Athens Texas Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Blackwell House Museum (circa 1886)
  315 First Monday Lane • Athens, TX 75103
  903-567-0787
  Built for Henry F. Blackwell, an early Canton merchant and former County Sheriff, this magnificent... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Billy the Kid Museum
  382 Highway 17 • Athens, TX 75103
  Top of the Mountain
  903-504-6608
  Unique museum that depicts a variety of "outlaws" including Billy the Kid, Jesse James, John Wilkes... more...  map

• Brewer's Bells Museum
  The Plaza, Downtown Canton
  903-567-0787
  View the collection of over 3,000 bells that represent most parts of the world and were collected... more...  map

• Henderson County Historical Museum
  217 North Prairieville Street • Athens, TX 75751
  903-675-4222
  Located in the 1896 Faulk-Gauntt building, this museum features an array of vintage and antique... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Black Beauty Ranch
  382 FM 1803 North • Athens, TX 75751
  903-469-3811
  Home to hundreds of exotic animals, this 1,430 acre refuge was founded by children's author... more...  map

• Cain Center
  915 South Palestine • Athens, TX 75751
  903-677-2001
  Nestled in the heart of 85 beautiful acres is the 50,000-sq.ft. civic and conference center.... more...  map

• East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society
  1601 Patterson Road • Athens, TX 75751
  903-675-5630
  Situated on more than 100 acres of native Texas land, the East Texas Arboretum includes formal... more...  map