SKYDIVE DALLAS —Freefall from 13,500 feet in the air with licensed tandem-jump instructors. Facilities include a private airport, campground and RV spaces, classrooms and observation deck. Admission charge. Airport entrance is just east of the intersection of East County Line Road and County Road 4410. 903/364-5103.
www.skydivedallas.com.
WHITEWRIGHT HISTORICAL MUSEUM & NATURE PARK —Housed in early-1900s home, the museum focuses on how local ancestors lived. Nearby nature park has stroll-through gardens. 202 S. Bond St.
WINERY —Grayson Hills Winery and Lenoir Sage Vineyards. See WINERIES listing.
Greenville). Downtown features boutiques, antiques and restaurants in historic buildings along original brick streets. The Rose Monument stands at the center of N. Fourth and E. North Commerce streets. The Texas Legislature designated Wills Point
the “Bluebird Capital of Texas.” The annual Bluebird Festival is in April, and the WPRC UPRA Rodeo is in July.
BRUCE PARK —In the heart of downtown, this park features the preserved home of William Wills, a cabin built in 1848, an old wagon and farm implements. On Second Street, just off U.S. 80.
DEPOT MUSEUM —Old T&P depot features memorabilia from the city and Van Zandt County. 210 W. South Commerce St. Near U.S. 80 and Fifth Street. 903/873-8626.
LAKE TAWAKONI STATE PARK —This lakeside park offers hike-and-bike trails, miles of shoreline and a boat ramp in a wooded setting. More than 40 acres of native prairie—rare for East Texas—serve as habitat for more than 250 bird species. The park has some of the newest camping sites in the state park system, two large picnic areas, and an area that can be reserved for youth groups (up to
48 people). Parking fee. Admission charge. 10822 F.M. 2475. North of Wills Point via F.M. 47 to F.M. 2475. 903/560-7123.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/lake-tawakoni.
OLD CABOOSE —This restored caboose represents the important role the railroad played in the growth of Wills Point. 114 W. South Commerce St. In Ollie Webb Park.
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK —This tribute to local service members includes memorials and military equipment. 136 W. South Commerce St.
YOAKUM POP. 5,928
ALT. 366
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YOAKUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 361/293-2309.
www.yoakumareachamber.com.
Kolaches from West are a popular Texas road-trip food.
WHITNEY POP. 2,058
ALT. 585
WHITNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 106 N. Colorado St. 254/694-2540.
www.lakewhitneychamber.com.
Whitney is a gateway to popular Lakes Aquilla (see Hillsboro) and Whitney. It is one of the leading water sport and lake resort areas of Texas. This area has many RV parks, 2,200 acres of equestrian riding trails, three golf courses and four marinas.
LAKE — Lake Whitney — This Army Corps of Engineers lake is an impoundment on the Brazos River. Many parks, marinas and camps offer boat ramps, fishing, swimming, and scuba diving. Lake Whitney State Park is on the eastern shore. A few miles west of Whitney. Also accessible from Meridian. 254/694-3189.
LAKE WHITNEY STATE PARK —Boating, water sports, fishing, scuba diving and swimming take center stage on this popular lake. The park offers boat ramps. Also enjoy camping, hiking, biking and birding—nearly 200 species have been identified here. Admission charge. Southwest of town on F.M. 1244. 254/694-3793.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-whitney.
WILLS POINT POP. 3,594
ALT. 518
The city is a gateway to Lake Tawakoni (see BOTH PHOTOS: MICHAEL AMADOR/TXDOT
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WILLS POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 903/873-3111.
www.willspointchamber.com.
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In its early years, this area was used for gathering herds of Texas longhorns being driven to market along the Chisholm Trail. Yoakum once called itself the “Green Wrap” tomato capital of the world and commemorates this heritage with the Tom Tom Festival held in June.
CARL & MARY WELHAUSEN LIBRARY —This historic building, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, once housed the municipal power plant. 810 Front St. 361/293-5001.
HERITAGE MUSEUM —See railroad artifacts and displays on the history of the leather industry from Chisholm Trail drives to the first tannery, and the workmanship that goes into quality leather goods today. 312 Simpson St. 361/293-7022.
YORKTOWN POP. 2,086
ALT. 266
YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 361/564-2661.
www.yorktowntx.com.
Czech and Polish immigrants settled in the area, and greetings are often given in those languages today. The area is known for its displays of wildflowers, birding and hunting. The Western Days Festival is held in October.
COLETO CREEK PARK —This 25-acre park offers birding, fishing in Coleto Creek, hike-and-bike trails, picnicking, playground, tennis and basketball courts and a pavilion. At Fifth and North Hoppe streets.
YORKTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM —This museum in two historic buildings, both in the National Register of Historic Places, features exhibits on area history, arrowheads and an antique doll collection. Gift shop. At West Main St. and Eckhardt streets. 361/564-2661.
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