Possibly the best museum ever. It has a ton of really cool bits of history! Definitely a must see.read more

Do you like America? Do you love freedom? Then you will absolutely love this museum!…read more My wife and snuck down to Tyler for a weekend and this was a place we wanted to see! The museum is very well presented and well kept. The artifacts on display are simply amazing! You get to walk through the hall of presidents, and then view Americas history through the cost of war. Starting with revolutionary war and the build up to it through the Afghanistan conflict. There is more to see and read than can be taken in in one visit. We spent several hours in there, and even as a bit of a history buff myself, I walked away with some new information. Highly recommended for those who have in interest in what it has cost to create, expand, and defend the principles that America offers! Well done team! Thank you, Morris'

We were here during our visit to Lake Palestine. We found this local historic house that in Tyler…read moreis attraction. During our visit, we saw the art festival is in progress. Due to the festival, the parking is kind of full. The entrance for the historic house is free. Donation is encouraged. This two storey house is colonial style. It turn Smith County. The house was build 1859. Overall the house visit only need 1/2 hour. We took one hour. There are some welcome clerk dress in old colonial time. At this visit, I learn different styles of stitching for the quilt. It is very colorful. The best spot for the picture is at the front with the columns. The other spot is the curve wood rail stair case.

The museum historian/curator was absolutely fantastic. She took her time and gave us a wonderful…read morehistory lesson. You could see and feel the passion she had for this place. I enjoyed every moment there. And bought the cutest post card to mail back home to my dear friend.

What a fun experience and place for a birthday party! My Grandbud celebrated his 3rd birthday here…read morewith friends and family, and I am so glad I was in town long enough to be a part of it. A great place to hold parties, play, learn, be curious, and more importantly, have fun! He and his friends had so much fun exploring and playing everywhere! They could pretend to be service heroes, doctors, working at a restaurant or at the grocery store. Be an astronaut, play on a ship, and learn with a bunch of gadgets and gizmos. I would absolutely recommend this place for birthday parties and school field trips. As always, Enjoy & Happy Learning!

My grandson had his 3rd birthday party here at Discovery Science Place. My husband and I have…read morenever been here before. It really is a fun place to have fun and learn. When you enter, you can choice to go right or left, two sides to the center. To the right is a few games, (such as connect four), life size light bright, and a cool vacuum that you put fluff balls in and watch how it filters through the vacuum suction tubes. You can walk through the volcano and experience what an earthquake could possibly feel like. Walk all the way up to the ship deck and see the world. Down on the main floor, my granddaughter loved learning the magic of being on television. When coming in, if you turned left, you enter the world of life skills and career options. The makeshift grocery store is very realistic and makes it fun for kids to learn to shop and organize. The kids can pretend to work in medical clinics, veterinarian clinics, restaurant personnel (food prep/chef/server), be an astronaut and explore the outer world, firefighter, police officer, lawyer, and/or judge, medical specialist, and more. There is a separate room for birthdays or gatherings. There is a very low price of $10 pre adult/student and discounts offered for seniors and military. I didn't get pictures while exploring with my grandkids, but it really is a fun little place to go explore. You can visit their website for more pictures and info. https://www. discoveryscienceplace.org

Value wise, this has to be one of the best of the best. Even without thinking about value, this…read moreplace is pretty cool. What do I know about fish? Not much. How much do I care about fish? Probably about the same amount as the average Joe or Jane. They've got fish in tanks on displays, as well as crocodiles (not in tanks though, but in their own enclosure). They've got an exhibit on models of fish caught over the year. Some get pretty big and impressive as well as an insane amount of lures. They have a quick little show with a giant tank and diver in it teaching about the different fish there. We followed it with a tram tour around the fishery. They showed where the fish was kept and explain the process. Towards the end they'll offer to let you off so you can walk back through their marsh walkway or take you back on the tram. We opted for the walk since it was such a beautiful day out and it was scenic and a good short walk to get the heart going. My favorite part was the fishing pond they have. They'll even set you up with rod and lures to fish there as part of your admission. Before they send you off, they'll give you a quick little spiel to get you started. Ask if you're needing more information. The man running this station is super helpful! We didn't catch anything but it was still a lot of fun. We did see others catch fish. Highly recommend, especially if you have children!

I appreciate the work being done by TPWD. the facility is nice, clean, and not too big. Short…read morepresentation and fish feeding at the aquarium was good. Lots of smaller aquariums showcasing various native fish. Ride the tram and take the short walk back on the "wetlands trail" (not wet) and enjoy the birds and the scenery. Be prepared for lots of kids if the school busses are present.

