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Attractions
Adrenaline Rush Zip Line Tours
2371 County Rd 1613. Jacksonville, TX 75766.
(903) 683-6855
A choice of eight ziplines atop the pine trees in East Texas. One zipline stretches over 1700 feet. All but one cross over the water and five lines crisscross over each other.
Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot
Park Rd 76, Rusk, TX 75785
(855) 632-7729
The Texas State Railroad is a historic 25 mi heritage railroad between Rusk and Palestine, Texas. Built by inmates, it was founded in 1883 by the state of Texas to haul raw materials for a smelter at the prison at Rusk. Regular service on the line was ended in 1921.
Lake Jacksonville
2700 Byrd Road, Jacksonville , TX 75766
(903) 589-3510
The Parks Department maintains ten screened shelters, seven camping sites with water and electricity and ten R.V. Pads with water and electricity. There are three boat ramps on the lake and two public swimming areas. The camping area also has restroom facilities with showers for the campers.
Cherokee Trace Wild Animal Park
1200 CR 4405, Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 683-3322
300-acre reserve with dozens of endangered & exotic species seen on self-guided drives.
River Run Park
2001 County Rd 3315, Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 724-4100
Expansive & scenic area offering trails for vehicles & horses, plus campsites, swimming & fishing.
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