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The 100-acre East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society features walking trails and a bluebird trail. The site ranges from dry hills to large, permanent wetlands impounded by beaver dams into intermittent seasonal marshes. An outdoor pavilion provides a beautiful spot for picnics.

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Athens Scuba Park

With underwater visibility of up to 70 feet, there's no telling what you might see - a sunken tour bus, houseboat, airplane, motorcycles and more. Divers flock to the Athens Scuba Park clear blue waters for recreational certification. The average visibility is 30 to 40 feet. The park also features 1

Athens, TX Scuba Diving

Purtis Creek Lake

Purtis Creek State Recreation Area is a 1,533-acre park that includes the 355-acre Purtis Creek Lake. Following its construction, the reservoir was stocked with Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish, copper-nose bluegills, shad and red-ear sunfish. 50

Athens, TX Recreation

Henderson County Historical Museum

Vintage and antique memorabilia are displayed in the 1896

Athens, TX Museums

Athens Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Athens, TX Golf Courses

Things to do near Athens, TX

Historical Home Tours

Yorktown features many historic structures, some dating to the mid- and late-1800s. Self-guided tours are available of these ...

Mesquite Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Woodhaven Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Granbury Opera House

A variety of theater productions from musicals,romantic comedies, holiday theme shows and much, much more. Call or please che...

Richland Chambers Lake Boating

Do you like to sail? Richland Chambers Lake is reported to be the largest inland sailing basin in Texas. Sailing enthusiast...