our recreation...

From racecars to railcars, history to hiking,
sight-seeing to thrill-seeking, shopping to Shakespeare...Rusk renders a regalia of recreation!

Texas State Railroad has remained a magnificent draw for visitors wishing to ride the rails through East Texas' Piney Woods

Texas State Railroad Camping Park, a camping facility with full hookups, group trailer and tent sites, and meeting pavilions in a 100-acre park with a 15-acre lake

Cherokee County Motorsports Park, an NHRA sanctioned Drag Racing venue, features events every weekend from January through October

Grapeland Drive Thru Safari is located 1.3 miles north of the city limits of Grapeland, Texas on North US 287 in the heart of East Texas. They offer a completely fenced environment for many rare species. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. till dark. For directions, group rates or additional information, please call (936) 687-5292.

Thunder Mountain Motorplex, offering the greatest show on earth (dirt, that is) and loads of family fun

Shopping and more awaits visitors on the square and neighboring areas

Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari - a wildlife park with more than a dozen exotic and endangered species in an open habitat. At your own pace, enjoy a self-guided drive through the hills and open savannahs of this 300-acre preserve.

Cherokee Civic Theatre, a restored landmark offering live theater

Annual fairs and festivals provide local flavor and family fun

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum in Rusk, Texas offers self-guided walking tours

Birmingham Golf Course features a challenging nine-hole golf course near the picturesque city lake

Jim Hogg City Park, the birthplace of Texas' first native born Governor

Historical homes and buildings dot the landscape of Rusk

The Rusk Footbridge, a 560-foot walking bridge built in 1889 and open to tourists in downtown Rusk

Butler Park, the original site of Rusk College founded in 1894

Rolling Hills Golf Course - The golf course offers a 9-hole "Rolling Hills" course and features 3,535 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 for 9 holes. The Pro Shop is open Monday - Sunday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm to schedule your next round of golf. Be sure to attend the Monday evening scramble that starts at 5:30 pm.

The Woods at Jacksonville - The Woods offers an 18-hole golf course with a modern, but elegant clubhouse that includes a full time executive chef. Angela Metcalf, Events Coordinator, can assist in scheduling small business luncheons, family events or large weddings.

Toyland Farms & Military Museum
Rt. 3 Box 110, Rusk, TX 75785
(936) 858-3514

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