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Piney Woods

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At Piney Woods, timeless woodland meets the bayou and backwater swamp ruled by carnivorous plants and amphibious creatures, while charming towns brim with history as colorful as the local gardens. Dubbed the "Rose City," Tyler features the largest rose garden in the U.S., while its annual state festival draws thousands of tourists. Once the country's biggest inland river port, Jefferson boasts a well-preserved old town perfect for strolling and packed with historic homes, quaint antique shops, and charismatic locals. A significant number of state parks, national forests, lakes, and hiking trails allow you to reconnect with nature. From lessons in history to outdoor pursuits to peaceful escapes, a Piney Woods vacation has it all. Use our United States trip builder website to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to Piney Woods.
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    Places to visit in Piney Woods

    TylerTrip planner BEST FOR: Zoo, Garden, Room Escape Game HuntsvilleTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Monument, State Park JeffersonTrip planner BEST FOR: Gift & Specialty Shop, Specialty Museum, Ghost Town NacogdochesTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Historic Site, Garden LufkinTrip planner BEST FOR: Zoo, Specialty Museum, Water Body

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    Popular things to do in Piney Woods

    Tyler Rose Garden ©
    Garden
    Tyler Rose Garden
    Tyler
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Huntsville State Park ©
    State Park
    Huntsville State Park
    Huntsville
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tyler State Park ©
    State Park
    Tyler State Park
    Tyler
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Caddo Lake State Park ©
    Water Body
    Caddo Lake State Park
    Karnack
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Piney Woods

    Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari ©
    Wildlife Area
    Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari
    Jacksonville
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ellen Trout Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Ellen Trout Zoo
    Lufkin
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Caldwell Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Caldwell Zoo
    Tyler
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store
    Playground
    Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store
    Tyler
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Piney Woods

    Jefferson Historical Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Jefferson Historical Museum
    Jefferson
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Texas Prison Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Texas Prison Museum
    Huntsville
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum
    Tyler
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Historic Aviation Memorial Museum ©
    History Museum
    Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
    Tyler
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Piney Woods

    The Grove ©
    Ghost Town
    The Grove
    Jefferson
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Millard's Crossing Historic Village, Inc. ©
    Historic Site
    Millard's Crossing Historic Village, Inc.
    Nacogdoches
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sterne Hoya House Museum ©
    Historic Site
    Sterne Hoya House Museum
    Nacogdoches
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Oakwood Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Oakwood Cemetery
    Huntsville
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wildlife in Piney Woods

    St Francis Wolf Sanctuary ©
    Wildlife Area
    St Francis Wolf Sanctuary
    Montgomery
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    George Mitchell Nature Preserve
    Wildlife Area
    George Mitchell Nature Preserve
    The Woodlands
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
    Athens
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Huntsville
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Piney Woods

    SFA Mast Arboretum
    Garden
    SFA Mast Arboretum
    Nacogdoches
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Oak Grove Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Oak Grove Cemetery
    Nacogdoches
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Azalea Residential Historic District ©
    Landmark
    Azalea Residential Historic District
    Tyler
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Angelina National Forest
    National Park
    Angelina National Forest
    Lufkin
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours

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