Welcome to Buffalo!
On our website we try to give you helpfull information
about Buffalo and East-Texas. Buffalo, Texas is centrally Located
in East Texas and has still the small-town atmosphere with a Texas
friendly attitude. The town is located halfway between Dallas
and Houston, Texas, on Interstate 45 and halfway between Austin and Tyler,
Texas, on Highway 79 (just over an hour's drive to all these cities).Buffalo
is also located within short driving distance of 5 lakes that provide
excellent fishing and water sports. Camping, hiking and bird wachting
provide many hours of leisure time.
Buffalo provides some of the best
deer and wild hog hunting in the State.
Bluebonnets, whitetail deer,
rolling hills and fall foliage, dogwood & beautiful sunsets. Whatever
you find in our town, whether it be Buffalos, Trains, Cowboys, or Stars,
you will have a real "Texas" experience.
More information about the Leon County area:
http://www.city-data.com/county/Leon_County-TX.html
Fort Boggy State Park
Fort Boggy is located near Centerville in Leon County and consists of 1847 acres. It was graciously donated to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1985 by Eileen Crain Sullivan to be developed as a state park.
Activities: Swimming, fishing, hiking and mountain biking is allowed. There is a boat ramp and the lake (approximately 15 acres) is open to small boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.
Download the map http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fort_boggy/
Lake Limestone
Located about 5 miles southeast of Groesbeck and 8 miles west of Jewett,
Lake Limestone covers about 13,680 acres and is feed area creeks.
There are several parks surrounding the lake for swimming and fishing.Fish
species of interest to sport fisherman include: largemouth bass, white
bass, crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish.
Lake Fairfield
Fairfield Lake State Park is 1460 acres northeast of the City of Fairfield in Freestone County. The park was acquired in 1971 - 1972 by lease from Texas Utilities and was opened to the public in 1976.
Activities: Activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, day use equestrian, nature study, bird watching, boating on this 2400-acre lake, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, and lake swimming in a large, buoyed, sandy area.
Fishing: Fairfield Lake is warmed by the TXU Big Brown power plant. Because of our warm water, people come from all over Texas to enjoy some fantastic winter fishing opportunities. From November through February, we have tournaments every weekend. Fishing Clubs from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Waco, Austin, and Tyler areas host tournaments here. Why drive all the way to the Texas Gulf Coast to enjoy fishing for Red Drum! What makes Fairfield different then most lakes is that, because of the warm winter temperatures, it is stocked with Red Drum (aka Red Fish). The state record for Inland Red Drum was taken here at Fairfield Lake. (44 inches, 36.83 lbs.)
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fairfield_lake/
Jewett flea market
The second Saturday of each month, the Jewett Flea Market is the hub
of the Jewett community activity. A wide variety of items are available
for sale from many vendors. Food booths are open as well.
This fleamarket
is famous in the area. In Jewett are several antique shops.
Palestine
Nestled in the pine-clad hills of East Texas is the charming
city of Palestine, a place where the contrast of historic old and progressive
new provides an unforgettable environment.
Romantic Victorian homes,
museums and over 1800 historical sites grace this city. Magnolias
and an array of white columns transport us to an easier time, when the
steamboat was king and the horse drawn buggy ruled the road.
Those who
revel in the glories of the past will find an abundance of historical structures,
second only to Galveston. Travel quaint
old streets, with bed & breakfasts and antique shops you'll want
to visit again and again.
The changing seasons welcome everyone...and
beckon those who relish the new blush of a Redbud or the radiant beauty
of the Dogwood blossoms in Spring. Palestine brings the springtime sightseer
scenic Dogwood blooms that twinkle like stars amidst the rolling hills
of East Texas. See and tour this beauty in Davey Dogwood Park. A
walk through the winding trails and gentle hills will satisfy anyone's
quest for renewal. When you visit Palestine, you will experience
a grand part of Texas History. Come and see.
http://www.palestine-online.org/tourism/tourism.html
On this East Texas site you will find all kind of information about the area.
http://www.easttexasguide.com/
More information about Buffalo:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Buffalo-Texas.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo,_Texas
http://www.buffalotex.com/business/bedc/
