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TEXAS STATE RAILROAD
The Texas State Railroad, est. 1881, is truly a "Texas Treasure!" This historic train offers both steam and diesel excursions that travel through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of east Texas where rolling hills, nature and wildlife abound. Passengers may board excursion trains at either the Rusk or Palestine depots where southern hospitality is the norm. Beautiful Victorian styled depots are surrounded by large parks with lakes and streams, offering visitors full-service campground facilities, picnic areas, concessions and a great deal more to enhance a four-season vaction experience. Open Year-round! Form more information, call 1-888-987-2461 or follow the link above.
 
   
SWEET DREAMS WINERY
Open Saturdays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; CR 441 – go Hwy. 155 North and turn on 315 North – at FM 321 intersection, go 2.2 miles north to CR 444, turn right and then right at the end of 444 – turn right and see sign; 903-549-2027
 
   
PALESTINE COMMUNITY FOREST
The area boasts seven hundred acres of pines and hardwoods with scenic drives leading to four lakes featuring fishing, boating, and picnicing. Sumac, yaupon and sweetgum trees add accents of brilliant color during autumn. Take Texas 19/U.S. 287 Location: a few miles northwest of Palestine.
   
COLUMBIA SCIENTIFIC BALLOON FACILITY Operated by NASA, balloons as large as 300 feet in diameter are periodically launched to conduct studies of upper atmosphere and outer space. For more information or to arrange a tour call (903) 729-0271 or (903) 723-3014
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   








Palestine Texas Map






Local Bed & Breakfast
     
  Almost HeavInn Bed & Breakfast
Jeff and Heidi Ghringhelli
Children welcome
Maydelle, TX
903-795-3181
 
     
  Apple Annie's Bed & Breakfast and Annie's Guest Houses
Sid and Linda Walton
Palestine's Northside Historical District
903-729-1789
 
     
  Bailey's Bunkhouse
Christy and Jeremy Wagner
Children & Pets Welcome
4701 ACR 441
559-362-5873
 
     
  Bar S Ranch Bed
and Breakfast

RV's, Children, Pets welcome
2001 Anderson Co Rd 156 So.
903-729-6975
 
     
  Bowers Mansion
B&B / Antiques

Ron and Mary Nell Eaton
301 S. Magnolia
903-723-7263
 
     
  Dogwood Inn
Leigh and David Webb
921 N. Perry St.
903-729-2059
 
     
  Elmwood Gardens
DeeDee and Jim Turnage
305 ACR 445 N.
903-549-2716
 
     
  Fig Tree Manor
Breakfast & Bistro

Allan and Vicki Brunton
203 Erwin, Old Town area
903-729-3457
 
     
  Fox Meadows Guest
Homes & Nature
Conservatory

Children Welcome
650 Anderson Co. Rd 468
903-549-3400
 
     
  The Texas Railroad Inn
Kyle and Renee Jennings
3241 E. US Hwy 84
903-723-0610
 
     

 Lodging and Hospitality

 
Apple
Annie's
  Apple Annie's Bed and Breakfast
1014 N. Sycamore Street
903-729-1789
  All of Annie's properties are located in the oldest district of Historic Palestine and all within walking distance of Downtown, Apple Annie's provides a choice of fully restored historic
Bailey
Bunkhouse


  Bailey Bunkhouse
4701 ACR 441
559-362-5873

  Beneath the tall pine trees in beautiful East Texas sits a little red bunkhouse.  This is the perfect place to reminisce of days gone by. We promise you will create memories you will not soon forget.
Bar S
B&B
  Bar S Ranch Bed
and Breakfast

2001 ACR 156
903-729-6975
903-724-8834

  We want you to come and enjoy the country life in our 1891 "Dogtrot House". We offer three very different bedrooms. Coffee and movies are provided in each room. A country continental style breakfast
Texas
Railroad
Inn
  The Texas Railroad Inn
3241 E. US Hwy 84
903-723-0610

  Experience the splendor of a bygone era as you sit in the parlor, eating a delicious slice of southern homemade pie, while listening to the old steam powered locomotive blow its whistle as it makes its departure.
Best Western Palistine
  Best Western of Palestine
1601 W. Palestine Ave.
903-723-4655
800-523-0121
  Newly Renovated Rooms
Complimentary HOT Full Breakfast
Outdoor Pool
High-Speed Internet Access
Cable / HBO
Business Center
Bowers
Mansion
  Bowers Mansion
B&B / Antiques

301 S. Magnolia
903-723-7263
 

This beautiful home in the Southside National Historic District (aka Silk Stocking Row) was built in 1868 and updated in the 1890's.Bowers Mansion will whisk you to a
bygone era.

Dogwood Inn
  Dogwood Inn
921 N. Perry St.
903-729-2059
  About a hundred feet back from the street in the northeast corner of his five acre tract is a wonderfull house that was designed to have dormer windows in the roof of its story and a half structure and was built with native pine lumber. With a large front porch.
Elmwood
Gardens
  Elmwood Gardens
305 ACR 445 N.
903-549-2716
  Fountains, waterfalls and reflecting pools shield you from the demands and stresses of the outside world as your world shrinks to the sensual pleasures of this enclosed garden paradise.
Fox
Meadows
  Fox Meadows Guest
Homes & Nature
Conservatory

Children Welcome
650 Anderson Co. Rd 468
903-549-3400
  Come to Fox Meadows and find peace in 55 acres of deep green forests and pasture land. Open your heart to grandfather trees and expansive Texas skies; let mother nature's beauty release your stress.
Fig Tree
Manor
  Fig Tree Manor
Bed & Breakfast & Bistro

203 Erwin,
Old Town area
903-729-3457
 

All room rates include a gourmet breakfast at 8:00 am. For guest requiring an earlier breakfast an extended continental will be provided.

