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Whispering Pines RV & Cabin Resort is located on 47 acres of the most beautiful pine, oak, dogwood and sweetgum trees of East Texas. The park offers 133 RV sites, 130 are full hook-up and include both 30 & 50 amp service. The park has too many amenities to list including 5 meeting rooms w/ kitchens, pools, hot-tub, 2 outdoor pavilions, tennis and basketball courts, outdoor movie theater, fishing pond, mini-golf AND MORE!!! | |||||
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Largest outdoor trading center - 100 acres, which can accommodate over 3,000 dealers. Canton First Monday Trade Days are always held each month on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding the first Monday of the month. | |||||
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center houses indoor and outdoor exhibits including a hatchery, laboratory, aquarium, and educational center focusing on underwater wildlife in the state's freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes. | |||||
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East Texas has been noted for its fiddlers since the time of Davey Crockett and Sam Houston. The Athens Fiddlers Contest and Reunion is devoted to the preservation of the style of music that once brought courage to our starving troops at Valley Forge, earned devoted admirers like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, and today continues to delight millions. | |||||
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One of Athens' claims to fame is being the home of the original
hamburger, introduced in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair by
"Uncle" Fletcher Davis of Athens, Texas.
As the Home of the Original Hamburger, Athens celebrates Uncle Fletch and his fabulous creation the second weekend each June at the Uncle Fletch’s Burger and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off held at the Lake Athens Marina. |
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There's always something happening at the fairgrounds! Located 3 miles east of downtown Athens on Highway 31, the Complex sits on 68 acres and consists of the coliseum, multi-purpose building, three barns, and an outdoor arena. | |||||
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East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society has over 100 acres of gardens and hiking trails, Visitor's Center/Museum, an historical homestead, koi pond with waterfalls. Check our website for upcoming events. | |||||
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Cedar Creek Lake is located approximately one hour southeast of Dallas, Texas. It is one of the most popular areas in Northeast Texas for those seeking lake activities, lake living and leisure. | |||||