Jason & Liz’s Local Guidebook
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A cute little town (10 miles away) with a Walmart and an assortment of restaurants and fast food.
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Lindale
A cute little town (10 miles away) with a Walmart and an assortment of restaurants and fast food.
Van
A quaint little town ( 5 miles away) with a grocery store and a few restaurants and fast food.
A large city (25 miles away) with lots of activities, restaurants and fast food.
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Tyler
A large city (25 miles away) with lots of activities, restaurants and fast food.
A beautiful old fashion downtown (12 miles), train station, cute shops, antique stores and restaurants
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Mineola
A beautiful old fashion downtown (12 miles), train station, cute shops, antique stores and restaurants
Activities
An assortment of fun things to do!
A large fishing lake surrounded by a walking path, restrooms, playground, soccer and baseball fields.
Faulkner Park
21206 US-69A large fishing lake surrounded by a walking path, restrooms, playground, soccer and baseball fields.
Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, Laser Tag, Video Arcade, Wood Fired Pizza, Coffee Bar...
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Times Square Grand Slam
5201 S Broadway AveMovie Theater, Bowling Alley, Laser Tag, Video Arcade, Wood Fired Pizza, Coffee Bar...
A unique and fun activity for Families and Groups. Your group has 60 minutes to solve the puzzle and escape a themed room!
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Escapology Escape Rooms Tyler
8958 S Broadway AveA unique and fun activity for Families and Groups. Your group has 60 minutes to solve the puzzle and escape a themed room!
A family friendly water park with 5 different areas from toddler to adventure seeker!
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Splash Kingdom Waterpark
18814 I-20A family friendly water park with 5 different areas from toddler to adventure seeker!
Great place to watch a new release and eat Pub Food favorites while reclining in a big leather chair
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Studio Movie Grill (Tyler)
8954 S Broadway AveGreat place to watch a new release and eat Pub Food favorites while reclining in a big leather chair
Van City Park
A FREE splash pad and playground for the kids!
Lake Fork
World renowned bass fishing lake!
A beautiful zoo with a large assortment of lions, tigers and bears! Nice cafe for link too!
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Caldwell Zoo
2203 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdA beautiful zoo with a large assortment of lions, tigers and bears! Nice cafe for link too!
Yesterland Farm
15410 I-20Great place to celebrate the holidays with your kids!
Tyler State Park
789 Park Rd 16Great place to hike, picnic, kayak, fish and swim!
Eats & Drinks
Some of our favorite places to EAT.
Old fashion diner, great burgers & break fast. The Hubcap Burger with a kick does not disappoint!
Dinner Bell
202 West Main StreetOld fashion diner, great burgers & break fast. The Hubcap Burger with a kick does not disappoint!
Live Music, great pizza, impressive and unique dinner menu, full service bar.
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The Forge
1610 FM279Live Music, great pizza, impressive and unique dinner menu, full service bar.
The Journey Coffee House
14877 Van HwyFresh brewed espresso, baked goods, cold drinks
Great burgers! Don't miss the Onion Rings and the Potato Skin Nachos!
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Petty's Steak & Catfish
309 N Main StGreat burgers! Don't miss the Onion Rings and the Potato Skin Nachos!
Tapatio's Grill Chicken
614 East Valentine StreetAmazing rotisserie chicken and salsa bar. Burgers to street tacos!
Great BBQ and often live entertainment (may require cover charge)
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Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse
15338 FM 849Great BBQ and often live entertainment (may require cover charge)
Italian Garden
Cute family owned eatery with all your Italian favorites. Great pizza too!
Leo's Asian Bistro
2808 S Main StCute restaurant with good food and adult drinks!
Music, local and national artists (may require tickets) dancing, decent food and adult drinks
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Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse
66 Miranda Lambert WayMusic, local and national artists (may require tickets) dancing, decent food and adult drinks
Sight Seeing
Cool Places to see on your visit
An old cannery that has been turned into a local event center. Check out their website for scheduled events.
Pickers Pavilion
205 E North StAn old cannery that has been turned into a local event center. Check out their website for scheduled events.
Food scene
Great old fashion candy store! Observation windows let you peak into the past as they fresh make a wonderful assortment of tasty treats!
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Lindale Candy Company
113 W Hubbard StGreat old fashion candy store! Observation windows let you peak into the past as they fresh make a wonderful assortment of tasty treats!
Valle Della Pace Vineyards & Winery
17840 TX-110A local Vineyard that hosts regular tasting events.
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Upward Treehouse
Make sure to book your stay in advance at the Upward Treehouse. An amazing treetop getaway located in Garden Valley Texas. Visit upwardtreehouse.com for more details!
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Moon Honey Treehouse
Make sure to book your stay in advance at Moon Honey Treehouse. An romantic treetop getaway for couples located in Garden Valley Texas. Perfect for Honeymoons, Anniversaries , Birthdays and Holidays!