolutely blown away with the beauty, food and service. The Mitas family work very hard to produce a wonderful facility. We have since returned for dinner and loved our experience. I strongly recommend. Would have given six stars if I could:) Be back very soon and often.
Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
Great place to get affordable name brand clothes. I like going to buy my dress clothes there. Like Haggar and Van Hausen. There’s spot to choose from no matter your gender or you age, you’ll find something you like here at a great price.
Mikey Rad (Master Reviewer) — Google review
Nice small outdoor outlet mall with some basic stores in Terrell right off of Interstate 20. Unfortunately some of the stores from years ago have closed. Still nice to go for a walk and do a little shopping 🛍.
Ash Makanji, MBA — Google review
This place is expensive. This used to be Tanger Mall, an outlet mall. They had reasonable prices. But now it is more expensive than anywhere else. Much better prices at other retailers online or at brick and mortar stores.
Brian Pipes — Google review
Great place to shop for clothes and shoes. Also has a nice oddities and games store.
John McGhee — Google review
My family and I spent the day shopping and having a wonderful time. Everyone was pleasant and very helpful except for Sun Riot. The owner/employee was extremely rude. We'll definitely be back but never to this store.
Cindy Allen — Google review
The shopping was slow when I was there because the stores had just opened for the day. I will have to stop in the future to do some shopping. That day was sooooo cold I had to get to Irving!!
Stephanie Collins — Google review
Went there to see what was there. Most stores close at 7p. So I was not able to go in many places. The Old Navy is large. Nike has a good selection. Crocs seems to always have a sale when I visit. And you can always find out what's going on in Terrell as they do promote the city rather well.
Charles Troutmon — Google review
There were some good stores here. Hmbut I wish there were more. It is a nice little outlet mall, but bit enough there foe me to drive all the way out there too often.
Tanya — Google review
Our family loves this shopping center. It's got great stores and I've never seen it very busy or crowded. The kids love the little coin ride-on cars etc outside
Shannon Banks — Google review
Something needs to be done at the Terrell Texas location. The mall manager is an absolute joke! He did away with the security guard. There are no cameras. I know of one store that has been hit 3 weeks in a row for over a thousand each time. None of the shops are properly maintained. Stores have to set out buckets when it rains. Yall need to quit listening to his lies about how "good" the budget is and check with the few stores that are actually still there. Before you have to close your doors permanently seeing how 2miles away there is another shopping center that is thriving.
Bobby Parker — Google review
Went to Carters. Bought some summer outfits for my granddaughter. Found lots of cute shirts. Staff very polite and friendly.
Ruth Alford — Google review
I love coming here still even though Crossroads has arrived I love the coziness and feel of The shops and I hope you give it back more life
Diana Wittkopp — Google review
The food is good.
My only complaint is they are stingy with their tortillas. When you order something that requires tortillas you should get enough to eat it. 3 tortillas with the queso flamado is not enough
Angela Fisk — Google review
Been going here since I was young the shops change often but they are always good
Sadie Benge — Google review
Not too many stores left in this location. The scrub store was nice. Old navy had a good clearance sale that day.
Michele Cloer — Google review
Went to eat at mariachi. Parking plentiful. Prices not great but doable at some of the stores. Be better if there was something going on outside every 3 or 4 stores. Pretty boring to walk around.
Mel Mel — Google review
Great place to shop! Lots of stores to choose from, the places I visited were clean!
Lorinda Sabin — Google review
Heavily shopped on the week of the Eclipse. Reebok, Maurices, Sketchers, nike...just to name a few. Bucees is right close as are a few restaurants.
Rainman CW — Google review
The individuals at the Nike store were amazing! I actually did not know I could wear a child's shoe. I saved over $150.00!!!
I will definitely be back!!!
Tania Allen — Google review
They had great sales going on at the Old Navy outlet this weekend. Got a lot of great deals.
Rhonda Brinsfield — Google review
Just Don't care for this place mostly things for women. Prices are too high. The name is stupid, just because bureaucrats can't agree on a name.
David Walukas — Google review
The shooting that occurred is not a regular thing and they do have a plethora of shops Nd businesses worth checking out
Amazing experience! Took family for Surprise birthday gift for husband and he was definitely surprised and had a great time! We will definitely be back for more. The crew at Skydive Spaceland makes the experience not stressful and they are fun, it is all about having fun! They are the Best! Plane is larger than others so you can get a group and jump w your instructors in addition so fun as group to go or if you have kids they can jump w you as we did. Ensure you get video and allow them to video you or your kids as you go, tons of great picts and video is amazing! Thank you so much for everything!
Kerry Wallace — Google review
This was a great 1st time experience.
I felt very welcomed and safe. I was guided through the whole process and had an excellent instructor David & Ruth. He was professional and well experienced. I can’t wait to sky dive again. I even bough another jump before I left. I highly recommend everyone to sky dive and at this place specifically in Texas.
Tony B — Google review
Everyone was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Great instructors that made everyone feel comfortable on our first jump. The staff made sure everything was covered multiple times. They told us that the one negative thing they hear over and over again is, "I wish I had got the video." I can tell you this is 100% true! 2 of my friends got the video package and I did not. I can't tell you how many times I have watched their videos and wished that I had got my own. On my next jump, I will definitely spring for the video package.
My tandem instructor was amazing, he explained everything, never made a move without telling me what he was doing first, and made sure I knew what to expect every step of the way.
5 of us went together, 4 first timers, and we all signed up for another jump already.
I wish the facility was closer to me, but after looking at reviews and talking to other people it's clear that this is worth the drive. There may be some closer, but this facility is hands down the best.
valerie covey — Google review
Can’t recommend this place enough! They were awesome, especially for a first timer like me. They gave thorough instruction and insight before we even boarded the plane. I had Daniel as my tandem instructor and Josh as my videographer - they were both such cool guys. The whole staff is friendly and outgoing, they make you feel at home. Definitely add skydiving to your bucket list, it’s unlike anything else you can do in this life! Totally worth the thrill and adventure. Thank you Spaceland!
Rhapsody Kilgore — Google review
My first skydive EVER was here a weekend ago! I came here as a friend is currently getting his license and had been asking a few of us to come join him on a weekend. We did and it was the best decision ever. I got the Pro video package ($179 additionally), and while pricey, it is so worth it. Another friend got the ($129 Selfie package) and while it was cute, the quality of the images doesn’t compare to the Pro. The Pro is when another skydiver jumps out the plane at the same as you, but has a GoPro attached to their head. They do a full video montage of the before, during, and after. While the video was cute (it was my first skydive) the pictures on the Go Pro are what really stood out. It was my first skydive and I ended up buying another jump at the end. My instructor, Matthew, was incredibly sweet and super fun!!! So worth it. If you’re on the fence ( the $$$ made me wait a while), definitely go, it’s so worth it.
Divya Bachina — Google review
This was our first time skydiving and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The staff is friendly, well experienced, and professional! Solomon, who made it fun and easy with his friendly personality made it super fun as well! From the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave they make sure you enjoy the whole experience! Good vibes all around.
Navimayr Lopez — Google review
We took my oldest son for his first sky dive here! This place was recommend by Kimberly who works their mutual friends! We had such an amazing day and my son loved his jump! Highly recommended for first time jumpers and returning jumpers. This was a birthday gift and don’t forget to get the video and pictures!
Christina Marie — Google review
This was THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! We’ve already purchased our next jump and I can’t wait to go back. Everyone there was so great. I definitely recommend purchasing the pictures and video combo. You won’t regret it. My family and friends have enjoyed watching the video and seeing all of the amazing shots the photographer was able to capture while skydiving!
Misty — Google review
This was the BEST experience! Daniel and Fernanda were amazing. Daniel calmed my nerves and made me feel better about the jump. I was feeling very overwhelmed and he helped tremendously. Fernanda caught the whole experience on camera and I got to say, it was beautiful. 1000% recommend this place. Very professional and very great group of people.
Daisy Galindo — Google review
I recently had my first skydiving experience at Skydive Spaceland Dallas with my friends, and it was nothing short of exhilarating! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a team of professional and amazing jump instructors who put our nerves at ease.
The jump itself was an adrenaline rush like no other. The feeling of freefalling through the sky, with the wind rushing past and the breathtaking view below, was absolutely exhilarating. It's an indescribable thrill that left us all in awe.
The facility itself was top-notch, with a focus on our safety that was reassuring. The staff made sure we were well-prepared and comfortable every step of the way, which added to the overall fantastic experience.
I can't recommend this Skydive Spaceland enough. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure, with a team of professionals who make you feel safe and an experience that's truly exhilarating, this is the place to go. My friends and I will definitely be returning for more jumps in the future!
Brad Brons — Google review
Such a fun experience! I was excited and there were moments where I got really nervous! Billy and Brandon are such a FUN duo & they each did such a great job of just being so calm, playful, and engaged in a way that made me feel at ease, safe, and comfortable. Brandon has done over 3000 jumps and just his demeanor made me feel assured that he knew what he was doing and that I would be fine (which I was!)! Thank you for such a great experience. I don't know yet if I'll be doing it again anytime soon, but wouldn't want to do it with any one else!
Narmadha Ganesan — Google review
It was an amazing experience. I loved it so much that I bought my second dive as soon as I landed! ;) Carlos was the BEST! He was reassuring and made me feel comfortable and confident.
Disa Newton — Google review
Wow! What a phenomenal experience- it checked all the boxes- a thrilling adventure! Skydive Spaceland Dallas is the place to go! Jo Jo is a stellar instructor and he spent a lot of time preparing me for what to expect. He was so enthusiastic- he really has a passion for skydiving and thoroughly enjoys introducing it to first-timers, such as myself. Moreover, he focuses on safety, which made me feel relaxed, confident, and comfortable. Juancho, another wonderful team member, captured some terrific pictures and video. He made the experience a lot of fun, as well. Together, they made it a very memorable day! Of course, I wasn’t about to leave without purchasing a second jump. Exhilarating. Can’t wait to return next week!
Amy Mussat — Google review
What better way to face my lifelong fear of heights than by skydiving at Skydive Spaceland Dallas. The introduction by Linda and training by David made it easy and not at all frightening! My first jump was such a fun and wonderful experience, I immediately did a second. The video by Camilo was so incredible I shared it with everyone I know. Totally worth it!
Can't wait to do my third jump at Skydive Spaceland with my granddaughter-in-law later this Spring!
Richard Robinson — Google review
Amazing experience!! Josh was the best person to trust my life with. Thank you!!!! Dallas has so many options for skydiving however nothing can top the customer service and professionalism from space land. Josh was not just attentive to every detail but calm and relaxed from take off to landing. Everyone from the front desk to the coffee shop provided 10 star experience. Please tip your instructors they deserve every penny and some. Thank you Sky Dive Spaceland.
joshua martinez — Google review
Did this for my Birthday! Carlos was the Best Instructor ! Had so much Fun! Learned alot! Staff was amazing! I was nervous but it was worth it! Will do this again! Everyone was helpful and fun and chill! The Food is Good too!
Alexis — Google review
This was my first time skydiving and it was AMAZING. When I got there I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect but they told me all about how it’s going to be, common misconceptions, and made me very excited to jump. My instructor, Camilo, was super friendly, fun, and matched my energy very well. I had a videographer, Josh, as well as I wanted to capture my first jump forever. He was also super cool and made my time very enjoyable with the interviews and pictures and they both had very excited, this is going to be very fun type of demeanors and that really makes you feel a lot better and less worried about everything as well. Everything also felt very safe as they triple check your harness and go over everything that you have to do and they handle most of the main parts. The jump itself was also awesome. I could feel that Camilo had done this a million times and he had me so I could just enjoy the fall and making a fun video with Josh. The parachute did not hurt to open or anything and was actually more fun than I thought it would be. Actually learning how to control a parachute was cool and we did little turns and stuff that I enjoyed. The landing was also smoother than I imagined and was super light and easy. Overall I plan to do this again and I would suggest anyone reading this to go do it yourself as it’s an exciting, fun, super unique experience that you won’t get anywhere else. And shoutout Camilo and Josh for giving me a super fun time.
Prairie & woodlands plus 5 miles of shoreline for swimming, boating, fishing, biking & camping.
Lake Tawakoni has a lot to offer…spacious, wooded campsites, easy hiking trails, a swimming beach and boat ramp. We like the fact that it’s not a huge campground. It also has one of the nicest bathrooms with showers near the swimming area! 😁
Loree Birkenback — Google review
Beautiful park, campground and lake. Campground is well developed with full hookups, campsites are nicely spaced in between the trees, providing good privacy. This is a great park for the whole family and, of course, aquatic sports lovers (fishing, water skiing, etc.). There are ample spaces for kids to play, and do picnicking. We swam in the lake. Completely enjoyed our stay there.
Peter Hey (RV PLANET) — Google review
I did a day visit. I hoped to explore the trails and kayak but the kayak rental area was closed due to high water. The trails are nice - flat, wooded and have some views of the lake. Not strenuous. Probably 3 to 4 miles of trails. This time of year everything was that nice spring green color. If you live nearby or even on the eastern side of DFW and want to check out a state park, Lake Tawakoni is worth a look.
Brian Jones — Google review
Small state park but it was very spacious rv parking/ camping! The trails were super nice with Plaques telling you about trees and the huge spider web they found in I believe 2007! They had a beach area that was super nice to!
The wildlife came very close but we’re so calm to!
Lacy Hammond — Google review
Took a little 2 day weekend trip with my boyfriend to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature it was amazing❤️
We got rained out and our tent FLOODED but the sound of the rain was very calming.
We got to explore the park for a total of 4 hours but every second was worth it :) very clean no littering. no one was playing loud music or being disrespectful. Rent Kayaks, go fishing, take a swim, hike, bike, deer sightings, picnic tables. Adventure awaits Family fun
Marissa Renae — Google review
Nice and quiet through the week. The people we try to escape from come on the weekends with their LOUD MUSIC and bright lights. God help us if they ever stopped to enjoy the singing of frogs, crickets, owels, and coyotes.
David Boner — Google review
Not one of our most favorite parks to visit, but I understand maintenance & volunteers are low right now. We did see several deer on the trails we took as well as through the campsites. It wasn't as memorable as other ones have been, but I hear it's more popular with fishing than other activities.
Tena Jones — Google review
We went at the end of June 2023. It was hot hot hot. Park is small and trails are short. It is good if you have a boat, but we don't. I like that each campsite has water and electricity. Go during cooler season.
TONY V. — Google review
Great place to visit. Nice nature walking trails, camping area, picnic area, and large lake. We visited for a "leg stretch" and lunch as we were traveling through. I would recommend.
DAWN QUIGLEY MCCLURE — Google review
Excellent park for camping, water activities, and outdoor exploration. The Ranger gave us a demo about animals and their habitats and characteristics. She was awesome!
They have kayak rentals by the boat dock and lots of parking. The swim area was a little sandy, and it was roped off.
Nice hiking with well marked paths that were pretty flat and also bike friendly.
The sites are very versatile from pull through to concrete waters edge.
It's a good park for families, groups, or solo travelers.
My GPS took me through a tiny country back road, it looks a little sketchy but it ended up in the park.
Tip: Make sure you grab an amazing margarita in town if you go for some food at Roth's Seafood!
Dene' Rene' — Google review
All I have to say is Wow! This is a beautiful state park and lake. The staff is so friendly, I asked to switch sites closer to family and it was no problem. Talked to a nice and friendly volunteer cleaning the bathrooms, which was super clean afterwards. If you have children or pets, this is a great spot to stay. I really can't express how nice everyone was and how nice the state park is. Dont hesitant to stay here, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Jeff Bohanon — Google review
First time. The park is pretty good. The camp site that we had was good; it has full hookup which is always a plus for me. The swimming place was not far from where we stayed, the restrooms are like 1 minute or so from the camp site. There is plenty of parking for the vehicles next to the camp sites. The swimming area is okay it has slimming sand on the bottom, the deeper side is like 4 feet I am 4.11 and the water pas my shoulders. It is deep as you cross the rope that is divided the swimming area. My children really enjoy being there and definitely want to goback. The only thing that I did not like is that some people don't care about the signs. There were 3 persons that had their dogs in the water a Pitbul, and Poodles.
