Local Attractions

Blackwell House Museum

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From the website: “The Henry Fisher Blackwell II house, located on FM 859 (First Monday Lane) just one half mile north of Highway 64, is the oldest house in Canton. The house was built in 1886 by Mr. Blackwell and his wife, Nannie Jane Bartlett Blackwell. The house has been preserved as a museum and is available to rent for events such as weddings, receptions, etc. The Iris Garden Club of Canton maintains the beautiful gardens and lawn.”

Edgewood Heritage Park

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From the website: “Located in Van Zandt County, the Heritage Park Museum is the focal point of Edgewood in North East Texas. Covering three city blocks, the site is home to numerous community celebrations. It is the destination of tourists in search of an historical attraction void of the hustle and bustle associated with the metropolitan areas.”

First Monday Trade Days (Three to Four Minutes Walk From Our Inn!)

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From the website: “What started more than a century ago as a flea market has become home to some of the most exciting, cutting-edge home furnishings, antiques and collectibles that can be found anywhere. Over the past 150 years, lots of things have changed in the Original First Monday Park; but the genuine, down-home human relationships between vendors and shoppers are the reason people keep coming back. This is a place where you can slow down, visit and ask questions, talk to collectors and antique dealers and meet the artists and craftsmen who create one-of-a-kind items.”

Van Zandt Country Club

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From the website: “Van Zandt Country Club is the place to be if you enjoy golf, wonderful food and recreation for the whole family. The friendly atmosphere of VZCC is located in Canton, Texas, home of the First Monday Market Center (world’s largest outdoor market).

The golf course is an 18 Hole Mini Verde Bermuda greens course. This Par 72 course will challenge any golfer.”

Van Zandt County Veteran’s Memorial

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From the website: “Canton was chosen as the site of the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Plaza. As the county seat of Van Zandt County, and centrally located, Canton provides a prominent location for a Memorial Plaza for the citizens of Van Zandt County to honor our cherished military sons and daughters.”