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

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Upshur County Library

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Historic Upshur Museum

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Gilmer Country Club

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Gilmer Parks

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

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