Lake Athens Tours

Get away from concrete and cities at Lake Athens. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, slow down and just soak up the views.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Athens. Lake Athens is an ideal place to start here, but there are many other worthwhile sights to enjoy. Henderson County Fairgrounds, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, and Athens Scuba Park are near the body of water and will fill in your day nicely.

Plan a trip to see Lake Athens

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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX

2 out of 5
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 6
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Tyler (TYR)
8.2/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
A add was very friendly. Bedspread and sheets were very itchy

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindale

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindale

3 out of 5
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 6
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Tyler (TYR)
8.2/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
Great location w beautiful view. Loved that there is biscuits and gravy for brekfast.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Hotel O Victorian Inn Athens TX

Hotel O Victorian Inn Athens TX

2.5 out of 5
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 6
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Tyler (TYR)
6.2/10 (103 reviews)
Awesome stay and the owners are absolutely amazing and helpful. I messed up my booking and they redid it for the same price through them so it would be good. amazing people would recommend staying here clean quite and close to Walmart and multiple restaurants.

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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

5/5(7 reviews)

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

Jones Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jones Lake during your travels in Athens. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Jones Lake

Athens Fish and Game Club Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Athens Fish and Game Club Lake during your travels in Athens. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Athens Fish and Game Club Lake

Henderson County Fairgrounds

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Henderson County Fairgrounds during your stay in Athens. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Henderson County Fairgrounds

Athens Praise & Worship Center

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Athens Praise & Worship Center during your stay in Athens. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Athens Praise & Worship Center

Roberson Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roberson Lake during your travels in Murchison.

Roberson Lake

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Athens

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
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
Stay Express Inn Athens

Stay Express Inn Athens

2 out of 5
716 E. Tyler St, Athens, TX
Stay Express Inn Athens
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
Postcard Cabins Piney Woods

Postcard Cabins Piney Woods

2 out of 5
9595 County Rd 4357, Larue, TX
Postcard Cabins Piney Woods
Relaxing Lakefront Home w/ Boat Dock, Fire-pit and private Walk-in Beach! Gated

Relaxing Lakefront Home w/ Boat Dock, Fire-pit and private Walk-in Beach! Gated

Chandler
Relaxing Lakefront Home w/ Boat Dock, Fire-pit and private Walk-in Beach! Gated
RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!

RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!

Chandler
RELAX & ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE PALESTINE Spectacular Views!!!
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Villages Resort at Lake Palestine by IHG

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Villages Resort at Lake Palestine by IHG

3.5 out of 5
18270 Singing Wood Ln, Flint, TX
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Villages Resort at Lake Palestine by IHG
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