Shopping
Dam Liquor Store
Its the closest one, friendly staff.
Family Dollar
405 S Wheeler AveRustic, shabby chic, gifts, wooden item, log & cedar furniture.
https://www.facebook.com/Blueberry-Bog-163581196993939/
Blueberry Bog
116 W Main StRustic, shabby chic, gifts, wooden item, log & cedar furniture.
https://www.facebook.com/Blueberry-Bog-163581196993939/
http://www.junktiquetx.com/
Never know what you will find here. Fun place to shop.
https://www.facebook.com/JUNKTIQUE-194479670755/
Junktique
2145 N Wheeler Sthttp://www.junktiquetx.com/
Never know what you will find here. Fun place to shop.
https://www.facebook.com/JUNKTIQUE-194479670755/
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
800 W Gibson StClose by.
Walmart Supercenter
800 W Gibson StThe other closest Walmart
Sightseeing
Closest lake, bring your boat we have plenty of parking on our property.
22 locals recommend
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Closest lake, bring your boat we have plenty of parking on our property.
Bit of Texas history, some say its haunted...
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/aldridge/
https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/aldridge/legacy.html
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5291444
Aldridge Sawmill
Bit of Texas history, some say its haunted...
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/aldridge/
https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/aldridge/legacy.html
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5291444
Food Scene
Texas Star Cafe
205 Wheeler AveGraham's Grill & Grocery
North Wheeler AvenueCountry cooking have great Chicken Fried Steak. Call for the daily special. They have breakfast at a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/Tammys-Country-Kitchen-144868672271806/
Tammy's Country kitchen
233 U.S. 190Country cooking have great Chicken Fried Steak. Call for the daily special. They have breakfast at a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/Tammys-Country-Kitchen-144868672271806/
Bar & restaurant near the Rayburn Marina. Karaoke on Saturday nights. 20-25 minutes from Cabin.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g55534-d513661-Reviews-The_Stump_Restaurant_and_Club-Brookeland_Texas.html
14 locals recommend
Stump Restaurant & Club
3819 Sam Rayburn PkwyBar & restaurant near the Rayburn Marina. Karaoke on Saturday nights. 20-25 minutes from Cabin.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g55534-d513661-Reviews-The_Stump_Restaurant_and_Club-Brookeland_Texas.html
Best burgers in town! Featured on the Texas Bucket List show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J6c7rV8yro
https://www.yelp.com/biz/burger-house-colmesneil
15 mins from cabin
The Burgerhouse
905 North Wheeler AvenueBest burgers in town! Featured on the Texas Bucket List show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J6c7rV8yro
https://www.yelp.com/biz/burger-house-colmesneil
15 mins from cabin
Good for breakfast. Freshly make that morning.
Address: 306 S Wheeler Ave, Colmesneil, TX 75938
Phone: (936) 635-0018
Donuts & Kolaches
Good for breakfast. Freshly make that morning.
Address: 306 S Wheeler Ave, Colmesneil, TX 75938
Phone: (936) 635-0018
Redneck Snack Shack
12530 U.S. Hwy 190Fast food made fresh, friendly service.
Z's Fillin Station
307 N Magnolia StGood food, country cooking.
Phone: (409) 283-5300
The world famous Pickett House Restaurant serves boarding house style all you can eat fried chicken, chicken & dumplings, country vegetables, cobbler, biscuits and cornbread and all different condiments for your liking.
The Pickett House still is one of the best homestyle eating places in all of Texas. Folks come from all over, some even fly in by plane, to enjoy a meal here.
There is a museum and tours.
http://www.heritage-village.org/
10 locals recommend
Pickett House
157 U.S. Hwy 190The world famous Pickett House Restaurant serves boarding house style all you can eat fried chicken, chicken & dumplings, country vegetables, cobbler, biscuits and cornbread and all different condiments for your liking.
The Pickett House still is one of the best homestyle eating places in all of Texas. Folks come from all over, some even fly in by plane, to enjoy a meal here.
There is a museum and tours.
http://www.heritage-village.org/
Jewels of the Forest Texas Wine Shop and Acai Wine Winery is the newest jewel in Deep East Texas' majestic forest.
Texas Wine Shop now offers weekly dinner specials such as fish or shrimp tacos, tomato or shrimp bruschetta, warm Brie and fruit bruschetta, bisque, as well as specialty meat and cheese trays.
Getting hot outside, then cool off with a Frozen Winearita or non-alcoholic frozen ADD-itude.
We proudly serve East Texas with wines from our family's locally grown grapes, wine jelly, great foods, and a gift shop that features items for hard-to-shop for friends and family.
Have a glass of wine at the bar, private table, or outdoor deck and unwind from the day with friends.
Texas Wine Shop and Acai Wine Winery
2055 S Wheeler StJewels of the Forest Texas Wine Shop and Acai Wine Winery is the newest jewel in Deep East Texas' majestic forest.
Texas Wine Shop now offers weekly dinner specials such as fish or shrimp tacos, tomato or shrimp bruschetta, warm Brie and fruit bruschetta, bisque, as well as specialty meat and cheese trays.
Getting hot outside, then cool off with a Frozen Winearita or non-alcoholic frozen ADD-itude.
We proudly serve East Texas with wines from our family's locally grown grapes, wine jelly, great foods, and a gift shop that features items for hard-to-shop for friends and family.
Have a glass of wine at the bar, private table, or outdoor deck and unwind from the day with friends.
Parks & Nature
Canoe & kayak rental, paddling trails, hiking, nature walks, boating.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/martin_dies_sp/
Bevilport
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/martin_dies_sp/bevilport.phtml
8 locals recommend
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
634 Park Road 48 SouthCanoe & kayak rental, paddling trails, hiking, nature walks, boating.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/martin_dies_sp/
Bevilport
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/martin_dies_sp/bevilport.phtml
Angelina River
There is a boat entrance about 15 minutes from the cabin. Motor boats, kayak, canoes.
Hiking trails, fishing spot, small waterfalls
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/boykin-springs-recreation-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72156
19 locals recommend
Boykin Springs Recreation Area
Forest Service Road 313Hiking trails, fishing spot, small waterfalls
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/boykin-springs-recreation-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72156
Lake Tejas
152 Lake Tejas LoopSwimming, camping: http://www.laketejas.net/