- TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Athens, Texas, including 8 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton.
- From Lake Athens to Athens Bowling Center, the Athens area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Farms & Ranches, Neighborhoods, Bowling and Go Karts.
- Within close proximity of Dallas, Athens has a country feel with many amenities that can be found in a larger town. Keeping to its southern roots, the town hosts an annual fiddlers contest and seasonal barrel racing at the local fairground. Also recognized as the 'home of the original hamburger', the town provides a variety of dining and shopping options.
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The nearly 1,800 acre Lake Athens features a wide range of water-based recreation. In addition to boating and jet skiing, the lake offers fishing of large mouth bass, crappie, and sunfish.
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With an indoor miniature golf course and an arcade, the Athens Bowling Center has something for everyone. Guests can grab something from the stocked snack bar while bowling on one of 22 lanes.
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Open during the weekend, Good Times Skate & Go-Karts offers visitors an entertainment complex with inline skating and go-karts. The center provides roller skates and in line skate rentals for visitors.
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Visitation and outdoor education are combined with the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center for an interactive experience. It works to teach the public about conservation, stewardship of aquatic resources, and freshwater sport fishing.
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Spanning a total of 85-acres, Cain Center & Cain Park are facilities commonly visited by members of the local community. The Cain Center is a recreational facility that includes a junior-size Olympic pool, a fitness center, and numerous meeting rooms.
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The spring-fed warm waters of the Athens Scuba Park makes the lake very enjoyable for divers. The depth of the lake is from 20 feet to 35 feet which is both safe and pleasant for most divers, whether beginners or experienced.
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217 N. Prairieville St., Athens, TX 75751
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Located in a historic brick schoolhouse, Henderson County Historical Museum offers visitors permanent displays filled with artifacts relevant to the county's history. The museum contains a replica room imitating a bedroom from the 19th century.
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8362 Texas State Highway 19 North, Athens, TX 75752
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Offering visitors the opportunity to pick their own strawberries and other berries, Highway 19 Produce & Berries also sells a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as other groceries.
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Featuring exhibits on native fish, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center offers visitors aquariums and educational programs. The center has a production hatchery that produces bass, catfish, goldfish, and other freshwater fish to stock public lakes.