Maria tg — Google review
Campsite were literally back to back. Maybe 20ft from each other. I like a bit more privacy.
Alex Has done it. — Google review
This was a very nice sort of rustic campground, the kind we like. Large and spread out with lots of land, plenty of room between sites, good full hook ups, very friendly staff, mediocre roads. We drove around looking at sites before choosing one that backed up to the woodsy shallow arm of the lake (I'm a birdwatcher), which was recommended by Chris the ranger at check-in. He was right, it was awesome!
Truly Loved this place. Came from Houston for a conference. The ambience was just what we needed. It was beautiful in the inside with beautiful people helping us. If I could give it 5 more stars I would..My favorite was the yellow rose and winarita. Also loved the pizza, charcuterie, and potato salad. Thank you so much for the hospitality.
kitty Janee — Google review
I love the wine and the atmosphere at all 3 of the locations I've visited, but Greenville is my favorite because of the outdoor area they have, just beautiful. All of the other times I've been here have been stellar. Today was the exception. Wine and food were good again but could have used better service. No one ever came to check on me and see how I was doing, did I want any more, etc. I was planning on ordering another glass with dessert. Eventually, I went inside, but no one was around. Stood there for several minutes. This was today early afternoon. I will come back because you just can't beat half price bottle on Wednesday. However, I am hoping it was just a fluke and service is back to its stellar self. Would have been 5 🌟.
Denise Smith Murray — Google review
A group of us descended upon Landons as soon as it opened and ended up staying a few hours enjoying our wine tastings and snacks. Kathy was very welcoming and always let us know what to expect next. My absolute favorites were the spinach artichoke chicken flatbread, the chocolate finale wine, and the raspberry wine. Everybody loved the peppadews, and the spinach artichoke dip.
Meagan Allen — Google review
Service was excellent. Very personal. Great suggestions given. I am not a very big wine drinker but found some I really liked. Would recommend to anyone who is not sure but would like to find something. Great selection of wines.
lisa molina — Google review
My wife and I visited this winery. We were just passing through and thought we would move on quickly but we didn't. We stayed and enjoyed the place very much. We will go back again sometime when we are in this area. The wines are very fine and the service is excellent.
Steven Cain — Google review
I absolutely love this Winery. The owner is very accommodating & has provided a couple of tours for my out of town visitors. Jared is an Awesome Manager and keeps things lively & functioning smoothly. I just wish they had more food options. Food for thought.
Gloria Brennan — Google review
Great Staff, venue, wine, and end to the Cotton Patch Challenge.
Enjoyed the quip reply to ‘I’d like a sweet white, the sweeter the better!’ Of ‘well that’s me!’ By the lovely tall lady behind the bar.
Phillip Littrell — Google review
Great experience! The service was spot on! Nathan took excellent care of my wife and I. He was fun and friendly, very knowledgeable of the menu and wine list and most of all attentive. The restaurant is cozy, great for a couples night with ample room for larger parties. The food was very good and the wine was excellent! They recently add a couple of their own craft beers. I liked the bock. It was a little on the hoppy side but had a nice flavor. We will definitely be returning soon!
Darrell Counts — Google review
Food and wine were fabulous. The staff was soo helpful with picking out the perfect wine
Bob Brooks — Google review
First off I am not a”Wine-O” but I loved their Tempranillo Red. It had a great taste and very smooth. I highly recommend visiting!
Brandon Riskey — Google review
Great Place! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious wine and food.
Make sure to go to one of their wine-pairing classes! They are fantastic!!!
Daniela Morrow — Google review
This is a great winery in Greenville, Texas located in the heart of the city. It is one of the more upscale options available in the surrounding area with a great selection of wines for any palate. It has lots of great seating both inside and out for an enjoyable evening or afternoon gathering.
This museum offers historic buildings, local history exhibits, military artifacts & a war memorial.
I didn't think I would enjoy this museum quite as much as I did. There is a lot to read. If you read every placard as I tend to, you can spend 2 hours here. There are three sections: Regional history, the cotton industry and 20th century wars, especially WWII and the incredible story of Audi Murphy. I really learned a lot.
Michael Miller — Google review
What a great experience to visit the Audie Murphy, American cotton Museum in March 2024. The lady was very kind. She told me I want to find him where in the museum and walking through. It was a wonderful experience. I learned so much and about great Texans From Hunt county, famous Americans who did great things it’s always nice to learn more about fellow Texans. And the American Holler heroes is just an incredible site and I would highly encourage anyone interested in World War II or American military to make a trip out there and spend some time looking at the collection of military rifles and everything else military , of course this is Audie Murphy’s museum and his personal items there. He won’t see them anywhere else so make the trip and God bless Audie Murphy for what he did and we enjoy watching his movie still there’s that too. !
Paula Dodd Barnes — Google review
This place is awesome. The story of Audie Murphy is one of the great American success stories. From extreme poverty to the heights of success. The most decorated man in world war two, movie star, author and song writer. Yet he never forgot his roots. This museum tells it all.
Moving on with Old Man River Old man river — Google review
My son and I were practically the only visitors at the time, and we didn't feel rushed or crowded. As for the museum itself, it was surprisingly larger than I expected, and was very interesting. The Hall of Heroes experience was both sobering and informative, but even the other sections (cotton/Texas history) were interesting in their own right.
Overall, I'm glad we made the drive up from Houston to see it.
david b. — Google review
Watched the total eclipse here 4/8/24. Great location to do this. Enjoyed the history museum and memorial to a great American hero. Staff were all very kind and helpful. Great experience all around.
David Johnson — Google review
Pretty awesome museum. Every station has a small read , articles. Lots of history is given and how people lived during the depression and the sacrifices given. Pretty neat how so much was collected and put on display for us!
momo morris — Google review
Audience Murphy is one of my favorite actors, who made western films and combat films. He was the MOST decorated war hero in WWII of anybody. He also wrote. 17 number one hit songs with many known singers singing them, including Charlie Pride and Cole Porter. The museum is really done up nicely. With exhibits of many of his war scenes. And letters to and from his family describing the horrible conditions of the war front, AND his family's contributions back in the states. There are exhibits of cotton and the cotton gin also . For the price, it is really worth your time. There is a 1906 Cadillac on display also.
Dale Frank — Google review
My husband is a military vet and wanted to visit this museum. This is a neat little museum!
Autumn Waters — Google review
This is a gem of a museum. It's located on a nice property off the I-30 frontage road in Greenville TX. It's not a huge museum but the space is utilized very well so there is a lot in there.
It contains a comprehensive Greenville history that includes everyone from the indigenous people to important citizens from all cultural groups.
There is a comprehensive display representing the cotton industry.
There are dioramas illustrating "Mainstreet" and war. These are very well done.
There is a section dedicated to Audie, WWII, military history in general and local veterans. You can watch a short film about Audie.
Outside are some buildings, two of which are originals and one replica. When staffed, you can go inside.
At the entrance is a beautiful sculpture of Audie and a memorial to Veterans.
There is a small giftshop with reasonable priced items and a nice selection of books, mostly history. You can purchase Audi's autobiography, To He'll and Back which I'm enjoying. (no Kindle version so buy it here instead of Amazon). I bought a sweet doll made from a quilt for just $10.
Entry is $6 but separate pricing for Veterans (not sure what). Plenty of parking and wheelchair accessible. Plenty of places to sit and contemplate both inside and out.
SHOUT OUT FOR HELP: There are two miniatures in the cotton exhibit that need work from someone with knowledge of miniature gears and pulleys. If you can help, please contact the museum.
This is a great place to take school age children though the diorama with shooting may not be appropriate for all.
The large map in the military exhibit is particularly educational as it provides a summation of the major WWII battles and a visual of the allegiances of the countries.
Kathy K — Google review
This is the 3rd time we have been to this museum in the last 8 years. It's an amazing and well-presented work. Our family has really enjoyed it.
Kristi Minter — Google review
This one scores high ranks on the list of small military museums. The highlight is the statue of Audie out front brandishing the captured MG-42.
Inside are a couple full size dioramas and glass enclosed displays including Audies uniform and metal of honor.
The gift shop is small but well stocked and $83 got a couple t shirts, artwork, coffee cups and fridge magnets.
The tour Eclectic — Google review
I took my parents to this museum and they loved it. We are huge fans of Audie Murphys western movies. This place has a wonderful display of who he was as an actor and War Hero. It also has a display of other local heroes from the surrounding area of the museum. We learned so much.
Ragenna Avery — Google review
Great Spot to have a weekend visit, you get what you pay for and there's plenty to be seen!
Sean Green — Google review
This place was awesome! Would be best for older kids 8 and up in my opinion. Friendly staff, very informational, and well done!
Candy Fletcher — Google review
It looks like a small museum, but it is packed as full as possible. More Cotton and less Audie Murphy, but this is not the only Audie Murphy museum so they have to share. Gives you a good feel for the time line of our military history and the importance of cotton to America. The museum also covers the town of Greenville'S history including the Texas Giants.
Cynthia Lee Simmons Whisennand — Google review
Informative and helpful with insight to the local communities in and surrounding Greenvillle. Great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Adults are only $8!
Breanna — Google review
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600 I-30 Frontage Rd #4309, Greenville, TX 75401, USA
Picturesque spot with a lake for swimming, fishing & canoeing, plus campsites & biking trails.
What a great little park!
What the park lacks in size, it makes up in fun.
Hiking trails, nice picnic place, but the real draw is the lake. There's a beach, with plenty of room for kids to splash around in.
Even in winter, it's a lovely place to relax.
Scott Lucado — Google review
Small park, but definitely enough activities to keep you busy for a day. Clean trails, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals. Nice big restrooms with nice shower stalls. Nice kids play area, sand volleyball court, and covered picnic area. We had a lot of fun doing the photo Scavenger hunt and really enjoyed chatting with some of the rangers.
Tena Jones — Google review
We stayed here in their small full service RV campground and thoroughly enjoyed nature at its quietest. Families were enjoying birthday picnics, swimming, kayaking and fishing. Several were also camping in their tents. We enjoyed the CCC architecture, and the trails. Hiking or biking, there's lots to do. The restrooms were clean and the water was hot. Boats and life jackets were available to rent.
Carol Owens — Google review
Nice park. For a small older park it is a nice one.
The bathroom facility was clean and well kept and the staff was very friendly. For the most part the trails that I walked on were well marked. Great park for a one or two day getaway.
Chance Moore — Google review
Great Tx state park tent and camper sights right on the water grill and fire pit on every site with a table. Grounds are well maintained and paddle boat rentals
James D Hawes (DJ STRIPPER) — Google review
Such a beautiful place. We randomly went on an hour drive and found this place. It's very nice and clean. Very family-friendly. There's RV camping and areas for tents. They have buildings with bathrooms and showers. Loved it!!
Barbara Caddell — Google review
Great small park. Friendly and informative staff. Nice trails and a cool little lake.
Michael Walenciak — Google review
Awesome park, quiet and small campground that is much different from a traditional Texas State Park. Love the intimacy of just a few neighbors and a mini-park atmosphere.
Camping sites 1&2 are full hookups, and closest to the park HQ. Sites 3-6 back up to the playground/volleyball court. 7&8 are the best for waterfront views and back right up to the lake. 9-12 back up to the woods and have a bit more privacy, though 9 is a bit cramped between 8 & 10. 12 is not suitable for big campers - limited ability to maneuver for parking. We stayed in 13, which is a HUGE site, sitting atop a small hill. Big grassy area out front and it’s essentially a pull-thru site. 14 is on the opposite side of the road from 4 and also offers good privacy. I uploaded photos of every campsite so check those out too for details.
The remainder of the sites are tent only. They’re all well shaded on a small loop. A couple small trails connect site 13 and the tent loop. A single dump station sits between the tent loop and the main road.
Bathrooms are nice and clean, camp HQ is closed to visitors inside but has a walk-up window to transact your business, including kayak (1 or 2 seaters), canoe, or paddle boat (up to 4 seats) rentals. The pavilion is also very nice with adequate seating, a basketball hoop, and nearby swing set with sand base. There’s a ton of trails, a nice-sized fishing dock (plus the paddle boat dock that’s no fishing), and several benches surrounding the lake in various spots.
Firewood is available off-site (down the road, currently an honor-box at $5 per bundle). Bonham is nearby for ice/supplies.
Come enjoy this little peace of heaven, you won’t regret it!!
Jeff Winget — Google review
It's an hour drive to this park from the Richardson/Plano area. There are less than 15 campsites with electricity. But they are right by the lake area. Bathrooms are clean and with hot showers. It has a sand volleyball court and a basketball hoop. Kayaks rentals are available but a bit pricey. Hiking trails by the lake are closed due to recent storms but other trails are accessible. My family camps here twice a year and enjoys the quietness of this park.
Maggie Ip — Google review
We just wanted to get out of the house, do some hiking, have a picnic, and look for the 4 geocaches in this park that we hadn't previously found. A sign near the entrance stated that the hiking trails were closed, but when we enquired at the office, we were told they were open for hikers, but not for bikers, so off we went. We hiked quite a lot of the Bois D'Arc trail and part of the Gnarly Root trail, finding all 4 of the geocaches we looked for. We had a quiet lunch along the Bois D'Arc trail at one of the tables built by the CCC around 1934. This trail winds through the woods, connecting a number of the old CCC rock construction projects. Be sure and look for the beaver lodge not far from the lake shore.
Cecily Crider — Google review
Very cozy, small park. Staff is super friendly & helpful. Fourteen spots for RVs, with 2 of them being full hook up. They're all pretty level, so that's good. Large covered pavilion for group gatherings. Swing set, volleyball, & basketball areas. Large grassy area for kids to play. Canoe & paddle boat rentals. Very nice headquarters. Didn't visit the bath house or the tent camping area so I can't really comment on that.
P Thomas — Google review
Very nice place for picnic, the lake is merely a pond, but very cute. I saw few people kayaking in the lake. There are some trails also. It has modern restrooms.
Sandip Roy — Google review
Great park. Small but enjoyable. Bring a a canoe or small watercraft to get the most out of the park.
jonathan king — Google review
Very small campground but many hiking trails. Lake was very low when we were there but it was a lovely spot.
Jerri Martin — Google review
I came to the park to spend some time on the trails and enjoy the solitude of being away from everyone, lol. The Ranger who checked me in was very nice. She provided me with a better map than what I was able to print and provided an overview of the trail conditions for me. The park is small, very small, but they make the most of their space. In all, they have 8 miles of trails, give or take a few tenths of a mile. The trails range from easy to moderate, they are quite beautiful, solitude galore, and will distract you from the rest of the world for a good 5-6 hours. Sadly, I am unable to offer a review of anything else because this was just a day trip for me.
We pulled in while riding our motorcycles on a grand tour of Texas. This is one of our stops in 2024. Unfortunately, we pulled up just as they locked the doors and closed. However we did chat for a bit with the docent and she was very informative. The unique building is built out of rocks of salt that must be seen to be appreciated.
Kenny Manchester — Google review
They were closed. But it was cool to see, the building is made entirely out of rock salt from the local mine.
Yancy Hoyle — Google review
Worth stopping in. The lady there today was so informative and friendly. She told us all kinds of history and just knew so much about every piece in the museum and then some. Just super nice ! Picked up a few things in there from the gift shop. I am so glad we stopped in there !
donna b — Google review
Super cool place to visit even if it is small. Don’t forget to get your salt crystal and lick the chunk of salt.
Patrick Lewis — Google review
Fascinating and informative, definitely worth a stop to stretch the legs, learn about salt mining, and take a few pics.
