Let us help you make plans this year with our Spring Break Guide

If you're looking for things to do around East Texas this Spring Break, check out this list of...
If you're looking for things to do around East Texas this Spring Break, check out this list of places to visit.(Kendyl Turner)
By Kendyl Turner
Published: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:25 PM EST|Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 6:51 PM EST

Spring Break happens just once a year and we want to help you make it count! We’ve made a giant list of local destinations to help you plan your week. We’ve sorted dozens of places into 8 categories: Eat & Drink, Explore & Experience, Learn & Play, Outdoor Adventures, Relax & Renew, Something Sweet, Take a Daytrip and Unique Shopping. So you can scroll down and see all of the destinations, listed alphabetically, within each category.

EAT & DRINK

Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse

Circle M Crawfish

Clean Brew

Front Porch Distillery

  • Hours:
    • Sunday - Tuesday: Closed
    • Wednesday - Thursday: 1PM - 7PM
    • Friday: 1PM - 10PM
    • Saturday: 10AM - 10PM
  • Location: Nacogdoches
  • Visit their website here.

JT2 Burgers

Larry Bruce Gardens

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: Closed
    • Friday - Saturday: 11AM - 2PM
    • Sunday: Buffet opens at 12
  • Location: Kennard
  • Visit their website here.

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards

Railway Cafe

Ray’s Drive-In

  • Hours:
    • Monday: 10AM - 9PM
    • Tuesday: 10AM - 10PM
    • Wednesday -Thursday: 10AM - 9PM
    • Friday - Saturday: 10AM - 10PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Location: Lufkin
  • Visit their Facebook page here.

Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ

The Tuscan Pig

True Vine Brewing Company

  • Earl Campbell Hours:
    • Monday - Wednesday: 4PM - 9PM
    • Thursday: 4PM - 11PM
    • Friday - Saturday: 11AM - 11PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Downtown Tyler Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: 4PM - 9PM
    • Friday - Saturday: 4PM - 11PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Location: Tyler
  • View their beer menu here.
  • Visit their website here.

Wright on Taco Shop

  • Hours:
    • Sunday - Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday -Wednesday: 11AM - 3PM
    • Thursday - Friday: 11AM - 8PM
    • Saturday: 11AM - 3PM
  • Location: Harleton
  • Visit their website here.

Y’alls Barbecue

EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE

Bear Creek Smokehouse

Escapology

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: 5PM - 9PM
    • Friday: 5PM - 10PM
    • Saturday: 12PM - 11PM
    • Sunday: 2PM - 8PM
  • Location: Tyler
  • Admission: $25 per person (Book here)
  • Visit their website here.

Oh My Goat

Shine Tyler: Coffee Shop & Interactive Experience

  • Coffee Shop Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: 7AM - 2PM
    • Friday: 7AM - 10PM
    • Saturday: 10AM - 10PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Interactive Experience Hours:
    • Thursday - Friday: 6PM - 10PM
    • Saturday: 10PM - 10PM
    • Sunday - Wednesday: Closed
  • Location: Tyler
  • Visit their website here.

Texas State Railroad

  • Hours:
    • Wednesday, March 16: 11AM
    • Thursday, March 17: 11AM
    • Friday, March 18: 11AM
    • Saturday, March 19: 1PM
  • Location: Palestine Depot
  • Admission: $25 - $134 (Prices vary depending on day and seat)
  • Visit their website here.

The Pink Pistol & Red 55 Winery

  • Hours:
    • Monday -Thursday: 10 AM - 6PM
    • Friday - Saturday: 10 AM - 8PM
    • Sunday: 11AM - 5PM
  • Location: Lindale
  • Visit their website here.

Urban Air Adventure Park

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Tuesday: 4PM - 8PM
    • Wednesday: 4PM - 7PM
    • Thursday: 4PM - 8PM
    • Friday: 12PM - 9PM
    • Saturday: 10AM - 9PM
    • Sunday: 12PM - 8PM
  • Location: Tyler
  • Admission: $3.49 - $25.99 (Get tickets here)
  • Visit their website here.

