MILAM COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—Exhibits include letters from the Republic of Texas era, Civil War and WWI, as well as local Native American artifacts, cowboy gear and weapons. 112 W. First St. 254/697-4770.
MILAM COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM—Restored county jail, built in 1895, includes sheriff’s quarters, jail cells, shackles and the gallows tower. 112 W. First St. 254/697-8963.
CANTON POP. 3,683
ALT. 540 MAP K-20
CANTON VISITORS BUREAU: 119 N. Buffalo. 903/567-1849 or 877/462-7467.
www.visitcantontx.com.
Canton is a National Main Street City with a historic down- town that offers shopping, antiques and eateries. The city’s First Monday Trade Days, which runs Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of each month, is one of the nation’s largest flea market events. The Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo is in June. The 18-hole Twin Lakes Golf Course, south of town
off State Highway 19, offers one of the most challenging layouts in East Texas.
CANTON PLAZA MUSEUM—Housed in the 1946 Plaza Theater building, this museum features one of the largest bell collections in the United States, a First Monday museum, a collection of Native American artifacts and models, a restored 1938 fire engine and items from the Civil War era. 119 N. Buffalo St. 903/567-1849 or 877/462-7467.
SPLASH KINGDOM—This water park features slides, a lazy river, sand volleyball and a kids’ castle. I-20 at F.M. 859. 903/567-0044.
www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com.
VAN ZANDT COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA— A bronze statue of a kneeling soldier guards a line of granite markers engraved with the names of fallen and missing service members from the county. Also includes a park and displays of military aircraft and armament. 1200 S. Trade Days Blvd. 903/567-0657.
www.vzcm.org.
VAN ZANDT GENEALOGY & HISTORY LIBRARY— This facility is home to more than 75,000 pieces of re- search material on local families and the history of the area since settlement. Terrell Street at Texas 19 in the County Courthouse Annex. 903/567-5012.
YESTERLAND FARM—During fall and winter, this old-fashioned farm offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze, home-grown Christmas trees, games and miniature train rides. Admission charge. 15410 I-20. 903/567-2255.
http://yesterlandfarm.com.
CARROLLTON POP. 124,843
ALT. 470 MAP J-18/RR-7 CITY OF CARROLLTON:
www.cityofcarrollton.com.
Carrollton is a vibrant community that has been named a national “Kid-Friendly City” and “Tree City USA.” It also boasts 15 miles of walking and biking trails. Historic down- town is home to antique and craft shops, restaurants and the Plaza Arts Center.
A.W. PERRY HOMESTEAD MUSEUM—This historic struc- ture was built in 1909 from material salvaged from the first Perry home. Furnishings, tools and the adjacent barn offer a look at an earlier time in Texas. Free. 1509 N. Perry Road. 972/466-6380.
ELM FORK NATURE PRESERVE—This 40-acre ecosystem offers wooded trails for hiking. Free. In McInnish Sports Complex, off Sandy Lake Road, one mile west of I-35. 972/466-6380.
192 PHOTO: WILL VAN OVERBEEK/TXDOT The MSC Forsyth Center Galleries at Texas A&M in College Station feature art glass collections.
CEDAR HILL POP. 46,556
ALT. 880 MAP K-18/WW-6
CEDAR HILL VISITOR CENTER: 285 Uptown Blvd. 469/272-2902.
www.visitcedarhilltx.com.
Cedar Hill is the second-oldest community in Dallas Coun- ty and has the highest percentage of preserved open space of any city in the DFW metropolitan area.
CEDAR HILL STATE PARK—This park features 300 devel- oped and walk-in campsites, as well as boat ramps giving access to 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake. Off-road bicycle en- thusiasts can enjoy 15 miles of biking trails in varied terrain. Admission charge. 1570 F.M. 1382 about 10 miles south- west of Dallas. 972/291-3900.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ state-parks/cedar-hill. Penn Farm Agricultural History Center depicts farming
before and after World War II, showing the shift in agri - culture from self-sufficient small farming to an agri business model. Exhibits are housed in a 1918 barn, a Model T garage and other restored structures. 972/291-3900.
DOGWOOD CANYON AUDUBON CENTER—More than 200 acres of pristine forest offer habitat for a unique com- bination of flora and fauna, including the endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black-chinned hummingbird. Includes a visitor center, two canyon trails and programs. Free. 1206 F.M. 1382 W. 469/526-1980. http://dogwood
canyon.audubon.org.
LAKES—Joe Pool Lake, see GRAND PRAIRIE. Mountain Creek Reservoir, see DALLAS.
CELINA POP. 6,514
ALT. 353 MAP H-18
GREATER CELINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 972/382-3300.
www.celinachamber.org.
In 1915, Celina was the site of the first road in the country built exclusively for automobiles—the Celina Pike. Today, this community north of Dallas is growing but retains its small-town feel. The historic downtown plaza features a war memorial, shops and restaurants. The Celina Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day is held
in October.
CELINA AREA HERITAGE MUSEUM—The museum hous- es memorabilia from the estate of Alla Hubbard, a physi- cian who spent 40 years in Celina. Displays include artifacts dating to the 1930s and World War II items. It also features rotating exhibits. Donations accepted. 211 W. Pecan St. on the city’s historic square. 972/382-3600.
CENTERVILLE POP. 906
ALT. 353
CENTERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 903/536-7261.
www.centervilletexas.com.
Rolling plains and prairies characterize the topography of this East Texas town. The historic courthouse on town square is fully restored. Four jails are still standing in this town: three on the courthouse square (built in 1887, 1913 and 1974) and the current one built in 1994 on Texas 7.
FORT BOGGY STATE PARK—Spend the day picnicking, fishing or taking in the natural beauty of this serene day- use park set beside a picturesque lake well-suited to canoes or small boats. The park has nature trails and an open-air picnic pavilion. Free. 4994 Texas 75 S. Four miles south of Centerville off Texas 75. 903/344-1116.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/fort-boggy.
LAKE—Lake Limestone, see GROESBECK.
LEON COUNTY COURTHOUSE—After the original 1858 courthouse burned, a new courthouse was built in 1887 of slate bricks handmade near the site. It is one of the oldest such buildings in Texas. 204 E. St. Mary St. 936/436-4915.
CHAPPELL HILL POP. 636 (est.)
ALT. 317 MAP P-19
CHAPPELL HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 9000 U.S. 290 E. 979/337-9910.
www.chappellhilltx.com.
This rural community still reflects the quiet pace of bygone times. The town has more than 25 Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks and 10 sites in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Main Street Historic District. Tours are available. 979/836-6033. Events include the Bluebonnet Festival of Texas in the spring and the Scarecrow Festival in the fall.
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