Field trips in East Texas, listed by the city.
Note: During summertime it is always good to go to your local VBS (Vacation Bible Schools) in your area.
ATHENS
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center – website
BULLARD
American Freedom Museum – website
CARTHAGE
Footprints in the Sand Monument – by Footprints in the Sand Foundation – website – nice free covered picnic area
Panola County Rodeo Grounds – website – seasonal rodeos – great for the whole family!
EDOM
1854 Roseland Plantation – website
Blueberry Hill Farms – website – blueberry farm
GRAND SALINE
East Texas Zoo & Gator Farm – website
HENDERSON
Depot History Museum – website
Lake Forest Park – website – playground, lake, covered picnic tables, walking paths, Fireworks during the 4th of July – safe (near Police station)
Lake Striker Resort – website – Campgrounds, restaurant, special events
KILGORE
City Park of Kilgore – website
East Texas Oil Museum – website
Kilgore Library – website
Kilgore Skateland – website
Rangerette Showcase and Museum – website
Texas Broadcast Museum – website
Texas Shakespeare Festival – website
LINDALE
Old Mill Pond Museum – website – open Thur-Sat 9-5
LONGVIEW
LeTourneau University – website – summer camps and dual credit classes
MURCHISON
Echo Springs Blueberry Farm – website – blueberry farm
NEW LONDON
New London Museum – website
OVERTON
McMillan Memorial Library – website
Helping Hands Healing Hearts – games/snacks/meeting rooms – website
High Hill Farm – website – Restaurant, spa, lodging and events (excellent place for a brunch!)
Overton City Park – website
Overton Community Golf Course – FB
TYLER
Bergfeld Park – Tyler – Splasher Sprayground – Free Movie – playground – website
Caldwell Zoo – website – The Caldwell Zoo offers classes for homeschool groups, call for more information.
Circus – Sharon Shrink – Longview & Tyler – website
Cotton Belt Dept Museum – website – Donation only – Hours:Thur-Sat 10:00 to 4:00
Discovery Science Place – website
East Texas Symphony Orchestra – website
Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum – tour of a 1859 home with Tyler historical information – website
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum – website
Pollard Park – Tyler – Pickleball courts, basketball court, football fields, soccer field, practice place for Fellowship of the Christian Swordsman, picnic tables, playground, walking path and restrooms – website
Southside Park – Tyler – Rose Rudman Recreational Trail, playground, picnic tables, lots of trees, pavilion rental, basketball court, restrooms – website
The Center for Earth and Space Science Education – TJC campus – website – see what is playing at the DOME theater – also check out their East Texas Live Sky and learn what is in our sky (Universe).
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary – Tyler – website
Tyler Junior College – Summer Camps – variety of educational and fun camps as well as dual credit classes.
Tyler Museum of Art – website – located at Tyler Junior College – offer free art projects/activities
Tyler Rose Museum – website
Tyler State Park – website – arrange a tour with a Ranger!
University of Texas Tyler – website – various summer camps including sports and dual credit classes
WHITEHOUSE
Turtle Island Stand Up Paddle Boarding
VARIOUS TEXAS LOCATIONS
ICR Discovery Center – Dallas, TX – discover how science confirms Creation! – website
Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association – website – listing of some rodeos in Texas
Best Rodeos in Texas – website – listing of the biggest rodeos in Texas
ProRodeo – website – listing of all pro rodeos – scan for Texas locations
TIP: ***Remember to always get the annual Visit Tyler Texas Guide for coupons for many activities and restaurants: including some mentioned here and new ones! You can pick up a guide at the Tyler Rose Garden – or possibly other local city/state parks. ***
BEYOND EAST TEXAS – FIELD TRIPS
ICR – Discover Center – Irving, TX – website –
Mini section of Noah’s Ark, surround screen and sound of God’s creation of man, history of science coming to life from holograms pictures on the wall, Garden of Eden interactive adventure, Ice Age theater, plus so much more!
While your out see what places in the piney woods that KIDS EAT FOR FREE – go to this cute website with listing of places. (List is not always up to date, so you may want to call to dbl check). website (The Adventures of Seri and Abi)
Kids Eat Free – Texas – FREE APP – website – Free
Piney Woods Homeschooling 