Holiday Inn Express
  Holiday Inn Express
1030 E. Palestine
903-323-4884
Palestine, TX 75801
  Jacuzzi Suites
Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Fitness Center
Business Center
Meeting Room
Holiday Inn Express
  Express Inn & Suites
1100 E. Palestine Ave.
903-729-3151
800-944-1143
 
Continental Breakfast
Senior & Corporate Rates
Iron Horse Sports Bar.
  Quality Inn & Suites
1101 E. Palestine Ave.
903-723-7300
800-675-1880
 

Free deluxe continental breakfast with Hot Belgian waffles
Free coffee
Free wireless Internet access
Outdoor Pool

  Super 8 Motel
2300 W. Oak
903-731-9495
800-800-8888
  King Mini Suites; Jacuzzi Rooms; Meeting Room; Commercial Rates; Complimentary Continental Breakfast
  La Quinta
3000 S. Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
800-800-8000
  King Mini Suites; Jacuzzi Rooms; Meeting Room; Commercial Rates; Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Mollard
Guest House
  Mollard Guest House
508 Crockett Rd.
Palestine, TX 75801
903-391-1002
  King Mini Suites; Jacuzzi Rooms; Meeting Room; Commercial Rates; Complimentary Continental Breakfast
 
 Restaurants
 
  Chip's
Burger
Ranch
  Chip's Burger Ranch
908 W Palestine Ave.
(903) 723-1016
Palestine, TX 75801
  Burgers
Taco Salads
Tex-Mex, Sandwiches
Super-Stuffed Potatoes
Blue Bell Ice Cream
 
  Don Jose's
Mexican Restaurant

1103 E Palestine Ave.
(903) 729-5054
Palestine, TX 75801
  Daily Lunch Specials
Full-Service Bar
Fajitas Are Our Specialty
Open 11-9:30 Mon-Thur
and 11-10:30 Fri-Sat
 
  Old Magnolia
Coffee Shop

120 W Oak Street
(903) 729-4411
Palestine, TX 75801
  Featuring Seattle's Best Coffee
Pastries, Muffins, Scones
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies
 
  Old Magnolia
Sandwich Shop

120 W Oak Street
(903) 729-4410
Palestine, TX 75801
  All our sandwiches and salads are made with the finest ingredients. Try our wonderful soups of the day. Our cakes and pies are baked fresh to your satisfaction.
  Madeline's
  Madeline's
Tea Room

909 FM 2419
(903) 731-7095
Palestine, TX 75801
  Catering
Best chicken salad in Texas
Open Tues-Fri, 11-2
Open Nights / Weekends For Groups 10+
 
  Applebee's
2225 S. Loop 256
(903) 729-8888
Palestine, TX 75801
  Car Side Service Available
Kids' Menu, Extras
Pick'N Pair Lunch Combos
Weight Watchers (r)
Ultimate Trios
  The
Redlands

Restaurant
  The Redlands
Restaurant

400 N. Queen St.
(903) 729-3600
Palestine, TX 75801
  Elegant Dining at Affordable Pricing
Great Burgers & Belgian Fries
Peach Cobbler, Homemade Rolls
Lunch Buffet - Downtown Palestine
 
 To See and Do
 
  Museum
for East
Texas
Culture
  The Museum for East
Texas Culture

400 S Micheaux St,
(903) 723-1914
Palestine, TX 75801
  Rooms in the historic (1915) schoolhouse display artifacts and special interest exhibits. The museum is a record of Texas Historical Landmarks and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
 
  The Texas State
Rail Road

Park Rd. 76 Hwy 84 W
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Palestine Depot
Park Rd. 70 Hwy 84 E
Palestine, TX 75801
  This historic train travels through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of East Texas where rolling hills, nature and wildlife abound.
  Judith
Summersville
  Judith Summerville Arts
(903) 391-3580
213 East Crawford
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Judith Summerville Arts showcases artwork from mostly local artist in pottery, glass, painting, photography, collage, fibers, sculpture, jewelry, baskets, candles, soap, wood, and stained glass.
 
  Sweet Dreams Winery
(903) 549-2027
2549 ACR 441
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Award Winning Wine Gift Baskets, Wine-A-Rita Mix. Custom Stoppers, Tasting Room Covered Porch and Lots More.
 
  Texas Art Depot
(903) 729-1940
301 W. Oak
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Featuring national and international artists. Sculpture, Giclees, Originals and Prints
 
 Business
 
  Mary
Jean's
  Mary Jean's Collection
903-731-4434
302 East Crawford
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Looking for unique items
This is the place.
  Duncan
Depot
Antiques
  Duncan Depot
Antiques
(903) 723-2899
106 W Main St.
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Duncan Depot Antiques
Hidden Treasures and
Unique Antiques
  Mercantile
on the
Creek
  Mercantile on the Creek
(903) 729-1200
215 E Crawford St.
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Mercantile on the Creek
offers Unique Gift Items
and Antiques.
  Grimes
Sewing Cente
r
  Grimes Sewing Center
(903) 729-2889
619 W Oak
Palestine, TX. 75801
  Grimes Sewing Center Carries Everything for Every Sewing Need