National Pie Day is a time to celebrate one of the best desserts of all time: pie. Whether you prefer apple, cherry, chocolate, or something in between, you should be able to find what you want at these local Palestine bakeries. Pick up a few different pies so you can mix and match and share… Continue reading National Pie Day (Jan. 23) – Best Bakeries
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Enjoy Brunch at These Places Around Palestine, TX
What’s the best meal on the weekends? Brunch, of course! When you want a late breakfast or an early lunch, you need to find food that’s going to hit the spot. You want lots of options, a friendly staff, and maybe even a drink or two. Luckily, there are a ton of places around Palestine… Continue reading Enjoy Brunch at These Places Around Palestine, TX
New Year’s Resolution – Gyms in Palestine, TX
You can work out any time of the year. But there’s something about the beginning of the new year that just makes you motivated to get in shape and look and feel your best. After all, there will be plenty of people making their way to the gym this January, and you need to get… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution – Gyms in Palestine, TX
Historic Anderson County Jail Ghost Hunt and Sleepover
Are you the kind of person who loves to get spooked? If you are, you won’t want to miss the Historic Anderson County Jail Ghost Hunt and Sleepover. When you come to this event, you’ll get to hunt for ghosts in one of the most haunted establishments in Palestine. It starts on Saturday, Jan. 27,… Continue reading Historic Anderson County Jail Ghost Hunt and Sleepover
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Oxbow Bakery
Do you have a sweet tooth that can only be satisfied by a delicious piece of pie? Yes? Then you need to go to Oxbow Bakery. This place seriously has the best homemade pies in Texas hands down. It just takes one bite to change the way you think about pies. Flaky Crusts, Rich and… Continue reading Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Oxbow Bakery
Grinch’s Lair at the Texas Jail House
He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch. He always manages to get himself into trouble, so is it really a surprise that he’s found himself locked up in jail this holiday season? You can only steal so many Christmases before it catches up with you and you get locked away. He might be in jail,… Continue reading Grinch’s Lair at the Texas Jail House
Polar Express at the Texas State Railroad
Do you know any good little boys and girls who deserve to go to the North Pole? If so, get them a ticket for the Polar Express. The Texas State Railroad is running special trips to the North Pole from Nov. 11–Dec. 27. Trains depart in the afternoon and evening, and the trip includes a… Continue reading Polar Express at the Texas State Railroad
Pineywoods Autumn Trail: Athens to Palestine
The Pineywoods Autumn Trail runs from Athens to Palestine and consists of 145 miles of gorgeous scenic driving. The Palestine Visitor Center and the City of Athens Department of Tourism partnered for this trail, and people are encouraged to get in their vehicles and drive along it. You’ll be treated to vibrant colors and more… Continue reading Pineywoods Autumn Trail: Athens to Palestine
Frost Fest and Christmas Parade of Lights in Palestine 2017
Christmas is right around the corner, and Palestine is getting ready to celebrate with Frost Fest and the Christmas Parade of Lights. Frost Fest takes place on Dec. 1–2 in downtown Palestine, and the festival ends with the Christmas Parade of Lights. Stick around after the parade for a short holiday film. What is this… Continue reading Frost Fest and Christmas Parade of Lights in Palestine 2017
Find Unique Christmas Gifts at Duncan Depot Antiques
Some people are easy to shop for, but everyone has that one person on their list they can’t find anything for. You look and look for a gift, but nothing you find seems right. Put this problem behind you by shopping at Duncan Depot Antiques this Christmas. This 10,000-square foot building has something for even… Continue reading Find Unique Christmas Gifts at Duncan Depot Antiques