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Visit Athens Escape the hustle and bustle! From family fun, wine tours, outdoor adventures, exploring downtown and more. With a variety of family-friendly destinations like the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Henderson County Regional Fair Park Complex and more, you're sure to embark on an activity that will satisfy EVERYONE! Wine and craft beer lovers will enjoy four local wineries in and around Athens and a brewery in the heart of historic downtown Athens. Downtown offers shopping, art galleries, the Henderson County Historical Museum and more.

Athens Chamber of Commerce The Athens Chamber of Commerce is here for you. We work hard to be a resource for our community while enhancing the business community.

 Visit Palestine  Learn about events for the season with the calendar, restaurants and shopping.  Also historical places and memories are explained.   Also a site map is here.

Palestine Main Street information located here to understand the 20 year member of the Texas Main Street Program.     There are blocks and blocks of the Main Street district for your exploration with blocks and blocks of buildings … some beautifully restored and some awaiting attention.   The flavor of the Main Street district is reflected in its diversity of shops, restaurants, bars, bakeries, galleries, antiques shops and boutiques.     

Palestine Chamber of Commerce  The Chamber offers a variety of services and information for the visitor.   A very active organization, this Chamber is a leader in the community .. definitely a new and old business's best friend.

Palestine Public Library is now in its recently restored Carnegie Library building, completely restores with ADA standards to serve the next generation of readers and computer users.  Open Mon – Fri with some special events.   The Historical genealogy information for decades of Anderson citizens is stored in the Redlands Annex on Queen St next to the Redlands.   See the site for further details. 

Dogwood Trails Celebration  This long-time celebration takes place the last two weekends in March and first weekend in April.  Enjoy the delicate beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey Dogwood Park and the surrounding area.  Activities are scheduled each weekend to compliment the Celebration, including the Dogwood Trails Festival, the first weekend. 

Visit HendersonClick here to open all that Henderson has to offer! Our National Register Historic District has the most picturesque downtown square in East Texas. Here you will find upscale shopping, antiques & eateries. 

Henderson Area Chamber of Commerce The Henderson Area Chamber of Commerce is a fully active organization comprised of businesses that help to shape the economy, promote community awareness, and set the pace for the future of Henderson, Texas, and the surrounding area.