Chip Edwards — Google review
Small but informative museum. Friendly employee. Got a small sample of salt. Don't forget to lick the wall!!!
Debra Story — Google review
This place was so fun and to learn the history was fun the lady there was very nolageable about the place .she didn't know over 20 years ago we ran truck loads out of there you could taste the salt in the air .my kids and husband took a lick of the house .ok they licked everything. Lol
Hops Hooker — Google review
Geocaching took us to this cool city. This building is really made of salt rocks. Amazing!
HELs Destruxion — Google review
It was very small but very informative. The lady there was very kind and loved talking about the museum. I was also given a free salt and pepper thing with my purchase of postcards. I paid $6 for 6 of them.
C. L. — Google review
Truly the highlight of my trip! Fantastic place to stop. The information on salt mining was engrossing and the hands on demos were great!
Scott Forsythe (Forssa's personal account) — Google review
Free to visit and a great place to learn the history of Grand Saline. The ladies that work here are wonderful and are a wealth of knowledge.
Kevin Ramos — Google review
Worth getting off I-20 to stop here! We learned a heck of a lot about salt, the salt mine, and Morton Salt. The "palace" is really a tiny building with a salt block façade, but used to be made entirely of salt. (The rain did a number on the old buildings.) The lady inside was friendly, funny, and helpful. We could have listened to her talk for hours! Even if the visitor's center is closed you can see (and lick!) the outside of the building. Really wish they were still doing tours of the mine...
This the Children’s Museum has something for all ages. The value of admission is much better than many places throughout DFW, we spent the entire day here. There are multiple stations with different themes. The kids especially loved being able to dress up like a dentist and a grocery store worker. The grocery store had real shopping carts and stocked for the kids to have a real experience of shopping and buying stuff. The veterinarian office had a fun X-ray machine. The outdoor area is also so nice when weather permits. The museum allows for outside food to be brought in so we brought snacks and drinks for the kids. They also allow door dash, Uber or other local places to deliver food which is nice that you don’t have to leave for meals. They have at least 2 party rooms for private parties. We are thinking about an annual pass which is very affordable but we’ll definitely be back in the near future for sure! Thank you for the great experience 😄
Alexandra Padilla — Google review
Great place good people, not crowded. The only gripe was the bubble soap water they use to create bubbles. It looked old, expired, and unattended..... Not sure why but I wouldn't let my child play with it.....
No place can be perfect and for $7 dollars it's not entirely that bad, because all the positives way out the whole experience.
Rafael Siles — Google review
I discovered this place on a field trip with my son and it was so much fun I had to bring my other kids. There is so much to do you could spend all day! Next time I will pack my kids a lunch so they can play longer. My kids played independently for hours going from one area to the next. Definitely worth the drive!
Mandi Balda — Google review
Absolutely one of the best places to take a kid. We really enjoyed the new larger facility and the new outdoor space they have. You can also bring in a picnic lunch to have there.
Sheala Barnhart — Google review
Little kids will love running around playing here. Lots to do, not overly crowded, friendly staff. It's mainly focused on jobs, with play farms, spaceships, airplane, dentist, grocery, vet and several others. Great opportunity for imagination play!
Autumn Klongland — Google review
Very cool little place. Nice to see something like this outside of DFW traffic. Small, but lots to do for younger kids. Mostly indoors, admission reasonably priced. About a 15 minute drive NE of Greenville.
Matt Herold — Google review
This place is excellent for children of all ages! 0-2 is FREE, adults and kids 2 and up cost. Low cost. They have a yearly membership if you'd prefer. This place is better than a chuck e cheese. Building is massive with another 3,000 sqft being added on this summer. There is no snack bar/food to be purchased here. Pack a lunch and bring it with ya! They have tables here to eat at!
Shavelle Stapleton — Google review
Not a fan. The staff is rude and disrespectful. They make sure to reiterate numerous times that you must already be loaded up and ready to leave when the allotted time is over. And for the money spent to have a party there, 1.5 hours just isn’t enough… especially for kids under 7 (which is their cut off limit for birthday parties… since apparently kids who turn 8 can’t enjoy the place. 🙄)
Just don’t waste your time.
Jeia Cleveland — Google review
Great place to spend the afternoon on a hot day. Lots of fun activities. Excellent choice for kids ages 3 to 8 in my opinion. Our granddaughter loved the Veterinarian Clinic.
Leah Crombie — Google review
Our 4 year old grand daughter had a great time visiting this museum. Lots of “make believe” activities. Includes a doctors office, veterinarian clinic, dentist, grocery store, home, bank and more.
In a separate section they have a number of play areas that generally cover transportation, space, dinosaurs and some other random topics.
There is also an outdoor section that looks more like a play area but we did not get out there, she had too much fun on the indoor exhibits.
I suspect a teenager would be bored but pre teens would like the museum.
Mike Baillargeon — Google review
Second time coming here with my 14 month old, and he loves it now that he can walk! Everyone is so friendly at the front desk :) and the moms that come with their kids are very friendly and fun! So much to do here for all ages! Definitely a hidden gem out here. We will keep coming back for sure.
chandler otis — Google review
My 2 year old had a blast! We could have stayed all day long! Staff was amazing and very friendly and helpful!
Jessika Evans — Google review
My 7 year old son absolutely loves this place. We have been twice now, and each time, we have stayed at least 3 hours. There is so much to do to keep the kiddos busy. My boyfriend and I play the big checkers or set up dominoes in a pattern. Other than that, there is not much for adults to do other than watch their kids play.
Sara Lane — Google review
My wife and I took our 15-month-old little niece with us and she had a blast. This place is in Commerce Texas and it was just neat. Lots of activities for the kids to do
Mark Timmons — Google review
We were gifted a membership for my son‘s birthday. We came on a Tuesday at opening and we’re one of the only few groups there. We were pleasantly surprised with all of the hands-on activities for the kids to do. We spent maybe two hours and didn’t even get halfway through it. This is definitely turned into visit multiple times a month.
Great family owned business that treats all their customers like family. Thier Guernsey milk is delicious and good for my own family. I'm lactose intolerant and by drinking this blessed milk daily I no longer have any lactose issues.
Chris Jamison — Google review
A year ago I paid a $1,000 down on a cow to buy. I also bought some milk, our first experience with Guernsey milk. My husband had some questions as we were only use to Jersey milk. When I called to ask about it, the man with whom I signed a contract had a meltdown like a man should not have. He completely lost control, was yelling at me and saying that he refused to sell me the cow despite me continuing to say that I wanted her. He kept saying that he would return my money. He would immediately put a check in the mail instead of delivering her. I got no cow and no money back. Being new to town I did not want to go to court with an established company and me a newcomer. Great way to make a bad name for yourself, except that now I am hearing more stories along these lines and felt like perhaps I need to save some other unsuspecting newbie from being cheated as well. They openly say they will choose to whom they sell their cows. What they will not say is that they will easily accept your money and then change their mind and keep your money!! I own a Jersey and a Jersey/Guernsey calf both of which will be bred soon and am very happy with what I have now and both have become mascots for our little homestead. Beware of those who will take advantage of your inexperience!
Cissy Stobaugh — Google review
My kids love the “farm store”! I found out about their raw milk over a year ago now and haven’t bought any other since! My son’s favorites are the beef jerky and steaks and my daughter loves the chicken and vanilla yogurt. The soap, scones, keifer, granola- everything is wonderful! The owners are amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Coming across their store has led to many changes in how we eat/live. The Waldo Way is definitely a way of life we all need to know about!!
Ashley Jordan — Google review
This is a great place!! We love many of the products- my favorite is the BUTTER!! My son loves the kefir individual drinks. The owner has a passion for health, and she is friendly to share!!
Julia Russell — Google review
I love shopping at The Waldo Way. If you're looking for the freshest, tastiest dairy products, look no further. And don't pass up their baked goods....delicious. They also offer a variety of meats, from animals raised without hormones. The people are very friendly and helpful. As I said, I love their products.
Sue Bowland — Google review
We've enjoyed Waldo Way's quality products for many years. This mindfully run family business is 100% Made in America which a plus. Their beef is unmatched in flavor. And, if possible check out that cream line on the luscious A2 milk! Ordering ahead suggested because their products sell out quickly.
Joy McHargue — Google review
This place is awesome! Everything is delicious but more importantly, the nourishment I get from their offerings is just unbeatable. Their milk tastes like fresh sunshine, the kefir (especially the mango) sings on your taste buds, the BUTTER, I don't even have words to describe the butter. And do NOT leave without at least two muffins or you'll be sorry. Turning off the main road onto their road feels like going through a portal to paradise. Happy cows in the pasture, butterflies and dragonflies fluttering every which way, a dog or two to welcome you, and the sweetest, most dedicated owners who have so much knowledge to share! The place is pure magic and I'm so grateful to live close enough to experience its radiance. Be courteous when you go and don't expect them to just drop everything to give you a tour, this is a real working farm and they have all their hands full and then some. And save yourself the heartache of not getting your favorite item and order ahead! As soon as I hit Post on this review, I'm going to grab the best chocolate milk I've ever tasted from the fridge. For some reason I have a hankerin'. ;-)
Chelsea Rider — Google review
Incredible dairy products, meats and baked goods. Outstanding customer service and knowledge of their products. Do yourself a favor and get some granola and jerky while you’re at it. Once you have tried Waldo way milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, butter etc. you will never want to buy dairy at a grocery store ever again. If you’re gluten free, they have the best gluten-free baked goods to cure your pastry / cake cravings.
Bryce Harvey — Google review
You have not lived until you have their raw A2 milk. Full flavored and rich, the milk tastes like the Lord intended. They make cheeses, yogurts and even sell blue berry muffins! There's even sourdough bread that makes EPIC French toast! Buy stuff from these people! You will not regret it!!!
Fyre Antz — Google review
When you pull up you are greeted by a sign that tells you exactly what they think of you as a customer. So, if you go inside and they are rude, why are you surprised? Regardless, the store is very clean. Nicely decorated. Prices are not on a lot of the items, I would say 50 percent is not priced. Prices I see were reasonable considering what it is. I would not spend my money here, but if you agree with their sign, spend away.
Shannon H — Google review
I took my parents there today for their first time. The kids and I had already been a few years back. My parents were the first in Michigan to privately own robotic milkers. They are in their retirement years and were looking forward to visiting. Being full time dairy farmers, we understand what it takes to farm. This week is my first real day off since last April. We get it. We support what Waldo Way is doing. Unfortunately we showed up on what must have been a very stressful day already for the owner, and the welcome mat certainly wasn't rolled out. We were the only customers there and she wouldn't even make small talk with my dad about the robotic milker. We still showed support by purchasing a $12.00, 4 oz. Block of cheese. Last time we were there we filled out the paperwork and thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate milk and a few other treats. While we understand how stressful farming can be, I hope it doesn't continue to spill over into the storefront. If you are now only serving herd share members, like a CSA group, maybe there doesn't need to be a storefront for people like us who want a taste of local agriculture, to eliminate confusion of who's welcome there. Best wishes!
My Grandfather , Fred Mayor Millsap;
My Dad, Freddy Millsap
Myself , Steven T. Millsap
Very proud to have our family members on these walls , it's such an honor. I come here everytime I come back to Sulphur Springs and visit .
My daughter Shelby Taylor Millsap will have her name engraved on theses walls as well , once her time in the Navy is done .
Steven Millsap — Google review
The plaza is such a beautiful area! The memorial is situated right next to the amazing Hopkins County courthouse and surrounded by a nice park area! Plenty of places to sit outside and eat, a small splash pad for children to play in, a large chess set, and glass bathrooms!
Rowena McBride — Google review
Amazing method to HONOR our fallen American Soldiers who were KIA and /or POWs in wars..... and especially those from this county.
The war memorials were added to the plaza in 2012. The flame has never gone out but burns bright in honor of the veterans that never came home.
Take the time to look up names on the computer screens provided. Note that they have not been updated since installation in 2012.
Brian Hargis — Google review
I grew up here and things have drastically changed over the years. The downtown court house was breathtaking. I wish the pictures were better. Also the glass restrooms were different for sure. The walls in honor of those whom fought and served for our country. It brought goosebumps and shivers down my spine. 100 words can't express the feeling one gets. If ever you get a chance go explore the names and feel the spirit. Overwhelming
Cecilia Vicars — Google review
They had a little festival going on this weekend and had vendors selling all kinds of stuff. Easton had to buy a dragon from a guy that makes toys for kids on his 3D printer! He did a great job on the little dragon Easton bought. Very nice little square backed with a beautiful Courthouse in Sulphur Springs, Texas. They also have a public restroom on the square that is made of mirrored Glass! You can't see in, but when you walk in you can see everyone on the outside!!! Pretty weird feeling! 😂 I've heard of them, but this one was the first I've ever seen! Great little town square and the also had a band stand set up and bands playing for entertainment!!
afgrab55 — Google review
It was a great tribute in honor of our Veterans from Hopkins County. I was so happy we stopped and visited the Memorial because I seen my father n laws name on the wall!
Debbie Hoover — Google review
It was a beautiful and cozy plaza full of picturesque stores all around it. We loved the tradition and old time attractions that completes this antique tourist hangout. We fell in love with the place and we cant wait to comeback!!
Alex T — Google review
Very powerful and inspirational. Several walls with names of veterans. There is an eternal flame burning and a statue of a man with his dog. The wind blowing all the military flags looks beautiful. Worth stopping and checking out. I enjoyed seeing it at night and being able to feel the peaceful air around there.
Bonnie Culpepper — Google review
I have always loved going to this beautiful building and the memorial walls are just beautiful things to look at.
My would of been father in-law is one of those listed on the walls
Barbara Lee keller — Google review
One of the best Texas town squares with lots of beautiful shops and restaurants.
Very nice people 👍 enjoy looking around 😀 found some great deals check them out! You be glad you did.....
David Donithan — Google review
This store looks small from the outside, but it has lots of delightful displays to offer on the inside! The owner has maximized the use of the space and has filled it with wonderful things to enjoy! Everyone should be able to find something they like here!
Amy Shaw — Google review
Love this store. Amazing finds and prices! I live in Pittsburg so its a bit of a drive but worth it every time! 😎
Lisa Leslie Taylor — Google review
Found lots of items that mother used to own. The staff is very friendly. Had a nice visit here.
Bobbye Moreno — Google review
Nice little shop. Owner was very helpful. Make sure to say hi to Weevil the cat!
This American version of the famous Paris landmark stands at 65 ft., topped by a cowboy hat.
This was well worth the stop as we drove through town on our way to Arkansas. We stopped for the Eiffel Tower, but didn’t know there was a veteran’s memorial, and it was so honorable. Clean grounds and well kept. This is a free event.
Jennifer — Google review
Don't go with too much expectation in the comparison of France Eiffel tower model. It's nice and good to see the Tower with minimum height. While seeing in the night it was good feel. While we going around 8PM, it was empty and we have free time to spend and enjoy with family. While returning from the Talimena Scenic drive towards Dallas one of the Spot to visit and spend few hours. Nearby Veteran Museum was very beautiful and well maintained. Thanks to the respective department.
Poovalagan Jagadeeswaran — Google review
It was a fun photo op. I can now tell my friends I've been to the Eiffel tower in Paris. What was far more impressive is what sits next to it. The Red River Valley Veterans Memorial. It was an excellent experience in history and personal memories.
Donald Morgan — Google review
Very cool stop if passing thru. Not only the Eiffel Tower is neat, but the Veterans Memorial right here… phenomenal. Take a moment to step outside your life, and into the remembrance of ALL WHO SERVED to give you the life you have.
Meg Ellis — Google review
Nice, little place in the middle of rural Texas. Very quiet. Very well kept. The Veterans Memorial is right beside it, so you have more to see. There's also a basketball court, a little bike track and a trail. Not a place to come from a long drive, unless you're planning to see all the other things to see in Paris. If you do, then it's worth it.
