Guidebook for Colmesneil
Food Scene
They have AVOCADO! Add it to anything. Sounds silly, but it's hard to find food that's not just fried in rural East Texas. Pete & Cezila opened this place after running a deli in Houston for many years. They know their stuff. They have a big menu, and Pete will often make adjustments to accommodate food allergies / sensitivities. It's the best place to eat in the area. NOTE: They actually serve breakfast even though they don't have any menu posted. Call ahead to make sure they're open - it's a small town so sometimes they close early.
Z's Fillin Station
307 N Magnolia StThey have AVOCADO! Add it to anything. Sounds silly, but it's hard to find food that's not just fried in rural East Texas. Pete & Cezila opened this place after running a deli in Houston for many years. They know their stuff. They have a big menu, and Pete will often make adjustments to accommodate food allergies / sensitivities. It's the best place to eat in the area. NOTE: They actually serve breakfast even though they don't have any menu posted. Call ahead to make sure they're open - it's a small town so sometimes they close early.
CAPPUCCINO & CHAI LATTES! Yes! If you're passing through East Texas, this is a coffee and tea drinkers haven. AND they have COCONUT MILK and other milk alternatives, in addition to a pretty tasty menu. My vote is for the AVOCADO SALAD.
In a hurry? Call your order in for food/drinks. They are small and busy, so it can take awhile. A long while. But they play throw back movies and have a cozy seating area with games to keep you chill. In terms of fancy coffee in EAST TEXAS, you won't find much else. If you do - please share!
http://www.milamcoffeehouse-bakery.com/
Milam Street Coffeehouse & Bakery LLC
705 North Washington AvenueCAPPUCCINO & CHAI LATTES! Yes! If you're passing through East Texas, this is a coffee and tea drinkers haven. AND they have COCONUT MILK and other milk alternatives, in addition to a pretty tasty menu. My vote is for the AVOCADO SALAD.
In a hurry? Call your order in for food/drinks. They are small and busy, so it can take awhile. A long while. But they play throw back movies and have a cozy seating area with games to keep you chill. In terms of fancy coffee in EAST TEXAS, you won't find much else. If you do - please share!
http://www.milamcoffeehouse-bakery.com/
Wine bar with cozy atmosphere, good food selection, and even GLUTEN FREE pizzas and bread and Vegetarian options. Located in historic downtown Lufkin. As urban as this part of East Texas gets. They have an OPEN MIC on Thursday Nights, 7-10pm, and LIVE MUSIC most Friday and Saturday nights.
http://www.restorationwinebar.com/
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Restoration Wine Bar
210 S 1st StWine bar with cozy atmosphere, good food selection, and even GLUTEN FREE pizzas and bread and Vegetarian options. Located in historic downtown Lufkin. As urban as this part of East Texas gets. They have an OPEN MIC on Thursday Nights, 7-10pm, and LIVE MUSIC most Friday and Saturday nights.
http://www.restorationwinebar.com/
Stop by the Fredonia for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a just a cocktail at the bar, you won't be disappointed. It almost feels like you're in the city. It's southern food & drink done up. Your foodie will appreciate it - a break from everything fried! Mid-century modern style hotel newly renovated and re-opened this past year. The rooms are lux too, and not too expensive if you need to be in the area.
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The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
200 N Fredonia StStop by the Fredonia for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a just a cocktail at the bar, you won't be disappointed. It almost feels like you're in the city. It's southern food & drink done up. Your foodie will appreciate it - a break from everything fried! Mid-century modern style hotel newly renovated and re-opened this past year. The rooms are lux too, and not too expensive if you need to be in the area.
Local mediterranean restaurant for those days when you're craving dolmas and hummus! This place doesn't have an official Gluten Free menu, but if you ask the staff, they're more than happy to accommodate you. Their falafel is GF and they'll bring you veggies instead of pita for the hummus, greek salad or another side instead of tabouli etc. Great little find in East Texas. Not a chain!
Zoukis Mediterranean
Local mediterranean restaurant for those days when you're craving dolmas and hummus! This place doesn't have an official Gluten Free menu, but if you ask the staff, they're more than happy to accommodate you. Their falafel is GF and they'll bring you veggies instead of pita for the hummus, greek salad or another side instead of tabouli etc. Great little find in East Texas. Not a chain!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Liberty Bell is a bar with a full menu, but NOT just bar food! The kitchen is open until 10pm. You'll find the hip crowd from Nacogdoches here at brunch on Saturdays and Sundays (11am-4pm). Vegetarian options. Wine, craft beer etc. Check out their website for the LIVE MUSIC schedule.
https://www.libertybellbar.com/
The Liberty Bell
422 East Main StreetThe Liberty Bell is a bar with a full menu, but NOT just bar food! The kitchen is open until 10pm. You'll find the hip crowd from Nacogdoches here at brunch on Saturdays and Sundays (11am-4pm). Vegetarian options. Wine, craft beer etc. Check out their website for the LIVE MUSIC schedule.
https://www.libertybellbar.com/
Wide selection of beers, including CIDERs for those of you who are GLUTEN FREE. Salads, Tacos, Burgers, vegetarian options as well. NOTE: the main dining / bar space is small and can be quite crowded / noisy during prime hours - our recommendation, go on off hours or be prepared. Open to 1am on Saturdays. There is a venue space here as well - not sure what the schedule is.
http://www.maklemores.net/index.html
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Maklemore's Ale-House & Bistro
2304 North StWide selection of beers, including CIDERs for those of you who are GLUTEN FREE. Salads, Tacos, Burgers, vegetarian options as well. NOTE: the main dining / bar space is small and can be quite crowded / noisy during prime hours - our recommendation, go on off hours or be prepared. Open to 1am on Saturdays. There is a venue space here as well - not sure what the schedule is.
http://www.maklemores.net/index.html
Parks & Nature
Angelina National Forest
Big Thicket National Preserve
Farm to Market 420Lake Livingston
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Caddo lake
Just look at the PHOTOS online. You'll know why!
