Historic Homes Tours

Many of city’s fine old homes are open during annual Historical Pilgrimage, first weekend in May and Candlelight Tour first two weekends in Dec. Others, below, are private residences and are generally open at times listed; most are on National Register of Historic Places.

Getting There & Details

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903/665-2606
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More Things to Do

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Carnegie Library

Built 1907, and one of few such libraries still serving its original purpose. Second floor…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

First Bed and Breakfast in Texas/Pride House

First bed and breakfast in state. This Victorian mansion features more than 30 original stained…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Excelsior House

19th-century hotel numbered among its guests Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Jay Gould and…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Historic Inns

Excelsior House - 19th-century hotel numbered among its guests Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes,…

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