Beth’s guidebook

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Beth’s guidebook

Restaurants

Here are a few places we have liked. In the town of Corsicana you will find many more options available. A quick google search should help you find what you are craving. If you come across any gems please let us know. We are always ready to try a new restaurant!
Casual waterfront restaurant serving American cuisine with live music on the weekends. A reservation is recommended during the weekend.
Harbor Inn Restaurant & Club
10000 TX-294 Spur
Casual waterfront restaurant serving American cuisine with live music on the weekends. A reservation is recommended during the weekend.
Don’t let the U-Haul trucks outside scare you away. This is some good barbeque very close to the house. They have an extensive menu and friendly service. If you call ahead they will have your order ready.
Tucker Town
4095 U.S. 287
Don’t let the U-Haul trucks outside scare you away. This is some good barbeque very close to the house. They have an extensive menu and friendly service. If you call ahead they will have your order ready.
This is an old-fashioned soda fountain in the middle of Historic Downtown Corsicana. They have great burgers and onion rings. Bring the kids here for a fun time.
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Across the Street Bistro
123 N Beaton St
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This is an old-fashioned soda fountain in the middle of Historic Downtown Corsicana. They have great burgers and onion rings. Bring the kids here for a fun time.
Enjoy a wine tasting, wine flight, wine by the glass or a bottle of Angelita Vineyard wine. They have appetizers and cheese plates available. Sit inside and enjoy soft music or relax outside and view the beautiful sunset over the vineyards.
Angelita Vineyard & Winery
Enjoy a wine tasting, wine flight, wine by the glass or a bottle of Angelita Vineyard wine. They have appetizers and cheese plates available. Sit inside and enjoy soft music or relax outside and view the beautiful sunset over the vineyards.
Next door to the Bistro is Across the Street Bistro by Andreas. For a special night out this is the place to go. Located in Historic Downtown Corsicana, this restaurant offers a globally inspired menu including steaks and seafood. Reservations are recommended and check out their Facebook page as they are frequently having special menus.
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Across the Street Bistro
123 N Beaton St
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Next door to the Bistro is Across the Street Bistro by Andreas. For a special night out this is the place to go. Located in Historic Downtown Corsicana, this restaurant offers a globally inspired menu including steaks and seafood. Reservations are recommended and check out their Facebook page as they are frequently having special menus.  
Offers a large pizza, sub, wings and pasta selection. Check their Facebook page for current coupons. They will deliver if you spend over $30.00.
Milano's Pizza
105 S Colket Ave
Offers a large pizza, sub, wings and pasta selection. Check their Facebook page for current coupons. They will deliver if you spend over $30.00.
World Famous for it’s fruitcakes (they make nearly 1 million a year!) this bakery has so much more to offer. Delicious soups, sandwiches and baked goods welcome you at two convenient locations.
Collin Street Bakery - I-45 Corsicana
2035 I-45
World Famous for it’s fruitcakes (they make nearly 1 million a year!) this bakery has so much more to offer. Delicious soups, sandwiches and baked goods welcome you at two convenient locations.
World Famous for it’s fruitcakes (they make nearly 1 million a year!) this bakery has so much more to offer. Delicious soups, sandwiches and baked goods welcome you at two convenient locations.
Collin Street Bakery - 7th Ave Corsicana
401 W 7th Ave
World Famous for it’s fruitcakes (they make nearly 1 million a year!) this bakery has so much more to offer. Delicious soups, sandwiches and baked goods welcome you at two convenient locations.
This is another option for lakeside dining. It is a bit further and has limited hours so check the website before venturing out. It is a casual burger place.
Fisherman's Point Marina & Resort
230 Farm to Market 416
This is another option for lakeside dining. It is a bit further and has limited hours so check the website before venturing out. It is a casual burger place.

