The Villages is tucked along the shoreline of sparkling Lake Palestine, one of the largest and most beautiful water sports playgrounds in the Southwest. The lake's 100 miles of shoreline and miles of waterways offer an unending selection of vacation fun activities. The Villages offers a luxurious water-oriented club lifestyle.

Tyler - - Caldwell Zoo, located in nearby Tyler, was founded in 1937. Today it is known for its unusual animals from around the world. Fun and educational for the entire family, the animals are housed very close to natural living environments. The Tyler Rose Gardens are considered the nation's largest rose garden, thus giving the town the name "Rose Capital of America." One of the state's major tourist attractions is the Texas Rose Festival, dedicated to the beauty of the blooms.

Canton - Canton Trade Days, or First Monday, is a popular attraction the first of every month. People flock from miles around to buy and sell endless varieties of merchandise from handmade crafts to exotic animals.

Dallas - A two-hour drive puts you in the midst of "Big D" with its entertainment, shopping and hundreds of restaurants. The Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers and the 1999 Stanley Cup Champions, the Dallas Stars, provide seasonal sporting events.