Tyler State Park Loop 323N to Park Road, Tyler, TX 75706, 903-597-5338, Situated in the piney woods, this 994-acre spring-fed lake that each year is stocked with trout, making for excellent fall and winter fishing.

Lake Palestine Loop 323 SW take TX 155 south 15 miles, Tyler, TX 75701, A 25,500 acre lake with mostly commercial facilities for boating, fishing, and other water sports.

Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East Loop 323 SE, take TX 110 to Whitehouse, east FM346, Tyler, TX 75701, These twin municipal lakes cover about 4,800 acres and offer facilities for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.

Green Acres Bowl 2311 East Southeast Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701, 903-561-2911, There's something for the whole family to do at this 32 lane bowling center that offers bumper bowling, league bowling, pizza rent-a-lanes, and delightful birthday parties. A fully stocked pro shop is on site.