Jose Torres — Google review
The Texas Eiffel Tower is cute and fun. The Veteran's memorial is a beautiful compilation commemorating the sacrifices of our servicemen in all of the wars in our nation's history. The brief summaries are poignant and the lists of local names meaningful.
TimandMary Fischer — Google review
This place is really cool, especially at night. The veterans memorial is right next to it, and that's also worth a stop. This is a must stop road side attraction.
Dani Drugan — Google review
Nice place to visit, if you are close by. Also think about the weather, I went and it was 105° extremely hot and of course not much shadow :) but very cute and next they have a memorial park for veterans..... Beautiful
Jenny V — Google review
Free attraction next to a Veteran's Memorial (also free), and the tower is the iconic symbol of Paris, TX. So if you are going to visit, it's definitely worth a stop and photo op. Kept very clean. Lots of parking (also free). Not a lot of trees, so maybe avoid during the heat of summer mid-day thru mid-afternoon when it is most hot.
Jen Gibs — Google review
The Texas tower was a fun photo op, but the War Memorial next to it was well worth the drive. Take some time to stroll the grounds of this memorial honoring our service members.
James Smith — Google review
The Eiffel Tower isn't the best part of this exhibit. It cool to see the mini version but what I lived most is the Memorial to all of our Veterans from the past wars. I was here years ago when they were just building the memorial. I finally got back to see a somewhat finished product. As long as we have War's they will be taking contributions to add on to it. It is a true Texas tribute to those who have their all.
Patricia Banks — Google review
Not what we expected. Thought there would be more hullabaloo and excitement, themed restaurants, activities. It's actually away from town at the civic center. The veterans memorial was wonderful. Emotional. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
Dr. Roe — Google review
What a great place to go, the tower is super cool but you have to check out the war memorial. it will definitely leave an imprint on you
B G — Google review
Very nice veteran memorial park. Eiffel tower was nice shorter than I thought. I would suggest not to come at noon because the sun will be in your face.
Fortuber 267 — Google review
I wanted to go to Paris for fun. The size of the tower was a little disappointing. Definitely don't come here around noon because it is really hard to take a good picture of it at that time. The cowboy hat is cute. The best picture is probably from a drone. The whole area is well taken care of. There are plenty of parking spots.
Jenny Black — Google review
Super cool feature in Paris, Texas. Not as big as the one in France, but bigger than anticipated. Cool photo opp, nice Veteran's Memorial park and event center next door, as well. Easy to find, lots of parking - a must stop for travelers.
Laura Young — Google review
If you’re driving near Paris you should stop by this park. The Eiffel Tower is shorter than expected and still interesting. The Cowboy hat on top is a nice touch!
Next door is the Red River Veterans Memorial. This memorial is well thought out. Definitely something everyone should visit. One family’s quote on their monument hit home with me. It says “FREEDOM ISN’T GUARANTEED… IT IS EARNED ONE GENERATION AT A TIME!!!
Lynn — Google review
We had a nice time here. The veterans memorial is outstanding
Julie Bamber — Google review
Beautiful memorial next door honoring our fallen warriors who gave their life for our country, God bless.
JT Byers — Google review
This was such a cool attraction to see. They even have a cute little red cowboy hat on the top! We went at night, where it was lit up. There wasn't a gate or anything blocking the entrance
Brittany Austin — Google review
Heading home from Tyler...had to stop and see..way cool. And the best Veteran Memorial I have ever seen
Brad Halleck — Google review
The tower is a great attraction to visit while in Paris, TX.
This attraction brought me and my Dad for the "fun" of the story.
The "Memorial Park" it stands next to is one of the best I've seen.
As Veterans, the repect and thanks from these memorials, in cities across the country are always appreciated. The names, are each given time and attention as we pay respects as well as reflect on commitments.
Visit the tower and pause for a moment to walk through the Memorial.
I enjoy going there. Hobby Lobby you got all the other dress shops you got a grocery store or what better place to go to.
Vivian Jones — Google review
The shopping center is easy to get on and off and has plenty of stores for any of your shopping needs. The stores range from Cato, TJ Maxx, Belk, GNC, Aldi, hobby lobby, and many more. There are plenty of parking spaces in the area is very well lit at night for those concerned about security.
Matthew Notley — Google review
You can find just about anything at Paris Town Center. I have to see my dialysis nurse every week and so I stop by to one store or the other. I love Hobby Lobby.
Brigitte Campbell — Google review
This shopping center has Tuesday Morning, Bath and Body Works and Hobby Lobby. I love shopping here!
Janice Bone — Google review
Pretty much everything you need in one plaza!! Eat a delicious corn dog and have some tasty homemade lemonade or eat at Schlotzsky's (yum) then do some shopping at a bunch of your favorite stores!! You've got Belk, Maurice's, Ulta, Bath & Body Works, TJ Maxx.....AND the Ross dress for less will be opening soon!!! Sometimes you even hear beautiful music in the parking lot and get to help people in need 🙂
Nikki Handly — Google review
Update: Now a true five-star strip mall. New stores such as Ross, T. J. Maxx and Big Lots have breathed new life into a once dying shopping center.
Any American — Google review
Found some nice things. Love Bath and body works. Belt is nice to have in town. TJ Maxx was new for me. Found the perfect purse and wallet. And didn't break the bank. Need to go into Big Lots, but that's another day.
Debra Royal — Google review
Wheelchair accessible and a nice variety of shoppes. Some shoppes are really wheelchair accessible while others are a bit challenging to get into or inside is compact and hard to navigate. Definitely a resourceful place.
Harley D — Google review
So far I've only been to hobby lobby and aldi's not all of the stores so cant really comment on the whole center
Elizabeth Jackson — Google review
This shopping strip has all kinds of stores if you’re looking for gifts are other stuff it is worth the trip
Chris Conway — Google review
Easy to get in and out. Numerous stores in the Town Center. I actually went to Hobby Lobby. One of my favorite places to shop. Any kind of quilting material you would ever need.
Catherine Claborn — Google review
This is a small town shopping experience with some zest. There's a stop) store for almost anything you'd want. Paris is proud of this complex.
Mike Hines — Google review
Decent shopping. Homeless on benches and people trying to approach you to buy bread. Kinda makes you uneasy. Especially if you were older.
Amy Duncan — Google review
All kinda places to shop n eat even great clips is right there where you can get a trim
Jeremy Shirley (Tattoo Magik) — Google review
My favorite shopping center in Paris, TX. Formerly Mirabeau Square. New stores include Ulta and Ross Dress for Less that I have yet to visit, but look forward to doing so!
Tomarra Neeley — Google review
I visit Paris once a month, from Sulphur Springs, and I visit most stores in the Center while in town. I absolutely love everything about my experiences in town & love shopping, too! ❤️
Emily Anne Devereaux — Google review
Good place to pick up some groceries, shoes or that Birthday or anniversary gift that special piece of jewelry you know she's always diamonds.
Rodger Fulfer — Google review
Paris Towne center has grown in the 2 years that I've been here. It has gone from a nearly deserted business center to a thriving one. With the addition of Ross and TJ Maxx, people are really keeping these businesses here.
Jenn Blakely — Google review
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3556 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75462, USA
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Efurd Orchards
Orchard
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Produce market
Gift & Specialty Shops
This place is amazing. The peach 🍑 ice cream is delicious. They have tons of fresh fruits and vegetables and Lots of flavors of ice cream. Overall we just love the on Beyoncé, lol it's real cool place
Michelle Alamudun (Michelle Huland) — Google review
We did the corn maze yesterday afternoon. Oh my goodness it was awesome!This was a family event for us. Went in with 13 including toddlers. We ended up splitting up into little groups until we found our way out. After we got out, some delicious homemade ice cream was enjoyed by all.
Linda Hammond — Google review
LOVED their wildflower field!!! The corn maze was fun and we bought some sweet potatoes too!
Puppy Alvin — Google review
This place gets 5 stars for their ice cream alone! Definitely some of the best I've ever had.
Marc Tricomi — Google review
I’m new to the area and enjoyed this place. I like the old country feel. Seeing some tools and candy signs from my younger years brought back fond memories for me. It was a hot day and the peach ice cream was so good it didn’t occur to me to take a picture. Sitting on the deck looking out over the pond while a breeze was blowing was relaxing. I can see why there was some dust on the bottles. Bottles of syrup, cider, honey, salad dressings, jams and jellies. The list is long. Not to mention fresh peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and zucchini. I had quite the haul of goodies to take home with me.
Lynn — Google review
Really neat place to go visit. Peaches galore. Lots of goodies. Ice cream is really delicious. We got peaches, watermelon, sauces,pecan syrup and ice cream. Enjoyed our visit. And took lots of pictures too.
Shelia Smith — Google review
Picked up an assortment of preserves, dressings, hot sauces, canned spiced peaches, peaches, and green tomatoes. Ate some awesome ice cream by the duck pond. Let the kiddos pick strawberries in the field next door. It's a great time.
Tanner Miller — Google review
Traveling back to Nenraska and wanted to stop and pick up a watermelon on my way back and saw this market. Absolutely enjoyed this market shop. Fresh produce, canned preserves, homemade ice cream and friendly customer service.
Les Pendleton — Google review
We have heard about this place for a couple of years. It is about 40 minutes from my house. So much fun! Beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables. Lovely family owned operation. We shopped and sat for a few minutes and enjoyed our delicious homemade ice cream. We will definitely visit again. I am sure it is really nice in the fall.
Shara Klaus — Google review
Love this place! Stopped by there today with a friend and they still have some fresh produce. They still have some peaches and I bought some apples. We didn’t get ice cream this time but they still had some for now.
World class truffles and chocolates at fair prices. Genuinely pleasant and professional customer service. Highly recommended.
Trice Lawrence — Google review
Update after company contacted: I gave one star only because you could not taste chocolate in the product - but they get a 5 star for customer service, that exceeds expectations! They have an outstanding customer service that is truly compassionate about their product and making the customer happy. The chocolates are not to our "chocoholic" taste; they have a dull waxy coating that tastes waxy, all sugar forward and sugar finish - no taste of cocoa at all in some and only a hint in others. If you love super sweet candies with lots of sugar - these are for you. If you are looking for a chocolate fix - they are not, IMHO.
M Barnes — Google review
I recently received a box of the chocolates as a gift which I one and it was absolutely delicious. Well the second one I took a bite of tasted like soap! I had my husband taste and he said the same thing. I don’t know if this is just the type of chocolate but it was not good and I’m actually afraid to try the remaining 2.
Jessica Gutierrez — Google review
Chocolates are always good here, but I was disappointed in the excessive price and lack of Christmas boxes available in the size I wanted. I usually grab 10 boxes for vendors and service folk, such as the mail delivery and trash pickup. All this along with singularly unethusiastic employees, was a turnoff. Only time I ever experienced that here. A shame.
Garry Dale — Google review
The customer service was beyond what I expected! Gave me an extra chocolate just to compare and see what I liked best and were so kind and helpful! Would 10/10 recommend going here!
Carlee Wedemeyer — Google review
When my sister and I come home to visit our mom, the Sweet Shop is first on our list. We love Amanda.
She is always pleasant and offers her expertise on the chocolates we purchase. We love everything she suggests. We are always happy to see her when we come to the Sweet Shop. The dark almond brag, dark truffle and pecan brag are so delicious. I also liked the one with only 2 grams of sugar. Thanks Amanda, we will see you soon.❤️
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Pearl Ma — Google review
If chocolate is a form of peace, then chocolates all around. The world would be a more peaceful place.
These are far beyond any chocolate I have ever experienced. And being a choco-holic, I have been around!
And to boot, the staff is outstanding. The Queen of Chocolate, Lametria (15+ years) is really the Queen of Chocolate. What a beautiful light she is.
Simple perfection
Missy Wooten — Google review
I have been receiving your Price's Annaclairs from my daughter now for several years for birthdays and Christmas. I grew up with them when Price's was in Kansas City. They were wonderful until last year, when they were gritty. You sent me replacements, but even those were gritty, though less so. I am pleased that Christmas of 2022 brought a present from my daughter of Annaclairs, and they were back to your old standards - excellent. No undissolved sugar. Thank you.
Neil Goeppinger — Google review
Just Sohan Halwa Available Only. Contact What's app for order
Designs Service Provider — Google review
This is the best little shop!! They have every sweet your heart could long for. I love how festive their items are around the holidays!!
Elizabeth Zimmerman — Google review
These double fudge chocolate truffles delivered with my in on flowers were delicious!! Never dreamed I’d love the chocolate as much as the flowers. Thank you!
Lisa Kelly — Google review
I was given a half box,I normally do not like sweets, rather have a ranch Dorito, but oh wow! How delish!!!!!!
Renee Moon — Google review
Absolutely the best customer service experience we could have asked for. The employees answered every question we had, walked us through samples and ordering, and just were the nicest people. The chocolate itself was amazing, and while I see a lot of the reviews saying it was pricey, but I've bought truffles from other chocolatiers before, and these were very reasonably priced. We were also informed that they offer factory tours, which sounds like it would be very fun. We will definitely order here again!
Josh B — Google review
Large custom chocolates mfg. Using many methods on Large scale batch operations.
David Clymore — Google review
I spoke with Amanda on Friday and she had to confirm the product I requested was available and call me back. She called me today as promised, incredibly polite, courteous, and friendly. These are the Best dark chocolate raspberry truffles ever! I will recommend and order more often. God Bless, Janet Donovan, Haverhill, Massachusetts
jane seymour — Google review
Horrible. Wouldn't call it chocolate
My husband bought it for me for Valentine's day Thats why you don't have me in your system
Paddle boating on a lake, plus ranger programs in a lush forest with trails, wildlife & campgrounds.
Loved this park! The lake is beautiful, the trees are majestic, it was nice and peaceful with plwnty of places where you can sit and just be peaceful in nature. You can rent boats for the lake but we didn't try that because we had the dog with us. If you camp make sure you have a good lantern because the trees are tall and close together so it is extremely dark at night.
Clearly Colleen — Google review
Really like this place! The trails were great, we had lots of fun mountain biking! They are not difficult, my wife rode her bike and our 2.5 year old rode with me. The camping areas are nice. The swim area has plenty of room to set up your tents, there is also some shade trees and picnic tables near the swim area as well. I wish it had a beach type set up instead of a retaining wall at the swim area, if your familiar with Tyler state park it’s set up pretty much the same. Great park and will be visiting here multiple times a year.
Daniel Jones — Google review
Had a Wonderful time as have in past years. So clean and the bathrooms are really nice and clean. Took the first hike of the New Year around the trail that goes around lake. Park Rangers are very helpful also.
Celeste Monk — Google review
Clean and updated bathrooms/showers. Clearly definitely campsites, easy to find assigned campsite as well. Didn't get a chance to speak with a ranger, but the other campers were kind and respectful. Great little lake for afternoon hikes around, swimming, kayaking, paddle boats/boards, and a floating island dock. Great in early April, not too busy (even bumping up against the eclipse).
Craig Baumgarten — Google review
This place is beautiful. The camp sites are nice.
Non electrical sites are $10 a night with a daily entrance fee of $4 for 12 and up.
The lake is beautiful. The old growth loblolly pines are majestic. There are so many different birds here. They have swimming, canoe rentals and trails.
I love it. This place is one of the nicer parks I have been too.
Foe Chicken — Google review
The lake is VERY nice, and I had a lot of fun swimming. Bathrooms and shower are near by the lake which is very nice. Gone here seens I was little. Lots of trails and nice place to camp. Not loud people that I know off.
Addalee Clark — Google review
Came across this state park by accident while traveling thru east Texas. It's a beautiful family friendly park. You can rent paddle boats, john boats and kayaks. Plenty of space on the fishing dock to fish with your children. There is also a really nice play ground area. The park in general is spacious and beautiful. Don't forget to buy a state park pass if you haven't already. It supports the upkeep of all the state parks across Texas.
