East Texas Arboretum Tours

We can't survive without trees, but many of us don't know a whole lot about these life givers. Find out some of their secrets at East Texas Arboretum.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Athens. East Texas Arboretum is a great place to begin here, but there are loads of other worthy attractions to enjoy. Trinity Valley Community College, Henderson County Fairgrounds, and Athens Bowling Center are close to the botanical collection and will fill in your day nicely.

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Hilton Garden Inn Tyler

Hilton Garden Inn Tyler

3 out of 5
Price was $822, price is now $765 per person
$765
per person
Sep 26 - Sep 29
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Tyler (TYR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Could hear Highway noise from room. No bath soap in room. Older appearance. No complimentary breakfast. They charge $15 to eat. Older mattress and flat pillows.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Greyhound Inn

Greyhound Inn

2 out of 5
Price was $1,006, price is now $896 per person
$896
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Tyler (TYR)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Rooms were clean and spacious. Air inside rooms was clean. Neat vintage decor.

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

The Thomas Hotel

The Thomas Hotel

2 out of 5
Price was $1,021, price is now $914 per person
$914
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Tyler (TYR)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Overall, The stay was lovely. Everything was nice, clean, staff were welcoming and helpful. Only thing was the view from suite 3 and the internet was out the entire time. We couldn’t watch anything on the TV which was hard on my kid! Would definitely recommend though!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Popular places to visit

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has tanks for viewing the kind of fish that live in streams, ponds, lakes, and reservoirs. The reservoir display has spectacular alligator gars!

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Explore the great outdoors at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, a lovely green space in Athens. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Athens Bowling Center

You can enjoy the entertainment at Athens Bowling Center during your trip to Athens. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Athens Bowling Center

Henderson County Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Henderson County Historical Museum during your trip to Athens. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Henderson County Historical Museum

Trinity Valley Community College

Explore the campus of Trinity Valley Community College, during your trip to Athens. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Trinity Valley Community College

Athens City Park

Explore the great outdoors at Athens City Park, a lovely green space in Athens. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Athens City Park

Central Park

Central Park is just one of the places to see in Athens, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Central Park

Best Lodging Options Near East Texas Arboretum

Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

2 out of 5
205 Dallas Hwy 175, Athens, TX
Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1119 E Tyler St, Athens, TX
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1814 Highway 31 E US, Athens, TX
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites
Stay Express Inn Athens

Stay Express Inn Athens

2 out of 5
716 E. Tyler St, Athens, TX
Stay Express Inn Athens
Exclusive Ranch | Lodge & 3 Casitas w/ 5 Stocked Lakes, Trails, Pool, & Tennis

Exclusive Ranch | Lodge & 3 Casitas w/ 5 Stocked Lakes, Trails, Pool, & Tennis

Athens
Exclusive Ranch | Lodge & 3 Casitas w/ 5 Stocked Lakes, Trails, Pool, & Tennis
Hotel O Victorian Inn Athens TX

Hotel O Victorian Inn Athens TX

2.5 out of 5
1803 State Highway 31 East, Athens, TX
Hotel O Victorian Inn Athens TX
Luxury Haven on Lake Athens | Gourmet Kitchen, Theater, Pool & Waterfront Fun

Luxury Haven on Lake Athens | Gourmet Kitchen, Theater, Pool & Waterfront Fun

athens
Luxury Haven on Lake Athens | Gourmet Kitchen, Theater, Pool & Waterfront Fun
Charming 2-bedroom cabin in peaceful Malakoff on the lake with AC

Charming 2-bedroom cabin in peaceful Malakoff on the lake with AC

Malakoff
Charming 2-bedroom cabin in peaceful Malakoff on the lake with AC
Summer is flying by! Book your lake getaway now! Lakefront, all 5 star reviews!

Summer is flying by! Book your lake getaway now! Lakefront, all 5 star reviews!

Malakoff
Summer is flying by! Book your lake getaway now! Lakefront, all 5 star reviews!
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