Athens
Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Texas, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 17 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1
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Best Time to Visit: - to - and -
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Athens is a city in Henderson County, Texas, in the United States.Located in east Texas, Athens is a charming city whose claim to fame are three: The home of the Black Eyed Pea Festival, the Annual Fiddler''s Reunion and the plaec where the hamburger was first invented.The East Texas Arboretum, the Fish Hatchery and spectacular Christmas decorations are yet other reasons to visit Athens. With rolling hills and untouched beauty, Athens stands at the crossroads of East Texas and charms the visitor.Location
The city is located 76 miles southeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on U.S. 175.Climate
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Enjoy scuba diving at this park that features a lake with varying depths from 24 to 35 feet and with up to 70 feet of underwater visibility. Seven carpeted underwater platforms are also featured that provide safe, underwater training. A beach volleyball court and full service dive shop are also on site.
Home to hundreds of exotic animals, this 1,430 acre refuge was founded by children''s author Cleveland Amory and offers a safe haven for many animals including elephants, burros, and chimpanzees.
Built for Henry F. Blackwell, an early Canton merchant and former County Sheriff, this magnificent house is the oldest home in Canton and features numerous original furnishings, mementos, and photographs from early Canton''s history.
Unique museum that depicts a variety of "outlaws" including Billy the Kid, Jesse James, John Wilkes Booth, and the Kennedy Assassination.
Nestled in the heart of 85 beautiful acres is the 50,000-sq.ft. civic and conference center. Facilities include 25-meter pool, whirlpool, sauna, weight room, racquetball courts, tennis courts, two fishing ponds, walking/jogging trail, and 18-holedisc golf course.
A living refuge of natural beauty, this arboretum spreads over 100 beautiful acres that include swampland, pastures, and marshes. You can learn about the greenery, herbs, and flowers of this wonderful area while visiting this arboretum. Educational forums are held throughout the year.
Nestled on 68 acres, this large fairground features a coliseum that will seat 4,500 people, a multipurpose building, three barns, and an outdoor arena. Numerous events are held here throughout the year.