Alicia A — Google review
First time camping here and my family enjoyed it. We took the walking trail and it had a beautiful view. The bathroom were nice and clean which were a big plus to me especially with having kids. The campsite was clean and it was very nice and quite. Didn’t see much wildlife only a raccoon! They had a scavenger hunt for my boys to do and when we left and finished we got a prize. Staff was super nice too. Definitely will come back.
Pamela Hoyt — Google review
What a great hike. Me and my 8 year old really enjoyed it. We hike the hole thing, a little over 3 miles in all. The upper mountain trail is the real deal. Beautiful place even on the winter. Can't wait to do it in the spring.
Jason Russell — Google review
My family and I stayed in a cabin and had a wonderful time! The cabin was clean and met our needs. The staff was friendly and helpful. The scenery was beautiful and the park provided a great setting for a getaway.
Stephanie Hayman — Google review
Had a great time. It was clean, and the grounds were well kept. We went paddle boating and had so much fun. I like that they had stairs into the swimming area. It made it easier to get into the water
Emily Haarmeyer — Google review
My girlfriend and I came here for our 1 year. Very peaceful primitive camping with swimming and beautiful hiking and kayaking. Rental or BYO. Hit the lake before sunrise to catch a stunning sight! The place wasn’t crazy packed and most people were there swimming on the weekend. Small town nearby with any basic essential if need be. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Rex McCaskill — Google review
I’ve been coming here since 2013 with my family and friends. This place is a big part of my life. My favorite part about coming to Daingerfield State Park, is going on the hiking trails and getting out on the water. Very friendly park rangers. They work hard to protect and preserve wildlife natural habitats.
Sammie Nail — Google review
Very beautiful state park. Very nice playground, picnic area. restroom is very clean. we took mountain view trail. It's little bit challenging but it's nice all the way.
Farhin Momtaj — Google review
Beautiful park. Worth the trip. Great fishing pier. RV sites look great and we will try them out in the future. Paddle boats for rent. peaceful
Liz Bell — Google review
Great campsites for 1 tent campers. Little small for 2 tents. Beautiful surroundings and clean. Really enjoyed our stay!
Alysa Stephens — Google review
I consider my family to be state park aficionados. We’ve been to almost all of the state parks within 3 hours of DFW. Daingerfield is in the top 2 that we’ve visited (because I LOVED the quietness of Bonham).
If you’re camping, the sites are decent. They’re not level, but the park was basically built on the side of a hill, so it’s understandable. There are plenty of tent pads, and the tree canopy is amazing.
Bathrooms are very clean and well furnished. Showers were cold, but on a hot day, that wasn’t such a bad thing (plus it was Labor Day weekend, so lots of people).
The trails give a variety of difficulty and sightseeing opportunities. The swimming area and diving platform are very good, and the store is located in a common sense place (central to all the activities) that can supply you with anything you left at home.
This is one park we will DEFINITELY be back to see again.
Jeff Winget — Google review
Very nice park! Quiet and a lot of lakeside trailer and day use spaces.
Destination with a sprawling reservoir for fishing & boating plus campsites & miles of trails.
We love the state parks, especially this one. A long ways off our transit of Interstate 30 but well worth the drive. Friendly helpful staff at the ranger station. Huge sites. Quiet. Peaceful. Beautiful lake. Be sure to gas up before coming here.
Bill Barry — Google review
Spacious sites, lots of coverage on most, we did not choose full hook ups, but very cool that this is an option. Lake is fantastic. Good swimming area.
Justine Halamicek Falch — Google review
We visited the park on total eclipse weekend, we booked 4 campsites, 18 people in total. We stayed at white oak loop. The sites were spacious and surrounded by tall and beautiful trees. Bathroom were pretty close, kind of outdated, but clean and functional.
Park is beautiful and well maintained, trails and day use picnic area has a playground for kids, tall trees and amazing view to the lake. Good Wi-Fi, enough for stay connected and maybe join an online business call if needed.
Look forward to come back soon.
Heriana Lugo — Google review
I loved this state park! Free Easter Egg hunt was so cute and well-planned. We stayed in the White Oak Ridge loop and tent camped next to family with an RV. Spaces were a little tight with a big group, but I thought they were the perfect amount of distance to interact with your neighbors. Quiet time was respected, if we came with older kids I would bring bikes. So green this time of year! The “playground” is just a swing set, FYI for younger kids.
Lena Wright — Google review
Awesome state park. Very quiet and relaxing. The facilities were super clean and the staff were all friendly and helpful. We used the campground, the boat ramp and the hiking trials. All were top notch!!
Scott W — Google review
Beautiful park, well kept. We were there in Nov. 2023, and the fall colors were beautiful. My 10 y/o and 12 y/o daughters had a great time camping and walking the trails. The bathroom was clean, hot water in the shower. We saw white pelicans, deer, feral pigs, large birds of prey (not sure the species), and woodpeckers.
Travis Warriner — Google review
Saw the Atlanta state park on the way to Shreveport. Park ranger gave us 30 min pass to drive around the park. It's a nice kept park. Nice decorated for Christmas. This is the first state park restroom and shower that I experienced has air condition and it is very clean. Beautiful place for canoeing n camping.
yi sun — Google review
We enjoyed our stay at this park. We walked several sections of the trails and seen different viewpoints of the lake. There was a lot of birds on the water, it was neat watching them land and take off again. There is a really neat area to have a picnic or just read a book an relax. The trees were just starting to change colors, so it was really nice to see all the yellow, orange and reds. Restrooms were clean and large most with showers. I believe all the restrooms also had AC/heat in them, which was really nice! All the campsites are within close proximity to the restrooms.
Tena Jones — Google review
Camped for 3 nights and enjoyed the eclipse. Humongous lake and it's a large park, too. A few good hikes and geocaches, but it's not the most interesting. We fished, flew kites, hiked, and played around the camp site. Nice rangers and a really relaxed place. One of the coolest nearby features outside the park was Antioch farms/ranches, with all sorts of strange animals.
Michael Goodman — Google review
Loved Atlanta State Park in Atlanta, Texas! We went during the middle of March, during my late Spring Break. Beautiful environment with tons of pine trees, hiking trails, and a big beautiful lake. We camped in the camping only section at Knights Bluff, and our campsite was so private and surrounded by trees. There were a couple of other families there, but their tents were set up further away, so we had lots of privacy. Had to walk some to get to the bathroom, it wasn't as close as I had hoped! They have different camping areas for RV's and trailers and a few spots that you can set up a tent within those areas as well. We went whem the weather was beautiful, in the 50's and 60's, although it did drop to the 40's at night but we stayed warm in our tent. Each tent area had electrical and a water hookup, a picnic table, and a fire pit, as well as an outdoor grill. We didn't bring our dogs this time, but they are allowed, and we did hear some dogs barking late at night. We'll try to go back when the weather is warmer so we can swim in the lake! Truly enjoyed our time there with all the hiking we did, campfires, and sleeping under the pine trees!
Carol M — Google review
Stayed 2 nights in the White Oak Ridge Camping area. Don’t recommend this area for RVs. Very short, unlevel sites. Access to the lake by very narrow trail. Minimal view of the lake thru the brush. Lots of mosquitos. Wilkins Creek area where the dump station is has pull-thrus. Same access to lake by trail or down the road to the boat ramp. Restrooms and showers functional with hot water. Otherwise beautiful setting.
Dana Evans — Google review
We went in January and it was not very busy, it was awesome!!! Bathrooms were clean, trails were great fun to hike, my kids played for hours by the water! Great state park!
Whitney Vasquez — Google review
A beautiful park with many different activities available. There is camping, canoe rentals, hiking, fishing and lots of water to play in. The views are gorgeous and the pines reach to the sky. There is abundant wildlife to watch as well.
Michelle Huhn — Google review
Atlanta State Park Texas is a beautiful place to rv. A little wet this stay but very relaxing! Trails are nice but not well marked.
Hope to come back soon!
Stephen K — Google review
The park itself is beautiful. Tall pine trees, lots of camping sites. We stayed on site 04 at the knights bluff rv area… the spots aren’t as private for my liking.The staff on the other hand, first time I’m approached by the park rangers in a rude manner, I got yelled at pretty much. There are better ways to communicate with people and yelling really just threw me off. She almost seemed as if she were a police officer/owner of the state park lol. I almost broke a rule without intending to, 🤷♀️ it happens. Restrooms are clean that’s a huge pet peeve for me so I was quite impressed. The fishing area kinda sucks, it smells and the sand is very mushy. It was hard to walk on that side. I didn’t see other areas for fishing besides getting on a boat. Lots of hiking trails I did like that! Lots of spiders and lots of mosquitoes so be aware of that. The first night was very fresh so we didn’t feel mosquitoes around us, but that 3rd night it was warmer so we got bit like crazy lol. I think I’ll only be visiting that park in the chilly fall or chilly springs, before mosquitoes invade. Other than that, nice little park away from the big crowds! Ps, I took 2 stars off for the Park rangers.
Elegant, early 20th-century theater hosting concerts, musicals, plays & other performances.
Beautiful old theater. Very nostalgic. They put on a variety of great shows.
Dee Simmons — Google review
As one who enjoys the theatre, the time that goes into it, the work that goes into, and the ability of great to bring the audience into it. This is not one of them!!
This was for family and friends of the family.
80% of the audience was family and fringed of all the kids. This was a high school level show. Sorry... it just is and was.
Now...
Okay the issues..
The building;
Seating is bad. The seating is lined behind the seating inn front of it not off set so you do not have to look at the back of heads.
The public;
If you go to the theatre you should know there is an etiquette about it. Sadly, this understanding is lacking in much of the public.
I will seek other presentations of The Nutcracker.
Cheers...
Mr X — Google review
This is a rare Volvo on the street. We had two vehicles of this brand. And loved each one. The Jurassic movie with a concert was expensive. But we'll worth it. It felt like when these musicians make music for the big movie productions. This was there second time doing this. What was cool was the great standing ovation. The bathrooms for the venue doesn't work for such a large crowd. Needs somebody to come up with a plan.
Barrett Pickett — Google review
Beautiful theater with a wonderful history. Excellently restored. In-depth tour with knowledgeable staff was very interesting.
Bdt — Google review
I have enjoyed 3 events there. I love the look of the theatre. Their bathrooms are clean but do tend to get crowded quickly. Staff are very friendly. Their website has a lot of redirects.
April Slate — Google review
Saw Travis Tritt in concert and enjoyed the show very much. The venue is very nice. The only issue I had was that they would ONLY take cards for a drink of any type...no cash accepted.
Joe Magill — Google review
Great historic venue! Travis Tritt concert was great.
Darrell Terry — Google review
I had no idea there was such a place in Texarkana. A really good friend of mine was buying my lunch and we started talking and he told me that that's where Elvis and Buddy Holly and several other people played and I was like no way so he went over and talked to the lady into giving me a tour it was so awesome and it's still up and running it was redone several years back but the stage is the original and there's more updating to come check it out if you're in Texarkana Texas sometime
Tammi Rosas — Google review
Wonderful theater experience. The inside of the theater is beautiful, the seats appeared to be in very good shape, the atmosphere was very good, and we saw a great family magic show put on by Bill Blagg. A perfect evening spent with my 9-year-old daughter. The staff were all very nice and very helpful.
scott campisi — Google review
Last Night Was The 26th Anniversary For ALL RHYTHM DANCE ALLEY, The Perot Staff Was So Very Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, And Amazing. The Recital Was So Awesome. There Was Ages From 2 Too in There 50s. I Enjoyed It So Much. There Was Also A Small Concession Stand, Where You Could Get Water, Cold Drinks, Or Candy. THERE Was No Eating Inside The Theater. The Perot Is So Beautiful. The Detail Of All The Original Balconies Is Jaw Dropping. When The Lights Are On You Can See The Craftsmanship That Was Put Into The Bannisters And Ceiling. Absolutely Beautiful. This Was My Sister's 14th Year At Holding Her Recitals Here. Perot Has Always Been Spot On With All Her Dancer's And Audience. What A Place Too See For History. And An Awesome, Amazing Recital. Most Fascinating Building
Mary Suggitt — Google review
Me and me lovely wife clean here it's the most beautiful place to be so old just turned 100 years old so beautiful
JimiNAmber Erwin — Google review
I went to see jurassic park in concert. The building is stunning and beautiful. The concert was wonderful. Although the concessions were very expensive. $5 for a can of coke!
I had a wonderful time!
Absolutely beautiful building. Love downtown Texarkana and the history of the town. It’s so cool to see all the heritage and architecture in the city!
Pastor Adam Chlastak — Google review
This is a cool courthouse and US Post Office as it is divided in half between Texas and Arkansas. I was just after closing time so couldn’t go inside but beautiful design on the outside. If you are in Texarkana, you should check it out.
Jake Hewitt — Google review
A cool place to stop and take a photo- and to be 2 places at once!
Stephanie Bishop — Google review
This Post Office sits on the state line. It is a great photo opportunity to get a photo in two states.
michael H — Google review
We took several family pictures here.
Main draw for us was just the state line photo opportunity - we didn't go inside because we went when it was closed.
We went on a Sunday morning. It was easy to park and easy to take several pictures. One couple stopped while we were there and we took pictures of each others family. But other than that it was relatively vacant.
There was another memorial around the corner (easy walking distance) and across the street; that had Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana State Flags all together.
And a neat old church across from the postoffice - St. James Church. I don't know anything about it - but it looked neat from the outside.
Also a confed monument when we went over by the church.
Alwaysget Betterstronger — Google review
Don't depend on USP service to get your packages, letters or cards where you need them to be. GET INSURANCE ON ANYTHING VALUABLE Trust me on this !!!
Jeanie Wilson — Google review
Unique experience = you can put 1 foot in Arkansas and 1 foot in Texas.
Cańt wait for September = going to 4 Corners monument
Traveler — Google review
Such a fun place to visit. It's split in two from the two states. The people at the counter were really helpful and full of information about the building. Real fun tourist stop.
Jason Germany — Google review
Cool spot off the highway to get a picture! Not crowded and easy to find
Ashley Ward — Google review
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500 N State Line Ave Ste 101, Texarkana, AR 71854, USA
This 101-acre state park features 54 pioneer-era buildings, including a courthouse & a bank.
This is a nice way to spend a Saturday we came down to the festival and walk around the town looking at all the old building and museum. This place could be a complete reenactment place for the 1800 were everyone could dress up and learn about the period.
Jason Armstrong — Google review
Very cool place if you like history. We have traveled all over the USA and seen thousands of cemeteries but this one had something we've never seen. 3 revolutionary War Graves. The blacksmith was awsome and taught us some new tricks to making things out of steel.
James Smith — Google review
I could write so much about this place, but mostly about it's potential. It literally has as much to offer as Colonial Williamsburg, just not quite as old as that. But at present because of covid, in part, just a few buildings are open. They offer several tours a day, which are well worth your time, there is an excellent restaurant, I added pictures of the food which was superb and reasonably priced, and they have a very nice bed and breakfast and the old jailhouse. It is a full breakfast and quite a value at $110 a night for queen room. My son loved the huge magnolia tree and the blacksmith who is a very nice guy and addition to being highly skilled. If you have never been to this park and you love history, this is a must-see. It's just 15 minutes off of I-30, so people crossing country should plan to do lunch here and take about an hour or two to take in the park. It is free to enter, but tours do have a small price. I hope everyone who has made it this far in this review will determine to go see this place and encourage the Arkansas Parks Department to put more money toward this park with such amazing potential.
Donna Schillinger — Google review
It is a beautiful state park but unfortunately the way that they allow you to see inside the houses is a little disappointing. They have different tours that you can go on at different times during the day Each tour has 3 places that you get to visit and go inside. It is worth seeing if you are in the area. There is a lot to see without going on a tour.
Randy Bullock — Google review
Amazing park and such amazing staff. We were made to feel such welcome. Our tour was filled with such interesting details.
