Scenic Drives
Scenic Drive
Several routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scenery: U.S. 69 both north and south; also F.M. 347, F.M. 747 (neither shown on most maps) that lead north from U.S. 84 west.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- U.S. 69
- Map
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While You're in Rusk
More Things to Do
Jim Hogg Historic Park
175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include…
Learn more →Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.
Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk…
Learn more →Footbridge Garden Park
Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing…
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Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as…
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