If you’ ve just got a couple days, make the most of them with these must sees.

Friday

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Sweeten Your Morning From specialty donuts to burritos and coffee, Jocelyn’ s Donuts is a must-do on your trip to Palestine.

Saturday

Insider Tip:

On Track for Adventure Take a ride on classic locomotives through the Piney Woods. The Texas State Railroad features annual favorites such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™, Dogwood Lunch Train, and Wine in the Pines.

Bites and Buys Eat at Old Magnolia Sandwich Shop, then explore 25 vendor booths.

Get there early to check out the historic train depot before your train ride.

Photo by Dave Shultz

Hometown Breakfast Start your day right with a homestyle meal and some Southern hospitality at Bird’ s Egg Cafe.

Sunday

Test your Balance Check out Tai Chi on the Lawn, a free tai chi class that meets every Saturday outside of the Carnegie Library. All skills level welcome.

Step into a Story Look inside the Carnegie Library to discover its history as one of only five original Carnegie Library buildings in the state of Texas still functioning as public libraries.

Shop and Savor Sample the local flavor at the Farmer’ s Market, each Saturday of March-December from 9am-1pm.

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Get Moving Breathe in the fresh morning air and explore some of Palestine’ s scenic outdoors with a morning hike at Davey Dogwood Park.

Brunch with a View Queen St. Grille is located inside the historic Redlands Hotel.

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