We took the Texas State Railroad from Palestine to Rusk and it was a great trip! Rusk Depot kinda…read moreleft a lot to be desired but it is a small town so i guess I don't know what i was expecting. There were picnic tables and a large gazebo to eat lunch at and we walked around on some trails that went through the trees and close to a pond. It was a nice break off the train. We did eat lunch on the train because it was a little too warm for us and our 3 year old. There was a souvenir shop and some old railroad stuff to look at inside the depot.

Steam Locomotive Passenger Train Rides are awesome. Rusk Depot is neat place to hang out and relax…read moreand see steam locomotives operate.

Don't let other ignorant reviews fool you this is some of the best-managed habitat in the region,…read moreand is a great opportunity to view what East Texas looked like before it was ransacked by developers and the lumber and timber industry. The purpose of this area is to primarily preserve habitat, and the Texas Forest Service has excelled at doing so. There are tons of pretty clearly marked trails that will take you through a wide variety of ecosystems supporting an immense diversity of plants and animals. This is one of those places that really allows you to forget that the outside world exists If you come here, respect the place. Respect the land and it will respect you. Take only pictures and leave it better than you found it. There has been a lot of time and effort put into the place to preserve habitats that are very rapidly disappearing. People do in fact care a lot about it. It might not have bathrooms and amenities, but it doesn't need that. Don't come here for that. Come here to see what this region looked like everywhere precolonization. I reccomend you take some snacks, plenty of water, and long pants/bug spray if you plan on getting off trail (which i reccomend if you are an expirenced enough hiker to do it). There is an area with a picnic table where you can have lunch. I said it once already, respect the land and it will respect you. Take that advice everywhere you go.

First of all, it is not a park. The word "park" is not in the name, so therefore it makes no…read morepromises to amuse you or to invite you to enjoy it. That was my first mistake-- assuming this place was some sort of park. It's merely a forest, and hiking is merely tolerated. My second mistake was brushing off my instincts when I parked in its-- well, it doesn't have a parking lot per se, just a flat patch of dirt off the highway near a trailhead. What I should have done at that moment was drive away, but I convinced myself to ignore the truly creepy (not a fun creepy, but a "I'm going to trip on a dead body" creepy) vibe I got from this forest. At several points I had to volley myself over long-ago fallen trees, and the moment I realized I needed to leave this place in my rearview mirror was when I found myself hip-deep in foliage ON THE "TRAIL." The white paint on the trees to mark it off beckoned me further, but when a thorny vine wrapped itself around my ankles causing me to fall, I realized this forest may actually be trying to trap and possibly eat me. Not my idea of an ideal hiking experience, to say the least. The best hikes make you feel closer to God. The worst hikes make you pray that God will help you get safely home. This hike made me question the existence of God-- or at least a maintenance crew. Perhaps my previous two days at Davy Crockett National Park and Mission Tejas had spoiled me to their well-maintained trails and welcoming staff and accommodations? Perhaps I should have come better equipped than sneakers and shorts and instead come in winter when I can bear to put on hiking boots, jeans, and maybe chaps? Or perhaps this is a terrible place to go hiking and you can easily find better trails both up and down the highway. It's clear no one cares about this place, so why should you? P.S. I so rarely write 1-star reviews, but as I write this, I'm nursing a poison ivy rash in the wee hours of the morning. Thanks again, Fairchild Forest. Burn in hell.

This zoo is so cute! It's small enough (well compared to Fort Worth Zoo) to only need about two…read morehours to complete if you add the train ride. Concessions are at the entrance near the Gift Shop. They do have a section under construction but I'm not sure what work is being done as the signs didn't communicate such. I found out that they DO take card payments now with an added fee! So if you decide to visit, you can pay with a card either online or at the entrance, both will have a fee though. Or just grab cash ($10 for 12 years and older, $5 for ages 4-11, and 3 and younger is free). Also the train ride accepts card (with an added fee) as well. Bring water bottles and enjoy your nature time!