One of the best experiences. Loved the blacksmith demonstration as well. We loved it.
Shannon Alexander — Google review
Beautiful little town where almost the entire town is part of a state park. We'll definitely be going back and taking more time to walk through and tour the sites and learn more of the history. Well worth a side trip to see this historical place.
Ken H — Google review
I was there for a Plein air painting event and had a wonderful time. It was during the Jonquil Festival with volunteers in period costumes. Everything was so well organized and managed. I highly recommend a visit to this state park.
Kitty Harvill — Google review
You need to check this place out and expect to be there all day. The whole town is a step back into the past. Be sure and go by the blacksmith for a great demonstration. There are also some notable trees that are majestic.
The tour guides where very good.
Charles Dolen — Google review
We didn't have much time to spend here, and now I KNOW we have to come back! This is definitely a park to spend the entire day at. We weren't able to take advantage of the carriage ride nor the tour guide, but for the prices, we will definitely do these next visit! Because we didn't do the tour guides, we were only able to view the buildings from the outside, and I will say without a guide, I KNOW we missed several of the buildings. We were able to walk around inside the new courthouse which is now the gift store/museum. There was so much to see inside and read about! We started here and tried to follow the map we received inside. We drove by several of the places which my pictures are too blurry to post. The ones were stopped at, I'll include pictures below. The largest magnolia tree you'll ever see is here, and it was beyond words! It felt like you were walking into a secret garden entrance, I totally could've had a picnic lunch here! The blacksmith shop is where the bowie knife was first made. The guy in there was incredible to visit with and we enjoyed his demonstrations! The school and some of the other buildings were nice to see. We seen the "moon" tree and a couple other historic trees in the area! Everything is rather easy to get to once you know where you are going. We'd like to see the candle shop, print shop, and fire dept for sure next visit. We're looking into staying at the Jailhouse BnB and enjoying a meal at the Tavern.
Tena Jones (Explored and Conquered) — Google review
We had a wonderful time in this little town. Everyone are so amazing. Jerry, the Blacksmith, was great. Gave us insight to blacksmithing and of his magic water. They have the most beautiful, enormous Magnolia tree I have ever seen. I even dripped some candles. We are so happy we stopped by. The home of the Bowie knife. Thank you,
Michelle and Joe
Michelle Mankowski — Google review
This place was awesome. I had the most fun I think. They offer tours of the different buildings and it was the coolest thing to go through and see. We did not have time to stay the whole day so we missed parts of the tours. But we will definitely go back to revisit and experience that aspect. Also, it is Home to the awesome maker of the Bowie Knife. Pretty cool stuff if you like history. Staff were super informative and very friendly. You could tell they enjoyed being there. They all Offered help and discussion as soon as you walked past the door. And there is a neat little gift shop at the end. We loved this place. Highly recommend a visit, take the day if you want to do the different tours.
Karen Beis — Google review
Washington Arkansas is an incredible spot to vacation or visit for both families and on your own. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The sites are beautifully preserved and there’s an overall atmosphere of pastoral America. I highly recommend making the trip!
Sovren Sybrant — Google review
Very unique state park. The town itself is a good portion of the park. Unfortunately most of the park and museums are only available as paid tours due to COVID? Blacksmith shop was neat.
David McDaniel — Google review
The people that work this park are very knowledgeable and so helpful! We stayed at the Jail b&b - nice place and breakfast was great ! We did several tours. The food at the Tavern was very good also. We had a very good time here ! My car messed up and we were stranded- Mrs. Sheila went above and beyond to help us out. If you have AT&T cell service expect very very minimal service here.
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Historical place museum
Sights & Landmarks
Historical place
Historic Sites
Points of Interest & Landmarks
So this is a fun find. They give guided tours of the house. Ours had lots of info on the stories & life he live here. The museum part is very good also. There are a few things to visit in area so well worth the trip.
Deb S. — Google review
The tour was very informative. The workers seemed like they enjoyed their job. I actually visited the Clinton Library in Little Rock the day before. There are a few differences in the information being put out. I arrived after the start of the last tour. The park ranger/tour guide gave me a tour anyway. I would recommend visiting. It's free.
Sam McClanahan — Google review
Small gift shop. Many of the displays are placards of President Clinton and his family. We saw the inside of his birth home. The first floor consists of three rooms and no original furniture. The only item from his early childhood is a child's book which I didn't get to see. The Rangers were nice though.
Moving on with Old Man River Old man river — Google review
Don't judge a book by its cover. The visitor centre is tiny, but there is a never better place to learn about the early life of President Clinton. Highly recommend to start with the introductory video followed by an in-depth tour delivered by a ranger. The president lost his biological dad to a car accident and this is how he later inherited the family name Clinton from his step-dad. The care and love he received has determined his character, with an inclusive grandfather in the segregated era, and a hard-working mother. Most of the items in his birthplace house are not the originals, but from the time. I like the number cards which reflect how important his grandmother consider education is.
LS fanatic — Google review
This was a wonderful national park stop. I did not know much about Clinton’s childhood and learned so much. The house is wonderful done. The Ranger was amazing and gave a great tour of the house!
Liz F — Google review
A great place to learn how much faith and hope can do. It is a very inspiring place for young school age kids.
Nice clean backyard with pleasant breeze and warm sunlight.
Huagang Chen — Google review
I decided last minute to stop here on a cross country trip and was so glad I did. I got a private tour of the house since there was no one else visiting and the ranger who led the tour was very knowledgeable and passionate about everything. She made my experience so fun! I spent about an hour here which was a nice break from driving all day.
Emily Daniel — Google review
Great site and the Ranger tour was amazing none of the best I’ve ever been on.
James Carroll — Google review
Gained a lot more appreciation. These park services are amazing. The site needs more funding to match the National Park standards we've come to highly appreciate as of March 2024. The staff made it engaging and meaningful. The visitor center and bathrooms have ramps. There's a fairly big rectangle parking lot for RVs.
Joshua Rutherford — Google review
Surprisingly a lot more fun than I first expected but, you must take a tour with a park ranger. Especially to get a tour of the house the actual childhood home. The visitor center is just a random home adjacent the property. Thank you Ranger Cody, he did an amazing job showing us around and was able to answer all my questions.
Van Wilder — Google review
This place is SMALL. like most suburban he would have more room and yardage. But the tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide was local.to the area, so it was literally listening to someone who grew up in the area during the time the Bill lived here. Absolutely worth the stop just to listen to her. The house is restored to period and if you tmhave a thing for vintage living this is also a great place to peek around at wallpaper, decor, layout, etc. Not really worth a trip on its own, this is a great place to stop on a road trip or if your going to be spending the day in Hope.
Sarah Morningstar — Google review
June 11, 2017: A small place but packed with information. I visited during the week and there were just a handful of people there but it is located in the town so it was a little confusing for maybe 3 minutes on where to park. The grounds were very well kept, very pretty. The Park staff were very knowledgeable. I walked around the home and grounds. I found it interesting that there were several things dedicated to his mother but not much of anything dedicated to his wife. Maybe because it was his birth home.
Terri Moore — Google review
I was driving thru on a road trip to Memphis and had to make a stop to see Bill's house. They were closed when we drove thru, but it was worth the stop.
Brittany Linn — Google review
We decided to make a pit stop and so glad we did! America is just awesome! And we were given the tour by Jenny! She was very kind, welcoming and can tell a great story about the family who shared the house together! She told us so well that I even remember the details after we made it back home! Thanks Jenny for spending time with is
We has so much fun here!!! Learning about the different periods they lived through and then getting to dig for crystals and arrowheads. I highly recommend getting the any of the buckets you can choose from! Grandkids had a blast going through their buckets and finding all the goodies in there. And the staff, 2 young men were phenomenal!!! They were so nice and helpful and we really appreciate it.
Amber Sperka — Google review
This is a really cool place to get some lessons about history. Mound complexes with pottery jars, skeletal remains, tools and pipes. There's alot of other things left behind from over 1,000 years ago. In the gift shop you can buy drums, moccasins, bows and arrows, gems, chrystals, arrowheads and other hand made items. You can also dig for gems and arrowheads and keep what you find. Definitely a great place to stop and take a look.
Deborah Lutz — Google review
Cute little museum off the beaten path. Crater of diamonds was too busy so we took a detour and we did not regret it! The staff were nice and welcoming. The kids had fun digging and we had a great time viewing the beautiful gems and rock collection they had.
Vivian Nguyen — Google review
This is a wonderful place to visit to learn about local Native American history. They have some terrific options for finding your own gems or for sifting through buckets where they already include gems, arrowheads, and a tiny diamond. My daughter was so happy to go through a bucket, and the history is fascinating.
David Berkowitz — Google review
We had a nice time here checking out the Indian burial grounds and museum. Only thing I wish we would have picked a cooler day to dig for minerals and arrowheads. They also have a Metal detection area that is neat for find artifacts. The gift shop has lots of neat gifts as well . All and all its a good place to visit if your into natural Indian history
Nolan Dunlap — Google review
It is a fun place to spend time with family. The museum or arrowheads and other historical facts and items were educational. I never knew how many arrowheads there were. The history and details, including regional differences were well researched. The digging was fun. I also liked the history and display of the Indian mounds.
Monique Ramos — Google review
Cool place to visit. $8 unless you make other purchases. Indian burial mounds, small walking trail, different outdoor activities, hunting for artifacts, small museum, gift shop.
Constant Adventure — Google review
Very friendly employees, more than willing to help. Everything was explained in detail, and so much to do! My son and I purchased one of the buckets, and we found plenty of arrowheads, shark teeth, and a small diamond! You can go on a tour, and they even offer metal detectors to find things. This place is definitely worth a visit!
Cameron Haslett — Google review
Went a couple years ago. We definitely look forward to going again. Loved digging for rocks, arrowheads, and pottery. We did buy a bucket for $100 to wash in the sloosh outside. Well worth it. Nice looking arrowheads, shark teeth, different stones, pottery, and fossils. Fun for all ages.
Cheryl Britain — Google review
It's authentic but not super duper built up, I recommend checking it out simply for the enjoyment. The people working here are incredibly kind and talkative. The museum is not extensive but is a quick visit would recommend.
Tyler — Google review
Another find on our way home. This is a great place to learn more about Native American history. The tour is very interesting!!! Great gift shop. Very friendly staff
Christie Freeman — Google review
For the price of admittance, it was pretty cool. There are three main burial mounds areas which you could easily work through in about twenty minutes. It was neat seeing the skeletons!
The kids walked through the museum area in about 7 minutes, but they weren't very interested in ancient pottery and tools.
I personally had no interest in digging in the dirt or metal detecting after 2.5 days at the diamond mines, so we didn't do that for long.
Honestly, the shop was the coolest part, side from seeing the skeletons in the burial mounds. My wife grabbed some cut quartz earrings (much cheaper than diamonds and just as pretty), and the kids got some rock candy and trinkets. They have tons of gems and stones for sale.
I really wish we would have come here before the diamond mines so we would have had a better idea of what to look for when we were sifting through all of our material. They have some of the diamonds found from the mine on display.
John Crouthamel — Google review
We stopped here during our Murfreesboro vacation. Very interesting history to learn about and museum to walk through with the historic mounds outside.
We spent about an hour searching the field they have. We were able to find some cool things. Tons of tiny crystals and colorful rocks. We were even able to find 6 arrow heads out in the field.
Of course we did the Gemstone Adventure. With a medium sized bucket the kids were able to find plenty of polished gemstones and handful of shark teeth. The shop also has tons of treasures to buy before you leave.
It was a nice stop for the kids to be able to actually find something searching through the dirt.
Justin Newton — Google review
We had a great time here!
The kids got to dig for things and learn a little history!
Mandi Shane — Google review
Awesome museum, awesome guides, incredible atmosphere. The historical mounds are amazing. I loved looking for arrowheads and brought home like couple pounds of rocks.
Pirozhock S Kotom — Google review
Fun experience. Informative plaques around while you explore the mounds and the arrowhead hunting area was a lot of fun. Found a good amount of crystals. Even bought a bucket to take back to Texas. Excited to see what finds I have in there.
Furia Infernalis — Google review
This place has multiple things to do and see. The yearly metal detecting event they throw every year is amazing. You can't beat it! I. A little expensive at $300. But there's not one I've heard of that does as big of prizes.
James Dismang (TheDizz) — Google review
It's a fun little place, probably more fun if you have little kids. My son is 11 and we didn't spend much time here. Most everything in the store is commercialized/made in China type stuff. Lots of fake items...but some neat stuff. The museum was ok, needs to be updated or just cleaned up a little. The guy at the counter was super nice and very knowledgeable. If you're in town I do recommend stopping, just to check it out!
We came to town for the Diamond digging and went around the city. We came in for the real soda float and got a few different things. Super cute store. The blueberry muffin was soooo moist and delicious. The cream float was amazing. The chocolate sweet treat was soooo good! I also got a cone that was a classic. Great sweets would love to try some sandwiches.
Teara Smith — Google review
A must-stop place! Feels like you travel back 70 years to the 1950s. Handmade delicious drinks & treats. We are so glad we stopped for snacks and drinks (coffee, milkshake, and cinnamon roll)... we stayed for an hour!
Lindsey Janies — Google review
Clean, organized, and air conditioned with friendly staff. I enjoyed a nice turkey sandwich and a milk shake it was the perfect stop after leaving the diamond mines. Thank you guys!
Kalie Ojala — Google review
A acquaint little Country storm. They have the best selection of candy for any young person to enjoy! They also have a variety of novelty items that are very interesting. It's nice having this kind of store in our community. It's a blast from the past in a way and is always tons of fun for the kids.
Courtney Wyman — Google review
Hands down without a doubt, I was served THE best chicken salad sandwiche I've ever eaten at Hawkins. This sandwich is served on a butter toasted honey wheatberry bread. It is to die for delicious. If I get a chance, I need to come back again before we leave town and try out some of the desserts that they had on display.
In addition to this award winner of a sandwiche, they had other sandwiches to choose from in addition to ice cream and other treats.
The store is full of fun things to look over.
I'm glad we, by chance, found this place today.
Kenneth Davis — Google review
I was so excited to come check out this store. It's hours say they open at 10am and they didn't open until noon. We were going to get cinnamon rolls but they looked like they were made at least the day before.
The kids toys are very cheaply made and broke within the first couple of minutes of the kids playing with them.
Lindsays A Happy Camper — Google review
Maybe it was an off day but we Picked up two iced lattes that were undrinkable. One was so super sweet my MIL almost spit it out and my wife’s was incredibly bitter and didn’t taste anything like what she ordered. They both had to throw them away. The lady working was pretty short and rude with them as well while ordering. I had a coke in a bottle that was good.
Cole Train — Google review
We actually visited the store twice in the two days we were in Mufreesboro. The staff was awesome. The first day we stopped, we bought a jar of Cinnamon Honey Butter. My SO now wishes we had bought at least two jars. 🤣 Seriously, it is AWESOME! To the store clerk/cook who said she'd never tried it, there you go. You should try it. 😉 We stopped by the next morning because the only other restaurant nearby that wasn't already serving lunch was closed due to their air conditioner shutting down. We had noticed the day before that Hawkins Variety served sandwiches, so we went in and asked if they were still serving breakfast, and, to our delight, they were. We asked for ham, bacon, American cheese, and egg on Sourdough bread and it was enough for two of us to split. The bread was fresh and it was perfectly cooked (though again, my SO said he wished he'd gotten a whole sandwich 😆).
Jenifer Liver — Google review
The aptly named, Hawkins Variety Store, is a quaint little store in a historic downtown building with touristy nick nacks, camping and diamond hunting gear, toys, kitchen gadgets, specialty foods, novelty candy, ice cream and baked goods, and our favorite...the espresso coffee bar and sandwich shop.
