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Antique Capitol of Texas
Gladewater is known for its many antique shops.  There are over 23 antique dealers in town.  Between all of these shops you can usually find exactly what you are looking for.  It is also a good place to go treasure hunting.  Just to name a few of the stores, there is the Coach House Antique Mall (903) 845-5597; Good Old Stuff (903) 845-8316; Now & Then Antique Mall (903) 845-5765; and Silver Expressions By Victoria (903) 845-4056.

Horse Back Riding
Bar G Riding Stables is located just a few miles away in Kilgore.  This is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy a day in the country.  They offer horse back riding to single or small groups of people. They also have a guided riding available if needed.  To make reservations call (903) 983-2432.

Hot Air Ballooning
Need a romantic get-away...but not so far away?  Balloon Adventures USA offers morning hot air balloon rides.   Everyone knows that East Texas is beautiful this time of day and the best place to see that is gliding over it from a safe altitude.   It is the perfect way to spend a morning, especially if you want to be undisturbed.  Reservations are a must, so call (903) 758-4841.

Oil Museum
This is one of our most treasured museums in Kilgore.   Located at Kilgore College, It shows you what life was like in East Texas during the Oil Boom of the 1930's.  The main attraction is the tour of a small town in East Texas where you actually walk on sidewalks and look into different businesses along the way.  It is a full scale recreation, that takes you through the streets of downtown 1930.   The tour finishes with a short film at the theater where you can relax and enjoy a "pop."  It is fun for the whole family.  See their website for more details. 

Tyler Rose Garden
Oh...it smells so good!!!  If you have ever had the opportunity to see this garden, you'll agree, it's a wonderful place to spend your sunny afternoon. Tyler Rose Garden is the largest municipal rose garden in the United States.    They are open year round for you to enjoy the beautiful flowers and exotic fragrances. If you happened to be there for lunch, pack a basket and enjoy a picnic.  It's a great and affordable get-away (903) 531-1212.

The Caldwell Zoo
An outing fit for the whole gang.   Admission is free to this 50 acre park located in North Tyler.  They are well know for their wide variety of animals.  Everything from Lions to Tigers to Bears...and don't forget the snakes!  Call for directions (903) 593-0121.