• Larue : New York , Texas Zipline Adventures : Local family owned for over a decade sitting at the highest elevation in East Texas , eat lunch at The Windmill Cafe in downtown Frankston , and finish with a round of golf at Pine Dunes . www . goziptexas . com
• Family Reunion in Athens at Disciples Crossing : Meet for the day or overnight at this Christian camp . Many options are available depending on group size , as well as meal options . All summer groups include 2 hours of pool / lake toys with certified lifeguards and life jackets . www . disciplescrossing . org / rates
Couples and individuals like to escape from the daily grind during the summer too and you don ’ t have to look far with many options hiding close by .
• Athens : The Inn-Tara Winery : The Tara Inn overlooks the vineyard with weekend hot breakfast options and winery tastings and tours available . www . tarawinery . com / the-inn
• Canton : Azalea House B & B : Offers 8 homey themed suites with private baths , along with an outdoor pool and Wi-Fi . Book a weekend at the same time to shop First Monday Trade Days . www . azaleahousebandb . com
• Palestine : Sabor a Pasion Estate & Vineyard : Offers cottages with dinner , breakfast and spa packages available . www . saborapasion . com / bed-and-breakfast
• Malakoff : Anding House : Stay in the 100-year old historic home in Malakoff . Looking to elope this summer-ask them about their elopement package . www . andinghouse . com
• Larue : Getaway Piney Wood ’ s cozy cabins provide restorative stays in nature where you can take a break from work , wifi , and routines . Also good for families . www . getaway . house
• Jacksonville : Hotel RITUAL and Wellness Center : Three private rooms to choose from and a host of other luxury amenities
Texas Zipline Adventures , New York ( Photo by Jennifer Browning
L-R : Bryce Wood , Clayton Browning , Landon Wood and Emily Kunkel enjoy the ride at the zipline .
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