Scenic Drive

Texas 155 north, six miles to Barnwell Mountain roadside park and overlook. Most roads in area offer a mixture of pine and hardwood forests, pastures, rich in fall color and spring wildflowers.

Getting There & Details

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More Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

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

Upshur County Library

Excellent small library provides services to city and surrounding area; includes genealogy department and War…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Gilmer Parks

Yamboree Park, U.S. 271 north, has RV camping facilities and building for reunions and RV…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Historic Upshur Museum

General history museum in 1925-vintage Gilmer Post Office building on courthouse square. Chronological exhibits including…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Gilmer Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days

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