Love this zoo! Well kept, many animals, and diverse animals…read more Affordable, local, and a nice place to visit over and over. We bought season passes so we pop in for a nice walk in a cool place.

What a great experience we enjoyed at the Skate O Rama...we had 2 nieces with us and they had a…read moreblast skating for 2 hours solid...staff was friendly, the rink was clean, music was entertaining and they did some fun skating things for the skaters....Definitely will be coming back if we are ever in Nac again looking for things to do....

We always have a blast skating here! We paid $8/adult and there was no additional charge for…read morerollerblades/in-line skates. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Be aware, it is still a roller skating rink so it is usually full of young children but that's to be expected at ANY rink. They also sell sodas/chips/pizza/etc. and have a seating area. Love coming here when I'm in town!

This place is the worst trampoline place I have ever brought my kids and sisters too the place…read morediscriminated against my little sister with Down syndrome we waited 15 minutes for service and nothing then they threatened to call the cops to get my little sisters out the the area made both my little girls cry and they would sell us any time to let them jump the lady in charge did not care for anything we waited for the cops but they never called them and then at the end they wanted to give us free time to jumó another time but never again this is the worst place ever I cannot stand the discrimination against a little girl with Down syndrome just trying to jump but never again am I going or taking family or friends no one cared Hopefully the owner sees this and sees the terrible people he has working for him never again

We took the kids here and paid $117.00 for our 4 kids to jump for 2 hours. We had jumping socks…read morefrom a place in Phoenix so didn't feel like we should have to purchase their jumping socks. Kids went off to jump and they were told they are required to purchase their jumping socks. We asked why? Jumping socks are jumping socks! We were denied a refund and were forced to spend another $20 on socks!! That's like going to a bowling alley with your own bowling shoes and them saying No you have to rent ours or you can't bowl. Not Cool!!

We don't live in the area but own property not far away where we spend weekends. This was the first…read moretime my wife and I had visited this bowling center. This place is amazing. Old school house with great lanes and freshly refinished real wood approaches (and they are smooth.) New computer screens on each lane with a live TV option to keep you entertained when it's not your turn. Basic overhead screens with scorecard only (no silly, time consuming animations.) We had a couple of minor issues with the pin setter and ball return but they were Johnny-on-the-spot to get them corrected and kept a great attitude. The new owner seems like a great guy. He envited us back multiple times and he came over to check on us while we were bowling just to make sure we were having a good time. What a great place. If I had to point out 1 negative it would be that I had to carry my 4 ball roller up a concrete staircase out front to get to the front door of the center. If they had a ramp, I didn't see it. ​For me, this wasn't a huge problem but if you are older or not as strong, this could pose a bit of a challenge if you bring your own gear. All things considered, this place was A+ and I will be going back when we are in town.

The bowling center was ok and we were having fun. Got there a little befor four and it closed at…read moresix. Thought we would have time for a couple of games when the manager announced at five not to start any more games that they are closing at five thirty. Friend of ours asked why they were closing early and he said lack of buisness shrugged his shoulders and walked off. Right after that three more kids walked in and he turned them away . Also thought we would have a burger or something and asked if we could order food and was told the grill was closed. Will be a while befor we go back.

Clean, Friendly, and Professional. The staff are always nice and helpful. Plenty of machines to…read morechoose from and they have a work out room specifically for females only. & Love the peaceful walking trail outside.

Very clean, with fantastic and friendly customer service. I…read morejoined because of the pool and have been happy so far with the water aerobics in the morning. Husband has taken to the outside walking path. The locker rooms are clean, as well as the gym floor and the equipment. I haven't tried any of the other services, but I did try their protein shakes. The 2 different ones I tried were good, and if it keeps me from hurrying home and feeling the need to eat everything in it is a win. There is an 18-month contract, they are a little more expensive than other gyms, but the other gyms don't have a sauna, hot tub, and pool.

Great place to bring your boy or girl for baseball and softball lessons. They have batting and…read morepitching cages in air conditioned building, pitching machines, and tons of knowledge. They offer lessons by appointment on individual and group basis depending on availability and skill levels.