Two hours east of Dallas off US 20, the city of Tyler welcomes you to the northern Pineywoods. Tyler and the nearby towns of Edom, Jacksonville, Palestine, and Rusk offer arts-minded travelers attractions both rustic and sophisticated--including pottery and crafts, notable Victorian homes, and in Tyler’s Carnegie History Center, an inspiring set of Depression-era murals. Palestine has more than its share of fine B&Bs and antiques shopping galore, and Kiepersol Estates, near Tyler, will keep the wine-lovers in your party very happy.
Dating from 1914, this building was originally the Carnegie Library and is now home to the Smith County Historical Society.
Nestled among 33 beautiful acres of grape vines, Kiepersol Estates invites visitors to wine tastings and horse-and-carriage tours of the vineyard.
The tiny town of Edom, a few miles east of Tyler, is a worthwhile stop for travelers looking for art pottery and other crafts.
Since the early 20th century, the Texas Basket Company has been manufacturing handmade baskets of every description - observe the baskets being made and visit the gift shop.
Downtown Palestine is a great place for shopping, browsing for antiques, and enjoying small-town hospitality.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house has been completely restored and decorated with period furnishings.
Built in 1916, this Tudor-Gothic style building houses items telling the history of the city of Palestine and Anderson county.
The fully self-contained Victorian-style steam-engine railroad operates on a varied schedule from March through November, with weekend excursions year-round.
Among Rusk’s most popular tourist destinations, this 546-foot-long footbridge, built in 1861, may be the nation’s longest pedestrian bridge.
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