Beaty-Orton House 200 S. Main, (near Sandy Creek Park) +1-409-383-6138. Historic two-story home. M-F 8AM-5PM. Donation requested.
Sam Rayburn Powerhouse (just off Recreation Road 255). +1-409-384-5716. This sixteen story hydroelectric power plant has won awards for design.
Do
Sam Rayburn Reservoir Fishing, boating.
Sandy Creek Park and Trail (between S, Main and Marvin Hancock Dr.) Open dawn to dusk. One mile loop walking/running trail, playground and covered picnic areas.
Buy
Crafts & Things, 409 384 6383. Locally made craft items.
Junktique, 409 384 4166. Antiques.
Milam Street Gallery, 409 384 4465. Antiques and collectibles.
Eat
Hamburger Depot, 283 S Wheeler St, 409 384 5824. Local favorite for hamburgers and all the fixin's.
Texas Star Café, 205 N Wheeler St, 409 837 4444. Cheap but tasty downhome cooking.
Drink
Sleep
Holiday Inn Express, 239 East Gibson, 409 384 9021, . Clean rooms with interior access, mini-fridge, microwave, and free internet access.
Ramada Inn, 239 East Gibson, 409 384 9021, . Clean rooms. Laundry service and restaurant/bar on the premises. Pets OK.
Super 8, 2100 North Wheeler, 409 384 8600, . Clean and relatively new. Squeamish drivers may want to pass on this one, as its parking lot exits at a rather dangerous busy intersection.
Swann Hotel Bed and Breakfast, 250 N Main St, 409 489 9010. Restored wooden Victorian inn built in 1901.
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