Just an hour from downtown Dallas, you can find plenty of activities to do in the area.

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Hometown Cinemas

215 Heritage Parkway

Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

Eight screen movie theater with newest releases of movies. Tuesday’s is $3.50 tickets all day! Located just past the Walmart.

Underground MX Park

FM 3396

Kemp, TX 75143

903-498-4659

Randy Poulter, one of the nations top track builders runs Underground MX Park with his family and crew of dedicated MX enthusiasts. The park is built on shady East Texas ranch land, offering year round riding for beginners and advanced riders alike.

Whatz-Up Family Fun Park

700 East Cedar Creek Parkway

Seven Points, TX 75143

903-432-9955

Whatz-Up Family Fun Park in Seven Points is a complex of entertainment including arcade games, batting cages, bumper cars, go karts, laser tag, miniature golf, rock climbing wall, pool tables and 160 inch HD TV. They serve food and soft drinks including pizza, finger food and chicken strips and desserts.

Purtis Creek State Park

14225 FM 316 N.

Eustace, TX 75124

(903) 425-2332

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/purtis-creek

Entrance Fees

Adult: $5 Daily//Child 12 Years and Under: Free

Open daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

We often reach capacity; reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use. To guarantee entrance reserve passes online, or by calling the customer service center, before you visit.

You’ll find plenty to do at Purtis Creek State Park. Paddle a kayak or canoe, hike and bike, camp, geocache and picnic. Rent a picnic pavilion for your next gathering.

World Famous First Monday Trade Days!

800 First Monday Lane

PO Box 665

Canton, TX 75103

What started more than a century ago as a flea market has become home to some of the most exciting places to find home furnishings, antiques & collectibles. You will find many one of a kind items from vendors all over Texas. Runs each Thursday through Monday the weekend preceding the 1st Monday of each month. Only 30 minutes away on Highway 198 from our place!

GOLF:

Pinnacle Golf & Boat Club

200 Pinnacle Club Dr, Mabank, TX 75156

903-451-4653

Cedar Creek Country Club

18392 Country Club Drive, Kemp, TX 75143

903-498-6761

Kings Creek Golf Club

6025 Club Drive, Kemp, TX 75143

903-498-8888

Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club

159 Private Road 7019

Frankston, TX 75763

903-876-4336-Pro Shop for reservations

FISHING GUIDES:

BigCrappie.com-Chuck Rollins’ Fishing Guide & Instruction Service

903-288-5798

Kingfisher Guide Service at Cedar Creek

903-275-8605

Some of our favorite local spots:

Italian Food:

Vetoni's Italian Restaurant

428 N. Gun Barrel LN. Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

Phone: (903)887-5846

Mexican Food:

Mexican Tienda -Mexican Market and cook to order meats

~we highly recommend picking up a cup of corn while you are there~

1302 S. 3rd St., Suite 107 Mabank, TX, 75147

903-802-7010

Jalisco’s Mexican

139 East Market Street Mabank, Texas 75147

903-887-1581

Chinese Food:

China Cafe-Buffet or order individual meals

1112 W Main St. #D&E Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

(903) 887-2243

Upscale Dining:

W Four Fifty Six (W456)

456 S. Gun Barrel Lane, Gun Barrel City, Texas 75147

903-887-4456 Reservations Suggested LUNCH: WED-FRI 11AM-2PM GARDEN PARTY: SAT ONLY 12PM-5PM DINNER: WED-SAT 5PM-9PM SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10AM-2PM VIP CHEF'S DINNER: 6PM-10PM (LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH)

Lakeside Dining:

Vernon’s Lakeside

2101 E Cedar Creek Pkwy - Seven Points, TX 75143

(903) 432-0903

Thu-Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT!~6:30pm-10:30pm Fri & Sat

Tiki Hut

1937 Island Circle Tool, TX 75143 (903) 432-2268

Pre-Season Summer

Wednesday — 4-9pm

Thursday 4-8 4-9pm

Friday 4-9 4-10pm

Saturday 11-9 11-10pm

Sunday 11-6 11-7pm

LOU LOU'S AT CEDAR CREEK-YOU CAN GET GAS HERE ON THE WATER

2001 E Cedar Creek Pkwy, Seven Points TX (430) 236-6511

Shaved Ice, Coffees, Adult Beverages

Lone Star Marina-YOU CAN GET GAS HERE ON THE WATER

https://www.lonestarmarina.com

(903) 432-2268

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