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If you come to Mill Creek Ranch Resort when it’s not Trade Days weekend, don’t worry! There are so many fun things to do in Canton, TX for families, couples, retirees, singles, and everyone else.
Check out some of our guests’ favorite attractions
First Monday Trade Days
What started more than a century ago as a flea market has become home to some of the most exciting, cutting-edge home furnishings, antiques and collectibles that can be found anywhere. Over the past 150 years, lots of things have changed in the Original First Monday Park, but the genuine down-home human relationship between vendors and shoppers is the reason people keep coming back. This is a place where you can slow down, visit and ask questions, talk to collectors and antique dealers, and meet the artists and craftsmen who create one-of-a-kind items.
First Monday Trade Days, the world’s largest outdoor trade days, take place Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of every month in Canton, Texas. Thousands of vendors from across the country turn this friendly East Texas community into a shopper’s paradise where you can find the rare antiques and collectibles, furniture, fine home decor, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, tools, produce and much more. Make plans now to come to Canton and enjoy the First Monday shopping experience.
Paul Michael Company
Rich with history and culture, the Paul Michael Company promises a “creative, kooky and fun” experience with each visit to their charmingly eclectic stores.
First Monday Trade Days
Splash Kingdom Waterpark & Miniature Golf
Splash Kingdom Waterpark & Miniature Golf
A family friendly waterpark whose mission is to glorify God while providing a safe and fun recreation experience for families. The water park features a kid’s castle, wave pool, lazy river, water slides, 3D Glow in the Dark miniature golf and so much more! The glow-in-the-dark 3D mini golf course is open year-round and available for parties. The water park opens on Memorial Day weekend.
Yesterland Farm
Come to YesterLand Farm for a nostalgic step back in time — it’s old-fashioned fun on the farm with a new twist! From Fall festivities to a holiday wonderland of Christmas trees and Santa, it’s all farm-tastic family entertainment in Canton, Texas! And they’re just one mile from the famous Canton First Monday.
Yesterland Farm
Canton Main Street
Canton Main Street
Shop, Dine and Discover Downtown Canton. Shopping Downtown is a great way to spend a weekend here in Canton TX. There are many shops that offer antiques, boutique clothing, trendy fashions, fine jewelry, elegant antiques, collectibles and treasures, specialty shops, gifts for all ages, floral design, a museum and festivals. Restaurants and quaint cafes offer eating opportunities for all tastes. Come find that perfect little something and enjoy the sights in the historic district of Canton, just a few minutes from the resort. Canton Main Street Autumn Fest is the 2nd Saturday of October you don’t want to miss it. Watch summer free movie nights.
East Texas Zoo
Relax by the duck pond and watch the Gators feed in their natural environment. View gator eggs, baby gators and adult gators of all sizes. There are also ducks, snakes, swans, geese, lizards, turtles, fish and other reptiles to keep you entertained.
East Texas Zoo
Van Zandt County Country Club
Van Zandt County Country Club
Golf at the Van Zandt County Country Club is a family affair. This beautiful golf course is an 18 hole mini verde Bermuda greens course. This par 72 course will challenge any golfer. So bring the family and enjoy good food, family recreation and of course a fantastic round of golf!
Heritage Park Outdoor Museum
Founded in 1976 as a bicentennial ongoing project, Edgewood Heritage Park encompasses fourteen restored and furnished structures representing rural life in 1900 Van Zandt County. The outdoor museum preserves the rural culture and architectural heritage for present and future generations. Tour turn of the century buildings, such as the “Tomcat” Cafe, the Edgewood Band Stand, Gilliam’s Gas Station, a country store, barber shop and print shop. Experience a taste of what life was like back then.
Heritage Park Outdoor Museum
Blueberry Hills Farms
Blueberry Hills Farms
Blueberry Harvest happens in June and July each summer and opens 7 days a week. The Blueberry Hill Farms is located in Edom, Texas, ( 18 miles from the resort) since 1982 the farm has been open to the public for U-Pick Blueberries. In 2003 they added blackberries to the mix and now have both berries available. The farm also has a Country Store and Bakery, with Blueberry Preserves plus other fruit preserves, such as Fig, Peach, Apricot, Cherry, blackberry, etc. The BAKERY has their famous Blueberries’n Cream Pies, Blueberry muffins, Blueberry Frozen yogurt, Blueberry donuts and Blueberry Lemonade. This is great family fun and don’t worry if you don’t want to pick in the heat you can purchase the berries already picked.
Salt Palace in Grand Saline, TX
Grand Saline is the home of The Salt Palace, the only building in the world made of pure rock salt. During your visit, you will see films on how the salt is mined, and you can view the toy display and Morton salt items. Make sure to see the exhibit of Chris Tomlin, award winning Christian singer, songwriter and musician was raised in Grand Saline. As well as the Wiley Post exhibit, the man who discovered liquid oxygen. Make sure to get your salt crystal and “I licked the salt palace T-Shirt”. The Grand Saline Salt Mine and the Salt Palace is a dual location of EarthCache. So all you GEOCACHING followers this is a must. Plus make sure to check the date as each year Grand Saline hosts a Salt Festival every June, with live music, food and fun.
Salt Palace in Grand Saline, TX
Four Winds Steakhouse
Four Winds Steakhouse
Located in the ranch house of former Dallas Cowboy Lee Roy Jordan, Four Winds Steakhouse is a rustic but modern ranch house that serves the finest steak and seafood that you can find in East Texas! You can’t visit Canton without trying out this restaurant!
Athens Scuba Park
If you are looking for a bit of undwater adventure, be sure to take a day trip 29 miles south of Canton, TX to Athens Scuba Park. This beautiful park offers scuba lessons and features a dive shop for all levels of diving skill.
Athens Scuba Park
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
The Fisheries Center combines education with an entertaining experience highlighting the conservation of our aquatic resources in Texas. This aquarium and education center take a short drive to Athens.
The East Texas Oil Museum
Located on the campus of Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. This fascinating museum houses the authentic re-creation of oil discovery and production in the early 1930s from the largest oil field inside U.S. boundaries. Here, visitors see the people, their towns, their personal habits, their tools and their pastimes – all colorfully depicted in dioramas, movies, sound presentations and actual antiques donated by East Texas citizens.
The East Texas Oil Museum
The East Texas Oil Museum
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge
Tiger Creek is a Big Cat Wildlife Refuge, with 140 acre preserve dedicated to over 35 rescued big cats. You can see these majestic animals, learn about the feline species known as Panthera Tigris and find out how you can help to ensure their future in the United States and worldwide.
