THINGS TO SEE & DO
Huntsville State Park
Pack a picnic and a fishing pole and discover beautiful Huntsville State Park . Rent canoes , kayaks or paddleboats and explore the pristine waters of 210-acre Lake Raven . Go geocaching and enjoy a modern-day treasure hunt . Stay for the night surrounded by majestic trees and nature at one of the 160 campsites . Forget something ? Pick up camp supplies on-site at Gator Junction . www . tpwd . texas . gov / state-parks / huntsville
The Fair on the Square
Looking for a place to take the whole family for fun , food , and adventure ? With over 15,000 in attendance , the Annual Fair on the Square offers the perfect solution . Over four hundred vendors set up shop in the historic downtown district selling unique items , some handcrafted by local artisans . Jewelry , home décor , apparel and more treasures are offered by vendors and the merchants on the downtown square . The Kids Korner , a haven of fun for children of all ages , includes a giant slide , balloon artist , petting zoo , bungee run , monster mural , face painting , archery station and free arts and crafts projects . The food court will tempt you to taste fair specialties such as freshly squeezed lemonade and sweet tea as well as kettle corn , corn dogs , barbecue and anything fried you can imagine . Bands entertain the crowd in the Watering Hole , while spectators spend the afternoon enjoying an adult beverage or sipping a soft drink . The Wine Knot provides a quaint atmosphere for patrons to sip and taste wine from many Texas Vineyards . The Fair on the Square offers something for every age and gender and is held annually on the first Saturday in October . WWW . FAIRONTHESQUARE . COM
Walker County Fair & Rodeo
Eight days of fun , excitement and festivities are in store at the annual Walker County Fair & Rodeo . Visit the petting zoo and browse exhibits and booths , highlighting the best of Walker County , including fine arts , baked goods , crafts , and horticulture . Musical entertainment delights all , and do not miss the crowning of the Fair Queen . Head to the rodeo for action-packed good times as cowboys and cowgirls compete in the arena excelling in bull riding , barrel racing and roping . www . walkercountyfair . com
Sam Houston Statue & Visitors Center
Learn about the life and times of legendary Texan Sam Houston and enjoy the stunning view of the Sam Houston Statue , towering sixty-seven feet on a 10-foot , sunset granite base . “ Big Sam ” was created by world-renowned painter and sculptor , David Adickes , a Huntsville native and graduate of
Sam Houston State University . Stop by the gift shop and find treasures and memorabilia for a trip to remember . www . huntsvilletexas . com / 148 / Statue-Visitor-Center
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
An American icon and hero , Sam Houston is admired far and wide for his leadership and contributions to Texas . A larger-than-life personality , Houston ’ s life is chronicled in full at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum nestled on fifteen acres of his homestead . Explore traditional galleries , displays and artifacts celebrating his life and times . Find presents for friends and family at the Wigwam Neosho gift shop . Open Tuesday through Sunday year-round . www . samhoustonmemorialmuseum . com
Oakwood Cemetery
Filled with graceful old trees , artistic monuments and ornate markers , this historic cemetery is the final resting place of statesmen , slaves , and notable Texans , including Sam Houston . It is also home to the Christus Statue , a full-sized bronze replica of Danish sculptor Bertel Torwaldsen ’ s masterpiece , which is considered by many to be the world ’ s most beautiful sculpture of Christ . www . walkercountyhistory . org / oakwood _ cemetery . php
The Wynne Home Arts Center
The gateway to the Huntsville Cultural District , the Wynne Home Arts Center is a beautifully restored 19th-century mansion and historic Texas landmark . Celebrating arts and culture , it is a community hub , featuring special events , exhibits and creative endeavors in partnership with Sam Houston State University . Only two blocks from downtown Huntsville , the facility is available for rental to nonprofits and individuals . www . thewynnehome . com
Old Town Theatre
This historic theater sits in the heart of downtown Huntsville . The venue seats 342 guests and hosts live music , theatrical performances , comedy showcases and other events . The theater is supported by community fundraising , local and area donations , and the Huntsville Arts Commission . www . oldtowntheatre-huntsville . org
H . E . A . R . T . S . Veterans Museum of Texas
Founded in 1993 , the H . E . A . R . T . S . Veterans Museum of Texas salutes men and women who bravely dedicate their lives to serving the United States of America . Enjoy exhibits that display memorabilia and veterans ’ legacies . www . heartsmuseum . com
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