Things to Do with Kids in Canton, TX

  • TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Canton, Texas, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Athens and Terrell.
  • From Splash Kingdom Waterpark to East Texas Twisters, the Canton area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Flea Markets, Gymnastics, Water Parks and History Museums.
  • A popular travel destination for families, Canton is home to the Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark. This small community however is most known for its weekly flea market often referred to as 'First Monday Trade Days'. Believed to be one of, if not the largest flea markets nationwide, antique collectors and vendors also frequent this market.
  • TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Canton, Texas, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Athens and Terrell.
  • From Splash Kingdom Waterpark to East Texas Twisters, the Canton area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Flea Markets, Gymnastics, Water Parks and History Museums.
  • A popular travel destination for families, Canton is home to the Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark. This small community however is most known for its weekly flea market often referred to as 'First Monday Trade Days'. Believed to be one of, if not the largest flea markets nationwide, antique collectors and vendors also frequent this market.
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35.0 Miles
87% 185 votes
Zoos 17544 Hwy 14, Tyler, TX 75706 MoreLess Info
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge has 50 big cats including mountain lions, leopards, tigers, lions, bobcats. The staff at the facility gives tours of the facility in hopes to encourage conservation efforts.
35.5 Miles
76% 17 votes
Historic Homes 806 W. Houston Street, Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
Built in 1878, the McClendon House has a deep history. Opened to the public over 100 years later in 1988, after having been refurbished and updated from fire damage and age, the gorgeous Victorian Era home stands to preserve the McClendon name, their heritage and the history of Tyler.
35.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 1068 Frontier Trl, Rockwall, TX 75032 MoreLess Info
Catering to riders of all skill levels, Chisholm Trail Rides provides trail preparation lessons with experienced instructors. After basic horsemanship training, visitors can take a horse on a one hour trail ride on the property.
35.6 Miles
97% 70 votes
Specialty Museums 624 North Broadway, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
The public can tour the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum that sits on nine-acres. The home was originally constructed as a Greek Revival four room cottage, and has undergone four major revisions to become the home of a Civil War Museum, and space for public receptions, recitals, and meetings.
35.7 Miles
Children's Museums 308 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
The three exhibits, Discovery Landing, Hometown, USA and Discovery Zone, are aimed to get families interacting with science and the world around them at the Discovery Science Place. The center also hosts school vacation camps.
35.7 Miles
88% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 210 East Oakwood Street, Tyler, TX 75711 MoreLess Info
Artifacts, memorabilia, and pictures can all be seen at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum. The museum includes the famous 'Bragg Train Collection' of Lionel Electric Trains that has over 200 engines and 1600 cars.
35.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Haunted Tours 315 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701 MoreLess Info
Jericho's Tours of Tyler is an excursion company that offers tours of museums, historic homes, shopping spots, dining areas, and haunted places. The tours span a couple of hours to a full day in length.
35.8 Miles
91% 32 votes
Theaters 103 E Erwin, Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
A live performance theater in Downtown Tyler, Liberty Hall schedules numerous plays, films and shows throughout the year. Community-oriented, it is a popular venue for school concerts and other local events.
36.1 Miles
100% 41 votes
Historic Districts Central Tyler, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
A scenic neighborhood of old homes dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, the Azalea Residential Historic District is a tourist destination for those interested in architecture of the period. It also hosts the annual Azalea Festival.
36.4 Miles
58% 36 votes
Historic Sites Highway 271, 0.8 miles north of Loop 323, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
Camp Ford was the largest confederate Civil War camp west of the Mississippi River. Visitors can view a kiosk with historical information, walk along a trail with interpretative signage, eat in a picnic area, and see a cabin.
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