Athens Travel Guide

 msbrandysue Says:  After eating (our mistake) we headed to the Tara Vineyard. Unfortunately, we were really full and had already had a LARGE margarita. That Saturday night the Winery was putting on a concert and charging about $10 for it. When we got there we waited in the Winery to do some... 

 msbrandysue Says:  I heard of the Fishery from the Visitors Center brochure. My aunt and I went on a hot, sunny day. When we walked up the tram was in the front of the building and asked if we wanted to go get on as it was the last go-around for the day. We told the friendly park rangers that... 

 msbrandysue Says:  While walking around the square in downtown we stopped in the Visitors Center. What a welcoming place! The woman manning the desk was so friendly and helpful. She let me take all of the flyers I would like while striking up a conversation with me and my aunt. Make sure to... 

 msbrandysue Says:  In Downtown Athens the local court house makes up the center stage. Inside are the fully functioning local courts and pictures of the town lawyers and judges. Outside, on the grounds, are the fiddler statue, honoring the artform. It also has plenty of benches to enjoy those... 

 msbrandysue Says:  I requested the Athens Visitors guide online and it mentioned about three-five main things to do. One of them was the East Texas Arboretum. So my aunt and I had a "stay-cation" and explored Athens one weekend.The Arboretum is very beautiful and a nature lovers dream. It is... 

 msbrandysue Says:  My favorite things to do at the lake:1) Watch the sunset2) Rent a boat3) Rent a jet-ski4) Feed the ducks5) Read a book on the pierThere is not a whole hell of a lot to do in East Texas except treasure the simple life and relax. Lake Athens is a great place to do this (as... 

 keeweechic Says:  This cute bronze character was sculptured by Albert Stewart and was erected for the Sesquicentennial Project 1839-1986. The statue is in dedication to the Athens Fiddlers Association. This style of music once brought courage to the starving troops at Valley Forge and was... 

 keeweechic Says:  The East Texas Arboretum spread over 100 acres incorporating marsh and swampland to pastureland plus an 80 foot high elevation. They are still developing areas and broadening the garden into what will become one of the most lovely sites in East Texas. 

 msbrandysue Says:  McAlister's Deli is a chain that spans many states but I'm always surprised what Athens has, being a smaller city in East Texas. I love going to McAlister's because it's easy, laid back, and tasty. When you walk into the restaurant you go place your order at the counter.... 

 keeweechic Says:  On of several antique stores on the courthouse square to wander through. This area is known as Athens Alley. Don’t bother visiting on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday because this store is only open Wed – Saturday, 10.00am – 5.00pm. 

 keeweechic Says:  There have been many stories on who invented the Hamburger but it seems that Athens lays claim to the first ground beef being put between slices of bread, garnished with ground mustard, mixed with mayonnaise, a big slice of Bermuda onion and sliced cucumber pickles. After a... 

 keeweechic Says:  Corsicana is about 37 miles west of Athens on Hwy 31. Corsicana was known to have the first oil discovery west of the Mississippi. In 1897 a local company built the state’s first oil refinery. This company was called Magnolia Oil which is better known today as Mobil. The... 

 msbrandysue Says:  Athens, though small, has a great water area and, great fishing. Many people here are retired and you'll find many boats. Many early fisherman here. There's also rental places for boats, jetskis, etc. Check the website out.....much more information than I could let you...