LEARN & PLAY

Goodman-Legrand House and Museum

  • Hours:
    • Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
    • Sunday - Monday: Closed
  • Location: Tyler
  • Admission: Free but a $2 donation is suggested
  • Visit their website here.

Leo St. Clair Music Box Collection

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Wednesday: 9:30AM - 6PM
    • Thursday: 9:30AM - 8PM
    • Friday: 9:30AM - 6PM
    • Saturday: 9:30AM - 1PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Location: Sulphur Springs
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit their website here.

London Museum Cafe and Soda Fountain

Longview World of Wonders

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

  • Hours:
    • Monday -Saturday: 9AM - 4PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Location:
  • Admission:
  • Visit their website here.

Old Mill Pond Museum

Texas Museum of Broadcast and Communications

  • Hours:
    • Sunday - Thursday: Closed
    • Friday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
  • Location: Kilgore
  • Admission: Adults $6, Seniors, Military, Students & First Responders $5, Kids 3-11 $3, Under 3 free
  • Visit their website here.

Vanishing Texana Museum

  • Hours:
    • Sunday - Wednesday: Closed
    • Thursday - Saturday: 11AM - 4PM
  • Location: Jacksonville
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit their website here.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari & Wild Animal Park

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Saturday: 10AM - Last Car Admitted at 4PM
    • Sunday: 1PM - Last Car Admitted at 4PM
  • Location: Jacksonville
  • Admission: Kids age 3-12 $13.95, Adults $18.95, Seniors 65+ $16.95
  • Visit their website here.

East Texas Zoo & Gator Park

Ellen Trout Zoo

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Sunday: 10AM - 5PM (last entry at 4:30PM)
  • Location: Lufkin
  • Admission: Adults 12-59 $8, Seniors 60 & older $6, Military $6, Children 4 to 11 $4, Children under 4 Free
  • Visit their Facebook here.

Neches River Wildlife Refuge

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Location: Jacksonville
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit their website here.

New York Zipline Adventures

Tyler State Park

  • Park HQ Hours:
    • Monday - Sunday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Location: Tyler
  • Admission: $6 person (Free for kids 12 and under)
  • Visit their website here.

RELAX & RENEW

High Hill Farm

Kiepersol

  • Tasting Room Hours:
    • Tuesday - Saturday: 11AM - 7PM
  • Restaurant Hours:
    • Tuesday - Friday: 11AM - 9PM
    • Saturday: 7AM - 9PM
  • Location: Tyler
  • Visit their website here.

The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center

Upward Treehouse

VIDA Himalayan Salt Therapy & Spa

SOMETHING SWEET

Atkinson Candy Company

Janie’s Cakes

Just Pies

Lindale Candy Company

Oxbow Bakery

Shivers Natural Snow

Treehouse Cupcakes & Frozen Treats

TAKE A DAYTRIP

Duck Commander The Tour

  • Tour Hours:
    • Monday - Saturday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Store Hours:
    • Monday - Saturday: 9AM - 5PM
    • Sunday: Closed
  • Location: West Monroe, Louisiana
  • Tour Admission: Adult (Ages 13+): $20, Children (Ages 5-12): $10, Children (Ages 4 & under): FREE, Seniors (Ages 65+): $10, Military: $10
  • Visit their website here.

Showman’s Rest: The Circus Cemetery

  • Location: Hugo, Oklahoma

T. C. Lindsey & Co. General Store

The Maze of Hochatown

  • Hours:
    • Monday - Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
  • Location: Hochatown, Oklahoma
  • Admission: 0-3 Free, 4-12 $15.00, 13 and over $20.00, 65 and older $15.00, Military $15.00
  • Visit their Facebook page here.

UNIQUE SHOPPING

General Mercantile and Oldtime String Shop

Jefferson General Store

Kilgore Mercantile & Music

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