Texas may not experience fall foliage quite as brilliant as, say, the Northeast, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the season to the fullest. Big cities and small towns alike go all-out for autumn, and Palestine is no exception. Nestled deep in the Piney Woods of eastern Texas, this historic town is such a charming place to visit in the fall, with a town square perfect for strolling on a crisp day, delicious pie, and some of the boldest changing leaves in the state.
Welcome to Palestine!
Facebook/Visit Palestine, Texas Established in 1846, this charming east Texas town boasts more than 1,800 historic sites, including the award-winning Main Street District.
Though beautifully revitalized, downtown Palestine still retains much of its historic charm, with many of the buildings dating to the 20th century or earlier.
Flickr/David Swinney On a crisp fall day, nothing quite compares to enjoying a leisurely stroll, perhaps with a pumpkin spice latte from a local coffee shop in hand.
If a leaf-peeping adventure is what you seek, look no further than Davey Dogwood Park.
Facebook/Visit Palestine, Texas A 254-acre oasis, the park boasts eight miles of multiuse trails that meander through dense foliage, and the autumnal hues are reminiscent of a painting.
Fall colors typically peak in mid-to-late November, with the dogwood trees always changing first.
Flickr/Shiva Shenoy The city provides frequent updates throughout the season, so be sure to check their Facebook page for the most accurate information.
Of course, Palestine is also the proud home of the Texas State Railroad, which takes passengers on a 50-mile round-trip journey between Palestine and Rusk.
Flickr/Roy Luck The train route winds through the heavily forested landscape of the East Texas Piney Woods, so you’ll have ample opportunity to see fall foliage along the way.
After a full day of exploring, head to the family-owned Oxbow Bakery & Antiques for a sweet treat.
Facebook/Oxbow Bakery Operated by a mother-son duo, this award-winning bakery goes all-out for fall.
Upon stepping inside, the aroma of warm autumn spices will enter your nose as you make your way to the dessert case.
Facebook/Oxbow Bakery No matter what your favorite pie is - apple, pumpkin, pecan, or lemon meringue - rest assured it can be found here. Pictured here is their seasonal Pumpkin Crisp, which is like pumpkin pie, only better. It features a buttery streusel topping that practically melts in your mouth, and it’s heaven at first bite.
Visit the official Palestine tourism website or Facebook page for more information about this charming Texas town.
Facebook/Visit Palestine, Texas
Established in 1846, this charming east Texas town boasts more than 1,800 historic sites, including the award-winning Main Street District.
Flickr/David Swinney
On a crisp fall day, nothing quite compares to enjoying a leisurely stroll, perhaps with a pumpkin spice latte from a local coffee shop in hand.
A 254-acre oasis, the park boasts eight miles of multiuse trails that meander through dense foliage, and the autumnal hues are reminiscent of a painting.
Flickr/Shiva Shenoy
The city provides frequent updates throughout the season, so be sure to check their Facebook page for the most accurate information.
Flickr/Roy Luck
The train route winds through the heavily forested landscape of the East Texas Piney Woods, so you’ll have ample opportunity to see fall foliage along the way.
Facebook/Oxbow Bakery
Operated by a mother-son duo, this award-winning bakery goes all-out for fall.
No matter what your favorite pie is - apple, pumpkin, pecan, or lemon meringue - rest assured it can be found here. Pictured here is their seasonal Pumpkin Crisp, which is like pumpkin pie, only better. It features a buttery streusel topping that practically melts in your mouth, and it’s heaven at first bite.
Have you ever visited Palestine in the fall? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn more about the mouthwatering treats you’ll find at Oxbow Bakery!
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