Rick Chandler — Google review
We had the best customer service and delicious sandwiches! The cutest place on the square. They have everything including bluebell, old fashion sodas, and candy from our parents generation!! When you are in town, you must visit here!
Suzy Behling — Google review
I love our little home town variety store the building is historic and has been remodeled great place to stop and visit with the owners. Dewayne and franco are great people. You can also grab a sandwich or some ice cream and snacks. They have an awesome jewelry store also. Nice place to visit if you are in town. Lots of homemade jams jellies and canned goodies to take home and eat.
Deb Hoover — Google review
Very cool old variety store with food and any kind of jam, jelly, pickles and different candies! They have some awesome milkshakes and food choices. Step back in time and make sure you visit while your in town for sure!
john woods — Google review
Came for coffee, ordered Latte it was ok not best like their display said. The store is over 100 year old but kept very well. So many varieties of candy and other Knick knacks. It served blue bell icecream too. Owner is a sweet lady and staff is friendly as well. We were passing by after visiting crater of diamond park. May stop by next time when we are in town.
Sheetal S — Google review
This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Diamond Mine. I only wish they would stay open longer! They have cute and unique gifts, vintage toys, jams and jellies and syrups and honey, the best "real" ice cream, and many other old soda shop type drinks and treats! They even have a delicious food menu! Try the Nesbitt's Honey Lemonade! It is delicious!
R Graham — Google review
Amazing! Business owner is sweet, silly, and a hard worker! Our sandwiches were delicious, and the wheat bread with berries was totally to die for! There are TONS of flavors for lattes, and she uses Columbian roast so it's thick, rich, and easy on your tummy! Loved visiting.
Crater of Diamonds State Park is a distinctive geological attraction situated on more than 37 acres of land. It offers visitors the opportunity to search for diamonds, rocks and minerals in a thrilling treasure hunt experience. The park also boasts a well-maintained campground with access to excellent shower facilities and picturesque walking trails leading to nearby rivers. Although camping fees may be considered expensive at $42 per night, overall, Crater of Diamonds State Park is an enjoyable destination worth visiting again in the future.
Campground is a little pricey at $42 a night but we still had a great time. Shower house was some of the best I’ve seen and there’s nice walking trail to the river nearby. And of course the thrill of the hunt for diamonds! We would stay again
Lauren — Google review
While the allure is to get rich quick, your chances of finding anything other than sweat and a fun time are pretty low.
That said, the cost to enter and dig ($10) was reasonable as was the cost to rent the tools ($15 for the full bundle but you can rent a la carte as well - note that a higher deposit is required but then returned).
Getting there early is a must to secure a spot at the water trough. Since there is almost no shade anywhere except the pavilions, bring a hat at the very least and a lot of drinking water. Heatstroke can creep up on you very easily because your hands feel cool when they are in the water.
El — Google review
It's was fun and challenging. You got to be there early if you visit during the summer so you'll get some shade. Other than that it is hot and you need to bring a lot of water and some things to give you shade. Also lots of sunscreen. If you are worried about the tools and other stuff you want to use for digging, they got it for rent. So just bring some clothes you are not worried about getting dirty, bring snacks and lots of drinks for hydration.
Salted Caramel Daisy — Google review
This was fun. Everyone was friendly. Staff are very professional. I could bring my dog with me. I camped, and the campground was well kept, and well patrolled. Can't give it 5 stars because, well, it was crowded. I thought coming in the off season would be a quieter experience, but I was wrong! Also, a gigantic family took the campsite next to mine on the second day of my visit (like 3-4 tents full and a floodlight/speaker) and were loud and obnoxious. Also, as another reviewer put it, some visitors are "all in" trying to get rich finding a diamond. I was just here to fiddle around, camp, and maybe find some crystals. I think it would be more fun to bring kiddos here and let them have a big time digging, hiking, and hanging out at the water park. Overall, though, it's a good place. Definitely felt safe.
Melissa Bruner — Google review
This was a cool experience! We did go on a weekend in spring, but decided to go early. We got there when it opened, and saw online that you could rent everything for the day or bring your own items to dig. Dig. Since we were from out of the area, we did rent everything from the state park. Park. The only thing that we brought were gloves, we decided to stop and get gardening gloves ahead of time. I'm kind of glad we did! It was pretty cold that morning, and that really saved our fingers. For checking out the items, they require you to make a larger down payment but then you do get some of it back for returning the items clean. I think we got a bucket, some pans, and then a shovel. That was pretty much all we needed.
We decided to head out into one of the farther corners of the designated space. We spent a little over an hour and a half perusing the areas. It was pretty fun to do as a family! We found a variety of different stones, and then when you bring the items back to check them in, they do have somebody sitting at a counter helping you determine what type of gems and stones you find. We didn't find anything worth money, but we did find some neat rocks.
Some helpful hints, if you have kids they will get muddy. When we went, it didn't rain for a few days, but both of our preteen kids got full of mud. They were even trying to stay out of the mud and they still got mud all over them. So I would recommend bringing a change of shoes and or clothes along. Probably a good idea to wear older clothes as well. Another good idea would be to bring a bag or something to store your rocks and gems in after you're done digging. Luckily we had a ziploc bag in the car, and we were able to store what we decided to take with us. We didn't think of that ahead of time. Would recommend going early if you can, as we were leaving later, buses of people were arriving. It definitely got busy!
They did have a nature center, gift shop, and good size parking lot. The people we encountered were very helpful and friendly.
Overall it was a very cool experience and we were glad we did it.
J. Garty — Google review
We didn't stay this time to mine/dig for diamonds, but did enjoy the River trail. It was really nice to see the paved ADA trail for over half the trail. The 2 fitness spots were nice as well. The placards along the trail were some of the best I've seen, and were very informative. Loved the footprint and leaf ones! The river view was nice, but wished there was a dock or pier to go out on. The non-paved part was really nice too, like you're a kid playing in the woods! Wear repellent for sure. Very easy & quick trail. Walked the short wildlife viewing trail as well. Didn't see any wildlife, might be nice to have some feeders for them to draw them in. Was a nice clearly marked trail. The campsites were nature friendly & tucked away, not right on top of each other. The visitor center didn't have much in stock, but was very informative as far as the history of the park and how to know you found a diamond.
Tena Jones — Google review
This is a cool place to bring the family and just have fun. You can rent equipment or bring your own. Digging all day looking for rocks, gems and diamonds. Finders keepers on anything you dig up. Has a water station to sift through the dirt you dig up, places to sit and cool off and stations to refill your water bottles. A cool gift shop plus some info and interactive places to learn more about what you can find. Has a water park to cool of in afterwards.
Deborah Lutz — Google review
Very fun experience. The location was beautiful. The park had very informative information and provided beginner digging tools. Would highly recommend a visit. Gear to bring would include a chart to carry food and refreshments. Boony hats, sun tan lotion, and some type of sun shade covering. Digging equipment would suggest bringing a regular shovel or picking one up on the way.
Justice League — Google review
I really want to rate this 5 stars and brag about it, but it’s not my thing. We saw lots of folks that were “all in” on the concept, likely locals that have easy access to the place and can just visit whenever.
It’s essentially a large plowed field - it’s quite a few acres- and you’re just digging/sifting through mud or dirt. There’s no rock (for the most part) to scrape at and find the next big diamond. You’re just sifting through dirt in hopes that you’ll find something.
I lost interest after about an hour and really tried to make the most of it. But unless this is your “thing” you won’t likely enjoy it as much as diehards do. It was mind numbing.
Saving grace? The staff inside the shop were super duper helpful and friendly. The gift shop had quite a few fun things so that was cool. The staff out back are able to help you identify anything you find, so that’s cool.
I have no interest in returning and would be unlikely to recommend this to anyone who approached me specifically about it.
Aaron Barbee (A-A-Ron) — Google review
This was a very interesting and educational visit. While we didn't find any diamonds we still got the thrill of the hunt. My teen kids who normally don't go outside had fun digging and sifting.
It would be nice if there was more drinks and snacks but a town isn't too far away and there may be more available during the summer.
They post info on finds, last rain, and last plowing. You should do a little walk around and find a place not as well traversed to increase your chances. Overall a fun afternoon of family fun.
Terrance Abbott — Google review
This is a fun place to visit! There was a 7.46 carat Brown diamond found the day we visited! It's amazing that diamonds are continually found and the park is 'Finders keepers'!
They have done a great job with this park. There is a museum that tells the history or the park, previous diamonds found, and how they recommend finding them. There is a small souvenir shop too. The park also has a place to rent equipment for diamond hunting. We did use their equipment and it was in great shape for us amateurs.
There is also a pool and kids area for warm weather fun! The park is beautiful and God did an amazing job creating this place!
This is a great place to bring kids.
I will be back to camp, spend more time here, and hunt for diamonds!
Sovereign Living — Google review
We had so much fun. I have plenty of recommendations including a requirement to wear rain boots of some sort. That would be my only issue as I went straight to the mud then went to the dry spot. Also look at images of diamonds in a pile. You really will know if it’s a diamond vs quartz, crystals, or glass. We can’t wait to go back.
Teara Smith — Google review
We were there first week of January. Took two of my grand kids to look for gems. We like to look for stones on the beach, so I thought this would be fun. We didn't find anything but we had fun being there and trying. It was a bit chilly and some parts were muddy, but the sunshine helped. The visitor center is very informative and helpful. We brought are own tools, shovels, rakes and sifters and our chairs. Took a break and had lunch in our car, it was windy and chilly and gave us time to warm up a bit before heading back out.
Nancy Merryman — Google review
A unique park, to say the least. We spent three hours here, mainly digging in the dirt. We found several gemstones and many neat rocks.
There's a nice gift shop with very polite employees. You can purchase basic digging supplies (bucket, bag, spade/scoop). There are restrooms here. A splash pad/water area. Trails. A restaurant that was closed by the time we got there. Picnic tables and shaded areas outside the crater. Plenty of parking.
It was a tad disappointing that they close down at 4:00 p.m. We had a long drive, and got there later than expected. We would have liked to stay another few hours, but we're pretty happy with what we found in our time there.
Well worth visiting! We'll go back again (hopefully much earlier in the day) next time we're in the area.
There are several Pokestops and gyms here.
Nathan Flaminio — Google review
Very nicely laid out. Our first time, and didn't have much time so went through with only our hands to dig. Some brought beach wagons, recommended if can. A sturdy small shovel or small garden tools recommended. Some sort of sifting, like a beach perforated bucket. You can rent the tools there. Plenty of rinsing stations in the field (don't rinse rocks at the exit showers, that's a no no) Very informative stations and staff at the entrance pavilion. Nice!
rl dwg — Google review
Very clean and nice park. Five star for the bathrooms in the camp grounds. The most clean and convenient bathrooms from all kind of parks I ever visited so far. I never forget my boy thrown up right away when opened the bathroom door in one of the famous national parks when he was little. Camped two nights and dig one day for diamond there. Though didn’t get luck but had so much fun there. The raccoon 🦝 stolen our whole bag of 🥜 at night and came back the next day to finish the leftover and eat half of our neighbors lunch :-) Will definitely come back again, for diamond and fun!
Edward Zhang — Google review
This is a neat park. The RV park looks nice and clean. The check in for the park is at the visitor center which is not ideal for large rigs due to the tighter turn around you have to do. The diamond mine is cool and is worth doing at least once. They also have a small little water park.
Cell reception is horrible for T-mobile. Verizon was fine though.
Jesska86 — Google review
This has been on my bucket list for a number of years. I can now cross it off.
We had fun, even though we didn't find anything of consequence.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, and footwear. Don't forget sunscreen, and a ball cap or visor to keep the sun out of your eyes. You can rent tools from the facility, though I do recommend bringing plastic baggies for your finds.
Julie Fieber — Google review
Enjoyed our visit to the diamond field. For an entrance fee we hunted for diamonds all day, either by looking for them on the surface of the ground or digging then sifting the dirt to expose them. Tools are available the park and in town to rent if you don’t have your own. Unfortunately we didn’t find any diamonds but others did. Rangers are on site to look at and identify the stones you collect. It was fun and relaxing just exploring the field and hunting. Maybe we’ll have better luck on our next visit!
Kevin Wessel — Google review
I usually give out 5 stars like candy, but I was not impressed with this place. I can at least say I did it, but not something I would do again.
It’s $12 to be able to dig. You then have to rent equipment if you don’t have your own. I knew this from reading other reviews, but I didn’t realize you don’t get everything back. I rented the basic equipment and it was $60 with $45 refundable. So $27 to try to find a diamond.
I see other reviews about not going when it’s too hot, I would also recommend not going when it’s too cold. The ground was wet from rain 3 days ago and my fingers went numb quickly.
I just don’t really see the appeal but there were people there who clearly go often, so I recommend trying it and seeing which side you land on.
Steph West — Google review
Such a fun experience digging for diamonds.
Our family spent hours and came up with some interesting rocks, lots of quartz, & a peridot. Overall a fun time.
We camped there as well and the facilities were great! Wish they had a laundry facility because you do get dirty.
casey baumgart — Google review
I love coming to this park. Even though I still have not found a diamond there is still nice stones and Jasper to collect. It’s a great way to spend the day. The women who work in the shop are incredibly kind. I love that they have an area to wash all the mud off your shoes and tools. The mud here is very sticky. It’s interesting how when dirt changes all over the park. Some has lots of small pretty colored rocks, some looks super volcanic and another section is super white sand. The water stations makes sifting much easier. Big clean bathrooms was nice too.
Michelle Wacker — Google review
Amazing! I went with my family and it was so very fun! If I can, I would love to come back here someday. It is about 15 dollars per person to get in, cheap! Rentals were not too expensive, ot will sound like a lot, but you get most back when you return the tools. But wear clothes you're ok with getting dirty! It's a dirty activity, but very fun.
BC Randle — Google review
A big deep plowed field you can explore for precious stones for a reasonable fee. You can walk, dig, or wet pan sand for a fortune. Bring (unless you want to rent them) a shovel, sifters, chairs, and a cart that can traverse dirt and mud. Pets are welcome on a leash. There are plenty of amenities and the employees are nice. There is a small gift shop, equipment rental, stone identification desk, clean restrooms, and a food truck. It's a good place to bring young kids who love dirt and geology or need to get some energy out. It was 80 degrees and overcast when we went. That's as warm as I could handle digging in the field. There is a water park, but it wasn't open (call if you want to get open information). I highly recommend visiting, it's worth the drive. We even saw a marriage proposal (pics and video).
Paul Goodchild Ph.D., CPA — Google review
People seem to be all in or totally unimpressed. Some people bring the works, wagons, sifters, buckets, pop up tents, shovels, and mine like it's their job. Others bring or rent a few things and give it the old modest effort. We found absolutely nothing of interest. Neat experience, won't repeat.
Jannean Dixon, M.Ed. — Google review
We enjoyed the hike and state park. The hiking path on one side was nicely paved. The way back has an awesome nature trail with great picture opportunities. We took more time on the way back and noticed all the trees, flora, water, etc. The campground and diamond digging experience is something to do at the park.
Monique Ramos — Google review
In my opinion, SKIP IT, it's a complete waste of time and the experience isn't even fun. Just to put it into perspective, between 1972 and 2023, you have a 0.76% chance of finding a diamond, which are generally the size of a pinhole, and only 0.02% chance of one over 1 carat, and this includes all the professional diamond hunters, locals and youtubers who spend countless hours searching. So you would think, I just want to do it for the experience, well that's not fun either, it's a lot of work with likely no reward. Best bet if you must go, go take your pics waste $15 per person, search for a few minutes in the dirt and sun and then go do something more productive with your day. My suggestion is to go an hour away from here to the crystal mines on Mount Ida where you can actually have a fun experience and not leave empty handed.
I absolutely loved this quiet little park. The sustainable elements for the green building are what every State Park should strive for. The interactive, self guided tour in the Visitors Center was fun and knowledgeable. The outdoor amphitheaters were beautifully set into the landscape.
