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1. First Monday ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Yesterland Farm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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© Yesterland Farm

3. The Mountain

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© The Mountain

4. Dairy Palace

© Dairy Palace

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Around sixty miles from the hustle and bustle of Dallas, Texas is a charming town called Canton, located among dense forests and rolling hills of eastern Texas. While Canton is possibly best known for the First Monday sprawling market, the town has much more to offer. Visitors can experience the “Old West” at The Mountain, take a nostalgic trip to the past at the Yesterland Farm, or delight in one of the many treats or delicious meals at the Dairy Palace among many other things to do.

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