Beautiful place decorated amazingly very helpful staff loved it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Brought my wife down to celebrate her birthday with a weekend getaway, yea I know Palestine doesn't…read moresound like the "Get Away" destination for most folks, unless you are my wife and me. We absolutely love the small towns here in Texas and we love the little specialties/nuances they have to offer, the attractions, the food and accommodations and that is exactly what we discovered at The Redlands Hotel. Walking into this building (built 1914) you will immediately be taken aback to a simpler time and immersed in all this buildings history. As soon as you walk through the large double doors you will be captivated by the "honor case" a tribute to the late husband of the widowed owner. It's a must to take time and read and see all the tributes to an extensive Naval career from his humble beginnings to serving at Peral Harbor to winning Congressional Gold medal. Then as you Check-In you will get a Texas sized smile and welcome from either Tracie or Celeste (sorry if spelled them wrong). These two ladies will answer any question you might have and probably one or two you have not thought about yet. They are fantastic. We came upon Tracie doing all sort of jobs at the hotel and each time she had a smile on her face and willing to talk. The rooms have full kitchenette equipped with fridge, stove, oven, toaster, microwave, and coffeemaker. Plus, the hotel has some modern-day features like code key entry on door after 10pm for safety. The rooms are code key updated with the guest. There is WI-Fi in the hotel with plans to segment Wi-Fi per room which will allow streaming services but to me if you're worried about streaming services then why come on getaway weekend. Currently they have 2G to the building with plans for expansion. These suites are perfect for the long weekend or longer. We were so pleasantly surprised when we opened our fridge and found some wonderful cherry turnovers (suspect they came from the bakery up the block) plus a couple bottles of water. They say it's the little things that make all the difference and The Redland Hotel does exactly that. Each of the floors has a story to tell, unfortunately I can't capture all of it here. This is not one of the cookie cutter box hotels, but each room (suite) has a personality of its own. This Historical hotel sits almost in the middle of downtown Palestine which makes it a great place to stay for a getaway weekend. You can walk to so many different things, there is a bakery within a block, there is a steak sandwich, burger place within couple of blocks, a wonderful Tex-Mex breakfast place down the street and then an adult beverage store around the corner. Plus, other attractions like the Farmers Market on Saturdays and my ultimate favorite The Texas State Railroad Heritage Museum, this is a must for anyone that likes model trains. We are already planning our return trip!!!!

It is a cool needed museum. It covers more than just aviation. It includes sections of periods of…read morehistory, wars, equipment, memorials,simulations a library snd much more. The planes outside are fascinating and show the changes in history and technology. The docents are very knowledgeable and patient. Take your time and stroll through it. Lots of memorials and one of a kind pieces. Great photo ops too. It has a small gift shop area. In the same building is a cafe with good food. If you like travel, history and/ or planes this is a great stop. Limited days and hours do check their website.

It is a great military and aviation museum. If you haven't been there you are missing out on a…read moregreat museum.

What a wonderful surprise in central Kilgore. The museum is a collection of all things broadcasting…read moreand communications. The collection of artifacts vary from tvs, radios, cameras of all types and even a mocked up broadcast news desk where you can be your own news anchor or weather man. A definite treat when in or passing thru Kilgore.

This Museum was exceptional. I recommend stopping in to visit. The tour guide was awesome and…read moreshowed us lots of stuff we would of never noticed. Thank you!

My daughter and I were stopping through Fairfield to see the state park and encountered this gem of…read morea museum that's a stone's throw from the La Quinta in Fairfield, TX. We LOVED IT! This is definitely something to do if you're in the area with your kids or on your own. The incredibly low admission fee makes this a great value, too, for the whole family since children are FREE. Adult admission is $5. Less than a cup of Starbucks, folks! The museum is open on Wed, Fri, and Saturday at the time of this review. The museum took about 2 hours or so for us to see but I can easily imagine it taking less or more time, depending on the type of museum-goer you are. Favorite highlights - the jail, the 1900s house that has all the furnishings, the telephone museum, the two log cabins with furnishings as well - the schoolroom, the old fire truck and the art car, the church with bootlegging equipment at the front. The main building also had thousands of things to see from old wedding dresses and tiny shoes to military uniforms from every major war I can think of! I also loved the old drugstore with all of the little concoctions and bottles of things with the old labels and everything. We got a great sense of Freestone County history, but it goes much farther than that. You'll walk out with a feeling like you traveled through time from the Spanish-American War, Texas Independence, Cotton, Slavery, Civil War, the Oil Industry, Railroads, Prohibition, and onward! The things you can see in the place from any of these time periods is phenomenal. This place has to be one of Texas's best-kept secrets, and I will recommend it to everyone I know who enjoys history, the great outdoors (as there is an awesome state park with camping nearby). Please don't miss it you come to Fairfield to visit or pass-through! Patricia, the curator, is also amazing, and it's obvious how much hard work she puts into the place to make it so amazing. Also, if you plan to go and you don't have cash, you can go to their website (freestonecomuseum.com) and pay online through the "Donate Online" button. We had cash on us by some miracle. But if you want to use your credit card, go to the website and use the "Donate Online" button to make your payment! The museum is a non-profit and shares its history with children in the area every year. Do not hesitate to give more than $5. This museum is the litttle museum that could, and does, in my mind! We must not forget where we were and how far we've come! Freestone County Historial Museum is one to put on the Must-Do list!

Absolutely amazing. The entrance fee is insanely cheap and there's just so much to see. Tons of…read moreauthentic donated artifacts. Must-see if you're within an hour or two of the area.