Country water park! Our kiddo loves it. Beach, slides, diving tower, picnic tables, concessions, camping, and more.
Lake Tejas
152 Lake Tejas LoopCountry water park! Our kiddo loves it. Beach, slides, diving tower, picnic tables, concessions, camping, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
WATERSLIDES! So much fun for kids and adults. You have to pay an entrance fee, but it's totally worth it to shoot into the lake on the big waterslide, jump off a diving platform, or just hang out on the beach. You can rent a picnic table or cabana for groups. Life jackets available for rent for the kiddos. NOTE: the place could use some maintenance / upkeep, it's no 6 Flags, its actually owned and run by the local school. Keeping it local!
Lake Tejas Dam
WATERSLIDES! So much fun for kids and adults. You have to pay an entrance fee, but it's totally worth it to shoot into the lake on the big waterslide, jump off a diving platform, or just hang out on the beach. You can rent a picnic table or cabana for groups. Life jackets available for rent for the kiddos. NOTE: the place could use some maintenance / upkeep, it's no 6 Flags, its actually owned and run by the local school. Keeping it local!
Local Yoga and Meditation center run by Cleo who is a former motorcycle stunt driver, pretty badass, and it's close by! Only a 20 minute drive.
http://www.sachian.com/
Sachian Yoga & Meditation
615 North Reid StreetLocal Yoga and Meditation center run by Cleo who is a former motorcycle stunt driver, pretty badass, and it's close by! Only a 20 minute drive.
http://www.sachian.com/
Yoga studio located in the college town of Nacogdoches. Offering several classes in 2 studio locations. https://morninggloryyoga.com/
Morning Glory Yoga Studios
122 E Main StYoga studio located in the college town of Nacogdoches. Offering several classes in 2 studio locations. https://morninggloryyoga.com/
Arts & Culture
Local theater supporting the visual and performing arts. Check out their website for upcoming Concerts, Plays and Dinner Theater events. This is a real treat for a small town to have!
http://emporiumstage.org/
Emporium for the Arts
216 West Bluff StreetLocal theater supporting the visual and performing arts. Check out their website for upcoming Concerts, Plays and Dinner Theater events. This is a real treat for a small town to have!
http://emporiumstage.org/
Founded by artist Clyde Gray, the Heritage Village Museum has a surprising collection of antiques and buildings in a historic re-creation village setting. From antique buggies and blacksmith shop to a full on printing press. There is also an active fiber arts group, a black smith guild, a nature trail, and seasonal events, including tours of the Clyde Gray house.
Heritage Village Museum
206 U.S. Hwy 190Founded by artist Clyde Gray, the Heritage Village Museum has a surprising collection of antiques and buildings in a historic re-creation village setting. From antique buggies and blacksmith shop to a full on printing press. There is also an active fiber arts group, a black smith guild, a nature trail, and seasonal events, including tours of the Clyde Gray house.
Located 26 miles west of Nacogdoches, the Caddo Indian Mounds State Historic Site is the southern most ceremonial site of the Mound Builder culture. Three earthen mounds still exist on site today.
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Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
1649 TX-21Located 26 miles west of Nacogdoches, the Caddo Indian Mounds State Historic Site is the southern most ceremonial site of the Mound Builder culture. Three earthen mounds still exist on site today.
Essentials
Essentials. It's your basic grocerty store. You won't find many organic / non-gmo products here.
Brookshire Brothers
520 S Magnolia StEssentials. It's your basic grocerty store. You won't find many organic / non-gmo products here.
If you're trying to find something ORGANIC / Non-GMO to eat, believe it or not, Walmart actually has a few items in each section.
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Walmart Supercenter
800 W Gibson StIf you're trying to find something ORGANIC / Non-GMO to eat, believe it or not, Walmart actually has a few items in each section.
Looking for that specialty health food store item out in the sticks and you don't want to drive to Houston or College Station, try Granary Street in Nacogdoches. They have a pretty good selection of Gluten Free items, vitamins/supplements, non-toxic bath/house products, Low Temp Pasteurized Mill King WHOLE MILK!, Vegan/Alternative Milks & Cheeses, Grass Fed Meats, a small selection of organic raw cheeses, a few organic produce items and eggs, sizable healthy snacks, spices, and dry goods selection. The only place like it we've found for MILES around.
Granary Street Natural Health Food Store
4411 South StLooking for that specialty health food store item out in the sticks and you don't want to drive to Houston or College Station, try Granary Street in Nacogdoches. They have a pretty good selection of Gluten Free items, vitamins/supplements, non-toxic bath/house products, Low Temp Pasteurized Mill King WHOLE MILK!, Vegan/Alternative Milks & Cheeses, Grass Fed Meats, a small selection of organic raw cheeses, a few organic produce items and eggs, sizable healthy snacks, spices, and dry goods selection. The only place like it we've found for MILES around.