
Who would ever suspect that just beyond downtown Athens lies sunken treasure?

In 1983, the Cain Foundation built and donated this unique facility to the people of Henderson County. Since then, it has served all of East Texas, both as a fitness center with its many exercise areas, and as a civic center with rooms available for a wide variety of functions.

Over 1,200 domestic and exotic animals find solace in these 1,300 acres near Athens making it America's largest and most diverse animal sanctuary.

Experience the awe and splendor of a variety of colorful gardens year-round. Two miles of nature trails offer a quiet woodland retreat.

Large or small, livestock, business, or special event - there's always SOMETHING going on at the fairgrounds!

Leave your fears behind as you experience the thrill of a lifetime at NY-TX Zipline Adventures, just 15 miles from Athens (off of Highway 175 East).
Enjoy a day in Athens without spending too much, or skimping on time!
Are you a single parent looking for an inexpensive, yet ENTERTAINING weekend with your children? Here it is!!

Get eye-to-eye with some of the largest freshwater fish in captivity, then try your hand at catching one of their friends in our casting pond!

Atop a hillside, the Tara Inn stands as a sentinel watching over lush vines and greeting guests to the Tara Winery.
Come enjoy nationally acclaimed gospel recording artists in a laid-back, smoke-free environment.

HCPAC is a performing arts center that provides entertainment and education to patrons of all ages.
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America's Best Value Inn offers a central location from which to begin your Athens exploration.
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A fitness center with its many exercise areas and civic center with rooms available for a wide variety of functions.
Who would ever suspect that just beyond downtown Athens lies sunken treasure?
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The ziplines offer you a panoramic view of the beautiful rolling hills and trees of East Texas.
The Tara Inn stands as a sentinel watching over lush vines and greeting guests to the Tara Winery.
Get eye-to-eye with some of the largest freshwater fish in captivity, then try our casting pond!
Noted Artist with gallery and studio, located just 4 miles S. of Athens.