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keeweechic Says: Mineola is a fairly clean and tidy city, obviously a town that takes pride in its appearance. There are not too many places I have seen with attractive trash bins that's for sure.
keeweechic Says: The Civic Centre is situated on 38-acres just back from the downtown area. The main building can host banquets or meetings for up to 500 people. There are six lighted tennis courts, a picnic area and childrens playground. Walkers and joggers love these grounds. There are...
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2 Reviews and 6 Opinions On the grounds of Munzesheimer Manor are three cottage rooms which are named to reflect both the...
keeweechic Says: In the antique store is a homemade fudge shop, if this doesn't get your taste buds going then I don't know what will. There are plenty of choices and the two I tried were just amazing. One was Texas Mud I believe, it had 3 kinds of nuts and chocolate bits, just the ultimate...
keeweechic Says: Macks bbq is right on the corners of hwy 69, hwy 37 and Greenville Hwy - a busy corner. They offer fried catfish, shrimp, crawfish ettoufee (a favourite of mine) as well as homemade chilli and of course a bar-be-que.
keeweechic Says: Holly Perks sells gourmet coffee by the pound as well as espresso drinks, hot chocolate and tea, Cowhill Express frozen cappuccino and fruit granite. They also sell antiques, crafts, jewellery and other gifts. There are lots of nooks and crannies to be able to find something...
This is a lovely old theatre and the 7th in a long history of Mineola venues which date back from 1886. The theatre was named for Select Picture which was a Texas motion picture franchise. Mrs Hooks, and her husband, who named the theatre in 1920, operated the venue for many years before it was remodelled in 1948 and features such as a sloping floor and elevated stage were added. The new neon tower which stood 24ft above the ground could be seen for miles. From 1961 to 1986 the theatre was run by two long time employees when a theatre company then took over the operation. The building has been given a State Historical Marker.
The Lake County Playhouse is also headquartered here and offers live productions in the theatre usually one weekend each month.
Written Apr 29, 2004
Address: North Johnson Street
keeweechic Says: Amtrak has daily arrivals and departures in Mineola. The station is right in the downtown area with easy access to shops, restaurants and accommodation. The #21 train heads south to San Antonio with connections to/from El Paso, Tucson, Oklahoma and Los Angeles. This train...
keeweechic Says: Mineola is right at the connection of Hwy 80 and Hwy 69 in East Texas Piney Woods area. Hwy 80 runs east to west and Hwy 69 runs north to south.From Dallas take US80 east through Terrell and straight into Broad Street, Mineola.
keeweechic Says: The airport is privately owned but open to the public with parallel grass and asphalt runways. Its only about one mile east of Mineola.The first plane to land on this field was a Curtis JN-4D 'Jenny' biplane in 1917. A member of the US Army Signal Corps piloted the plane. At...
keeweechic Says: This shop has some very different products – not quite the normal mercantile store you would expect to see selling well loved goods and crafts. They sell Italian bags, exquisite Olio candle and room fragrances, home decor, antiques, as well as a large selection of silver...
keeweechic Says: This building had its beginnings in the early 1900’s. The store sells new and some pre-owned furniture as well as accessories for the home – all quality items.
keeweechic Says: Noble Willingham who appeared in more than 30 films including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Good Morning, Vietnam, and played Tim Allen's next door neighbour (whose face was always partially hidden) on Home Improvement was born in Mineola in 1931. He died in Palm Springs...
keeweechic Says: On the 3rd Saturday in October, there is the Heritage Arts Festival. There are demonstrations of skills, crafts and the way of life of the early pioneers. Many of the residents dress up in pioneer costume. There are wagon rides through the historic district as well as a...
keeweechic Says: Mineola holds a Freedomfest to celebrate July 4th. There is a fireworks display, fun run, volleyball tournament, tennis tournament, dunking booth, horseshoe tournament and bingo. There is also arts and crafts and food stalls as well as live entertainment. Also in July is the...
keeweechic Says: At the end of May, Mineola holds its Annual Classic Horseshoe Tournaments. There is a specific place for this sport on Front Street, Downtown.Mineola also has May Days which is held the first weekend in May. There is a parade, dance, contests, arts and crafts fair, stage...
keeweechic Says: Ok this is a real local radio station and no two guessing as to what sort of music they play - not my kind of thing but I was amused by their 'handle' as well as their vehicle.
keeweechic Says: There are a number of lakes within reach of Mineola, plenty of fishing and outdoor activities. Lake Hawkins is 20 minutes away, Lake Fork (Bass Fishing Capital of Texas) is 10 minutes.Lake Holbrook is only 5 minutes outside the City and Lake Quitman is15 minutes North.
keeweechic Says: This cemetery is just outside of Mineola and was originally knowns as the Big Spring Cemetery. It was the burial ground for the first pioneer settlers of the neighbouring rural community. A lot of the earlier gravesites are unmarked but they include members of the Big Spring...
keeweechic Says: The Country Club is just out of Mineola heading west or you pass it as you are coming into Mineola heading east. This is a 9 hole golf course which is rated as the 17th best nine hole course in Texas. There is no driving range but there is a warm up practise area. The club...
keeweechic Says: Down by the railway tracks is a sports park although it seems that the various activities are a bit scattered. There is a basketball court, sand volleyball and city pavilion not to mention State Sanction Horseshoe Pits. Not exactly a hive of activity when I was there but...
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Mineola lies in the East Texas Piney Woods area, around 80 miles east of Dallas in Wood County. The area was originally called Sodom. The town was first established in the 1840's which most of its...
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