East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society

The 100-acre East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society features walking trails and a bluebird trail. The site ranges from dry hills to large, permanent wetlands impounded by beaver dams into intermittent seasonal marshes. An outdoor pavilion provides a beautiful spot for picnics.

Getting There & Details

Admission
$2.00, Children Under 12, Free
Hours
Daily
Address
Off U.S. 175 on Patterson Rd.
Phone
903-675-5630
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.eastexasarboretum.org
Map
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