kayaking on Lake Woodlands and cruises on The Wood- lands Waterway®. World-class sporting events include the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, Insperity Golf Cham- pionship and the Nike South Invitational. Waterway Square offers a collection of nightspots and
restaurants. Synchronized jets of water “perform” evenings at the Fountains at Waterway Square.
LAKES—Lake Conroe, see CONROE. Lake Houston, see HOUSTON.
THE WOODLANDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM—The muse- um provides exhibits designed to immerse children and adults in play that stimulates curiosity and provides oppor- tunities for learning. 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive. 281/465-0955.
www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org.
TYLER POP. 100,740
ALT. 558 MAP K-21/DD-2
TYLER CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 315 N. Broadway Ave. 903/592-1661 or 800/235-5712.
www.visittyler.com.
The city was named for President John Tyler. It is the site of Texas College, University of Texas at Tyler, and Tyler Junior College. Tyler rose season is in October. The Texas Rose Festival is in the third week in October, with many other events held before, during and after the festival. At the Municipal Rose Garden. The Azalea & Spring Flower Trail occurs in late March
and early April (800/235-5712). The East Texas State Fair is held in late September.
AMERICAN FREEDOM MUSEUM—With hundreds of artifacts, this interactive museum documents the nation’s military from the American Revolution to Iraq. Also features a Hall of Freedom and a Hall of Presidents. Admission charge. 22450 F.M. 2493 in Bullard. 903/894-5252.
www.americanfreedommuseum.org.
BROOKSHIRE’S WORLD OF WILDLIFE MUSEUM AND COUNTRY STORE—Features hundreds of specimens of animals, reptiles and fish from Africa and North America. Includes a 1920s grocery store. 1600 W. SW Loop 323. 903/534-2169.
www.brookshires.com/museum.
CALDWELL ZOO—Started in 1938 as a backyard menag- erie. This 85-acre park features more than 2,000 endan- gered and beautiful animals from Africa, North America and South America in natural habitats. Picnic facilities. 2203 Martin Luther King Drive. 903/593-0121.
www.caldwellzoo.org.
CAMP FANNIN WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL—Located in the University of Texas Health Science Center, this unique monument honors Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine veterans who served during World War II. At U.S. 271 and Texas 155 North. 800/235-5712.
CAMP FORD HISTORICAL PARK—Once a prisoner-of- war compound used for Union troops during the Civil War, it now includes a park, a history kiosk, a walking trail with signage, a reconstruction of a POW cabin, and picnic areas. Free. At U.S. 271 and Camp Ford Parkway. 903/592-5993.
www.smithcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
THE CENTER FOR EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE EDUCA- TION—The center encourages an interest in, and support for, science education, with traveling hands-on science exhibits and large-screen movies. 1327 S. Baxter Ave. 903/510-2312.
www.tjc.edu/CESSE.
CHARNWOOD RESIDENTIAL HISTORICAL DISTRICT— Dating to the 1860s, the district includes Tudor Revival, Classical Revival, Colonial, Craftsman, Queen Anne and Ranch-style homes. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Bounded on the north by East Hous- ton; on the east by South Oakland, East Wells and South Donnybrook; on the south by East Dobbs; and on the west by Broadway. 903/595-1960. www.historic
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DEWBERRY PLANTATION—Tour provides information on the house and history dating to 1835 when Col. John Dewberry came to East Texas. 14007 F.M. 346 W. in Bullard. 903/825-9000.
www.dewberryplantation.com.
THE DISCOVERY SCIENCE PLACE—Three exhibit halls are featured at this downtown children’s math and science museum. Many activities focus on “hands-on” learning. Admission charge. 308 N. Broadway St. 903/533-8011.
www.discoveryscienceplace.org.
GOODMAN-LEGRAND HOUSE & MUSEUM—A delight for antique lovers and historians, this antebellum landmark brings the past to life with original furnishings and memo- rabilia dating to the mid-1800s. 624 N. Broadway. 903/531-1286.
www.goodmanmuseum.com.
LAKES—Lakes Tyler and Tyler East—These adjacent mu- nicipal lakes include marinas, boat ramps, and parks for fishing and boating. Call ahead about water levels. About 12 miles southeast of Tyler via Texas 110. 903/939-2724.
Lake Palestine, see JACKSONVILLE.
MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN & MUSEUM—This 14-acre garden is the nation’s largest rose showcase, featuring 38,000 rose bushes of more than 500 varieties. Roses are at their peak May-November. Area growers ship to nurser- ies throughout the nation and to 25 foreign countries. 1900 W. Front St. 903/531-1212. Tyler Rose Museum features educational exhibits of
the rose-growing industry and displays former Rose Festi- val memorabilia. 420 Rose Park Drive. 903/597-3130.
www.tylerrosemuseum.com.
SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S MUSEUM & ARCHIVES—In the National Register of Historic Places, the 1904 Carnegie Library building exhibits artifacts from the county’s historic and economic culture, including Na- tive American, Republic of Texas, Civil War and 20th- century eras. Donations accepted. Free. 125 S. College St. 903/592-5993.
www.smithcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE—A rescue facility for tigers, lions and cougars. View the cats in natural settings. 17552 F.M. 14 N. 903/858-1008.
www.tigercreek.org.
TYLER MUSEUM OF ART—Three galleries feature exhibits and a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and photography, plus a gift shop and tea room. 1300 S. Mahon Ave. On Tyler Junior College campus. 903/595-1001.
www.tylermuseum.org.
TYLER STATE PARK—Hike and bike on approximately 14 miles of trails or rent a boat for a tour of the 64-acre lake. Excellent for year-round fishing, swimming and scuba diving. Full RV hookups, tent sites, renovated limited-ser- vice cabins, screened shelters and group facilities are avail- able. Admission and camping fees. Two miles north of I-20. 903/597-5338.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/tyler.
WINERIES—Kiepersol Cellars Vineyards and Winery. See WINERIES listing.
UNCERTAIN POP. 95
ALT. 195 MAP J-23 UNCERTAIN CITY HALL:
www.cityofuncertain.com.
The town evolved from fishing camps and resort opera- tions around scenic Caddo Lake. The site is near Uncertain Landing, named because steamboat captains in earlier days often had trouble mooring their vessels. Several an- tique shops and an art gallery are found here, as are fishing guides. Bed-and-breakfast accommodations are available.
CADDO LAKE STATE PARK—West of town on F.M. 2198 on Caddo Lake. See JEFFERSON
LAKE—Caddo Lake—This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake spreads over parts of Tex as and Louisiana. Because the maze of channels can be confusing, the state marked 42 miles of “boat roads.” Fishing is popular. Camps and marinas are at lakeside, including at Caddo Lake State Park.
Explore Wonderful Water
TO ENJOY Texas’ only original lake—Caddo— from the water, visitors can rent canoes at the park headquarters or take a tour on anything from a paddle-wheeler to a swamp boat. Find a list of boat tour operators on the Caddo Lake State Park website.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ state-parks/caddo-lake
PADDLE-WHEEL TOUR—Graceful Ghost Steamboat Company Inc.—Ply the waters of Caddo Lake aboard The Graceful Ghost steamboat, a wood burning, steam powered, stern paddle-wheeler. It’s a replica of an 1890s paddle-wheel riverboat. Reservations recommended. Admission charge. Boat departs Big Pines Lodge, 756 Pine Island Road. 903/679-3020.
www.gracefulghost.com.
WASKOM POP. 2,232
ALT. 371 MAP K-23
The town was originally known as Powellton. Its name changed to Waskom Station for the man who brought the railroad through the community. Be sure to check out Shirley’s Place on U.S. 80 in the heart of the town.
T.C. LINDSEY & CO.—Part old-fashioned general store and part museum, this establishment offers a wide variety of merchandise as well as nostalgia. Store has been used in several Disney films. 2293 F.M. 134. In Jonesville, three miles west of Waskom. 903/687-3382.
TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER—On the Texas/Lousiana border, this is one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers operated by the Texas Department of Transportation for the convenience of the traveling public. 1255 N. I-20 E. 903/687-2547.
www.txdot.gov.
WOODVILLE POP. 2,651
ALT. 232 MAP O-22
TYLER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 717 W. Bluff. 409/283-2632.
www.tylercountychamber.com.
Woodville was named for George T. Wood, the second governor of Texas.
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA INDIAN RESERVATION— See LIVINGSTON
BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE—See KOUNTZE.
HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM—Features old buildings, homes and vehicles, plus documents and pictures of every- day life from pioneer days to the Roaring ‘20s. The Pickett House restaurant is in an ancient schoolhouse. Admission charge. One mile west of Woodville on U.S. 190. 409/283-2272 or 800/323-0389.
www.heritage-village.org.
KIRBY STATE FOREST—See STATE FORESTS IN TEXAS. 14 miles south on U.S. 287
LAKES—B.A. Steinhagen Lake and Sam Rayburn Reservoir, see JASPER. Lake Livingston, see LIVINGSTON. Toledo Bend Reservoir, see CENTER.
MARTIN DIES JR. STATE PARK—See JASPER.
SHIVERS LIBRARY AND MUSEUM—Former Texas Gov. Allan Shivers and his wife gave this restored Victorian home to Woodville. Among the furnishings is carpeting from France. Mementos and historical docu- ments from Shivers’ administration are displayed. Admission charge. 302 N. Charlton. 409/283-3709.
www.allanshiverslibrary.com.
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