Rusk, Texas
Cherokee Rose
(903)683-1985
Highway 84 West
Rusk, TX 75785
Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing valley during rainy season. Two blocks east of town square.
Rusk, TX GardensSeveral routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scenery: U.S. 69 both north and south; also F.M. 347, F.M. 747 (neither shown on most maps) that lead north from U.S. 84
Rusk, TX Scenic DrivesOperated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the nation's longest, skinniest state park through dense East Texas forestlands. Reservations recommended. (In Texas call toll-free 1-800-442-8951.)
Rusk, TX Railroad History175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include restored birthplace, picnic areas, museum and family cemetery. Two mi. northeast off U.S. 84.
Rusk, TX Historic ParksNon-profit reserve offers refuge and rehabilitation to endangered exotic cats and other wildlife. It's a state and federally ...
View is breathtaking; picnicking. Observation area has 35-mile view of East Texas hills...
Three galleries featuring exhibits and a growing permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and photography. Gift sho...
Historical exhibits, including antique dolls, old buggy, are in restored historic bank building on square. Texas Tearoom is o...
Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due to French invasion in 1719...