Attractions in Athens, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

Blackwell House Museum 903-567-0787
315 First Monday Lane, Athens, TX 75103
Built for Henry F. Blackwell, an early Canton merchant and former County Sheriff, this magnificent house is the oldest home in Canton and features numerous original... more info map

Brewer's Bells Museum 903-567-0787
The Plaza, Downtown Canton
View the collection of over 3,000 bells that represent most parts of the world and were collected for over 60 years by Virginia Belle Brewer while visiting this... more info map
Henderson County Historical Museum 903-675-4222
217 North Prairieville Street, Athens, TX 75751
Located in the 1896 Faulk-Gauntt building, this museum features an array of vintage and antique memorabilia, as well as historical recreations of a turn-of-the-century... more info map

Black Beauty Ranch 903-469-3811
382 FM 1803 North, Athens, TX 75751
Home to hundreds of exotic animals, this 1,430 acre refuge was founded by children's author Cleveland Amory and offers a safe haven for many animals including elephants,... more info map
Cain Center 903-677-2001
915 South Palestine, Athens, TX 75751
Nestled in the heart of 85 beautiful acres is the 50,000-sq.ft. civic and conference center. Facilities include 25-meter pool, whirlpool, sauna, weight room, racquetball... more info map
East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society 903-675-5630
1601 Patterson Road, Athens, TX 75751
Situated on more than 100 acres of native Texas land, the East Texas Arboretum includes formal gardens, the historic circa 1850 Wofford House Museum, historic Discovery... more info map