Travel about 60 miles east of Dallas and you’ll find the charming town of Canton nestled among verdant rolling hills and dense forests of East Texas. Although best known for its sprawling outdoor market known as the First Monday Trade Days, Canton has far more to offer than that. One-of-a-kind historical sites, two fishing lakes, two top-class golf courses, and a winery are among the many attractions in Canton.
TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE
Two beautiful lakes and the gorgeous scenery of the Piney Woods are only part of the allure of Twin Lakes Golf Course. After all, there are 18 holes of spellbinding golf to play. Each hole in this hidden gem features stunning views aplenty, as well as a variety of strategically placed bunkers and natural obstacles to keep you on your toes. Sink your final putt and head over to the on-site bar and grill for a pint of beer and a juicy hamburger. Tee times are available on the course’s website.
300 Vz County Road 4205, Canton
(903) 567-1112
www.twinlakesgolfmh.com
VAN ZANDT COUNTRY CLUB
Verdant fairways flanked by towering trees await at Van Zandt Country Club, the other public golf course in Canton. Book a tee time online and head on out for an afternoon of 18 holes of breathtaking (and challenging) golf. Featuring mini Verde Bermuda greens, the course plays like one you’d find in the big city. Along with the course itself, the club has a driving range, pro shop, restaurant, and even a swimming pool.
Van Zandt Country Club is the place to be if you enjoy golf, wonderful food, and recreation for the whole family.
17960 I-20 Frontage Road, Canton
(903) 567-4884
www.vanzandtcc.com
YESTERLAND FARM
Kid-friendly rides and several bushels of old-fashioned fun await at Yesterland Farm, a sprawling outdoor wonderland that combines the excitement of an amusement park with the charm of rural life. Conquer the confounding Cornfield Maze, marvel at the Mini-Midway, and take your youngsters to make some new friends in the petting zoo. Open throughout the fall, the farm is a fun place to bring your kids to celebrate the autumn season or to see Jolly Old Saint Nick himself.
15410 Interstate 20, Canton
(903) 567-2255
www.yesterlandfarm.com
FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS
First Monday, Canton began more than a century ago and has grown to become the largest outdoor vendor and flea market in the world. This popular flea market is open one weekend a month and attracts upwards of 100,000 shoppers.
It has become known by shoppers from all across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma as THE place to buy home décor, furnishings, antiques, clothing, crafts, jewelry, gifts, and collectibles. And it is a favorite of vendors, dealers, craftsmen and artists alike as the perfect venue to market their wares.
800 1st Monday Lane, Canton
(903) 567-6556
www.cantontxfirstmonday.com
CANNON CREEK VINEYARD
Texas Wine. Texas Hospitality.
Their mission is to create high-quality Texas wine from the family-owned vineyard in Canton, Texas. Passionate about their craft — it begins with the selection of vines and their nurturing to yield grapes that will deliver a wine with the bold, rich Taste of Texas. A family-owned and operated vineyard nestled on 30 acres of East Texas farmland. Established in 2016, they currently produce nine tons of Blanc du Bois and Black Spanish grapes annually.
5518 Texas 198, Canton
(903) 520-0447
www.cannoncreekvineyard.com
FARMER’S MARKET
Every Saturday in Downtown Canton will be hosting a Producers-only Farmer’s Market from 8am-noon and adding a Fall Market until November 20th. The market has local fruits, veggies, honey, eggs, beef and poultry and so much more. Come out and get to know who is really growing your food. Live music is a regular at the market, along with breakfast tacos, fresh coffee and they offer cooking classes, games, and fun stuff for the kiddos. Thank you for supporting your local farmers and producers!
Every Saturday 8:00 am to 12 Noon
202 N Buffalo Street, Canton
(903) 567-1851
www.cantonmainstreet.org
BLACKWELL HOUSE MUSEUM
Step inside Canton’s oldest home and learn a bit of local history at the Blackwell House Museum, built in 1886 by H.F. and Nannie Jane Bartlett Blackwell. Open by appointment only. On December 12, 1988, Rebel Blackwell of Dallas, presented the City of Canton with the deed to the Blackwell house and 7 ½ acres as a historical gift. He made the presentation on behalf of himself, Joyce Y. Blackwell, Lola Black, and Marguerite Chambers.
314 First Monday Lane, Canton
(903) 567-4550
www.sites.rootsweb.com
DOWNTOWN CANTON
Canton’s charming and historic downtown area is home to a picturesque late-19th-century courthouse square with eye-catching storefronts full of a wide range of shops and restaurants. Spend a day walking around and you’ll see everything from boutique clothing shops and antique stores to bakeries, a variety of restaurants, and even a winery. The downtown area is also the place to be for some of Canton’s largest events, such as the annual Lighted Christmas Parade and the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration.
119 N Buffalo Street, Canton
(903) 567-1851
www.cantonmainstreet.org
