Canton travel offers families numerous great outdoor activities. Both kids and adults will have great fun visiting one of the following local attractions. Here are some BBOnline recommendations for you.
Splash Kingdom Family Water Park
18814 Interstate 20
Canton, Texas 75103-3594
(903) 567-0044
www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com
The family fun is guaranteed at the Splash Kingdom Family Water Park. The park is really impressive, capable of accommodating up to 2,000 guests. It is equipped with numerous water rides, various shops and restaurants, and two great golf courses. One of the best things about this park is that all the life guards are licensed for moving water, so the whole family can feel very safe. The admission fee for adults is $20, while the ticket for seniors and little kids costs $15. Children under 2 years old are free of charge.
Canton Christmas Tree Farm
325 Private Road 6208
Canton, Texas 75103
(214) 808-6467
www.cantonchristmastreefarm.com
You might want to add this place to your Canton travel itinerary. The Canton Christmas Tree Farm is another great thing to do with your family. The farm is packed with amusement rides and fun activities and is suitable for a visit not only around Christmas, but throughout the year. The amusement rides include a roller coaster, an antique children's train, a giant slide and a Ferris wheel. Pony rides are also available. The farm has its own pumpkin patch and hosts an annual fun-filled pumpkin festival.
East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park
9515 Farm to Market 1255
Grand Saline, Texas 75140-5029
(903) 962-5630
www.easttexasgators.com
Located northeast of Canton, the East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park is a great place to visit when staying at a Canton Bed and Breakfast. The major attraction here is undoubtedly the alligators. Their enclosures are designed as close as possible to their natural habitat. You will have the chance to see alligators of all sizes, from four-meter ones to little baby gators. There are also other animal species like ducks, swans, lizards, snakes and turtles. The park is an excellent place to have a picnic with your family.
Blueberry Hill Farm
10268 FM 314
Edom, Texas 75756
(903) 852-6175
www.blueberryhillfarms.com
Another place that's worth adding to your Canton travel plans is the Blueberry Hill Farm in Edom. It is located southeast of the city. The farm offers public blueberry picking, a fun activity for the whole family. There is a bakery part of the farm offering delicious blueberry pies, muffins, yogurt and lemonade. You can pick blueberries for as low as $14 per person.
Edgewood Heritage Park Museum
N. Houston and Elm
Edgewood, Texas 75117
(903) 896-1940
For a fun family activity close to your Canton Inn, you may want to stop by at the Edgewood Heritage Park Museum. The museum consists of 14 fully restored and furnished buildings, representing the rural life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This will be an excellent history lesson for your kids.