DOUBLE TAP: Located right next door to The Texas Theatre at 205 W. Crawford St. in Palestine, Double Tap is a go-to spot for sports, arcade games, great food, pizza and brews come together in a fun atmosphere. They are open seven days a week from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. Monday through Friday and 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturday- Sunday. Call 903-221-2500 for more information.
NUNA’ S CAJUN: A laid-back eatery serving seafood dishes such as gumbo and etouffee alongside karaoke nights and live music is the perfect spot to hang out during a long week. Nuna’ s is only open from 4 to 10 p. m. Friday and Saturday nights at 204 US Park Road 70 in Palestine. For more information, call 903-423-6862 or email poomo76 @ live. com.
OXBOW BAKERY: Part of Old Town Palestine’ s charming vibe, a visit to Oxbow Bakery is the place to indulge in a delicious slice of freshly made pie. Located at 215 E. Crawford St. in Palestine, Oxbow Bakery is open from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m., Thursday through Saturday. Call 903-723-5100 for information or visit oxbowpies. com.
PINT AND BARREL DRAFTHOUSE: If you are looking for a laid back pub style atmosphere, head to 302 E. Crawford St. in Palestine. Pint and Barrel Drafthouse is open every day but Sunday from 11 a. m. to midnight or 1 a. m. on Saturday. They have everything from sandwiches and soups to sandwiches with chips, pulled pork sandwiches, french fry baskets, salads and burgers.
Unique Eats
PRONTO’ S GYROS & PIZZA: Pronto’ s Gyros & Pizza is a father and son owned business which creates authentic Italian-Greek food in a small location. They are open from 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. Monday through Saturday. They offer catering and other services. For more info, call 903-723-3240. They are located at 1800 W. Oak St. in Palestine.
QUEEN ST GRILLE: Located inside of the Redlands Hotel in downtown Palestine, it is a hotel restaurant offering American dishes like salmon, steak, chicken and pasta. They are open six days a week and closed on Sunday. They have a private meeting room, which can hold up to 28 people. They are located at 400 N. Queen St. in Palestine. For more information, call 903-723-2404.
SABOR A PASION: Sabor a Pasion Estate & Vineyard is a one of a kind atmosphere for those heading to 110 Anderson County Road 406 in Palestine. You must have a reservation or appointment to enter the property. For more information, call Simon before 9 p. m. at 903-729-9500 or by email at simon @ saborapasion. com.
SWITCH BRICK-OVEN PIZZA & WINE BAR: Switch Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar is a relaxed vibe that offers pizza, steak, pasta and truffle fries at 1615 S. Royall St. in Palestine. They are closed on Monday but open from 4:30 to 9 p. m. Tuesday through Thursday and 4:30 to 10 p. m. Friday and Saturday. They have a wood stone oven and a brick fired oven reaching temperatures over 800 degrees. Switch also has a very extensive wine list, with many wines offered by the glass. Call 903-729-7700 for more information.
PALESTINE BOWLING ALLEY: The Palestine Bowling Center offers family fun for all ages at 1551 E. Palestine Avenue. They have unlimited bowling on Wednesday’ s for $ 40 for up to six people and Sunday Family Day where kids can bowl free. For more information, call 903-723-0888.
RAILROAD HERITAGE CENTER: The Railroad Heritage Center boasts a model train worth $ 1 million and a range of historical memorabilia from Palestine’ s railroad past, including two full-size train cars located behind the center.
Admission is $ 5 for adults and $ 3 for children and students. The center is located at 808 West Oak St. For information call 903-393-4014.
REAGAN PARK SPLASHPAD: The Reagan Park splash pad is by far the coolest outdoor attraction in town. From morning to dusk, children enjoy running through the cool sprays and mists triggered by movement as they explore the railroadthemed play equipment. A full-sized playground, covered picnic tables, tennis courts and a pavilion provide more fun opportunities just feet away.
Reagan Park is located at 709 Crockett Road in Palestine. For information call 903-393-4014.
REDLANDS HOTEL: Step into the Redlands Hotel for a glimpse of Palestine in the early 1900s. Built in 1914 and opened with fanfare in 1915, The Redlands Hotel earned renown as the most prominent landmark west of the Mississippi River in its day, when it served thousands of passengers travelling through Palestine on the I & GN( International & Great Northern) railroad.
Today the Texas historic landmark houses health and wellness salons, an art gallery, a jewelry and accessory boutique, a restaurant, museum-quality displays, a lending library, open seating areas and roughly 20 hotel suites.
Located at 400 N. Queen St. in Palestine, the Redlands is open 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. seven days a week and there is no charge for parking or admission. For information call 903-729-2345 or visit theredlandshotel. com.
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