Athens, Texas is approx 74 miles from Dallas and 35 miles from Tyler.

We call it the
Gateway to East Texas. Located in Henderson County, Athens serves as the county seat.
We are officially the “Home of The Hamburger”! And also the Black Eyed Pea Capital.
Athens is in the heart of Lake Country too……..Lake Athens 1500+/- acre lake…..
Cedar Creek Lake 30,000+acres…..Richland Chambers Lake 40,000+ acres and Lake
Palestine 22,000+ acres. And many many other smaller private lake communities.
Athens has many churches of every faith and many other amenities for a small town.
Come visit us soon!
Athens Chamber of Commerce 903-675-5181 Athens Economic Development 903-675-
4617 City of Athens Director of Tourism 903-677-0775

East Texas Medical Center is a part of the ETMC Regional Center in Tyler. This state of
the art hospital is currently undergoing a major expansion project which has been started
as of March of 2010. Expanding its already extensive medical care with the latest of
diagnostic, therapeutic and rehab services.
The emergency and trauma center is the first to be expanded in the new addition. ETMC is
now home to it’s own helipad with care flight and will be expanded to two helipads.
ww.etmc.org

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Opened in 1997.The Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Fresh-
water Fisheries Center (TFFC) combines visitation and outdoor education with a produc-
tion fish hatchery. Its mission is to provide an educational, entertaining visitor experience
that promotes freshwater sport fishing and the enhancement, conservation and stewardship
of aquatic resources in Texas. Call 903-676-2277

Henderson County Fairpark– The fairpark complex has approx 90,000 visitors a year and
the facility is booked for a wide variety of weekend and weekday events including, Best in
Texas Barrel Racing, college and high school rodeos, Nat’l Santa Gertrudas Show, Cattle
Barron’s Ball by Elder Dodge, USTRC Team Roping, US Pony Show. It hosts 2 PRCA
Rodeo every year. The Athens Chamber Rodeo in April and the MDA Benefit Rodeo and
Concert. Call 903-677-6354

The Athens Country Club- Founded in 1926, the Athens Country Club has long served as a
social and recreational hub for residents of Athens and its surrounding communities.
Throughout its history, the club's contributions to civic affairs, athletics and the cultural
heritage of Athens have gained
immense recognition throughout the region. The club currently offers numerous benefits to
its members, including a championship 27-hole golf course, top-quality tennis facilities, a
variety of fine dining options, fully furnished locker rooms, top-quality fitness facilities,
banquet facilities, formal and informal gathering areas, and a staff with an unmatched
reputation for attention to detail and top-quality service. Call 903-675-8594

The Athens Cain Center- The Cain Center sits nestled in the heart of the beautiful, 85-acre
Cain Park, surrounded by tennis courts, fishing ponds and a walking-jogging trail. In 1983,
the Cain Foundation built and donated this unique facility to the people of Henderson
County. Since then, it has served all of East Texas, both as a fitness center with its many
exercise areas, and as a civic center with rooms available for a wide variety of functions.

Many visitors come to the Cain Center to enjoy the spectacular view overlooking Cain Park.
Some locals visit the center to take daily walks down the long corridors, affording them the
comforts of the indoors, regardless of the weather outside. Call 903-677-2000
 TrinityValley Community College-Trinity Valley Community College has come a
long way since classes first began in borrowed space during the fall of 1946
The college now serves more than 6,500 students at campuses in Athens, Pales-
tine, Terrell and Kaufman. In addition to two-year degrees in a variety of fields of
study, TVCC offers a range of academic and occupational programs for students
who want to complete two years of college before transferring to a university.
TVCC is also ideal for those who need one or two years of training before begin-
ning a career in a trade such as cosmetology, horticulture or ranch management.
Call 903-675-6200

Canton First Monday Trade Days- The world's largest outdoor trade days
takes place Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of every
month in Canton, Texas. Every month, thousands of vendors from across
the country turn this friendly East Texas community into a shopper's para-
dise where you can find the rare antiques and collectibles, furniture, fine
home decor, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, tools, produce, and much
more. Make plans now to come to Canton and enjoy the First Monday
shopping experience. Call 903-567-6556

East Texas Arboretum- Something for everyone. The East Texas Arboretum is a
treasure of rolling hills, hiking trails, children’s play garden and a historic home.
Come explore the 100 acre grounds to relax, exercise or to take a break from the
hustle of a busy city or hectic day. Just inside the city limits of Athens, the
Arboretum is close to area restaurants and shopping to complete your day trip
experience.
Call 903-675-5630

Hotels AREA GOLF

Holiday Inn Express 903-675-2500 Twin Lakes Golf Course 903-567-1112
Athens Super 8 903-675-7511 Echo Creek Club 903-852-7094
Athens Best Western 903-675-9214 Kings Creek 903-498-8888
Victoria Inn 903-677-1470 Pinnacle Golf Club 903-451-4653
Country Oaks 903-489-3325
Bed & Breakfasts Pine Dunes Resort & Golf 903-876-4336

Oak Meadow Bed & Breakfast

2781 FM 2495
Athens, Texas 75751
OAK CREEK BED & BREAKFAST Phone: 903-675-3407 Fax: (903) 675-6381
9004 County Road 2800' Athens, TX 75751
903-675-5509 email:
Joe & Gwen Mills, Innkeepers
Randell & Marilyn Tarin, Innkeepers
innkeeper@oakcreekbnb.com