Fun things to do around East Texas

East Texas is full of places that never make the travel lists — a cafe that's been open since before the highway moved, a courthouse square that's still the middle of town, a lake road nobody takes unless they live on it. This site is for those.

How places get picked

Nothing here is paid for or sponsored. Places end up on the site because they looked interesting, somebody mentioned them, or they're the kind of spot people drive out of their way for.

Hours change, kitchens close, and small places sometimes shut for a week in the summer without telling anybody. Call ahead if it's a long drive.

Got a suggestion?

Some of the best ones come from people who grew up nearby. Send it over — or say hello on Facebook, which is usually the faster way to reach us.

If something on the site is wrong or out of date, tell us and it'll get fixed.