Grocery Stores

This store is about 15 minutes from the house. You can find most of your groceries needs here.
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H-E-B Grocery
201 S 15th St
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This store is about 15 minutes from the house. You can find most of your groceries needs here.
This is a Super Center Walmart so you will find groceries along with home goods, toys, sporting goods, etc. It is open 24 hours a day.
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Walmart Supercenter
3801 State Hwy 31 W
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This is a Super Center Walmart so you will find groceries along with home goods, toys, sporting goods, etc. It is open 24 hours a day.
This is the closest store to the house. You can stock up on basic food items like bread and milk here.
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Dollar General
5231 TX-198
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This is the closest store to the house. You can stock up on basic food items like bread and milk here.

Things to do in the area

Here is a list of some fun activities to do near the house.
About 20 minutes from the house is Historic Downtown Corsicana. Here you will find a few shops and restaurants. While the area is not bustling, but it is a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Visit the Visitor’s Center to learn more about the area.
Corsicana Visitor Center
301 South Beaton Street
About 20 minutes from the house is Historic Downtown Corsicana. Here you will find a few shops and restaurants. While the area is not bustling, but it is a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Visit the Visitor’s Center to learn more about the area.
The College has a Planetarium that is primarily used as a classroom, but it does offer presentations to the general public. Check the website for the current schedule.
Navarro College
3200 W 7th Ave
The College has a Planetarium that is primarily used as a classroom, but it does offer presentations to the general public. Check the website for the current schedule.
This museum collections consists of documents, artifacts, and photographs related directly to the American Civil War and works of art depicting the historic and modern American West.
Pearce Collections Museum
3100 W Collin St
This museum collections consists of documents, artifacts, and photographs related directly to the American Civil War and works of art depicting the historic and modern American West.
Fisherman’s Point Marina owns 2 pontoon boat and a four kayaks that can be reserved for rental.
Fisherman's Point Marina & Resort
230 Farm to Market 416
Fisherman’s Point Marina owns 2 pontoon boat and a four kayaks that can be reserved for rental.
A 1921 vaudeville house located in downtown Corsicana, Texas. In the mid 1990’s the Theatre was saved from demolition and beautifully restored. Since the Theatre has reopened it has hosted incredible music acts, comedy shows and other events. Visit the website to see the schedule.
The Palace Theatre
112 W 6th Ave
A 1921 vaudeville house located in downtown Corsicana, Texas. In the mid 1990’s the Theatre was saved from demolition and beautifully restored. Since the Theatre has reopened it has hosted incredible music acts, comedy shows and other events. Visit the website to see the schedule.
About once a month a guided ghost walk through downtown Corsicana is offered. Learn about history of the city and the unexplained in this unique experience. Check the website to order tickets and to see the available dates.
Corsicana Ghost Walk
215 E 5th Ave
About once a month a guided ghost walk through downtown Corsicana is offered. Learn about history of the city and the unexplained in this unique experience. Check the website to order tickets and to see the available dates.

Kids Activities

While there is not a bowling alley at this location (yet) it does show current run movies and it has an arcade. A great place to take the kids in the evening or on a rainy day.
Schulman's Movie Bowl Grille - Corsicana
3501 Corsicana Crossing Blvd
While there is not a bowling alley at this location (yet) it does show current run movies and it has an arcade. A great place to take the kids in the evening or on a rainy day.
If you are looking for a more unique movie experience check out Galaxy Drive In in Ennis. This is about 30 minute drive from the house, but one the few remaining drive-in theaters in North Texas. Check their website for current showings and times. Note, all tickets include a double feature.
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Galaxy Drive-In
5301 I-45
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If you are looking for a more unique movie experience check out Galaxy Drive In in Ennis. This is about 30 minute drive from the house, but one the few remaining drive-in theaters in North Texas. Check their website for current showings and times. Note, all tickets include a double feature.
The city of Corsicana has a spray park open during the summer months. Admission is free. Check the website for current hours of operation.
Community Spray Park
The city of Corsicana has a spray park open during the summer months. Admission is free. Check the website for current hours of operation.

