Attractions
Local Attractions
First Monday Trade DaysContact: Canton Visitors Bureau |
Blackwell House Museum314 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859) Located in the oldest home in Canton, the Blackwell House Museum was built in 1886 by H.F. and Nannie Jane Bartlett Blackwell. The house has been restored and was donated to the City as a historical gift. Please call for an appointment. |
YesterLand FarmOne mile East of Canton Open to the public on Saturday, September 22nd for Pumpkin Patch for weekends through October 28th. Open Friday, November 23 through December 16 weekends and weekdays, for choose and cut Christmas Trees. |
Canton Plaza Museum119 North Buffalo Located in the old Canton Plaza Theater, the Canton Plaza Museum houses one of the largest bell collections in the state, a First Monday Museum and the Kennedy collection of Indian artifacts and models. It also features a variety of local historic items. The museum is operated as a private, non-profit museum. Monday–Friday 8 am-5 pm, admission is free. |
Hatfield Restorations1534 FM 2909
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Hillcrest CemeteryOn Hwy. 19 at Groves Street The oldest cemetery in Canton holds a great deal of Canton history. Look for the grave of D.C. White buried north and south after being hung for a murder in Van Zandt County history. |
LakesCanton has two city lakes, both relatively small. Both offer fishing. The larger of the two has a boat ramp (permit required for boaters) and a fishing pier. The smaller of the two allows boats without mechanical power. It also offers park amenities such as playgrounds and a hiking trail. Old City Lake Pier and bank fishing, swimming (no lifeguard on duty), picnic areas, playground, lighted tennis and volleyball courts, baseball and soccer fields. Call City Hall 903-567-2826 to reserve for group events. Located on Old Kaufman Road, off Hwy. 64 west, main entrance beside Free State Storage. Canton City Lake “Mill Creek Reservoir” Boat ramp for fishing and sailboats, swimming (no lifeguard on duty). Call City Hall 903-567-2826 for night fishing permits and to reserve for group events. Located on Arnold Paul Road off Hwy. 243 north of Wal-Mart Superstore.
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Savannah Winery & Bistro572 E. Dallas *Texas Wine Tasting* |
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Splash KingdomService road of I-20 at Monday–Thursday 11 am-6 pm One of the few outdoor water parks in East TX, Splash Kingdom is a great place to take your family for a "stay-cation" or while visiting family in the area. |
Texas Roads Winery134 W. Dallas *Texas Wine Tasting* |
Twin Lakes Golf Course300 VZ CR 4205 |
Van Zandt Country Club17960 Interstate 20 |
Van Zandt County Library317 1st Monday Lane Canton, TX 75103 903-567-5012 | Website |
Van Zandt County Library of Genealogy and Local HistoryCourthouse Annex
(Hwy. 19) Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm A great place to do research on your ancestors and on the colorful local history of Canton and Van Zandt County. Volunteers are on hand to assist you in your search. Admission is free. |
Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial305 E. Tyler Street |
Wired Zipline Challenge Course796 N. Trade Days Blvd. Call for appointment time. Wired is one of the longest ziplines and tallest towers in TX. |
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Area Attractions
Blueberry Hill FarmsEdom, TX Open 7 days a week in June & July Pick your own blueberries at Blueberry Hill Farms. On-site store also sells a variety of other fresh fruit. |
Buffalo Creek Motocross ParkEdgewood, TX 75117 Friday 10:30 am–6 pm Buffalo Creek Motocross has outdoor track, a night track, a sand track and a Pee Wee track. Events held there are the Easy Money TX Pro-AM, the TX Legends Series and the TX Spring National Pro-AM, along with many others. Live bands every Saturday night in The Door Club at the track. |
East Texas ArboretumInside city limits near the loop, Open 7 days a week. Admission: Suggested donation of $2 per person over 12 years of age. Free to members. |
East Texas Gators
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Edgewood Heritage ParkNorth Houston & Elm Thursday-Saturday 8 am–12 noon, 1 pm–3 pm Admission $4 adults, $3 students, children under 6 are free. The purpose of the Edgewood Heritage Park museum is to preserve the rural culture and architectural heritage of TX to ensure present and future generations an opportunity to celebrate their heritage. |
Grand Saline Public Pool500 E. Frank St. (Hwy 80 East) (Next to City Tennis Courts & Park) Grand Saline, TX 75140 903-962-4624 Monday (Family Night $2 admission) Session 1: 4pm-6:30 pm Session 2: 7pm-9:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday Noon - 5 pm Sunday 2 - 6 pm Admission $3 (except on Family Night) - Two years and under free. Pool available for party rentals. Water Aerobics $5 a class Monday and Thursday at 7:30 am Tuesday at 5:30 pm
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Lakes |
Salt Palace Museum
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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center5550 FM 2495 Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-4 pm Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday. Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3.50 children ages 4-12. |
Texas Rose Horse Park14078 State Highway 110 N. Open daily 8 am–5 pm With convenient access off of Interstate 20, Exit 548, located in the beautiful rolling hills of Tyler TX, the TX Rose Horse Park will be your horse show destination of choice. |
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge17552 FM 14 |
Van Area Oil &
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Wills Point Depot Museum210 W. South Commerce Monday–Friday 10 am-2 pm The Depot Museum has a unique collection of city, county and railroad history. |
