Food scene
The Roost
103 Edgar StreetCountry Cafe serving southern home-style food
Smoking Steer
100 U.S. 175 BusinessBest local BBQ!
This is a good place for lunch and buffet on certain days of the week.
Ole' West Bean & Burger Malakoff
704 East Royall BoulevardThis is a good place for lunch and buffet on certain days of the week.
Milano's Pizza Caney City / malakoff
4576 TX-198Best nearby pizza delivery
This family run local establishment not only produced wonderful cakes and pastries, but their brunch and buffet options are wonderful. It is a 15 minute drive east from the house in Athens.
Tilo's Cuisine & Bakery
607 East Tyler StreetThis family run local establishment not only produced wonderful cakes and pastries, but their brunch and buffet options are wonderful. It is a 15 minute drive east from the house in Athens.
Sightseeing
Purtis Creek State Park
Lovely state park with fishing ponds.
Unang Lunes ng mga Araw ng Kalakalan
800 1st Monday LnHistoric shopping event/flea market
East Texas Arboretum
1601 Patterson Rd