Surrounding the historic Wofford House Museum, the East Texas Arboretum is a must-visit attraction for all nature and gardening enthusiasts. The beautiful arboretum covers around 100 acres of outdoor beauty comprising mature trees, thousands of shrubs and flowers, streams, bridges and nature trails.
The trail: There is a rugged 2-mile trail where nature lovers can expect to see plenty of birds and small wildlife as well as a paved accessible trail which covers around 1/3 of a mile.
Themed gardens: You will also enjoy exploring 4 themed gardens (including a special Children’s Garden) and the Discovery Barn, now home to a collection of vintage farm implements. Visiting the arboretum provides a great day out for all ages.
Find it at this Address: East Texas Arboretum, 1601 Patterson Road, Athens, TX 75751, 903 675 5630
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