Day Trips

If you are looking for adventure further from the house check out these fun places.
Offers backpacking, hiking, fishing and swimming.
Fairfield Lake State Park
123 State Park Rd. 64
Offers backpacking, hiking, fishing and swimming.
Offers fishing, hiking, paddle boarding, biking and geocaching.
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Purtis Creek State Park
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Offers fishing, hiking, paddle boarding, biking and geocaching.
Offers bird watching, hiking, fishing and nature study.
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Fort Parker State Park
194 Park Rd
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Offers bird watching, hiking, fishing and nature study.
A little over an hours drive west of the house is Waco. Here you can visit the Dr. Pepper Museum http://www.drpeppermuseum.com , The Mammoth National Monument https://www.nps.gov/waco/index.htm (this is an amazing place that kids are sure to love) , the Cameron Zoo http://www.cameronparkzoo.com, the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum https://www.texasranger.org , the Magnolia Market https://magnolia.com made famous by the television show Fixer Upper and a thriving downtown area.
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Waco
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A little over an hours drive west of the house is Waco. Here you can visit the Dr. Pepper Museum http://www.drpeppermuseum.com , The Mammoth National Monument https://www.nps.gov/waco/index.htm (this is an amazing place that kids are sure to love) , the Cameron Zoo http://www.cameronparkzoo.com, the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum https://www.texasranger.org , the Magnolia Market https://magnolia.com made famous by the television show Fixer Upper and a thriving downtown area.
Ennis is a short 30 minute drive north of Corsicana. Home of the ”Official Bluebonnet Trail of Texas” in April , the Polka Festival in May and the Christmas Parade of lights in December Ennis has fun festivals and events throughout the year. Check the visitor’s website to see what is currently happening.
Ennis Visitors Center
201 NW Main
Ennis is a short 30 minute drive north of Corsicana. Home of the ”Official Bluebonnet Trail of Texas” in April , the Polka Festival in May and the Christmas Parade of lights in December Ennis has fun festivals and events throughout the year. Check the visitor’s website to see what is currently happening.
About 90 minutes away from the home in Palestine is a railroad lovers dream. The Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot offers rides on vintage steam and diesel locomotives though the piney woods of East Texas. There are also plenty of historic sites to visit in and around the town.
Palestine Texas Visitors Center
825 W Spring St
About 90 minutes away from the home in Palestine is a railroad lovers dream. The Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot offers rides on vintage steam and diesel locomotives though the piney woods of East Texas. There are also plenty of historic sites to visit in and around the town.
About an hour to the east is Canton, made famous by it’s First Monday Trade Days. On the Thursday through Sunday preceding the first Monday of each month a huge flea market is held on the grounds. It claims to be the oldest continually running and largest flea market in the US. You are sure to come home with a treasure or two.
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First Monday Trade Days
800 1st Monday Ln
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About an hour to the east is Canton, made famous by it’s First Monday Trade Days. On the Thursday through Sunday preceding the first Monday of each month a huge flea market is held on the grounds. It claims to be the oldest continually running and largest flea market in the US. You are sure to come home with a treasure or two.
If you are craving the big city Big D is only an hours drive north. Dallas has an amazing zoo and botanical garden, world class museums and parks and incredible dining. Who says you can’t escape to the city for a day?
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Dallas
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If you are craving the big city Big D is only an hours drive north. Dallas has an amazing zoo and botanical garden, world class museums and parks and incredible dining. Who says you can’t escape to the city for a day?
If you want a smaller big city experience Fort Worth is a great option. Visit the Stockyards to learn more about Texas’ famous livestock industry and to watch a cattle drive. Fort Worth also has an incredible zoo and amazing museums. You can also just people watch and enjoy good food in the famous Sundance Square.
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Fort Worth
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If you want a smaller big city experience Fort Worth is a great option. Visit the Stockyards to learn more about Texas’ famous livestock industry and to watch a cattle drive. Fort Worth also has an incredible zoo and amazing museums. You can also just people watch and enjoy good food in the famous Sundance Square.