Lisa Lockwood — Google review
Logoly tries hard, but it is only for a day visit. The pond has drained and needs fixing. The State Park system can never seem to get around to it. I do like hiking the trails.
Mike Turner — Google review
Wonderful park! We are from Houston, TX and we coming to Logoly every time we come to Magnolia to visit family. Great playground for the kids and the trails are suitable for kids of all ages.
Thomas B — Google review
Wonderful state park with friendly and informative staff. Beautiful well preserved old growth forest. Highly recommend all the trails as they are easy and can be done in an afternoon. Make sure to visit the visitor center and check out their displays they even have an indoor behive!
Samantha Romero — Google review
It appears to be a small state park. Has a new visitor center and nice play area for the kids. A few short hiking trails. No areas for camping, day use only.
Boonies65 — Google review
We come here often. Nice hiking trails and the staff are nice
Heather Stark — Google review
This is the really small Lake and I was there when the sun is setting out I was like fishing more than two hours but I am not catch any of the fish. Don’t know why maybe the lake don’t have the fish or I don’t know but it’s so hard to fishing in the lake Coming to the fishing it’s not recommended but if you want to chill out, you have a long Trail around the lake and you can have a great great great time. Walking all around the lake and you may hear few gunshots. Maybe there are hunters but those are some scary you know you are in some mood and you just want to enjoy the weather. The nature The time but unfortunately you hear the big long-range gun shots just nearby. I’m not sure how far is that but you hear you feel like it’s just nearby. That’s only one thing I got everything is fine. Rest of the all things are good and the park says it will be closing at the sunset but I know it’s never mind you can any time I’ve been there two times after sunset. It’s around 8 PM which is chilling out with friends. Having some beer but I don’t know having beer is legal or not but we were just having some booze that’s it
SLV — Google review
The park was very clean and kept up. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. The staff was friendly and kind. I recommend visiting.
Nerrisa Kayline — Google review
Its a neat Arkansas State Park. They got a nice trail and area to have a picnic. They got a little lake with trails. There is some history about the springs there. The museum has some interesting things in it. They do have a nice gift shop.
chad skabronski — Google review
What a great State Park! We loved the educational part of the visitor center, what an awesome hands on for both kids & adults. The gift shop was filled with much needed drinks after a great walk through the trails. There are plenty of picnic tables for grabbing a bite to eat & a playground kids to play. What a wonderful place to spend outdoors!
Maria Rosenberg — Google review
Cool little state park, really nice folks there, nice trails with springs. Dont go when its real dry or you will miss the springs. The vistors center is 1st of its kind, I believe completely energy independent. Like most state parks it really could benefit from some volunteers.
Jason Sturm — Google review
This is a neat little state park. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. We (large group, pre-arranged) had a presentation on snakes by one of their interpreters and it was fantastic. We all learned so much, children and adults alike.
The facility is well maintained and always clean. There is even a nice little playground that the kids love.
We didn't do the trails this time, but we do enjoy walking down to the pond. There are usually some interesting birds or other wildlife.
Molly J C — Google review
Beautiful picnic area. Fantastic new visitors center. Wonderful employees. Great pond to fish in.
Corey, Ben, and Ashley were super helpful during our trip to Arkansas. We'd called the day before asking if they offered shuttle services for paddleboards and Corey strongly advised against it with the low flow. Good call because even in the canoe we rented from them it was a bit rocky. Still an enjoyable paddle and Ben and Corey offered some extra local intel for other outdoors activities to do in the area. Super friendly staff, too
Chris Kosto — Google review
Relaxed, enjoyable camping experience! The owners are very good people and I’m looking forward to my next trip here!
Carl Dollar — Google review
We went kayaking on July 4, 2022. We were the first ones on the river. We were told pull out is a big rock but there was no one at said big rock and we missed it. We made it to the said big rock in 1.5 hours when told it was a 4 hour float. Since no one was there and was no where near a 4 hour float we kept going. No one said there is a fee for passing the rock. No one cared when we called freaking out that we had been going for 6 hours and literally were at a point of dehydration and exhaustion. Only cared about charging us an additional $100. The only person that cared was the bus driver that came to get us. If there's a chance you could get lost or hurt don't count on them to help in anyway. All this place cares about is your money.
Amanda Rinehart — Google review
Very disappointed our last trip. We took a group of Boy Scouts for the weekend our reservation were completely messed up and split. The campground was overcrowded and noisy till after 3am. There was no support from management. We were rudely we could leave whenever we wanted to. Without a refund. Then we were double charged for equipment rental. It’s sad this used to be a great place for families and such to go but it’s definitely not anymore
Scott Baldwin — Google review
This is the second summer in a row that we have used this company to float the Caddo River. Last summer was fun, but this year was even better!! First, we only had to get out and walk once, at the second bend (where the sign states "stay right")...the rest of the way was easy floating! But what led me to leave a review was the improvement in customer service!
Last year we had to cart our tubes from the covered area to the launch site. This year our tubes were delivered to our vehicle (which was near the launch site). Also, all of our tubes were fully aired, unlike last year.
This year, instead of carrying our tubes up the hill at the end of the float, we were allowed to leave them at the shore. Then, after a full day of tubing, we gladly accepted the offered assistance from the employees to carry our cooler up to the bus at the conclusion of the trip. Ben, Cade, and Skylar are the epitome of great southern hospitality! I hope to see them next summer!
The only critique I can think of is that I would like to see a larger selection of life vests, especially for plus-size floaters!
Thanks for the great memories, Caddo River Camping and Canoe!
Jessica Deon — Google review
Ok... I've been on lots of rivers and lakes, never the Caddo. What a nice river! Most of the river is wooded on the shoreline. However, we were told there is private property along the river and to stay on the rock bars. No biggie and I don't blame the property owners. We saw only a few houses. I would say it looks very similar to the lower Buffalo river but on a smaller scale. I thought the prices were fair, the staff very friendly and parking safe. We started in their private parking and floated down 4.5 miles or so. When you get to the "big rock" in the middle of the river you are near the end. Trust me, you will know the big rock when you see it. As soon as we finished the float, the bus was there to take us back. Maybe a 15-20 minute ride back. Some of it on a dusty road. We rented a single kayak, double kayak and a canoe. The kayaks were fine but most canoes we saw had many miles on them and were worn. Would I be back with this outfitter and float the Caddo?? Yes! Had a great time! Tip, go on a Sunday or during the week... Saturdays will be crazy. I did see basic camping at the boat launch and think they rent cabins. Have fun floating but stay away when I'm there. I'm greedy and don't like big crowds in the boonies!
Boonies65 — Google review
Had the worst customer service experience. One of the 15 tubes we rented popped when it hit one of the rocks 20 mins into our journey down the river so we called to ask for a new one, but they said to call when we arrived at a designated area. When we did, nobody answered after calling 3 times, so we kept going. When we reached the end, the gentleman waiting for us was super nice and apologetic and said I would get a refund for that tube rental. However, when I arrived at the office to provide my credit card for the refund, the young girls that were there told me I wasn’t getting a refund since it was my responsibility and that it was in the contract I had signed. One in particular was very snarky and unprofessional, so much so that she even told me “byeeee” very sarcastically as I was walking out upset. This business shouldn’t even be allowing people to “float” down the River when the water level is so low. We had to drag out tubes 90% of the time, and had small kids with us. They of course don’t tell you that when you reserve the tubes. We are in a family vacation and this was supposed to be one of the highlights of our trips, but instead it ended up being such an unpleasant experience all around. I wish they would at least train their staff to provide better customer service and be more professional.
Romina Smith — Google review
Overall it was a great time. We plan to do it again, but now that we have gone once we know what we need to actually bring to have the best experience.
Things to think about...
1. If you are a larger person, bring your own floatation device. The ones the provide for rent are NOT comfortable.
2. The floating cooler rafts are not worth the extra $20. Ours had holes in the netting and no others were available.
3. If you're a large group trying to tie off together, find a way to do it so that the really narrow gaps don't cause harm to some of your fellow floaters. Three tubes burst due to snagging on limbs in the very narrow gaps.
4. Make sure your water shoes have THICK soles to them. There are a few spots (even though the water was considered high for our trip) that you have to get out and walk your tubes through because it's so shallow, but the rocks are large and many are sharp. (3 of the 8 people with us got holes in their water shoes and were injured because of this)
Rebecca Monk — Google review
We stayed in cabin 3. I'm 6'4" and tue doors and ceiling are pretty low. I wouldn't recommend it if your over 6'. Other than that... it was really nice with a great view.
Pat Donovan — Google review
Girls at the front desk are unfriendly and rude. River was so low that we had to drag our tubes 80% of the way. When we complained, the response was "we can't control mother nature". We aren't asking you to control mother nature, just tell us that the river is too low to float and don't rent tubes when you already know this just for a payday.
Michael Glasgow — Google review
The kayak rental and shuttle service was a lot of fun and straight forward. They dropped us off 7 miles up river and gave helpful information about the route and how to get back to the start again. Beautiful river and plenty of rocky beaches to pull over and enjoy the water and relax.
Waterfront lodging with relaxed rooms, plus low-key dining, a seasonal outdoor pool & a hot tub.
Absolutely killer vacation spot. All the staff are super friendly and polite, especially Gina David, Rick and Shanon. Food is spectacular, scenery is even better and the rooms are very clean. There's extremely little trash outside so people clearly care about keeping things clean! Lots of stuff to do and plenty of variety in trails so it's perfect for anyone no matter their experience. Highly recommend!
Jaystofer Bird — Google review
It was our first stay at the lodge. If you're looking for a winter weekend escape to a peaceful and serene setting, the lodge will not disappoint. We stayed in a suite. It was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The window views of the lake is amazing. The staff was very attentive. We took a 1-hour boat tour from the marina near the lodge, to see the eagles. We had a great guide and seeing the eagles was pretty cool. There are local nature trails to enjoy, and a sunset stroll on the lodge property is a nice way to end the day. The lodge restaurant provides good food at a reasonable price.
melissa archer — Google review
Really awesome place to watch the April '24 eclipse from!
Pretty trails, well maintained with reflective markers just in case the sun sets before you're off them.
Clean bathrooms, with large campsites, more than enough room to park.
Didn't go golf but the course looks nice.
K — Google review
We had a nice time! The staff was nice and welcoming. The room was clean. The breakfast buffet...the best!!! We participated with all the scheduled activities: the bird walk, animal tracking, scenic lake tour, etc. Our kids love the outdoors so they absolutely loved all of it! Thank you for a comfortable stay!
We will be returning.
Katina Shelton — Google review
Our entire experience from check in to check out was fantastic. The front desk was friendly. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The lake side views from our room were beautiful. Our eagle watching boat tour was relaxing and gorgeous. We play basketball and tennis. We got to see wildlife while biking. The food and service at the restaurant was top notch. We will be back and highly recommend visiting.
Jill Messenger — Google review
When it comes to customer service this place went out of their way to make us comfortable. We showed up later than expected and no reservation. They got my son and I into a lake view room.
The restaurant showed my son and I amazing hospitality. When my son and I wanted to have our dessert in front of the fireplace they had the fireplace lit and made us comfortable in front of it with games to play.
The marina was generous and so friendly. We had a blast renting water toys and hiking in the beautiful forest right behind the resort. We saw about 4 dear during our hike.
An unforgettable experience for us! My only regret is not staying longer.
carolyn mcnichols — Google review
We stayed in the campgrounds site 104. It was full hookups. Didn’t use the bathrooms but popped my head in to check it out. It looked about average. Our site had a partial lane view and was pull through. It was pretty level. Looked like it had been a long while since the bbq or fire pit had been cleaned out. We also got has lot of ants all around the site and they even came in our camper. Had to go to the store to get ant killer.
The lake itself was really nice. We did a boat tour and swimming trip that was $14 a person. We were the only ones on it so that was real nice.
The weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to golf or hike.
Robert & Nancy Cork — Google review
Pulled my ultralight Scamp camper down there for 2 nights, mainly to see how my car would do. It went well. I couldn't reserve the camping site that I like but was just down from it a few sites. A guy from New York said it was the best park that he had ever seen. I've camped there many times. Check out the camp activities. I didn't have a room or service, so didn't rate.
Jeff Hunter — Google review
This is the 5th time we've been to DeGray. So nice and beautiful there. We like to go to during the winter time. Rates are lower and it's not as crowded. Fireplace was on, bar opened. Very cozy and romantic.i was told there were no rooms available that had a lake view but was very happy with my room anyway!
Bebe Layton — Google review
This was our first stay at the park. Stayed at the lodge while other family members camped. The lodge is nothing fancy but very comfortable and enjoyable. The camp sites were great too along with very clean camp bathrooms and showers. Our room in the lodge was on the second floor and had an amazing view of the lake. Definitely worth the extra money for a lake view. Ate breakfast in the Shoreline Cafe. They were only serving a buffet which was just ok. Gift shop had a surprisingly great choice of items. Such a beautiful lake. Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend for all ages.
Vickie A — Google review
Beautiful scenery and very friendly employees. Shoreline restaurant has great views and food at a reasonable price. The kids meals are $6-$7 and are huge, in particular the burger. I had a pizza and it was fantastic. We will be back!
Kyle Humphrey — Google review
The location is very beautiful surrounded by tall pine forest bordering a well maintained lake. Food in the resort is expensive and the breakfast was over cooked dry but the service was nice. There is an outdoor playground, pool, gym, and a place to fish along with many activities to sign up for. We went on a guided group boat tour of the lake and a nighttime safari driving golf carts on the golf course! It was an awesome place for group events
Caprice Julian — Google review
Went here for the Thanksgiving buffet for $40 (includes drink and gratuity) and it was PHENOMENAL!!! They had everything you could want and more, from a massive salad bar and two tiered dessert table, to three meats, three gravies, and all the sides and fixings your heart could crave. We got there and immediately found a parking spot, went inside and there was no wait or line, got immediately seated and was able to head straight to the buffet with hardly any one around the food. The dining area had a great crowd but not chaotic and we got a lovely window seat overlooking the crystal waters and mountains with the trees changing colors. It was a beautiful Thanksgiving meal. Very low key, very delicious and zero stress involved. Afterwards it was nice to stroll the grounds outside and take in nature away from the hustle and bustle of town. I LOVE this holiday and I love cooking but this was definitely the way to go for anyone looking for a nice break at a place that takes you in like family, keeps the sweet tea full, and gorgeous views and no chaos. Only downside is no leftovers for later!!! Will definitely be back, this was truly a beautiful memory I want to experience the years to come.
One Hungry Possum — Google review
This was my third visit and each time was a special occasion. Great place for a retreat and to enjoy nature. The sunrises and sunsets are amazing! Everyone was very nice and the food in the restaurant is great!
Mary Davis — Google review
One of my favorites 😍 so much to enjoy! Nice camping clean showers 🚿 and plenty of activities in the park
Jake Brooks — Google review
Beautiful park. The lake is so inviting. Camping is top notch. I could have stayed there for the whole month.
Tom Tirabassi — Google review
camping couldn't get Internet or WiFi. That's the only thing to complain about everything else is so darn great. Staff was really great golf course was fun, what kind of grass do they have on the fairway? Went on a eagle boat watch, yes saw eagles and guide was very knowledgeable. Camping was fun and trails were well marked Saw lots of deer, drive slowly please.
Hugh Clouse — Google review
Great lodge, excellent and helpful staff, and awesome view. Rooms are a bit dated, and coffee makers shouldn't be in the bathrooms. That's a pet-peeve of mine for all hotels. Otherwise great experience.
Bobby Allison — Google review
A very cool state park. Excellent putter disc golf course, mini beach, great campsites, and superb infrastructure.
Thomas A. — Google review
Great place to use as a base to explore the area. Very nice facilities. Golf course looks nice. Will be golfing the next stay.
David Damron — Google review
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2027 State Park Entrance Rd, Bismarck, AR 71929, USA