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........... Things To Do and
See ...... While You're Here
Horseback Riding
The folks at MC Ranch Riding offer their services custom tailored to your desires. Rides are available either guided or unguided as you wish. The cost is very reasonable, but prior arrangements are required. You can reach them at 903 882-8953.
Note: The stables are located north of Lindale, TX and are between Dallas and Gladewater. If you are coming from Dallas, you may want to arrange to take your rides before traveling on to Gladewater.
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Hot Air Ballooning
Dr. Bill Bussey and his brother are some of the best known balloon pilots in the U. S. They offer their services in the form of a morning flight over some of the most beautiful terrain in Texas. You will be in good hands with these folks as they have logged many hours aloft and hold some significant records in the ballooning realm. The experience is very romantic as you glide almost silently over the countryside as you watch the sun rise over the rolling hills of East Texas. We can even pack you a special "Breakfast Basket" to carry along. This activity is very "weather dependent" so don't be surprised if it takes more than one trip to East Texas in order to get off the ground. Prior arrangements are a must!! The folks at Balloon Adventures USA can be reached at 903 758-4841.
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Golf
In East Texas you can always find a course nearby. And even when the game isn't going well you can soak up the surroundings. Gladewater Country Club is a nine hole golf course that affords visitor fees that are very much like you would expect in a public course setting. If you like to play "pro-style" courses, you might arrange to play a round at the Garden Valley golf resort on your way to or from the B&B. It is located convenient to I-20 at the Hwy 110 exit. Their Dogwood Course, designed by John Sanford, offers 133,000 feet of bent grass greens. The fees for this course are more upscale in keeping with its pro status. But, Garden Valley also provides a moderate priced offering in the Hummingbird Course. You can reach them at 800 443-8577.
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Located on the Kilgore College campus, this museum offers a true representation of what life was like in East Texas during the Oil Boom of the 20's & 30's. The primary exhibit is a slice of small town East Texas where you actually walk on sidewalks and peer into the various businesses located along the way. It is very realistic right down to the "tin Lizzie" sitting axle deep in the muddy street. The tour finishes at the theater where you can enjoy a soda and then see a short film presentation about the process of extracting oil from the ground. It's all done very well and there is never a boring moment. For more info call 903 983-8295. |
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Located on the north side of Tyler, the 50 acre Caldwell Zoo is widely known for the quality of their animal habitats and the variety of their specimens, a smaller version of the San Diego zoo, if you will. Admission is absolutely free and there are facilities to enjoy a picnic (which we can prepare) during your outing.
The Tyler Rose Gardens
Reigning as the largest municipal rose garden in the United States, the Tyler Rose Garden is a wonderful place to just relax and stroll and enjoy 14 acres of beautiful sights and wonderful fragrances. The garden affords a spectacular setting for a picnic for two! Open year round, the roses are at their best mid-spring and mid-fall. In fact the Tyler Rose Festival is held in October during the garden's peak. For more info call 903 531-1212.
Tyler State Park
Enjoy the natural setting of hardwoods and pines situated on 985 acre Tyler State Park. With 2.5 miles of hiking trails, a lake and picnic facilities this is a very popular destination for those who love the outdoors. Deer, squirrels, racoons, ducks and other assorted birds are willing to share their home with you for a little while. Open 7 days a week year round, the park is located approximately 20 minutes from the B&B at the end of a lovely drive through the country.