Scenic Drives

Beautiful hill, forest and lake scenery both north and south on U.S. 69; also along F.M. 747 and F.M. 2138 (neither shown on most maps) around Lake Jacksonville.

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More Things to Do

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Killough Monument

Native stone monument commemorates victims of East Texas' worst Indian depredation, erected on spot where…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Cherokee Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Love’s Lookout Park

View is breathtaking; picnicking. Observation area has 35-mile view of East Texas hills

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Lookout Mountain

First Monday Trade Days offers all sorts of wares, antiques, and collectibles. Camping facilities available…

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